Scrymgeour
Scrymgeour Clan Tartan Collection
Celebrate Clan Scrymgeour with a Scottish tartan tied to Dundee and the royal banner of Scotland — the hereditary Standard Bearers, whose name itself means the swordsman, under the motto Dissipate.
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About the Scrymgeour Clan Tartan
The Scottish Register of Tartans records Scrymgeour as a Clan/Family tartan. The Scrymgeour sett is a warm design of gold and green crossed with dark lines, a handsome pattern of the east country, worn in both ancient and modern shades.
Clan Scrymgeour is a Scottish clan whose chief is the Earl of Dundee, seated at Birkhill in Fife. The name is thought to come from an old word for a swordsman, the plant badge is the rowan, and the motto Dissipate, "disperse," makes Scrymgeour tartan especially meaningful for family pride and Scottish ancestry gifts.
Scrymgeour Tartan Pattern and Colours
Scrymgeour tartan is recognised for its warm gold and green character crossed with dark lines — dignified, earthy colours of Fife and the Tay. Ancient shades appear softer, while modern shades are deeper and more formal.
Scrymgeour Heritage
Tradition holds that Sir Alexander Carron won the nickname Schyrmeschur, the swordsman, for his deeds against rebels in the north, and with it the arms and name of Scrymgeour and the office of Hereditary Royal Standard Bearer of Scotland. The family were well established in Fife long before their connection with Dundee, and the herald Sir Iain Moncreiffe thought them likely descendants of the MacDuff Earls of Fife.
The Scrymgeours bore the royal banner in Scotland's hardest days: at Stirling Bridge with William Wallace, and at Bannockburn with Robert the Bruce, who made them Constables of Dundee. Raised to be Earls of Dundee in 1660, the family lost the lands to a rival claim after 1668, and the earldom lay unclaimed until it was proved again in the twentieth century. The chief is the Earl of Dundee, and the family seat is Birkhill near Cupar.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for Scrymgeour descendants, related Scrymgeour-Wedderburn families, Dundee and Fife heritage lovers and anyone looking for a warm gold and green Scottish tartan with deep historical meaning.
- ✓ Scrymgeour family and descendants
- ✓ Dundee and Fife roots
- ✓ Royal Standard Bearer heritage
- ✓ Highland games clothing
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Gold and green tartan style
How to Wear Scrymgeour Tartan
Scrymgeour tartan works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. The warm palette is easy to style, making it suitable for everyday heritage wear, formal Scottish events and meaningful family gifts.
Scrymgeour Clan Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about Scrymgeour tartan, the royal banner and why this design matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
What is the Scrymgeour tartan?
Scrymgeour is recorded by the Scottish Register of Tartans as a Clan/Family tartan — a warm gold and green sett.
What does the name Scrymgeour mean?
It is thought to come from an old word for a swordsman, won as a nickname by the family's ancestor.
What is the Scrymgeour clan motto?
The motto is Dissipate, "disperse"; the plant badge is the rowan.
Who is the chief of Clan Scrymgeour?
The chief is the Earl of Dundee, whose seat is Birkhill near Cupar in Fife.
What is the Royal Standard Bearer?
The hereditary office of carrying the royal banner of Scotland, long held by the Scrymgeour chiefs.
Who can wear Scrymgeour tartan?
People with Scrymgeour ancestry, related families or a respectful connection to the clan can wear Scrymgeour tartan.
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