Scottish Clans
Robertson Tartans & Clan
Bienvenu à la page d'accueil du tartan écossais Robertson. Rouge, bleu et vert sont les couleurs dominantes de ce tartan écossais.
Who Wears Robertson Tartan? - Associated Names
First of all to explain why there are so many tartans, way over 2000 in fact. There are an awful lot of Scottish clans to start with and on top of this each clan can have many different tartans and names associated with it.
- Robertson
- Reid
- Duncan
- Collier
- Colyear
- Connochie
- Conochie
- Cunnison
- Dobbie
- Dobbin
- Dobie
- Dobieson
- Dobinson
- Dobson
- Donachie
- Donaghy
- Duncanson
- Dunnachie
- Hobson
- Inches
- Kynoch
- MacConachie
- MacConchie
- MacConich
- MacConechy
- MacConnochie
- MacDonachie
- MacGlashan
- MacInroy
- MacIver
- MacIvor
- MacJames
- MacLagan
- MacCullich
- MacConachie
- MacRobbie
- MacRobert
- MacRoberts
- MacRobie
- MacWilliam
- Reed
- Robbie
- Roberts
- Robison
- Robson
- Roy
- Stark
- Tonnochy
Associated Regiments
Over the last 300 years, tartans have been a part of official dress for some of the most famous regiments throughout the military world! Their respective regimental tartans became undisputedly tied to the very core identity of the soldiers who wear it. Explore the associated regiments below:
- Highland Gunners
- Royal Artillery, 19th Regiment
Robertson Tartans
8 variationsEach tartan can have multiple variations, the most common of which are Ancient, Modern, Weathered, Hunting and Dress
About tartan variations
- Ancient
- Modern
- Weathered
- Hunting
- One thing to remember if you are ordering your tartan to match an existing kilt or accessory is that although the sett and colours are the same, there can be a slight difference in colour from one mill to the next. This is purely down to yarn dying so if
Ancient Tartan
Before 1860 fabrics were coloured using animal and vegetable dyes. This produced the softer colours typical of the Ancient tartans, mossy greens and sky blues, a more orangey red and some would say showing off the pattern to much greater effect as as the contrasts are much brighter than the Modern tartans. The pattern or sett remains the same across all variations of a single tartan, and only the shades or tones vary.
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Post 1860 chemical dyes replaced the natural animal and vegetable dyes and the Modern Tartans were born with their stronger and bolder colours. The soft greens and blues become bottle green and navy blue, reds are scarlet.
Modern Tartan
Before 1860 fabrics were coloured using animal and vegetable dyes. This produced the softer colours typical of the Ancient tartans. Post 1860 chemical dyes replaced the natural animal and vegetable dyes and the Modern Tartans were born with their stronger and bolder colours. The soft greens and blues become bottle green and navy blue, reds are scarlet.
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The Modern tartans are often the more subtle combinations such as the classic Black Watch Modern
Weathered Tartan
Before 1860 fabrics were coloured using animal and vegetable dyes. This produced the softer, more earthy colours typical of the Weathered tartans, reminiscent of bolder colours subjected to wind, rain and sunshine producing beautiful faded tones, olive greens and browns, and very light blues with reds that are more pink than red.
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Some mills refer to the Weathered tartans as Muted.
Hunting Tartan
The Hunting Tartans are the camouflage tartans and some clans don't have these variations because they are already predominantly green or brown and don't need amendment to blend in with nature's colours. The Black Watch or Gunn tartans are examples of these, whereas a tartan such as the Fraser is predominantly red and would not provide much cover for men out hunting.
Helpful Advice
One thing to remember if you are ordering your tartan to match an existing kilt or accessory is that although the sett and colours are the same, there can be a slight difference in colour from one mill to the next. This is purely down to yarn dying so if you need an exact match we suggest you order a swatch to double check.
One thing to remember if you are ordering your tartan to match an existing kilt or accessory is that although the sett and colours are the same, there can be a slight difference in colour from one mill to the next. This is purely down to yarn dying so if Tartan
The Dress Tartans were designed as the name suggests for celebrations and highland dance. The sett or pattern of the tartan remains the same and the main colour is changed to white, or extra white is added to the pattern to give it a brighter, more "fancy" appearance. The Scots do like to bend the rules and occasionally instead of white thread, yellow is used and this is where the rather wild MacLeod Dress Modern and Barclay Dress Modern came from.
Helpful Advice
One thing to remember if you are ordering your tartan to match an existing kilt or accessory is that although the sett and colours are the same, there can be a slight difference in colour from one mill to the next. This is purely down to yarn dying so if you need an exact match we suggest you order a swatch to double check.
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Robertson Clan Histoire & Origines
Découvrir l'histoire de Clan Donnachaidh
L'Écosse ne manque pas d'histoires à raconter
Territories
Le Donnachaidh Clan vient de la tres belle région de Perthshire au coeur d'ecosse. Depuis plus de 1000 ans le Clan Donnachaidh a dominé le coté Highland de Perthshire et son histoire est riche et son héritage culturel immense avec plus de 10 chateaux, de nombreuses batailles et exploration de terre inconnue.
Clan Chief
L'actual Chef de Clan Donnachaidh est Alexander Gilbert Haldane Robertson de Struan, le 23ième chef. Depuis 1983 Gilbert a répresenté le clan a travers le monde pour les "clan gatherings" (rendez-vous de clan) aussi loin que l'Australie pour la divulgation du "cairn" à Robertson Point au bord de Sydney Harbour. Ingénieur de formation, Struan est aujourd'hui un agriculteur de fruits au sud-est d'angleterre.
