Cameron
Cameron Tartan Collection
Celebrate the proud sons of Lochaber with the Cameron collection — the fierce Highland clan of Lochiel and Ben Nevis, foremost among the Jacobites of the '45, whose rallying cry is Aonaibh Ri Chéile, "Let us unite."
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About the Cameron Tartan
Clan Cameron is one of the most ancient and fierce of the West Highland clans, its lands lying in Lochaber around Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles. The name comes from the Gaelic cam-shròn, "crooked nose." The chief is known simply as "Lochiel," and the clan's great seat is Achnacarry Castle. With its own chief and several distinctive tartans, Clan Cameron stands among the proudest names of the Highlands.
Whether you bear the Cameron name, descend from Lochaber, or simply admire a clan of legendary courage, this collection brings the Cameron tartan into wearable apparel, everyday accessories, home decor and meaningful heritage gifts.
Cameron Tartan Pattern & Colours
The Cameron of Lochiel tartan is a bold and striking sett built on a deep red ground crossed with green and lined with bands of blue and yellow — one of the most vivid of all clan tartans, inspired by a 1764 portrait of the "Gentle Lochiel." Its fiery red echoes the martial spirit of a clan that fought on the front line at Culloden.
Who Is This Collection For?
The Cameron tartan collection is a meaningful choice for the Cameron family and its many septs, descendants of Lochaber, those with Jacobite or Highland regiment heritage, and anyone drawn to one of the boldest and proudest of Scottish clans.
- Cameron family & septs
- Lochaber & West Highland roots
- Jacobite & military heritage
- Clan gatherings
- Birthday & Christmas gifts
- Bold everyday tartan style
Cameron Clan Heritage
Donald Dubh, the first authentic chief, united the clan in Lochaber early in the 15th century, and the Camerons fought through centuries of Highland conflict — their long feud with the Mackintoshes of Clan Chattan lasting some 328 years. Sir Ewen Cameron of Lochiel, the 17th chief, was a legend in his own time, resisting Cromwell and fighting his last battle barefoot at Killiecrankie in 1689.
The clan's defining hour came in 1745, when Donald Cameron of Lochiel, the "Gentle Lochiel," pledged his clan to Prince Charles Edward Stuart — a decision said to have made the whole rising possible. The Camerons fought at Prestonpans, Falkirk and on the front line at Culloden, and paid dearly in the aftermath. In 1793 Alan Cameron of Erracht raised the famous 79th Cameron Highlanders. The crest is a sheaf of five arrows, the motto Aonaibh Ri Chéile.
Cameron Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Cameron tartan, who can wear it, and why Cameron products make meaningful Scottish heritage gifts.
What is the Cameron tartan?
There are several Cameron tartans. The Cameron of Lochiel sett is a bold red-based pattern with green, blue and yellow; the Cameron of Erracht is another well-known sett.
Who can wear the Cameron tartan?
Anyone can wear it. It is especially meaningful for those of the Cameron name and its septs, and for anyone with Lochaber or Highland ancestry.
What does the name Cameron mean?
It comes from the Gaelic cam-shròn, meaning "crooked nose" — a descriptive nickname for an early chief, in the old Highland tradition.
Who was the "Gentle Lochiel"?
Donald Cameron of Lochiel, the 19th chief, who pledged his clan to Prince Charles Edward Stuart in 1745. His support is said to have made the Jacobite rising possible.
What does the motto "Aonaibh Ri Chéile" mean?
It is Gaelic for "Let us unite," paired with a crest of a sheaf of five arrows representing the united branches of the clan.
Is Cameron tartan a good gift?
Yes. Cameron products make bold, meaningful gifts for family members, clan gatherings, birthdays, Christmas and Scottish heritage celebrations.
Celebrate Your Cameron Heritage in Style
Discover Cameron tartan apparel, accessories and meaningful Scottish-inspired gifts that honour Lochiel, Lochaber and the clan's rallying cry, Aonaibh Ri Chéile.
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