Somerville Tartan Collection
Somerville Clan Tartan Collection
Celebrate Clan Somerville with a Scottish tartan tied to Carnwath in Clydesdale and Linton in the Borders — a family of Norman descent and dragon-slaying legend, under the motto Fear God in Life.
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About the Somerville Clan Tartan
The Scottish Register of Tartans records Somerville as a Clan/Family tartan. The Somerville sett is a bold and handsome design of red crossed with green, blue and black, a warm pattern, worn in both ancient and modern shades.
Clan Somerville takes its name from a town in Normandy near Caen, and is today an armigerous clan. The crest is a green dragon breathing fire and standing on a wheel, and the motto Fear God in Life, making Somerville tartan especially meaningful for family pride and Scottish ancestry gifts.
Somerville Tartan Pattern and Colours
Somerville tartan is recognised for its bold red ground crossed with green, blue and black — warm, striking colours. Ancient shades appear softer and lighter, while modern shades are deeper and more formal.
Somerville Heritage
William de Somerville came north with David I and was made Lord of Carnwath, receiving lands in Clydesdale; he died in 1142 and lies at Melrose Abbey. A later William de Somerville is remembered in the famous legend of the worm of Linton: he is said to have destroyed a monstrous serpent that terrorised the district, and to have received the lands of Linton in Roxburghshire from Malcolm IV about 1174, afterwards serving as the king's chief falconer and sheriff of Roxburgh.
Sir William de Somerville, fifth of the name, fought for Alexander II at the Battle of Largs in 1263, when the Norse invasion was turned back. His son Sir Thomas was among the nobles compelled to sign the Ragman Roll in 1296, but joined William Wallace the following year. The family were raised to the peerage as Lords Somerville, holding the baronies of Carnwath, Cambusnethan, Linton and Plean, and founded the collegiate church at Carnwath.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for Somerville descendants, related families, Lanarkshire, Clydesdale and Border heritage lovers and anyone looking for a bold red Scottish tartan with a memorable legend behind it.
- ✓ Somerville family and descendants
- ✓ Carnwath and Clydesdale roots
- ✓ Linton and Roxburghshire heritage
- ✓ Highland games clothing
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Bold red tartan style
How to Wear Somerville Tartan
Somerville tartan works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. The bold red palette makes a striking statement, suitable for everyday heritage wear, formal Scottish events and meaningful family gifts.
Somerville Clan Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about Somerville tartan, Carnwath and why this design matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
What is the Somerville tartan?
Somerville is recorded by the Scottish Register of Tartans as a Clan/Family tartan — a bold red sett with green, blue and black.
What is the Somerville clan motto?
The motto is Fear God in Life; the crest is a green dragon breathing fire, standing on a wheel.
Where does the name Somerville come from?
From a town in Normandy near Caen; the family came to Scotland with David I in the twelfth century.
What is the legend of the Linton worm?
Tradition tells that a Somerville destroyed a monstrous serpent troubling the district of Linton and was granted those lands for the deed.
Does Clan Somerville have a chief?
It is an armigerous clan today, without a chief recognised at present.
Who can wear Somerville tartan?
People with Somerville ancestry, related families or a respectful connection to the clan can wear Somerville tartan.
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