Oliphant Tartan Collection
Oliphant Clan Tartan Collection
Celebrate Clan Oliphant with a Scottish tartan tied to Aberdalgie and Gask in Perthshire — defenders of Stirling Castle and staunch Jacobites, under the generous motto Tout Pourvoir, "Provide for All."
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About the Oliphant Clan Tartan
The Scottish Register of Tartans records Oliphant as a Clan/Family tartan; the sett is often listed as Oliphant and Melville, a handsome design of blue and green crossed with black and lifted by fine lines, worn in both ancient and modern shades.
Clan Oliphant is a Lowland Scottish clan of Norman descent, long seated at Aberdalgie and Gask in Perthshire, with the chief styled Oliphant of that Ilk. The plant badge is the maple, the chiefly crest a unicorn, and the motto Tout Pourvoir makes Oliphant tartan especially meaningful for family pride and Scottish ancestry gifts.
Oliphant Tartan Pattern and Colours
Oliphant tartan is recognised for its blue and green ground crossed with black and lifted by fine lines — cool, dignified colours of the Perthshire country. Ancient shades appear softer, while modern shades are deeper and more formal.
Oliphant Heritage
The family is on record from the end of the eleventh century, and rose high in the service of the Scottish crown. Sir William Oliphant is remembered above all for his defence of Stirling Castle against the great siege engines of Edward I in 1304, one of the most famous stands of the Wars of Independence. A Sir William Oliphant, Lord of Aberdalgie, later fought for Robert the Bruce and set his seal to the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320.
The Oliphants were rewarded with lands at Gask, Dupplin and elsewhere in Perthshire, and were raised to the peerage as Lords Oliphant. The Oliphants of Gask became noted Jacobites, coming out for the Stuarts in both 1715 and 1745 and losing much for the cause. From that house came Carolina Oliphant, Lady Nairne, one of the finest of all Scottish songwriters, whose songs of the Jacobite years are still sung today.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for Oliphant descendants, related families, Perthshire and Gask heritage lovers and anyone looking for a cool blue and green Scottish tartan with deep historical meaning.
- ✓ Oliphant family and descendants
- ✓ Perthshire, Gask and Aberdalgie roots
- ✓ Wars of Independence heritage
- ✓ Highland games clothing
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Blue and green tartan style
How to Wear Oliphant Tartan
Oliphant 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.
Oliphant Clan Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about Oliphant tartan, Gask and why this design matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
What is the Oliphant tartan?
Oliphant is recorded by the Scottish Register of Tartans as a Clan/Family tartan, often listed as Oliphant and Melville.
What is the Oliphant clan motto?
The Oliphant motto is Tout Pourvoir, "provide for all"; the chiefly crest is a unicorn and the plant badge the maple.
Where is Clan Oliphant from?
From Perthshire, with the family long seated at Aberdalgie, Dupplin and Gask.
Who defended Stirling Castle?
Sir William Oliphant held Stirling Castle against Edward I's siege in 1304, one of the famous stands of the Wars of Independence.
Were the Oliphants Jacobites?
Yes — the Oliphants of Gask came out for the Stuarts in both 1715 and 1745 and suffered for the cause.
Who can wear Oliphant tartan?
People with Oliphant ancestry, related families or a respectful connection to the clan can wear Oliphant tartan.
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