How do I find my clan in Scotland?

To find your clan or family tartan, simply enter your surname or clan into our Family Finder. You’ll be provided with a list of potential names to choose from. By clicking on a name, you’ll be brought to a dedicated page where you’ll be able to explore a range of tartans and products specific to that clan or family.

Are there any clans left in Scotland?

While the Scottish clan system may exist no longer, it’s undeniable that Scots and those of Scottish heritage across the world continue to look upon Scotland as the treasured land of their people.

How to find out the history of a Scottish clan?

Discover the history and origins of your Scottish clan with the Scotland clan map. This interactive clan map includes clan motto, tartan, history and geographical area of dozens of Scotland’s clans. Discover the history and origins of your Scottish clan with the Scotland clan map.

Who is the creator of the Scottish clans and castles?

A map of the principal Clan Lands created by Alastair Cunningham for the Colin Baxter publication ‘Scottish Clans and Tartans’. Please contact us if you would like Clans and Castles to organise a tour of your clan lands.

What did the members of a Scottish clan wear?

Highland dress and tartan were used as part of a clan’s identity, and today Scottish clan tartans can still be seen at Highland games or at traditional Scottish weddings. Clan members would show their allegiance to their clan chief by wearing a Scottish crest badge.

How did the Highland clans get their names?

This was followed by the notorious Highland Clearances and bitter disputes over land ownership, during which any final traces of Highland clans were forced on mass to the sea coast, the Lowlands or abroad. Almost every clan has at least one tartan attributed to its name, and in many cases, the design of the tartan was created by the clan chief.