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Mar Clan Tartan Collection
Celebrate Clan Mar with a Scottish tartan tied to the ancient earldom of Mar in Aberdeenshire — the oldest earldom in Scotland, seat of Kildrummy Castle, under the thoughtful motto Pans Plus, "Think More."
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About the Mar Clan Tartan
The Scottish Register of Tartans records Mar as a Clan/District tartan. The Mar sett is a handsome design of green and blue crossed with black and lifted by fine lines, a cool and dignified pattern of the north-east, worn in both ancient and modern shades — a tartan of one of the oldest names in the land.
Clan Mar takes its name from the ancient province and earldom of Mar in Aberdeenshire, one of the seven great provinces of old Scotland. The clan motto Pans Plus, "think more," makes Mar tartan especially meaningful for family pride, north-east heritage and Scottish ancestry gifts.
Mar Tartan Pattern and Colours
Mar tartan is recognised for its green and blue ground crossed with black and lifted by fine lines — cool, dignified colours of Aberdeenshire and the valley of the Dee. Ancient shades appear softer, while modern shades are deeper and more formal.
Mar Heritage
Mar is one of the seven ancient provinces of Scotland, ruled in Pictish times by a mormaer, the forerunner of an earl. Donald, Mormaer of Mar, fought beside the High King of Ireland Brian Boru against the Vikings at Clontarf in 1014, and by 1114 the earl of Mar was named in the great charters of the realm. The earldom, seated at Kildrummy Castle, is reckoned the most ancient in Scotland.
The earls of Mar stood at the heart of the nation: they backed Robert the Bruce, whose first wife was Isabel of Mar, and whose sister married a son of the house. Through an heiress the earldom passed in time to the Douglases, then the Stewarts, and at last to the Erskines. Today the chief of Clan Mar is the Countess of Mar, holder of the ancient first creation of the earldom, while the Erskine line holds a later creation. The clan crest is a Saracen's head, the motto Pans Plus.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for those of the Mar and Marr name, families of the old earldom, Aberdeenshire and Deeside heritage lovers and anyone looking for a cool green and blue Scottish tartan with the deepest of historical roots.
- ✓ Mar and Marr family
- ✓ Aberdeenshire and Deeside roots
- ✓ Kildrummy and earldom heritage
- ✓ Highland games clothing
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Green and blue tartan style
How to Wear Mar Tartan
Mar tartan works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. The green and blue palette is easy to style, making it suitable for everyday heritage wear, formal Scottish events and meaningful family gifts.
Mar Clan Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about Mar tartan, the ancient earldom and why this design matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
What is the Mar tartan?
Mar is recorded by the Scottish Register of Tartans as a Clan/District tartan — a green and blue sett of the Aberdeenshire earldom of Mar.
Why is the earldom of Mar so important?
Mar is one of the seven ancient provinces of Scotland and is reckoned the oldest earldom in the land, first attested over a thousand years ago.
Where is Mar?
Mar is an ancient province of Aberdeenshire, running west from Aberdeen along the River Dee past Braemar, with Kildrummy Castle as its old seat.
Who is the chief of Clan Mar?
The chief is the Countess of Mar, who holds the ancient first creation of the earldom of Mar.
Is Mar connected to the Erskines?
Yes — the earldom passed in time to the Erskines, and there are today two earldoms of Mar, held by the Countess of Mar and the Earl of Mar and Kellie.
Who can wear Mar tartan?
People with Mar or Marr ancestry, families of the earldom or a respectful connection to the district and Scottish heritage can wear Mar tartan.
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