Scottish Clans
Robertson Tartans & Clan
The Clan's first chief was a chap going by the name of Donnchadh Reamhar - stout Duncan, a minor land-owner in Perthshire. This Duncan was an avid supporter of Robert the Bruce and is said to have nursed Robert back to health following the Battle of Methven. Duncan so loved Robert the Bruce that he named his son after him, Robert succeeded his father and the clan became known as clan Robertson.
Who Wears Robertson Tartan? - Associated Names
まず、なぜこれほど多くのタータンがあるのかを説明しよう。そもそもスコットランドの氏族は非常に多く、その上、それぞれの氏族には多くの異なるタータンとそれに関連する名前があります。
- 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
RobertsonTartans
13 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
- Dress
Ancient Tartan
1860年以前、布地は動物性染料と植物性染料を用いて染色されていた。これにより古代タータンの特徴である柔らかな色合い——苔のような緑や空のような青、よりオレンジがかった赤——が生み出され、現代タータンよりもコントラストが鮮明であるため、模様がより効果的に際立つと評されることもある。単一のタータンの全バリエーションにおいて、模様（セット）は共通であり、異なるのは色合いやトーンのみである。
Helpful Advice
1860年以降、化学染料が天然の動物性・植物性染料に取って代わり、より鮮やかで力強い色彩を持つモダン・タータンが誕生した。柔らかな緑や青は瓶緑や紺色に、赤は緋色へと変化した。
Modern Tartan
1860年以前、布地は動物性および植物性の染料で染められていました。これにより古代タータン特有の柔らかな色合いが生み出されました。1860年以降、化学染料が天然の動物性・植物性染料に取って代わり、より鮮やかで力強い色彩を持つ現代タータンが誕生しました。柔らかな緑や青は深緑や紺色に、赤は緋色へと変化しました。
Helpful Advice
現代のタータンは、ブラックウォッチ・モダンといったクラシックな組み合わせのように、より繊細な組み合わせであることが多い。
Weathered Tartan
1860年以前、布地は動物性染料と植物性染料を用いて染色されていた。これにより、風雨と日光に晒された大胆な色彩を彷彿とさせる、より柔らかく素朴な色合いが生み出された。風化したタータン特有の美しい褪せたトーン、オリーブグリーンやブラウン、そして赤というよりピンクに近い淡いブルーが特徴である。
Helpful Advice
Some mills refer to the Weathered tartans as Muted.
Hunting Tartan
狩猟用タータンは迷彩タータンであり、一部の氏族にはこのバリエーションが存在しない。その理由は、既に緑や茶色が基調となっており、自然の色に溶け込むための修正を必要としないためである。ブラックウォッチやガンのタータンがこれに該当する一方、フレイザーのようなタータンは赤が基調であり、狩猟中の兵士を十分に隠蔽することはできない。
Helpful Advice
既存のキルトやアクセサリーに合わせてタータンを注文する際の注意点として、セッティングや色は同じでも、製造工場によって色味にわずかな差異が生じる場合があります。これは純粋に糸の染色工程によるものです。完全な一致が必要な場合は、見本布を注文して確認されることをお勧めします。
Dress Tartan
ドレスタータンは、その名前が示す通り、お祝いやハイランドダンスのためにデザインされました。タータンのセット（模様）はそのままに、メインカラーを白に変更したり、パターンにエクストラホワイトを追加して、より明るく「華やか」な外観にしています。スコットランド人はルールを少し曲げることを好み、時には白い糸の代わりに黄色の糸を使用することもあります。これが、かなりワイルドなマクラウド・ドレス・モダンやバークリー・ドレス・モダンが生まれた理由です。
Helpful Advice
既存のキルトやアクセサリーに合わせてタータンを注文する際の注意点として、セッティングや色は同じでも、製造工場によって色味にわずかな差異が生じる場合があります。これは純粋に糸の染色工程によるものです。完全な一致が必要な場合は、見本布を注文して確認されることをお勧めします。
From the start
Robertson Clan Origins & History
Explore the history of Clan Donnachaidh
How it all started
Territories
The Donnachaidh Clan is found in the beautiful heartland of Scotland, Perthshire. For over a 1000 years the Donnachaidh Clan have dominated the Highland side of Perthshire with over 10 castles and a rich history of battles, exploration and glory.
Clan Chief
The current Clan Chief of Donnachaidh is Alexander Gilbert Haldane Robertson of Struan, the 23rd chief. Since 1983 Gilbert has represented the clan travelling to clan gatherings around the world and was even present at the unveiling of a cairn at Robertson Point on the shores of Sydney Harbour. Trained as an electrical engineer, Struan is now a fruit farmer in the southeast of England.
Where does the name Donnachaidh come from?
It is important to note before looking at the origins of the Donnachaidh Clan that this clan is the only Clan left in Scotland that still goes by their Gaelic name instead of their angelized name Robertson. The Donnachaidh’s are one of the most historic Clans in Scotland with their ancestors going all the way back to the Royal House of Abbot, the last of the Celtic Kings of Scotland. The Donnachaidh Clan story begins with Duncan, father of Scots, who you might recognise from your school English class on MacBeth. The King had a younger son Maelmare who became Earl of Atholl and was the ancestor of the first Chief of Clan Donnachaidh, Donnchaidh Reamhar, the "Stout Duncan".
Dunalastair Castle
Dunalastair Castle is located in the Scottish County of Perthshire and is the historic seat of Clan Robertson. The Robertson family are actually a part of the Donnachaidh Clan which also includes the families of Duncan and Reid. The Robertson chief originally resided in the castle until the 1850s when the Robertsons sold the castle to the MacDonalds. The original building on the estate was burnt down during the Jacobite Risings of 1745, but was soon re-built at the turn of the 19th Century. If you want a fantastic view over the Robertson Clan seat the 'fairy hill of the Caledonians' (in other words the peak of Schiehallion) looks over the Dunalastair estate.
War cry
The Clan war cry "Garg'n Uair Dhuisgear" is gaelic for "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.
The Donnachaidh Plant Badge
The Donnachaidh have two plant badges, the first being the Bracken Fern. The Bracken Fern is native to all British countryside, but is especially noticeable around the southern side of the clan territory in nearby Loch Rannoch. Although poisonous to both humans and animals this plant is known for its beauty and if you visit the area you won't be disappointed. The second plant badge is the Fine Leaved Heath which can also be found around Loch Rannoch. This wonderful purple shrubbery can be found in all forest land all around Europe all year round!
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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