Taylor (Tailyour) Tartan Collection
Taylor Clan Tartan Collection
Celebrate the Taylor name with a Scottish tartan of its own — a sept of Clan Cameron in Lochaber, its double black lines honouring the Black Taylor of the Axe.
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About the Taylor Clan Tartan
The Taylor name is one of the classic occupational surnames, from the French tailler, to cut — the tailor who cut and made the cloth. In the Highlands the Taylors are a recognised sept of Clan Cameron, and they have a tartan of their own, designed in 1955 with double black lines in memory of Taillear Dubh na Tuaighe, the Black Taylor of the Axe.
The name is also found in the Lowlands as Tailyour, an old family name in its own right. Those of the name may wear the Taylor sept tartan or the Cameron tartan of the clan with which the name is associated.
Taylor Tartan Pattern and Colours
The Taylor sett is built on a warm red ground crossed with green and blue, with the distinctive double black lines that give it its meaning. Ancient shades appear softer and lighter, while modern shades are deeper and more vivid.
Taylor Heritage
The name is very old in Scottish record: Walter Cissor received a grant of land in the twelfth century, Alexander le Taillur was valet to Alexander III in 1276, and Bryce le Taillur was among the Scots taken at Dunbar Castle in 1296 in the Wars of Independence.
In Lochaber the Taylors trace themselves to Donald Cameron, born about 1550, a son of Ewen Cameron of Lochiel, fourteenth chief; nursed by a tailor's wife at Lundavra, he became famed as Taillear Dubh na Tuaighe, the Black Taylor of the Axe, and his people called themselves the Children of the Black Taylor of the Camerons. His memory is kept in the Cameron chief's arms, whose supporters bear the Lochaber axe, and in the double black lines of the Taylor tartan.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for those of the Taylor and Tailyour name, Cameron kin, families with Lochaber and Scottish roots and anyone who wishes to honour an old name with a tartan of its own.
- ✓ Taylor and Tailyour family
- ✓ Clan Cameron kin
- ✓ Lochaber and Highland roots
- ✓ Highland games clothing
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Warm red tartan style
How to Wear Taylor Tartan
Taylor tartan works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. The warm red palette makes a striking statement, suitable for everyday heritage wear, formal Scottish events and meaningful family gifts.
Taylor Clan Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about Taylor tartan, the Cameron connection and why this design matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
Does Taylor have its own tartan?
Yes — a Taylor sept tartan was designed in 1955, with double black lines honouring the Black Taylor of the Axe.
Which clan is Taylor associated with?
Clan Cameron of Lochaber, of which the Taylors are a recognised sept.
What does the name Taylor mean?
It comes from the French tailler, to cut — the occupational name of the tailor.
Who was the Black Taylor of the Axe?
Donald Cameron, born about 1550, a son of Ewen Cameron of Lochiel, famed as a warrior and reckoned the ancestor of the Taylor sept.
Is Tailyour the same name?
Tailyour is an older Scots spelling of the same name, and an old family name in its own right.
Who can wear Taylor tartan?
Anyone of the Taylor or Tailyour name, or of Cameron kin, can wear the Taylor or Cameron tartan.
Wear the Taylor Tartan
Discover Taylor and Cameron tartan clothing, accessories and gifts — honouring Lochaber and the Black Taylor of the Axe.
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