Young
Young Clan Tartan Collection
Celebrate Clan Young with a Scottish tartan tied to the Middle March of the Borders and the north-east — a family of reivers and royal scholars, under the thoughtful motto Robore Prudentia Praestat, "Prudence Excels Strength."
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About the Young Clan Tartan
The Scottish Register of Tartans records Young as a Clan/Family tartan. The Young sett is a handsome design of red and green crossed with blue and black, a warm and dignified pattern, worn in both ancient and modern shades.
Clan Young is a Scottish clan of the Borders and the north-east, recognised by the Lord Lyon, though an armigerous clan today. The name is descriptive, from the Scots for "the younger," used to tell a son from his father, and the clan motto Robore Prudentia Praestat makes Young tartan especially meaningful for family pride and Scottish ancestry gifts.
Young Tartan Pattern and Colours
Young tartan is recognised for its red and green ground crossed with blue and black — warm, dignified colours of the Border country. Ancient shades appear softer and lighter, while modern shades are deeper and more formal.
Young Heritage
The name Young is found in Scotland from the 13th century, and families of the name settled in Angus, Kincardineshire and, above all, in the Middle March of the Borders — Roxburghshire, Selkirkshire and Liddesdale. There, in the lawless country between the kingdoms, the Youngs rode with the Border reivers, holding Rue Castle near Jedburgh and living the hard frontier life of raid and feud.
In a quieter age the family gave Scotland scholars and servants of the crown: Sir Peter Young, the first chief of the name, was tutor to the young King James VI and an ambassador of the realm, and his many descendants carried the name across Scotland. The chiefship lapsed in the 17th century, and Clan Young is today an armigerous clan. The crest is a demi-lion holding a sword, the motto Robore Prudentia Praestat.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for Young descendants, related families, Borders, Angus and north-east heritage lovers and anyone looking for a warm red and green Scottish tartan with deep Border meaning.
- ✓ Young family and descendants
- ✓ Borders and Middle March roots
- ✓ Angus and Kincardineshire heritage
- ✓ Highland games clothing
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Red and green tartan style
How to Wear Young Tartan
Young tartan works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. The warm red and green palette makes a handsome statement, suitable for everyday heritage wear, formal Scottish events and meaningful family gifts.
Young Clan Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about Young tartan, the Border reivers and why this design matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
What is the Young tartan?
Young is recorded by the Scottish Register of Tartans as a Clan/Family tartan — a red and green sett with blue and black.
What does the name Young mean?
It is descriptive, from the Scots for "the younger," used to distinguish a son from a father of the same name.
What is the Young clan motto?
The Young motto is Robore Prudentia Praestat, "prudence excels strength"; the crest is a demi-lion holding a sword.
Where is Clan Young from?
From the Middle March of the Scottish Borders, and from Angus and Kincardineshire in the north-east.
Does Clan Young have a chief?
It is an armigerous clan today; the first chief was Sir Peter Young, tutor to King James VI, and the chiefship lapsed in the 17th century.
Who can wear Young tartan?
People with Young ancestry, related families or a respectful connection to the clan and Scottish heritage can wear Young tartan.
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