MacCorquodale (McCorquodale)
MacCorquodale Clan Tartan Collection
Celebrate Clan MacCorquodale with a Scottish tartan tied to Loch Tromlee and Loch Awe in Argyll — the Barons of Phantelane, of Norse descent, under the loyal motto Vivat Rex, "Long Live the King."
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About the MacCorquodale Clan Tartan
Clan MacCorquodale is a Scottish clan recognised by the Court of the Lord Lyon, though as an armigerous clan it has no chief recognised at present, the chiefly line having gone untraced since the 18th century. Those of the name wear the MacCorquodale tartan, a handsome sett of the western Highlands.
The name is an anglicisation of the Gaelic Mac Thorcadail, "son of Torcadal" — a Norse personal name from Thorketill, of the god Thor — a memory of the Norse-Gaelic world of the western seaboard. The clan motto is Vivat Rex, "long live the king."
MacCorquodale Tartan Pattern and Colours
This collection draws on warm gold and green crossed with dark lines — earthy, dignified colours of the Loch Awe country, fitting for an old clan of Norse-Gaelic descent in the hills of Argyll.
MacCorquodale Heritage
The MacCorquodales held lands west of Loch Awe in Argyll, centred at Phantelane — from the Gaelic for "the white island" — with their castle on Eilean-a-Bharain, the baron's island in Loch Tromlee. The Barons MacCorquodale are on record from the 15th century, holding their island stronghold in the heart of Campbell country.
Clan tradition tells that the ancestor of the name, Thorkil, recovered the head of King Alpin, and was rewarded with lands by Loch Awe — the tale that lies behind the clan's loyal motto Vivat Rex. The name is also claimed as a sept by the MacLeods of Lewis and by Clan Gunn, both of Norse descent. The chiefly line has been untraced since the 18th century, and Clan MacCorquodale is today an armigerous clan.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for MacCorquodale and McCorquodale descendants, related MacCorkill and Corkhill families, Argyll and Loch Awe heritage lovers and anyone looking for a Scottish tartan with deep Norse-Gaelic meaning.
- ✓ MacCorquodale and McCorquodale family
- ✓ Loch Awe and Argyll roots
- ✓ Norse-Gaelic heritage
- ✓ Highland games clothing
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Gold and green tartan style
How to Wear MacCorquodale Tartan
MacCorquodale tartan works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. The warm palette is easy to style, making it suitable for everyday heritage wear, formal Scottish events and meaningful family gifts.
MacCorquodale Clan Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about MacCorquodale tartan, Loch Tromlee and why this design matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
Does MacCorquodale have its own tartan?
Yes — Clan MacCorquodale is recognised by the Lord Lyon and those of the name wear the MacCorquodale tartan.
What does the name MacCorquodale mean?
It comes from the Gaelic Mac Thorcadail, "son of Torcadal," a Norse name from Thorketill, of the god Thor.
Where is Clan MacCorquodale from?
From Argyll, west of Loch Awe, centred at Phantelane with a castle on the island of Eilean-a-Bharain in Loch Tromlee.
What is the MacCorquodale clan motto?
The motto is Vivat Rex, "long live the king," recalling the tradition of the clan's service to an early king of Scots.
Does Clan MacCorquodale have a chief?
It is an armigerous clan; the chiefly line has been untraced since the 18th century.
Who can wear MacCorquodale tartan?
People of the MacCorquodale or McCorquodale name, related families or a respectful connection to the clan can wear MacCorquodale tartan.
Wear the Tartan of Clan MacCorquodale
Discover MacCorquodale tartan clothing, accessories and gifts inspired by Loch Awe, the island castle of Loch Tromlee and the motto Vivat Rex.
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