Marshall Tartan Collection
Marshall Family Tartan Collection
Celebrate the Marshall name with a Scottish heritage tartan — a name from the great office of Marischal, held by Clan Keith, the Earls Marischal of Dunnottar, worn with the Keith tartan.
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About the Marshall Family Tartan
The Marshall name comes from the medieval office of the marischal — from the Old French mareschal, which began as "horse-servant" but rose to become one of the highest offices of the crown. In Scotland the hereditary office of Great Marischal was held by Clan Keith, and the Marshalls are reckoned a sept of the Keiths. Those of the name are most fittingly matched with the Keith tartan, which is also the Marshall tartan.
Clan Keith, the Earls Marischal, guarded the Honours of Scotland — the royal crown, sceptre and sword — from their great fortress of Dunnottar. This collection brings the Keith tartan into wearable apparel, everyday accessories, home decor and meaningful heritage gifts for the Marshall family.
Marshall Tartan Pattern and Colours
Worn with the Keith tartan, this collection draws on a dignified ground of dark green and blue crossed with black — the handsome, sober colours of Clan Keith, fitting for a name rooted in the great office of the Marischal.
Marshall Heritage
The office of marischal came to Britain with the Normans, and rose swiftly in status: the marischal commanded the cavalry, oversaw the royal household, and in Scotland became keeper of the royal regalia and guardian of the monarch in Parliament. The name Marshall is recorded in Scotland from early times, with Maledoni Marescal witnessing a charter in Glasgow as early as 1136.
The great office of Marischal was held hereditarily by Clan Keith, whose chiefs were the Earls Marischal, and a close bond grew between the Keiths and the Marshalls. At Bannockburn in 1314 the Great Marischal Sir Robert Keith led the Scots cavalry to a decisive charge. After the Earl Marischal joined the Jacobite rising of 1715 and the title was forfeited, some of his people took the name Marshall, keeping the memory of the great office alive.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for those of the Marshall name, Keith kin, families with north-east and Scottish roots, and anyone who wishes to honour a name rooted in the great office of the Marischal.
- ✓ Marshall family and descendants
- ✓ Clan Keith kin
- ✓ North-east Scotland roots
- ✓ Family gatherings and reunions
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Dark green and blue tartan style
How to Wear Marshall Tartan
The Keith tartan worn by Marshalls works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. The dignified palette is easy to style, making it suitable for everyday heritage wear, family occasions and meaningful gifts.
Marshall Family Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Marshall name, the tartan its members wear and why it matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
Does Marshall have its own tartan?
Marshall is a sept of Clan Keith, so it is most fittingly worn with the Keith tartan, which is also known as the Marshall tartan.
What does the name Marshall mean?
It comes from the office of the marischal — from the Old French mareschal, first a "horse-servant," later a high officer of the crown.
Which clan is Marshall associated with?
Clan Keith, whose chiefs held the hereditary office of Great Marischal of Scotland as the Earls Marischal of Dunnottar.
What is the Keith clan motto?
The Keith motto is Veritas Vincit, "truth conquers"; the crest is a roebuck's head rising from a coronet.
Who can wear the Marshall tartan?
Anyone of the Marshall name, or of Keith kin, can wear the Keith tartan.
Is Marshall tartan a good gift?
Yes. A Keith-tartan Marshall product makes a meaningful gift for the family and for those honouring their Scottish roots.
Carry the Marshall Name with Pride
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