Wardlaw Tartan Collection
Wardlaw Clan Tartan Collection
Celebrate Clan Wardlaw with a Scottish tartan tied to Torry and Pitreavie in Fife — the family of the bishop who founded the University of St Andrews, under the motto Familias Firmat Pietas, "Piety Strengthens Families."
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About the Wardlaw Clan Tartan
The Scottish Register of Tartans records Wardlaw as a Clan/Family tartan. The Wardlaw sett is a handsome design of gold and green crossed with dark lines, a warm and dignified pattern, worn in both ancient and modern shades — fitting for a family whose crest is a star.
Clan Wardlaw is a Lowland Scottish family, long seated at Torry and Pitreavie in Fife, and today an armigerous clan. The name is also reckoned a sept of Clan Maxwell, whose war cry is Wardlaw. The clan motto Familias Firmat Pietas makes Wardlaw tartan especially meaningful for family pride and Scottish ancestry gifts.
Wardlaw Tartan Pattern and Colours
Wardlaw tartan is recognised for its warm gold and green character crossed with dark lines — dignified, earthy colours of the Fife country. Ancient shades appear softer, while modern shades are deeper and more formal.
Wardlaw Heritage
The first of the name on record is Henry de Wardlaw, granted half the barony of Wilton in Roxburghshire by Robert the Bruce; the family later made their principal seat at Torry in Fife. Sir Henry Wardlaw of Torry married a niece of Walter, High Steward of Scotland, and their son Walter became Bishop of Glasgow in 1367 and was raised to be a cardinal in 1381; he lies buried in Glasgow Cathedral.
The cardinal's nephew, Henry Wardlaw, Bishop of St Andrews, was among the most celebrated men of his age: he founded the University of St Andrews, winning its papal charter in 1413, the first university in Scotland. A later Sir Henry Wardlaw, chamberlain to Queen Anne of Denmark, acquired Pitreavie and was made a Baronet of Nova Scotia in 1631. The crest is an estoile, the motto Familias Firmat Pietas.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for Wardlaw descendants, Maxwell kin, Fife and St Andrews heritage lovers and anyone looking for a warm gold and green Scottish tartan with deep scholarly meaning.
- ✓ Wardlaw family and descendants
- ✓ Fife, Torry and Pitreavie roots
- ✓ St Andrews University heritage
- ✓ Clan Maxwell kin
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Gold and green tartan style
How to Wear Wardlaw Tartan
Wardlaw tartan works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. The warm gold and green palette makes a handsome statement, suitable for everyday heritage wear, formal Scottish events and meaningful family gifts.
Wardlaw Clan Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about Wardlaw tartan, St Andrews and why this design matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
What is the Wardlaw tartan?
Wardlaw is recorded by the Scottish Register of Tartans as a Clan/Family tartan — a warm gold and green sett of the Fife country.
What is the Wardlaw clan motto?
The Wardlaw motto is Familias Firmat Pietas, "piety strengthens families"; the crest is an estoile, or star.
Where is Clan Wardlaw from?
From Fife, with the family's principal seats at Torry and later Pitreavie, and early lands in Roxburghshire.
Did a Wardlaw found St Andrews University?
Yes — Bishop Henry Wardlaw of St Andrews founded the university, winning its papal charter in 1413.
Is Wardlaw connected to Clan Maxwell?
Yes — Wardlaw is also reckoned a sept of Clan Maxwell, whose war cry is Wardlaw.
Who can wear Wardlaw tartan?
People with Wardlaw ancestry, related families or a respectful connection to the clan and Scottish heritage can wear Wardlaw tartan.
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