Irvine Tartan Collection
Irvine Tartan Collection
Honour the holly-bearers of Drum with the Irvine collection — the armour-bearers of the Bruce and lairds of Aberdeenshire, under the evergreen motto Sub Sole Sub Umbra Virens, "Flourishing in Sunshine and in Shade."
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About the Irvine Tartan
Clan Irvine — also Irving and Irwin — is an old Scottish clan whose name is territorial, from Irving in Dumfriesshire and Irvine in Ayrshire, the "green water." The family first held lands in Dumfriesshire, building the Tower of Bonshaw, and rose to greatness as the Irvines of Drum in Aberdeenshire. A clan with its own chief and its own tartan, the Irvines bear a sheaf of holly, and the motto Sub Sole Sub Umbra Virens.
Whether you bear the Irvine, Irving or Irwin name, descend from Aberdeenshire or Dumfriesshire, or simply admire an old clan of the Bruce's own following, this collection brings the Irvine tartan into wearable apparel, everyday accessories, home decor and meaningful heritage gifts.
Irvine Tartan Pattern & Colours
The Irvine tartan is a handsome sett built on green crossed with navy and lifted by fine lines of white and black — the green of the holly that is the clan's badge and the forest of Drum, evergreen in sunshine and in shade, as the clan motto declares.
Who Is This Collection For?
The Irvine tartan collection is a meaningful choice for the Irvine, Irving and Irwin family, descendants of Aberdeenshire and Dumfriesshire, those with Drum or Bonshaw connections, and anyone drawn to an old clan of the Bruce.
- Irvine, Irving & Irwin family
- Aberdeenshire & Dumfriesshire roots
- Drum & Bonshaw branches
- Clan gatherings
- Birthday & Christmas gifts
- Everyday tartan style
Irvine Clan Heritage
William de Irwyn was armour-bearer and secretary to Robert the Bruce, and by tradition one of the faithful few hidden with the king in a copse of holly when his pursuers passed by — from which came the clan's holly badge and motto. For his long service Bruce granted him the royal Forest of Drum in Aberdeenshire, once the Comyns', in free barony in 1323, and Drum Castle became the seat of the chiefs for over six centuries.
Alexander, 3rd Laird of Drum, fought at the Battle of Harlaw in 1411, in single combat with Maclean of Duart, where both fell. The Irvines feuded with the neighbouring Keiths for some six hundred years, a quarrel not settled until a ceremony of reconciliation in 2002. Staunch Royalists and later Jacobites, the Irvines saw Drum ransacked in the Civil War and fought at Culloden. The senior Border line, the Irvings of Bonshaw, are recognised as chiefs of Clan Irving. The badge is holly, the motto Sub Sole Sub Umbra Virens.
Irvine Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Irvine tartan, who can wear it, and why Irvine products make meaningful Scottish heritage gifts.
What is the Irvine tartan?
It is the clan tartan of Clan Irvine, a green sett with navy, black and white — the green of the holly that is the clan's badge.
Who can wear the Irvine tartan?
Anyone can wear it. It is especially meaningful for those of the Irvine, Irving or Irwin name and for anyone with Aberdeenshire or Dumfriesshire ancestry.
Why is holly the Irvine badge?
By tradition William de Irwyn was among those hidden with Robert the Bruce in a copse of holly; the king granted him the holly badge and the motto Sub Sole Sub Umbra Virens.
What does the motto mean?
"Flourishing both in sunshine and in shade" — like the evergreen holly, which stays green in all seasons.
What was the feud with the Keiths?
The Irvines and Keiths of Aberdeenshire feuded for some six hundred years over land and hunting rights; the chiefs formally made peace in 2002.
Is Irvine tartan a good gift?
Yes. Irvine products make thoughtful gifts for family members, clan gatherings, birthdays, Christmas and Scottish heritage celebrations.
Celebrate Your Irvine Heritage in Style
Discover Irvine tartan apparel, accessories and meaningful Scottish-inspired gifts that honour Drum, the holly badge and the evergreen motto Sub Sole Sub Umbra Virens.
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