Saint Andrews Tartan Collection
Saint Andrews Tartan Collection
Celebrate the St Andrews tartan — blue and white as the saltire itself, for the grey town on the Fife coast where Scotland's first university rose and the game of golf was made.
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About the St Andrews Tartan
The St Andrews tartan is a district tartan rather than a clan sett: it belongs to a place, not a family, and may be worn by anyone with a connection to the town or simply an affection for it. It is predominantly blue and white, the colours of the saltire, the cross of Saint Andrew that is Scotland's flag.
The sett in common use for the town began life as a tartan registered in 1930 for a royal duke who bore the title Earl of St Andrews, and came in time to be used as the district tartan of St Andrews and the country round about.
St Andrews Tartan Pattern and Colours
The sett is built on blue and white, the colours of Scotland's flag, lifted by fine dark lines. It is a clean, bright and unmistakably Scottish palette, as much at home on a golf course as at a graduation or a wedding.
St Andrews Heritage
St Andrews stands on the east coast of Fife, some thirty miles north-east of Edinburgh. It takes its name from Scotland's patron saint, and in the Middle Ages its cathedral was the greatest church in the land and the goal of pilgrims from across Europe. Scotland's first university was founded here in 1413, and its ancient quadrangles still fill with students each term.
The town is known the world over as the home of golf: the links have been played since the fifteenth century, and the Old Course remains the game's most famous ground. Between cathedral ruins, castle, university and links, St Andrews carries more history in a small compass than almost any town in Scotland — and its tartan carries the saltire's own colours.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for those born or raised in St Andrews, students and graduates of the university, golfers who have walked the Old Course, Fife families and anyone who loves the town.
- ✓ St Andrews and Fife connections
- ✓ University students and graduates
- ✓ Golfers and Old Course visitors
- ✓ Weddings and graduations
- ✓ Scottish gifts for all
- ✓ Blue and white tartan style
How to Wear St Andrews Tartan
St Andrews tartan works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. The blue and white palette is crisp and easy to pair, making it a smart choice for graduations, golf days and everyday wear alike.
St Andrews Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the St Andrews tartan, who may wear it and why it matters for tartan shoppers.
Is St Andrews a clan tartan?
No — it is a district tartan, belonging to the town rather than a family, so it has no clan chief and anyone may wear it.
What colours is the St Andrews tartan?
Predominantly blue and white, the colours of the saltire, Scotland's flag.
Where is St Andrews?
On the east coast of Fife, about thirty miles north-east of Edinburgh.
Why is St Andrews famous?
For Scotland's first university, founded in 1413, for its medieval cathedral, and above all as the home of golf.
Who can wear the St Andrews tartan?
Anyone with a connection to the town — residents, students, graduates, golfers and visitors alike.
Is it a good gift for a graduate?
Yes — a St Andrews tartan gift is a favourite keepsake for students and graduates of the university.
Wear the St Andrews Tartan
Discover St Andrews tartan clothing, accessories and gifts — saltire blue and white, for the town of the cathedral, the university and the Old Course.
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