Manson Tartan Collection
Manson Family Tartan Collection
Celebrate the Manson name with a Scottish heritage tartan — the sons of Magnus, a Norse name carried into Caithness and counted among the kin of Clan Gunn.
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About the Manson Family Tartan
The Manson name means son of Magnus, from the Norse personal name that was borne by kings and earls in the northern world and shortened in local speech to Mans. It belongs to Caithness and the far north, where Norse and Gaelic met and mingled for centuries.
Mansons are counted among the names of Clan Gunn, and those of the name are most fittingly matched with the Gunn tartan. This collection brings that heritage into wearable apparel, accessories, home decor and gifts.
Manson Tartan Pattern and Colours
Worn with the Gunn tartan, this collection draws on a dark ground of green and blue crossed with black — the sober, weather-worn colours of the northern moors and the cliffs above the Pentland Firth.
Manson Heritage
Magnus was among the great names of the Norse north — borne by kings of Norway and by the earl of Orkney whose cathedral still stands in Kirkwall — and it passed into use across Caithness, Orkney and Shetland. From it came the surname Manson, and its kindred forms, in the country where the Norse earldom and the Gaelic north met.
Clan Gunn itself descends from Gunni, of Norse stock, and its chiefs long held the office of Crowner of Caithness. The Mansons were numerous in that country, and the name remains common in Caithness, Orkney and Shetland to this day, as well as among northern families who emigrated to Canada and New Zealand.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for those of the Manson name, Clan Gunn kin, families with Caithness, Orkney and Shetland roots, Norse-Scottish households and anyone who wishes to honour an old northern name.
- ✓ Manson family and descendants
- ✓ Clan Gunn kin
- ✓ Caithness, Orkney and Shetland roots
- ✓ Norse-Scottish heritage
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Dark blue and green style
How to Wear Manson Tartan
The Gunn tartan worn by Mansons works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. Its dark palette is sober and easy to pair for everyday wear and formal occasions alike.
Manson Family Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Manson name, the tartan its members wear and why it matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
Does Manson have its own tartan?
Manson is a sept name rather than a clan with its own chief, so it is most fittingly worn with the Gunn tartan.
What does the name Manson mean?
Son of Magnus — the Norse personal name shortened in local speech to Mans.
Which clan is Manson associated with?
Clan Gunn, the Norse-Gaelic kindred of Caithness whose chiefs were Crowners of that county.
Where is the name found?
In Caithness, Orkney and Shetland above all, and among northern families who emigrated overseas.
Who was Magnus?
A name borne by kings of Norway and by the earl of Orkney to whom Kirkwall's cathedral is dedicated.
Who can wear the Manson tartan?
Anyone of the Manson name, or of Clan Gunn kin, can wear the Gunn tartan.
Carry the Manson Name with Pride
Discover Gunn tartan clothing, accessories and gifts for the Manson family — honouring Caithness and the Norse north.
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