Sinclair
Sinclair Clan Tartan Collection
Celebrate Clan Sinclair with a Scottish tartan tied to Caithness, Orkney and Rosslyn — earls of the northern seas and builders of Scotland's most mysterious chapel, under the motto Commit Thy Work to God.
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About the Sinclair Clan Tartan
The Scottish Register of Tartans records Sinclair as a Clan/Family tartan. The Sinclair name is worn in several setts, best known in a bright red Sinclair and a cooler green Sinclair hunting tartan, both worn in ancient and modern shades.
Clan Sinclair holds lands in Caithness, Orkney and the Lothians, and its chiefs were Barons of Roslin and later Earls of Orkney and of Caithness. The plant badge is whin, the slogan "Girnigoe!" and the motto Commit Thy Work to God, making Sinclair tartan especially meaningful for family pride and Scottish ancestry gifts.
Sinclair Tartan Pattern and Colours
The red Sinclair tartan is bright and bold, crossed with green, blue and black; the green Sinclair hunting sett is cooler and quieter. Ancient shades appear softer and lighter, while modern shades are deeper and more vivid.
Sinclair Heritage
The Sinclairs came from Normandy to England at the Conquest, and reached Scotland in the eleventh century, becoming Barons of Roslin in Midlothian. They stood by the Scottish crown in the war with Norway and in the Wars of Independence, and in time gained the earldom of Orkney, holding those northern islands under the Norwegian crown before they passed to Scotland.
William Sinclair, first Earl of Caithness and Baron of Roslin, founded Rosslyn Chapel in the fifteenth century, whose extraordinary carved stone still draws visitors from around the world. In the far north the chiefs held Castle Sinclair Girnigoe on the cliffs by Wick, and the clan feuded long with their Sutherland and Gordon neighbours. The chief today is the Earl of Caithness.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for Sinclair and St Clair descendants, related families, Caithness, Orkney and Midlothian heritage lovers and anyone looking for a bold Scottish tartan with deep northern meaning.
- ✓ Sinclair and St Clair family
- ✓ Caithness and Orkney roots
- ✓ Rosslyn and Girnigoe heritage
- ✓ Highland games clothing
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Bold red and blue tartan style
How to Wear Sinclair Tartan
Sinclair tartan works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. The bright red sett makes a striking statement, while the green hunting Sinclair suits a quieter look, ideal for everyday wear and formal events.
Sinclair Clan Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about Sinclair tartan, Rosslyn Chapel and why this design matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
What is the Sinclair tartan?
Sinclair is recorded by the Scottish Register of Tartans as a Clan/Family tartan, worn in a bright red sett and a green hunting version.
What is the Sinclair clan motto?
The motto is Commit Thy Work to God; the slogan is "Girnigoe!" and the plant badge whin.
Where is Clan Sinclair from?
From Caithness and Orkney in the north, and from Roslin in Midlothian, where the chiefs were barons.
Did the Sinclairs build Rosslyn Chapel?
Yes — William Sinclair, first Earl of Caithness and Baron of Roslin, founded it in the fifteenth century.
Who is the chief of Clan Sinclair?
The chief is the Earl of Caithness, head of the family in the far north.
Who can wear Sinclair tartan?
People with Sinclair or St Clair ancestry, related families or a respectful connection to the clan can wear Sinclair tartan.
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