Allardice
Allardice Tartan Collection
Honour an old Mearns name with the Allardice collection — a Kincardineshire family of the Bervie Water and Allardice Castle who, as a sept of Clan Graham, proudly wear the Graham of Montrose tartan.
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About the Allardice Tartan
The Allardice family takes its name from the old barony of Allardice — recorded as Alrethes — in the parish of Arbuthnott in Kincardineshire, on the banks of the Bervie Water. An armigerous Lowland family of the Mearns, the Allardices are recognised as a sept of Clan Graham, and so traditionally wear the Graham of Montrose tartan. Their seat, the L-plan tower house of Allardice Castle, still stands above a deep meander of the river.
This collection celebrates the Allardice name — also spelled Allardyce — and its long Mearns lineage, bringing the Graham of Montrose tartan into apparel, accessories, home decor and heritage gifts for those who carry the name or trace their line to old Kincardineshire.
Allardice & Graham Tartan Colours
Worn through the Graham connection, the collection draws on the Graham of Montrose tartan — a dark, dignified sett of bottle green and navy blue crossed with black and lifted by a fine white line. It is a restrained Lowland pattern well suited to an ancient family of the Mearns.
Who Is This Collection For?
The Allardice collection is a meaningful choice for the Allardice and Allardyce family, descendants of Kincardineshire and the Mearns, members of Clan Graham, and anyone drawn to an old Lowland name with deep roots on the Bervie Water.
- Allardice & Allardyce family
- Kincardineshire & Mearns roots
- Clan Graham kin
- Family gatherings
- Birthday & holiday gifts
- Everyday tartan style
Allardice Family Heritage
The Allardice name first appears in record in 1294, when Alexander de Allyrdas held lands in Kincardineshire. The family received a charter of the lands of Alrethis from William the Lion, and took its surname from the ground. Thomas Allardice of that Ilk later held lands of David II, and Sir James Allardice served as Clerk of the King's Treasury and Archdeacon of Moray around 1478. Through marriage the family even gained a lineal descent from King Robert II of Scotland.
The senior line ended when the heiress of Allardice married Robert Barclay of Urie, carrying the name and estates into the Barclay-Allardice family. Their descendant, Captain Robert Barclay-Allardice (1779–1854), won fame as "the celebrated pedestrian" for extraordinary feats of endurance walking. As a sept of Clan Graham, Allardices today wear the Graham of Montrose tartan to mark that kinship.
Allardice Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Allardice name, the tartan its members wear, and why Allardice products make meaningful heritage gifts.
Does Allardice have its own tartan?
Allardice is an armigerous family recognised as a sept of Clan Graham, so members traditionally wear the Graham of Montrose tartan to show their clan connection.
Where does the Allardice name come from?
From the old barony of Allardice (Alrethes) in the parish of Arbuthnott, Kincardineshire, on the Bervie Water. The family took its surname from these lands.
How is Allardice spelled?
Common spellings include Allardice and Allardyce, with older forms such as Allardes. All share the same Kincardineshire origin.
Who can wear the Allardice (Graham) tartan?
Anyone of the Allardice or Allardyce name, or with Graham kinship, can wear the Graham of Montrose tartan — as can those with Mearns roots.
Is Allardice tartan a good gift?
Yes. Graham-tartan Allardice products make a meaningful gift for the Allardice family and for those with Kincardineshire or Clan Graham heritage.
Is Allardice Castle still standing?
Yes. Allardice Castle, an L-plan tower house above the Bervie Water near Inverbervie, survives and was restored in the modern era as a private home.
Carry the Allardice Name with Pride
Discover Graham of Montrose tartan apparel, accessories and gifts for the Allardice family — honouring the Bervie Water, Allardice Castle and an ancient Mearns lineage.
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