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Dunlop Tartan Collection
Honour an old Ayrshire name with the Dunlop collection — the family of the fort by the winding burn, kin to the Cunninghams, who gave the world the pneumatic tyre, under the proud motto Merito, "Deservedly."
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About the Dunlop Tartan
Clan Dunlop takes its name from the lands of Dunlop in the district of Cunningham in Ayrshire, from the old Gaelic for "fort at the bend" or muddy place by the winding water. Found in many spellings — Dunlop, Dunlap, Delap — the family held its Ayrshire lands from the 13th century under the Stewarts. An armigerous clan today, the Dunlops have their own distinctive tartan.
Whether you bear the Dunlop, Dunlap or Delap name, descend from Ayrshire, or simply admire an old Lowland clan of inventors and soldiers, this collection brings the Dunlop tartan into wearable apparel, everyday accessories, home decor and meaningful heritage gifts.
Dunlop Tartan Pattern & Colours
The Dunlop tartan, created in 1982 for the Dunlop family, is based on the tartan of the allied Clan Cunningham, with bands of blue and black crossed by red and white — warm, dignified colours that mark the old kinship between the two great Ayrshire families of the district of Cunningham.
Who Is This Collection For?
The Dunlop tartan collection is a meaningful choice for the Dunlop, Dunlap and Delap family, descendants of Ayrshire, those with Cunningham connections, and anyone drawn to an old Lowland clan of enduring spirit.
- Dunlop, Dunlap & Delap family
- Ayrshire roots
- Cunningham kin
- Clan gatherings
- Birthday & Christmas gifts
- Everyday tartan style
Dunlop Clan Heritage
Dom Willelmus de Dunlop witnessed a charter at Irvine in 1260, and Neel Fitz Robert de Dullope rendered homage in 1296, bearing the ancient Dunlop arms of a red double-headed eagle on silver. The family held the lands of Dunlop under the overlordship of the Stewarts, the future royal house, and rose as landed gentry of Ayrshire. In the religious struggles of the 17th century the Dunlops were staunch Covenanters, suffering forfeiture and imprisonment for their faith.
William Dunlop the Elder sailed to Carolina in 1680 before returning to become Principal of Glasgow University in 1690. General James Dunlop commanded a brigade under Wellington in the Peninsular War, and the world remembers John Boyd Dunlop, the Ayrshire-descended inventor of the pneumatic tyre, which transformed travel forever. The crest is a hand holding a dagger, and the motto Merito, "deservedly."
Dunlop Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Dunlop tartan, who can wear it, and why Dunlop products make meaningful Scottish heritage gifts.
What is the Dunlop tartan?
It is the clan tartan of Clan Dunlop, created in 1982 and based on the Cunningham sett, with blue, black, red and white — reflecting the two families' old Ayrshire kinship.
Who can wear the Dunlop tartan?
Anyone can wear it. It is especially meaningful for those of the Dunlop, Dunlap or Delap name and for anyone with Ayrshire ancestry.
Where does the Dunlop name come from?
From the lands of Dunlop in the district of Cunningham in Ayrshire, from the old Gaelic for a fort by the winding water.
Is Dunlop the same as Dunlap or Delap?
Yes. The name was pronounced "Delap" or "Dulap" in old Ayrshire, giving rise to the many spellings — all the same family.
Was the inventor of the tyre a Dunlop?
Yes. John Boyd Dunlop, of the Ayrshire family, invented the pneumatic tyre in the 19th century, revolutionising transport.
Is Dunlop tartan a good gift?
Yes. Dunlop products make thoughtful gifts for family members, clan gatherings, birthdays, Christmas and Scottish heritage celebrations.
Celebrate Your Dunlop Heritage in Style
Discover Dunlop tartan apparel, accessories and meaningful Scottish-inspired gifts that honour Ayrshire, the kinship with Cunningham and the proud motto Merito.
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