Whitelaw Tartan Collection
Whitelaw Family Tartan Collection
Celebrate the Whitelaw name with a Scottish heritage tartan — an old territorial name of the Borders and Lothian, borne by scholars and servants of the Scottish crown.
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About the Whitelaw Family Tartan
The Whitelaw name — also Whytelaw and Whitlaw — is of territorial origin, taken from lands called Whitelaw, of which there are several: in the parish of Morebattle and the barony of Bowden in Roxburghshire, and near Dunbar in East Lothian. As a family name rather than a Highland clan, Whitelaw is most fittingly matched with a Borders or Lothian district tartan.
This collection brings a fitting Scottish tartan into wearable apparel, everyday accessories, home decor and meaningful heritage gifts, honouring an old name of the Scottish Borders and Lothian.
Whitelaw Tartan Pattern and Colours
This collection draws on warm gold and green crossed with dark lines — dignified, earthy colours fitting for an old family of the Border hills and the Lothian country.
Whitelaw Heritage
The name appears in the records of Scotland from the 13th century: John de Wytelowe of the county of Edinburgh set his seal, bearing a seven-leaved flower, to the Ragman Roll of 1296, and John Whitelaw of that Ilk sat as a juror on an inquest into the bounds of Gladsmuir in 1430. The chief line, the Whitelaws of that Ilk, held lands near Dunbar in East Lothian.
The most distinguished of the name in the medieval age was Archibald Whitelaw, Archdeacon of St Andrews and Secretary of State to King James III, a scholar and diplomat of note, said by the herald Nisbet to have been a son of Whitelaw of that Ilk. The main line ended with an heiress, and the Whitelaws of Gartshore carried on the arms of the family. The name endures across Scotland and beyond.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for those of the Whitelaw and Whytelaw name, families with Borders, Lothian and Lowland roots, and anyone who wishes to honour an old Scottish name.
- ✓ Whitelaw and Whytelaw family
- ✓ Borders and Lothian roots
- ✓ Lowland Scottish heritage
- ✓ Family gatherings and reunions
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Gold and green tartan style
How to Wear Whitelaw Tartan
A Whitelaw district 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.
Whitelaw Family Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Whitelaw name, the tartan its members wear and why it matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
Does Whitelaw have its own clan tartan?
Whitelaw is a family name rather than a Highland clan, so it is most fittingly worn with a Borders or Lothian district tartan.
What does the name Whitelaw mean?
It is a territorial name from lands called Whitelaw — from the Scots "law," a rounded hill, so a white or pale hill.
Where is the Whitelaw name from?
From lands of the name in Roxburghshire and near Dunbar in East Lothian, in the Borders and Lothian country.
Who was Archibald Whitelaw?
Archdeacon of St Andrews and Secretary of State to King James III, a noted scholar and diplomat of the 15th century.
Who can wear the Whitelaw tartan?
Anyone of the Whitelaw or Whytelaw name, or with a family connection, can wear a fitting district tartan.
Is Whitelaw tartan a good gift?
Yes. A district-tartan Whitelaw product makes a meaningful gift for the family and for those honouring their Scottish roots.
Carry the Whitelaw Name with Pride
Discover district-tartan clothing, accessories and gifts for the Whitelaw family — honouring the lands of Whitelaw and the Border and Lothian country.
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