MacThomas (McThomas)
MacThomas Clan Tartan Collection
Celebrate Clan MacThomas with a Scottish tartan tied to Glenshee in the Perthshire hills — a clan of the great Clan Chattan, under the confident motto Deo Juvante Invidiam Superabo, "With God's Help I Will Overcome Envy."
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About the MacThomas Clan Tartan
The Scottish Register of Tartans records MacThomas as a Clan/Family tartan. The MacThomas sett is a handsome design of blue and green crossed with black and lifted by fine lines of red and white, a cool and dignified pattern of the Highland glens, worn in both ancient and modern shades.
Clan MacThomas, from the Gaelic Mac Thòmais, "son of Thomas," sprang from the great Clan Chattan confederation and settled in Glenshee in Perthshire. The clan motto Deo Juvante Invidiam Superabo makes MacThomas tartan especially meaningful for family pride and Scottish ancestry gifts.
MacThomas Tartan Pattern and Colours
MacThomas tartan is recognised for its blue and green ground crossed with black and lifted by fine lines of red and white — cool, dignified colours of the Perthshire hills. Ancient shades appear softer, while modern shades are deeper and more formal.
MacThomas Heritage
Clan MacThomas descends from Tomaidh Mòr, "Great Tommy," a grandson of a chief of the Mackintoshes, the leaders of Clan Chattan. In the 15th century, as Clan Chattan grew too large for Badenoch, Tomaidh Mòr led his people over the Grampian mountains to settle in Glenshee, where they became a distinct clan, at first called after him. Their lands lay along the Shee Water, with the chief's seat in time at Finegand.
The MacThomases followed the Marquis of Montrose in the civil wars, led by the mighty John MacThomas, "McComie Mor." Many of the clan later took the names Thomson, Thom, Thomas or McCombie, and one of these, William McCombie of Tillyfour, became famous as the father of the Aberdeen-Angus breed of cattle. After long dispersal the chiefship was revived, and the present chief is MacThomas of Finegand. The crest is a wildcat holding a serpent, the motto Deo Juvante Invidiam Superabo.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for MacThomas descendants, related Thomson, Thom and McCombie families, Clan Chattan kin, Glenshee and Perthshire heritage lovers and anyone looking for a cool blue and green Scottish tartan with deep Highland meaning.
- ✓ MacThomas and McThomas family
- ✓ Thomson, Thom and McCombie kin
- ✓ Glenshee and Perthshire roots
- ✓ Clan Chattan heritage
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Blue and green tartan style
How to Wear MacThomas Tartan
MacThomas tartan works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. The blue and green palette is easy to style, making it suitable for everyday heritage wear, formal Scottish events and meaningful family gifts.
MacThomas Clan Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about MacThomas tartan, the clan of Glenshee and why this design matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
What is the MacThomas tartan?
MacThomas is recorded by the Scottish Register of Tartans as a Clan/Family tartan — a blue and green sett with red and white lines, of the Perthshire glens.
What does the name MacThomas mean?
It comes from the Gaelic Mac Thòmais, "son of Thomas," from the clan's founder Tomaidh Mòr, "Great Tommy."
Is MacThomas part of Clan Chattan?
Yes — the MacThomases sprang from the Mackintoshes and Clan Chattan before settling as a distinct clan in Glenshee.
Are Thomson and McCombie MacThomas names?
Yes — many MacThomases took the names Thomson, Thom, Thomas or McCombie over the centuries.
Does Clan MacThomas have a chief?
Yes — the chiefship was revived and the present chief is MacThomas of Finegand.
Who can wear MacThomas tartan?
People with MacThomas ancestry, related Thomson or McCombie families, Clan Chattan kin or a respectful connection to the clan can wear MacThomas tartan.
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