Lindsay
Lindsay Tartan Collection
Honour a premier clan of Scotland with the Lindsay collection — the Earls of Crawford, kin to the Bruce and signatories of the Declaration of Arbroath, under the steadfast motto Endure Fort, "Endure with Strength."
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About the Lindsay Tartan
Clan Lindsay is one of the great clans of Scotland, its chiefs the Earls of Crawford — the premier earldom of Scotland. The name is territorial, from Lindsey in Lincolnshire, and the family came north in the 12th century, quickly rising to the highest rank. A clan with its own chief, the Earl of Crawford and Balcarres, and its own tartan, the Lindsays carry the resolute motto Endure Fort.
Whether you bear the Lindsay name, descend from Angus or Lanarkshire, or simply admire a great clan of Scottish history, this collection brings the Lindsay tartan into wearable apparel, everyday accessories, home decor and meaningful heritage gifts.
Lindsay Tartan Pattern & Colours
The Lindsay tartan is a rich and handsome sett of deep red and green crossed with blue and lifted by fine lines of white — warm, dignified colours fitting for a premier clan of the realm, worn with pride from the Angus glens to Upper Clydesdale.
Who Is This Collection For?
The Lindsay tartan collection is a meaningful choice for the Lindsay family and its branches, descendants of Angus and Lanarkshire, those with Crawford or Balcarres connections, and anyone drawn to a premier clan of Scotland.
- Lindsay family & branches
- Angus & Lanarkshire roots
- Crawford & Balcarres lines
- Clan gatherings
- Birthday & Christmas gifts
- Everyday tartan style
Lindsay Clan Heritage
The Lindsays married into the royal house early: Sir James Lindsay wed Egidia, granddaughter of Robert the Bruce, and the seal of a Lindsay was set to the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320, Scotland's great assertion of independence. Their tower in Upper Clydesdale, Tower Lindsay at Crawford, was stormed from the English by William Wallace himself. In 1398 Sir David Lindsay was created Earl of Crawford, the premier earldom of Scotland.
The Lindsays made Angus their heartland, with their seat at Finavon at the mouth of the glens, and branches spread as Earls of Crawford, Lindsay and Balcarres. Their story had its darker turns, as when the 8th Earl was seized by his own son, the "Wicked Master," in 1541. The earldoms of Crawford and Balcarres were at last united, and are held today by the chief. The crest is a swan rising from a coronet, the badge the lime tree, and the motto Endure Fort.
Lindsay Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Lindsay tartan, who can wear it, and why Lindsay products make meaningful Scottish heritage gifts.
What is the Lindsay tartan?
It is the clan tartan of Clan Lindsay, a rich red and green sett with blue and white — dignified colours of a premier Scottish clan.
Who can wear the Lindsay tartan?
Anyone can wear it. It is especially meaningful for those of the Lindsay name and for anyone with Angus or Lanarkshire ancestry.
What does "Endure Fort" mean?
It is old French for "endure with strength" — a counsel of steadfast courage through hardship.
Were the Lindsays connected to the Bruce?
Yes — Sir James Lindsay married Egidia, a granddaughter of Robert the Bruce, and a Lindsay seal was set to the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320.
Who is the chief of Clan Lindsay?
The chief is the Earl of Crawford and Balcarres, whose earldom of Crawford is the premier earldom of Scotland; the seat is Balcarres in Fife.
Is Lindsay tartan a good gift?
Yes. Lindsay products make thoughtful gifts for family members, clan gatherings, birthdays, Christmas and Scottish heritage celebrations.
Celebrate Your Lindsay Heritage in Style
Discover Lindsay tartan apparel, accessories and meaningful Scottish-inspired gifts that honour Crawford, the premier earldom and the steadfast motto Endure Fort.
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