Falconer
Falconer Tartan Collection
Honour the hawkers of the king with the Falconer collection — the hereditary royal falconers of the Mearns, lords of Halkerton and kin to the Keiths, under the spirited motto Vive Ut Vivas, "Live that you may have life."
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About the Falconer Tartan
The Falconer name comes from an ancient and honourable office — that of the falconer, the keeper of the king's hawks. The first of the name in Scotland was Ranulph the Falconer, falconer to William the Lion, who received lands in the Mearns of Kincardineshire that took the name Halkerton, "the hawker's town." An armigerous clan raised to the peerage as Lords Falconer of Halkerton, the Falconers have their own distinctive tartan.
Whether you bear the Falconer name, descend from the Mearns, or simply admire a clan whose very name recalls a noble craft of the medieval court, this collection brings the Falconer tartan into wearable apparel, everyday accessories, home decor and meaningful heritage gifts.
Falconer Tartan Pattern & Colours
The Falconer tartan is a warm and distinctive sett of gold and brown crossed with green and lined with black — earthy, autumnal colours fitting for the hereditary falconers of the crown, recalling the plumage of the hawk and the fertile fields of the Mearns where the family held its lands.
Who Is This Collection For?
The Falconer tartan collection is a meaningful choice for the Falconer and Keith-Falconer family, descendants of Kincardineshire and the Mearns, those with Keith or Kintore connections, and anyone drawn to a clan of ancient royal service.
- Falconer & Keith-Falconer family
- Kincardineshire & Mearns roots
- Keith & Kintore kin
- Clan gatherings
- Birthday & Christmas gifts
- Distinctive everyday style
Falconer Clan Heritage
Ranulph the Falconer, son of Walter, held the office of falconer to William the Lion, and received the lands of Halkerton in the Mearns, close by the royal castle of Kincardine. The family served the crown in this hereditary craft for generations, and rose steadily among the gentry of the north-east, holding the barony of Lumgair and building their stronghold at Halkerton.
Sir Alexander Falconer was made a baronet in 1634 and raised to the peerage as Lord Falconer of Halkerton, moving the family seat to Inglismaldie Castle. A later Lord's sister was mother to the great Enlightenment philosopher David Hume. In 1778 the 7th Lord Falconer inherited the Earldom of Kintore and the chiefship of Clan Keith, taking the name Keith-Falconer, so binding the two families together. The crest is a praying angel, and the motto Vive Ut Vivas.
Falconer Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Falconer tartan, who can wear it, and why Falconer products make meaningful Scottish heritage gifts.
What is the Falconer tartan?
It is the clan tartan of Clan Falconer, a warm gold and brown sett with green and black — earthy colours recalling the hawk and the Mearns.
Who can wear the Falconer tartan?
Anyone can wear it. It is especially meaningful for those of the Falconer or Keith-Falconer name and for anyone with Kincardineshire ancestry.
Where does the Falconer name come from?
From the office of falconer to the king. The first was Ranulph the Falconer, falconer to William the Lion, who held the lands of Halkerton in the Mearns.
Are the Falconers connected to Clan Keith?
Yes. In 1778 the 7th Lord Falconer inherited the Earldom of Kintore and the chiefship of Clan Keith, taking the name Keith-Falconer.
Does Clan Falconer have a chief?
Falconer is an armigerous clan; the Lordship of Falconer of Halkerton became dormant in the 20th century, though the family line continues through the Earls of Kintore.
Is Falconer tartan a good gift?
Yes. Falconer products make thoughtful gifts for family members, clan gatherings, birthdays, Christmas and Scottish heritage celebrations.
Celebrate Your Falconer Heritage in Style
Discover Falconer tartan apparel, accessories and meaningful Scottish-inspired gifts that honour the royal falconers, Halkerton and the spirited motto Vive Ut Vivas.
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