Muirhead Tartan Collection
Muirhead Clan Tartan Collection
Celebrate Clan Muirhead with a Scottish tartan tied to Lauchope in Lanarkshire — an old Lowland family of landholders and knights, under the faithful motto Auxilio Dei, "By the Help of God."
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About the Muirhead Clan Tartan
The Scottish Register of Tartans records Muirhead as a Clan/Family tartan. The Muirhead sett is a handsome design of green and blue crossed with black and lifted by fine lines, a cool and dignified pattern, worn in both ancient and modern shades.
The Muirhead name is a territorial one, from the Scots words for "moor" and "head," for one who lived at the head of a moor. Long seated at Lauchope in Lanarkshire, the family bears the motto Auxilio Dei, "by the help of God," making Muirhead tartan especially meaningful for family pride and Scottish ancestry gifts.
Muirhead Tartan Pattern and Colours
Muirhead tartan is recognised for its green and blue ground crossed with black and lifted by fine lines — cool, dignified colours of the Lanarkshire country. Ancient shades appear softer, while modern shades are deeper and more formal.
Muirhead Heritage
The Muirheads appear in the records of Lanarkshire from the 14th century, when William de Murehede witnessed a charter in 1373, and they became prominent landholders, sheriffs and justices of the county. Their principal seat was Lauchope, in the parish of Bothwell, and cadet branches held Bredisholm, Bullis and other lands across the region.
Family tradition tells that the name Lauchope arose when a Muirhead slew a notorious outlaw named Bertram, telling him to "laugh up, for it's your last laugh," and carried his head to the king, who granted him the lands; the three acorns on the Muirhead arms are said to recall the deed. The crest is two hands supporting a sword, and the motto is Auxilio Dei.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for Muirhead descendants, related families, Lanarkshire and Lowland heritage lovers and anyone looking for a cool green and blue Scottish tartan with deep historical meaning.
- ✓ Muirhead family and descendants
- ✓ Lanarkshire and Lauchope roots
- ✓ Lowland Scottish heritage
- ✓ Highland games clothing
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Green and blue tartan style
How to Wear Muirhead Tartan
Muirhead tartan works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. The green and blue palette is easy to style, making it suitable for everyday heritage wear, formal Scottish events and meaningful family gifts.
Muirhead Clan Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about Muirhead tartan, Lauchope and why this design matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
What is the Muirhead tartan?
Muirhead is recorded by the Scottish Register of Tartans as a Clan/Family tartan — a green and blue sett of the Lanarkshire country.
What does the name Muirhead mean?
It is a territorial name, from the Scots for "moor" and "head," for one who lived at the head of a moor.
What is the Muirhead clan motto?
The Muirhead motto is Auxilio Dei, "by the help of God"; the arms bear three acorns, and the crest two hands supporting a sword.
Where is Clan Muirhead from?
From Lanarkshire in central Scotland, with the family's principal seat at Lauchope in the parish of Bothwell.
What is the legend of the three acorns?
Tradition tells that a Muirhead slew an outlaw and won the lands of Lauchope, the three acorns on the arms recalling the deed.
Who can wear Muirhead tartan?
People with Muirhead ancestry, related families or a respectful connection to the family and Scottish heritage can wear Muirhead tartan.
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