Lamont
Lamont Tartan Collection
Honour the great clan of Cowal with the Lamont collection — the lawgivers of Argyll, once masters of the whole peninsula, of Irish royal blood, under the bold motto Ne Parcas Nec Spernas, "Neither Spare Nor Despise."
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About the Lamont Tartan
Clan Lamont is a Highland clan of the Cowal peninsula in Argyll, once one of the most powerful clans of the west, holding almost the whole of Cowal from Loch Fyne to the edge of Dunbartonshire. The name comes from the Old Norse Logmaor, "lawman" or "lawgiver," and tradition traces the clan to Anrothan O'Neill, an Irish prince of the royal house of Ulster. A clan with its own chief, the Lamont of that Ilk, and its own tartan.
Whether you bear the Lamont name, descend from Cowal and Argyll, or simply admire a great clan of the west, this collection brings the Lamont tartan into wearable apparel, everyday accessories, home decor and meaningful heritage gifts.
Lamont Tartan Pattern & Colours
The Lamont tartan is a handsome sett of blue and green crossed with black and lifted by fine white lines — closely akin to the tartan of their Campbell neighbours but without the yellow stripe, cool and dignified colours fitting for the old lords of Cowal.
Who Is This Collection For?
The Lamont tartan collection is a meaningful choice for the Lamont family and its septs, including the Blacks, Browns, Lambs, MacLymonts and Towards, descendants of Cowal and Argyll, and anyone drawn to a great clan of the west.
- Lamont family & septs
- Cowal & Argyll roots
- Toward & Ascog ties
- Clan gatherings & Highland games
- Birthday & Christmas gifts
- Everyday tartan style
Lamont Clan Heritage
The first firm record of the clan comes in the early 13th century, when Laumanus, from whom the clan takes its name, granted lands at Kilmun and the church of Kilfinan to the monks of Paisley. The early chiefs were styled "The Great MacLamont of all Cowal," and held their seat at Toward Castle, opposite Rothesay Bay. From the 14th century the Lamonts' power was steadily pressed by the rising Campbells, who gained much of their land.
The darkest hour came in 1646, during the wars of Montrose, when the Campbells besieged the Lamont castles of Toward and Ascog and, despite terms of surrender, put many of the clan to death at Dunoon — a tragedy long mourned, and marked today by a memorial cross raised by the clan. The Lamonts never regained their old power, and the chiefs in time settled at Ardlamont and later abroad; the present chief lives in Australia. The crest is an open hand, the motto Ne Parcas Nec Spernas.
Lamont Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Lamont tartan, who can wear it, and why Lamont products make meaningful Scottish heritage gifts.
What is the Lamont tartan?
It is the clan tartan of Clan Lamont, a blue and green sett with black and white — akin to the Campbell tartan but without the yellow stripe.
Who can wear the Lamont tartan?
Anyone can wear it. It is especially meaningful for those of the Lamont name and its septs, and for anyone with Cowal or Argyll ancestry.
What does the name Lamont mean?
It comes from the Old Norse Logmaor, "lawman" or "lawgiver"; the early chiefs were called "The Great MacLamont of all Cowal."
What does "Ne Parcas Nec Spernas" mean?
It is Latin for "neither spare nor despise" — a bold counsel of courage and respect together.
Who is the chief of Clan Lamont?
The chief is the Lamont of that Ilk; the clan's historic seat was Toward Castle in Cowal, and the present chief lives in Australia.
Is Lamont tartan a good gift?
Yes. Lamont products make thoughtful gifts for family members, clan gatherings, Highland games, birthdays and Scottish heritage celebrations.
Celebrate Your Lamont Heritage in Style
Discover Lamont tartan apparel, accessories and meaningful Scottish-inspired gifts that honour Cowal, the lords of Argyll and the bold motto Ne Parcas Nec Spernas.
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