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McKerrell Clan Tartan Collection
Celebrate Clan McKerrell with a Scottish heritage tartan — the old lairds of Hillhouse in Ayrshire, a family of ancient Celtic roots, keepers of a proud Carrick heritage.
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About the McKerrell Clan Tartan
Clan McKerrell is an old family of Ayrshire, recognised by the Court of the Lord Lyon, though as an armigerous clan it has no chief recognised at present. The name is of ancient Celtic origin, taken by the historian George Fraser Black to be from the Gaelic Mac Fhearghail, "son of Fearghal." The family are the McKerrells of Hillhouse, and those of the name wear the McKerrell tartan.
This collection brings a fitting Scottish tartan into wearable apparel, everyday accessories, home decor and meaningful heritage gifts, honouring an old family of the Ayrshire coast.
McKerrell Tartan Pattern and Colours
This collection draws on warm gold and green crossed with dark lines — dignified, earthy colours of the Ayrshire country, fitting for an old family long seated near the shores of the Firth of Clyde.
McKerrell Heritage
The name is found in early times in Carrick, in the south of Ayrshire: a Recherus MecMaccharil witnessed a charter of the Earl of Carrick in the reign of William the Lion. The family's proudest early figure is Sir John McKirel, who distinguished himself at the Battle of Otterburn in 1388, where he wounded and took prisoner Sir Ralph Percy, second in command of the English army.
The McKerrells became the lairds of Hillhouse, near Troon in Ayrshire, which they held from the 16th century or earlier; John McKerrell, first Laird of Hillhouse, was descended from that line. In 1839 the future Emperor Napoleon III stayed at Hillhouse during the famous Eglinton Tournament. In modern times the lairdship returned to the family lands, and the McKerrell name endures with pride.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for those of the McKerrell and MacKerrell name, families with Ayrshire and Carrick roots, and anyone who wishes to honour an old family of the Scottish south-west.
- ✓ McKerrell and MacKerrell family
- ✓ Ayrshire and Carrick roots
- ✓ Hillhouse heritage
- ✓ Family gatherings and reunions
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Gold and green tartan style
How to Wear McKerrell Tartan
McKerrell tartan works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. The warm palette is easy to style, making it suitable for everyday heritage wear, family occasions and meaningful gifts.
McKerrell Clan Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about McKerrell tartan, the lairds of Hillhouse and why this design matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
Does McKerrell have its own tartan?
Yes — McKerrell is an armigerous clan recognised by the Lord Lyon, and those of the name wear the McKerrell tartan.
What does the name McKerrell mean?
The historian George Fraser Black takes it to be from the Gaelic Mac Fhearghail, "son of Fearghal."
Where is Clan McKerrell from?
From Ayrshire in the south-west, with the family seated at Hillhouse near Troon and early roots in Carrick.
Who was Sir John McKirel?
A McKerrell who distinguished himself at the Battle of Otterburn in 1388, capturing Sir Ralph Percy of the English army.
Does Clan McKerrell have a chief?
It is an armigerous clan, recognised by the Lord Lyon but without a chief recognised at present.
Who can wear the McKerrell tartan?
People of the McKerrell or MacKerrell name, related families or a respectful connection to the family and Scottish heritage can wear McKerrell tartan.
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