Waddell (Fife)-Greg Tartan Collection
Waddell (Fife) Tartan Collection
Celebrate the Waddell name with a Scottish heritage tartan — an old Lowland name from the valley of Wedale, worn today in a Fife sett of its own.
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About the Waddell Family Tartan
The Waddell name — also Weddell and Waddel — is understood to come from Wedale, the old name for the valley of the Gala Water about Stow in Midlothian, a name that has been rendered as the vale of woe. From there the name spread through the Lothians, Lanarkshire and Fife.
This collection is woven in the Waddell (Fife) sett, one of the tartans recorded in the name. As a family name rather than a Highland clan, Waddell has no chief, but those of the name may wear the Waddell tartan with pride.
Waddell Tartan Pattern and Colours
This collection draws on a cool ground of teal and green crossed with black and lifted by a soft line — dignified, handsome colours of the Lowland country and the Fife coast.
Waddell Heritage
Wedale, the valley about Stow on the Gala Water, was an old church land held by the bishops of St Andrews, and from it the surname arose in the usual Scottish way. The name is recorded in the Lothians from medieval times, and families of Waddells and Weddells are found across the central Lowlands.
Waddells took their part in burgh and parish life, in farming, trade and the sea; among the best known of the name was James Weddell, the mariner of the early nineteenth century who sailed further south than any before him, and whose name is carried by the Weddell Sea. From Scotland the name spread with the emigrations to America, Canada and Australasia.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for those of the Waddell, Waddel and Weddell name, families with Lothian, Lanarkshire and Fife roots, and anyone who wishes to honour an old Lowland Scottish name.
- ✓ Waddell and Weddell family
- ✓ Lothian and Lanarkshire roots
- ✓ Fife heritage
- ✓ Family gatherings and reunions
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Teal and green tartan style
How to Wear Waddell Tartan
Waddell tartan works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts — easy to style for everyday heritage wear, family occasions and meaningful gifts.
Waddell Family Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Waddell name, the tartan its members wear and why it matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
Does Waddell have its own tartan?
Yes — tartans are recorded in the Waddell name, including the Waddell (Fife) sett worn in this collection.
What does the name Waddell mean?
It is understood to come from Wedale, the old name for the valley about Stow in Midlothian.
Where is the Waddell name from?
From the Lothians, and later from Lanarkshire and Fife in the central Lowlands.
How else is the name spelled?
Waddel and Weddell are the common variant spellings.
Who was James Weddell?
A Scottish mariner of the early nineteenth century who sailed further south than any before him; the Weddell Sea carries his name.
Who can wear the Waddell tartan?
Anyone of the Waddell, Waddel or Weddell name, or with a family connection, can wear the Waddell tartan.
Carry the Waddell Name with Pride
Discover Waddell tartan clothing, accessories and gifts — honouring Wedale, the Lothians and an old Lowland name.
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