Shop the full Chisholm tartan line below. Kilts, jackets, fabric, scarves, ties and sashes are all available in your choice of colourway, made to order and dispatched worldwide.
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Chisholm Tartan Gift Ideas
For pipe bands, wedding parties and clan events, Chisholm tartan can be ordered across kilts, sashes and accessories so everyone matches.
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Chisholm Sashes, Scarves & Small Goods
From ties and bow ties to sashes, shawls and scarves, Chisholm tartan accessories add the finishing touch to any outfit or make a thoughtful present.
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Chisholm Tartan Material & Swatches
Buy Chisholm tartan fabric by the metre in medium-weight and heavyweight pure new wool, plus poly-viscose for budget projects. Swatch samples let you check colour and weight first.
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Chisholm Tartan Shades Explained
Each Chisholm item can be ordered in Modern, Ancient, Weathered or Dress colourways — from strong, vivid tones to soft, muted and formal finishes. Select your preference before checkout.
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Chisholm Kilts, Jackets & Full Outfits
Get the full Highland look in Chisholm tartan: kilts, kilt skirts, jackets and outfit packages, all sized to fit and ready for formal or casual wear.
Clan Motto
Feros ferio (I am fierce with the fierce)
Heritage & Identity
Who Wears Chisholm Tartan Tartan?
Worn by Chisholm descendants globally, sept families including Chism and Cheisholme bearers, Highland regiment veterans, and Scottish heritage enthusiasts throughout North America and Britain.
Associated Names
Chism
Cheisholme
Chesholme
Chisolm
Chisolme
Chisholme
Chishom
Chissome
Chessum
Kisolm
MacChisholm
Military Heritage
Associated Regiments
Chisholm warriors served with valor in Highland regiments, Jacobite forces, and British Army units, particularly distinguishing themselves in Canadian frontier warfare and Highland Light Infantry battalions.
Seaforth Highlanders
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Highland Light Infantry
Black Watch
Lovat Scouts
Canadian Scottish Regiment (Canada)
Nova Scotia Highlanders (Canada)
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Each tartan can feature several variations, with the most common being Ancient, Modern, Weathered, Hunting and Dress.
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Ancient Tartan
Before 1860, all fabric dyes came from nature — plants, berries, bark, and insects. The colours they produced were softer and more muted than what we're used to today: think mossy greens, dusty sky blues, and reds with a warm, orangey tone. A lot of people actually prefer Ancient tartans for this reason — the gentler contrasts let the pattern breathe and stand out in a way that bolder colours sometimes don't. Worth knowing: the pattern itself, called the sett, is exactly the same across all variations of a tartan. It's only the colours that change.
Modern Tartan
Modern tartans came about after 1860, when chemical dyes replaced natural ones. The difference is pretty striking. Those soft, earthy greens became deep bottle green. Pale blues turned into rich navy. Reds went from warm and muted to full-on scarlet. If you're after something bold and vivid, Modern is usually the one to go for. It's the version most people picture when they think of a classic tartan.
Weathered Tartan
Weathered tartans take their inspiration from what happens to fabric left out in the elements — faded by sun, softened by rain, worn in by time. The colours shift towards olive greens, warm browns, and very pale blues, with reds that fade down to something close to a dusty pink. It's a more rustic, lived-in look, and honestly a really beautiful one. If you want something that feels a little more understated and natural, Weathered is worth a look.
Hunting Tartan
Hunting tartans are essentially the camouflage version of a clan's tartan — greens and browns brought forward so the wearer could move through the landscape without standing out. Not every clan has one, and that's by design. If a tartan is already mostly green or brown (like the Black Watch or Gunn), there's no need to adapt it. But a tartan like the Fraser, which is predominantly red, would make someone very easy to spot in the field — so a Hunting version makes a lot of sense for clans like that.
Dress Tartan
Dress tartans were made for the big occasions — Highland games, celebrations, and traditional dance. The pattern stays the same, but the main colour is swapped out for white, or extra white is woven in to give it a lighter, more formal feel. As you'd expect from the Scots, the rules get bent every now and then — yellow has been used instead of white in some cases, which is exactly how the famously bold MacLeod Dress Modern and Barclay Dress Modern came to be.
The Chisholm Tartan Story
Four centuries of history woven into every thread
Highland Clan Rise
The Chisholm clan originated from Anglo-Norman roots when Sir Robert de Chese holme arrived in Scotland during the 12th century, initially settling in the Scottish Borders. The family's Highland transformation began when they acquired lands in Strathglass, Inverness-shire, through marriage and royal grants. By the 14th century, the Chisholms had established themselves as one of the most powerful Highland clans, building their stronghold at Erchless Castle and controlling vast territories along Glen Cannich and Glen Strathfarrar. Their motto 'Feros Ferio' (I strike the fierce) reflected their warrior reputation among neighboring clans.
Clan Independence Rise
During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Chisholms consolidated their Highland power through strategic alliances and fierce territorial defense. The clan developed their famous pride, claiming they were one of only three clans who 'never had a chief but Chisholm' - alongside 'the Pope' and 'the Devil.' Successive chiefs expanded Chisholm influence through Strathglass while maintaining independence from larger clan confederations. The family weathered clan warfare, royal disputes, and religious upheavals while preserving their Highland traditions and Gaelic culture. Erchless Castle became a center of Highland hospitality and clan governance.
Where does the name Chisholm Tartan come from?
Chisholm derives from the Anglo-Norman 'de Chese holme' meaning 'gravel island' or 'cheese island,' reflecting the family's early settlements. The name entered Scotland through Sir Robert de Chese holme, who received lands in the Scottish Borders before the clan migrated north to establish their Highland stronghold in Strathglass, Inverness-shire, where they became one of the most formidable Highland clans.
Jacobite Struggle Period
The 17th and 18th centuries brought both triumph and tragedy to the Chisholms through Jacobite involvement and Highland transformation. Clan members fought in the 1715 and 1745 Jacobite risings, suffering severe consequences after Culloden including forfeiture of lands and clan persecution. Despite these setbacks, many Chisholms emigrated to North America, establishing communities in Nova Scotia, North Carolina, and other colonies. The clan's military traditions continued through service in Highland regiments, while those remaining in Scotland adapted to agricultural changes and Highland Clearances that reshaped traditional clan life.
Chisholm Global Expansion
Throughout the 19th century, Chisholms rebuilt their fortunes while maintaining clan identity across the expanding Scottish diaspora. Family members distinguished themselves in military service, colonial administration, and pioneering settlements throughout the British Empire. In Canada, Chisholm descendants became prominent in politics, business, and community leadership, while American branches contributed to westward expansion and regional development. The clan adapted to modern Highland society while preserving their proud heritage, rebuilding connections between Scotland and overseas communities, and maintaining the fierce independence that characterized their ancestors.
The Chisholm tartan embodies Highland honor from Strathglass strongholds to global Scottish communities, worn proudly by the clan that 'never had a chief but Chisholm.
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