Whatever you need in Gordon tartan, it's here: tailored kilts, cloth, accessories and gifts, all woven in the Gordon sett and shipped around the world.
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Gordon Tartan Material & Swatches
Gordon tartan material is available by the metre in several weights. Order a swatch to confirm the shade, then buy the length you need for your own project.
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Ordering, Sizing & Shipping
Made to order and sent worldwide: Gordon tartan kilts, outfits and accessories can be sized to fit, with bulk pricing for groups and events.
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Accessories & Gifts in Gordon Tartan
Shop Gordon tartan scarves, ties, sashes and gift pieces. Smaller items are ideal presents and ship quickly when in stock.
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Choose Your Gordon Tartan Colourway
Colourways describe the dye, not the age: Modern is vivid, Ancient is mellow, Weathered is muted and Dress is the brighter formal version. All are available for Gordon tartan.
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Highland Dress in the Gordon Tartan
Our Gordon kilts are made to your exact size in 5-yard and 8-yard heavyweight cloth. Build a complete outfit with a Prince Charlie or tweed jacket, sporran and accessories.
Clan Motto
Bydand (Remaining)
Heritage & Identity
Who Wears Gordon Tartan Tartan?
Worn by Gordon descendants worldwide, sept families including Adam, Cullen, Jessiman, and Morrice bearers, Gordon Highlanders veterans, and Scottish heritage enthusiasts across North America and Britain.
Associated Names
Adam
Adamson
Adie
Atkinson
Barrie
Calder
Cullen
Crombie
Darg
Darge
Duff
Eadie
Eddie
Esslemont
Gardiner
Gardner
Geddes
Gerrie
Huntly
Jessiman
Jopp
Laing
Lang
Lawrie
Melvin
Milne
Morrice
Morris
Morrison
Tod
Todd
Todrick
Military Heritage
Associated Regiments
Gordon warriors served with legendary distinction in Highland regiments, particularly the famous Gordon Highlanders, colonial forces across the Empire, and elite British Army units throughout global campaigns from India to Canada.
Gordon Highlanders (75th & 92nd Foot)
Seaforth Highlanders
Black Watch
Cameron Highlanders
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders (Canada)
Nova Scotia Highlanders (Canada)
Calgary Highlanders (Canada)
Lovat Scouts
Gordon's Horse (India)
Sudan Frontier Force
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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 Gordon Tartan Story
Four centuries of history woven into every thread
Noble Beginnings
The Gordon clan's mighty dynasty began when Sir Adam de Gordon acquired lands in Berwickshire during the 12th century, establishing one of Scotland's most powerful noble houses. The family's fortunes soared when they moved north to Aberdeenshire, receiving grants of vast Highland territories from Robert the Bruce. By 1449, Sir Alexander Gordon became the first Earl of Huntly, earning the legendary title 'Cock o' the North.' Their imposing seat at Huntly Castle commanded immense influence across northeastern Scotland, controlling strategic Highland passes and commanding loyalty from numerous sept families throughout Moray, Banff, and Aberdeen shires, making them virtual kings of the north.
Power & Conflict
During the 15th and 16th centuries, the Gordon Earls of Huntly wielded almost royal power in northern Scotland, often acting as the Crown's representatives in Highland affairs. The 4th Earl of Huntly, George Gordon, became Chancellor of Scotland but fell from grace after opposing Mary Queen of Scots at the Battle of Corrichie in 1562, where he died and his castle was destroyed. His son, the 5th Earl, rebuilt the family's fortunes and was created 1st Marquess of Huntly. The Gordons established cadet branches throughout Scotland, including the Gordons of Lochinvar in Galloway, who produced the famous poet Lord Byron. Their Catholic faith often put them at odds with Protestant monarchs, leading to periods of exile and conflict.
Where does the name Gordon Tartan come from?
Gordon derives from the ancient Berwickshire lands of Gordon, meaning 'great hill' or 'spacious fort' from Gaelic elements. The name originated when Anglo-Norman settlers acquired these Border territories in the 12th century, later moving north to establish their power base in Aberdeenshire. The Gordon chiefs became Earls of Huntly, earning the proud title 'Cock o' the North' for their dominance over Scotland's northern Highlands and their fortress at Huntly Castle.
Military Glory & Emigration
The 18th century brought military glory to the Gordon name through the formation of the legendary Gordon Highlanders in 1794. Jean Gordon, Duchess of Gordon, personally recruited soldiers for the regiment, famously placing a guinea and a kiss between her lips for each volunteer. The Gordon Highlanders served with distinction in the Napoleonic Wars, Peninsula Campaign, and countless colonial conflicts. Meanwhile, Gordons emigrated to North America, establishing settlements in Nova Scotia, New York, and the Carolinas. General Charles Gordon, 'Gordon of Khartoum,' became a Victorian hero through his campaigns in China and tragic death defending Sudan. The clan adapted to Highland Clearances by encouraging emigration while maintaining their Aberdeenshire strongholds.
Empire & Legacy
Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Gordons continued their military traditions while excelling in diverse fields across the expanding British Empire. The Gordon Highlanders fought heroically in both World Wars, earning numerous battle honors from South Africa to Burma. Clan members served as colonial governors, diplomats, and pioneers throughout Canada, Australia, and India. The family produced notable scholars, inventors, and businessmen who contributed to Scotland's industrial revolution. In North America, Gordon descendants played significant roles in founding communities from Nova Scotia to California, maintaining their Scottish heritage through Highland societies and clan gatherings that celebrated their proud 'Cock o' the North' legacy.
The Gordon tartan embodies Scotland's most powerful northern clan, from Aberdeenshire castles to military glory, worn proudly by descendants across America, Canada, and Britain.
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