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Wotherspoon Sashes, Scarves & Small Goods
Finish the outfit with Wotherspoon tartan accessories: lambswool scarves, ties and bow ties, ladies' sashes and shawls, flashes and ribbon. They also make easy gifts.
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Kilts & Highland Outfits in Wotherspoon Tartan
Get the full Highland look in Wotherspoon tartan: kilts, kilt skirts, jackets and outfit packages, all sized to fit and ready for formal or casual wear.
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Buy Wotherspoon Tartan Cloth by the Yard
Makers and tailors can buy Wotherspoon tartan cloth by the yard or metre. Pure new wool and poly-viscose options cover everything from formal kilts to home and craft uses.
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Ordering, Sizing & Shipping
Made to order and sent worldwide: Wotherspoon tartan kilts, outfits and accessories can be sized to fit, with bulk pricing for groups and events.
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Colourway Options for Wotherspoon Tartan
The Wotherspoon 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.
Clan Motto
Veritas et Virtus (Truth and Virtue)
Heritage & Identity
Who Wears Wotherspoon Tartan Tartan?
Worn by Wotherspoon descendants worldwide, sept families including Witherspoon bearers, Presbyterian ministers, and Scottish heritage enthusiasts across America, Canada, and Britain.
Associated Names
Witherspoon
Wotherspune
Wotherspoune
Woderspoon
Widerspoon
McWotherspoon
Spoon
Spooner
Wadderspoon
Weatherspoon
Military Heritage
Associated Regiments
Wotherspoon clansmen served in Presbyterian military chaplaincies, Highland regiments, and colonial forces, particularly in American Revolutionary War service and Canadian frontier defense units.
Royal Scots Regiment
Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment)
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Presbyterian Military Chaplaincy Corps
Continental Army (America)
Nova Scotia Fencibles (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 Wotherspoon Tartan Story
Four centuries of history woven into every thread
The Wotherspoon clan originated in the Scottish Borders region during the 12th century, establishing themselves as landholders in Roxburghshire and Lanarkshire. Early records show William de Wotherspoun holding lands near Peebles in 1296. The family developed strong connections with the Scottish Presbyterian Church, producing numerous ministers and scholars who shaped religious life across Scotland. Their strategic location in the Borders exposed them to frequent English raids, forging a resilient character that would serve the clan well through centuries of political upheaval and religious reformation.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, Wotherspoons became prominent in Scottish Presbyterian circles, with many clan members serving as ministers during the Reformation period. The family weathered the religious conflicts between Presbyterians and Episcopalians, maintaining their Protestant faith despite persecution. Notable clan members included John Wotherspoon, who served as a minister in the Scottish Kirk. The family's commitment to education and religious scholarship led to the establishment of schools and the training of ministers who would later spread Presbyterian doctrine throughout Scotland and beyond to colonial America.
Where does the name Wotherspoon Tartan come from?
Wotherspoon derives from Old English 'wether' (castrated ram) and 'spong' (narrow strip of land), meaning 'sheep pasture' or 'ram's meadow.' The name originates from lands in the Scottish Borders region, where the family held territories from medieval times. This occupational-territorial surname reflects the clan's agricultural heritage in southern Scotland's pastoral landscapes.
The 18th century witnessed the most famous Wotherspoon, Rev. John Witherspoon, who became president of Princeton University and the only clergyman to sign the American Declaration of Independence. His leadership transformed Princeton into a center of Presbyterian learning and revolutionary thought. Meanwhile, other clan members emigrated to Nova Scotia, Ontario, and the American colonies, establishing Wotherspoon communities across North America. The family's scholarly traditions continued as they founded schools, churches, and educational institutions throughout the Scottish diaspora, particularly strengthening Presbyterian communities.
Throughout the 19th century, Wotherspoons continued their educational and religious leadership across the expanding British Empire and independent America. Clan members served as missionaries in India, ministers in Canadian frontier settlements, and educators in Australian colonies. The family adapted to industrial changes in Scotland while maintaining their scholarly traditions. Notable descendants included university professors, published authors, and religious leaders who contributed to theological scholarship. The clan's emphasis on education produced generations of teachers, ministers, and academics who helped shape Presbyterian communities worldwide.
The Wotherspoon tartan embodies centuries of Scottish heritage, from ancient church lands to global diaspora communities, woven in patterns of enduring clan pride.
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