D'où vient le nom Donnachaidh?
Il est important a noter avant de revenir sur les origines de Clan Donnachaidh que ce clan est le seul restant en Ecosse qui est toujours connu par leur nom gaelique au lieu du nom anglicisé de Robertson. Les Donnachaidh’s sont un des Clans plus historique en Scotland avec leurs ancêtres remontant au Royal House of Abbot, le dernier des Rois Celtique d'Ecosse (the Celtic Kings of Scotland). L'histoire de Clan Donnachaidh commence avec Duncan, père des écossais, qui vous peut-etre reconnait des études de MacBeth (Shakespeare). Le Roi avait un fils plus jeune, Maelmare, qui est devenu Earl of Atholl et était ancêtre de premier Chef de Clan Donnachaidh, Donnchaidh Reamhar, le "Stout Duncan".
Le Chateau Dunalastair
Le Chateau Dunalastair Castle se trouve dans la très belle région de Perthshire et fut le siège historique du clan Robertson. La famille Robertson fait partie du Clan Donnachaidh qui inclu aussi les familles de Duncan et Reid. Le chef de clan Robertson a habité dans le chateau jusqu'au 1850 quand les Robertsons ont vendu le chateau aux MacDonalds.
War cry
Le cri de guerre de Clan Robertson "Garg'n Uair Dhuisgear" en gaelique qui traduit en anglais "Fierce when Roused". This war cry relates back to the Chief's coat of arms which contains three silver wolf heads on a blood red shield supported by a serpent and a dove. The dove signifies the beginning of the clan as parts of Scottish heraldry state that the clan began with St Columba. In this heraldry the Abbot of Dunkeld, descended from Saint Columba was recognized for his counter-seal which shows Saint Columba enthroned on two wolves.
Donnachaidh Clan Crest
The Clan Crest of Clan Donnachaidh has a deep-rooted place within the aftermath of the Scottish Wars of Independence. This crests story begins with James 1st, grandson of the great Robert the Bruce. James had a troubled life with his brothers dying unexpectedly (most likely murdered although there is no proof), so James was sent to live in France. Life didn't get any easier as James was captured on his way to France by the English and forced to spend 18 years of his life in England, until his time came to rule Scotland like his forefathers before him. James' reign was not exactly steady, and it all came down to one notorious day at Blackfriars church in Perth when James was murdered by his own uncle in an attempted coup. The murderer Walter Stewart, Earl of Atholl, was later captured by the Donnachaidh’s for his treachery and was brought to the new King, James II. For this, the new King rewarded the Donnachaidh’s with the crest of a right hand upholding an imperial crown!
What is the Donnachaidh Pipe Music?
The Donnachaidh Clan are renowned for their influence in bagpiping with their most famous tune going back to the infamous Battle of Bannockburn. The "Coming of Clan Donnchaidh" was used after the arrival of the clan’s brave warriors at one of Scotland’s most important and vital battles, the battle of Bannockburn. Today the clan marches to ‘The Blue Ribbon’ which was written by J O’Reilly, (no there is relation to myself, also J Reilly, I wish I had that musical talent!). There are many more iconic Bagpiping tunes written for and by the Robertson’s and you can find out more here.
Do you know what the Donnachaidh Coat of Arms is?
If you know Scottish Heraldry law you will know that the coat of arms for a clan is for one person and for one person only, the Clan Chief. The current Chief of Donnachaidh’s coat of arms hosts all the important pieces of history previously mentioned, the hand holding the crown, the two wolves and the clan motto.
L'insigne de plante de Clan Donnachaidh
Un insigne de clan , parfois appelé insigne de plante , est un insigne ou un emblème , généralement un brin d'une plante spécifique, qui est utilisé pour identifier un membre d'un clan écossais particulier. Le Clan Donnachaidh a deux insignes de plante, le premier est le Bracken Fern, et le deuxième est le Fine Leaved Heath qui se trouve autour de Loch Rannoch.
The Story of Loch Tummel
In the early days of the Scottish Wars of Independence the first chief of clan Donnachaidh was profusely loyal to Robert the Bruce. The Stout Duncan stayed loyal to Bruce even after his ultimate crime of killing his opponent upon the high altar at Franciscan priory. Following the brutal murder of his opponent to the crown, Bruce quickly made his way to the Stone of Destiny in Scone palace. After being crowned King, he needed to hide and regroup but he was running low on support within the country so he turned to the one man he knew would keep him and his family safe. The Stout Duncan took Bruce and his family in and kept them safe around his lands in Loch Tummel.
Loch Tummel is a long, narrow loch in Perthshire, lying 6 miles west of Pitlochry and the area around this is known as Strathtummel, full of big, old trees and renowned for it's beauty when the leaves are changing colour.
Clan Donnachaidh Society
Since 1893 the main Clan Donnachaidh society has maintained and renewed the family bond among a clan now scattered throughout the world. From South Africa to Canada there are plenty smaller Donnachaidh societys all hoping to preserve the fantastic history that this clan has been building for over 1000 years! Visit their website to find out more and become a member.
Clan Motto: Virtuis Gloria Mereces (Glory is the reward of valour.)
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