Kit yourself out in Lindsay tartan — kilts and outfits, fabric by the metre, plus scarves, ties and sashes, each made to order in your chosen colourway.
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Kilts & Highland Outfits in Lindsay Tartan
Get the full Highland look in Lindsay tartan: kilts, kilt skirts, jackets and outfit packages, all sized to fit and ready for formal or casual wear.
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Lindsay Tartan Shades Explained
The Lindsay tartan comes in several colourways. Modern is deep and strong, Ancient is lighter and softer, Weathered looks muted and aged, and Dress is brighter and more formal. Choose yours on each product page.
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Lindsay Tartan Fabric by the Metre
Pick up Lindsay tartan fabric by the length for sewing, upholstery or accessories. Weights and swatches are listed so you can match your project exactly.
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Complete the look or treat someone with Lindsay tartan accessories — scarves, ties, sashes, flashes and ribbon are all available.
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Made to order and sent worldwide: Lindsay tartan kilts, outfits and accessories can be sized to fit, with bulk pricing for groups and events.
Clan Motto
Endure Fort (Suffer Bravely)
Heritage & Identity
Who Wears Lindsay Tartan Tartan?
Worn by Lindsay descendants worldwide, sept families including Lindsey, Lyndsay, and Cobb bearers, Highland regiment veterans, and Scottish heritage enthusiasts throughout America, Canada, and Scotland.
Associated Names
Lindsey
Lyndsay
Lyndsay
Cobb
Deuchars
Fotheringham
Rhind
Byres
Summers
Crawford
Lyne
Lindsay-Crawford
De Lindsay
Lindsay-Bethune
Military Heritage
Associated Regiments
Lindsay warriors served with honor in Highland regiments, Scots Guards, and colonial forces, particularly distinguishing themselves in Canadian frontier service and British Army campaigns throughout the Empire.
Scots Guards
Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment)
Seaforth Highlanders
Gordon Highlanders
Cameron Highlanders
Royal Scots Fusiliers
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 Lindsay Tartan Story
Four centuries of history woven into every thread
The Lindsay clan traces its Scottish origins to Sir Walter de Lindsay, who arrived from England around 1120 and received lands in the Scottish Borders from King David I. His son William de Lindsay became the first Lindsay Lord of Crawford, establishing the family as one of Scotland's premier noble houses. The early Lindsays quickly integrated into Scottish society, acquiring vast estates in Angus and Lanarkshire. Through strategic marriages and loyal service to Scottish kings, they built a dynasty that would dominate medieval Scottish politics for centuries, with their heraldic bear's head becoming synonymous with nobility and power throughout the realm.
During the 13th and 14th centuries, the Lindsays cemented their position as Scotland's foremost earls through unwavering support of Scottish independence. Sir Alexander Lindsay fought alongside Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn in 1314, earning eternal glory for the clan. His descendants became Earls of Crawford, accumulating immense power and territories across Scotland. The family weathered the Wars of Scottish Independence while expanding their influence through advantageous marriages with other noble houses. The Lindsays established themselves as kingmakers, with successive earls serving as trusted advisors to Scottish monarchs and commanding respect throughout medieval Europe.
Where does the name Lindsay Tartan come from?
Lindsay derives from the lands of Lindsay in the Scottish Borders, possibly from Old English 'lind' meaning lime tree and 'ey' meaning island or settlement. The name arrived in Scotland with Sir Walter de Lindsay in the 12th century, who received lands from King David I. This Norman-origin family quickly became one of Scotland's most powerful noble houses, with their name reflecting their ancestral Border territories.
The 15th and 16th centuries witnessed the Lindsay clan's golden age of influence, with the Earls of Crawford wielding unprecedented power in Scottish affairs. The notorious 4th Earl, known as 'Earl Beardie,' became legendary for his fierce independence and dramatic confrontations with royal authority. The family survived the turbulent Reformation period while maintaining their Catholic faith and ancient traditions. Lindsays served as diplomats to European courts, military commanders in continental wars, and patrons of Scottish culture. Their Crawford Castle became a center of learning and political intrigue, hosting nobles, scholars, and foreign ambassadors seeking alliance with this mighty Highland house.
Throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, Lindsay fortunes fluctuated with Scotland's changing political landscape, yet the clan maintained its noble heritage through military service and colonial ventures. Many Lindsays emigrated to North America, establishing prominent families in Virginia, the Carolinas, and Nova Scotia. The clan produced distinguished military officers who served in Highland regiments during the Seven Years' War and American Revolution. In Scotland, successive earls adapted to agricultural improvements while preserving their ancestral seats. The family's scholarly traditions continued with notable contributions to literature, theology, and natural philosophy, maintaining Lindsay intellectual prominence.
The Lindsay tartan embodies centuries of Scottish nobility, from Crawford lordships to global prominence, in distinctive patterns worn by descendants across Scotland and North America.
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