MacFarlane (McFarlane)
MacFarlane Clan Tartan Collection
Celebrate Clan MacFarlane with a historic Scottish tartan tied to Arrochar and Loch Lomond, the old Earls of Lennox and the bold war cry Loch Sloy, under the motto This I'll Defend.
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About the MacFarlane Clan Tartan
The Scottish Register of Tartans records MacFarlane as a Clan/Family tartan. The best-known MacFarlane sett is a bold red, green and blue design, while a distinctive black and white MacFarlane tartan appeared in the Vestiarium Scoticum of 1842 and is still worn as an alternate. The clan sett is worn in both ancient and modern shades.
Clan MacFarlane held the head of Loch Lomond at Arrochar, and its chiefs descended from the ancient Celtic Earls of Lennox. The clan motto This I'll Defend and the war cry Loch Sloy make MacFarlane tartan especially meaningful for family pride, Scottish ancestry gifts and heritage clothing.
MacFarlane Tartan Pattern and Colours
MacFarlane tartan is widely recognised for its bold red, green and blue character crossed with black and white, a striking and confident pattern. Ancient shades appear softer and lighter, while modern shades are deeper; the black and white Vestiarium sett offers a bold monochrome alternative.
MacFarlane Heritage
The MacFarlanes take their name from Parlan, a descendant of the old Celtic Earls of Lennox, and held Arrochar and the western shore of Loch Lomond for centuries, with their war cry Loch Sloy taken from a small loch near Ben Vorlich. Famed as fierce fighters and bold night-raiders, they gave the full moon the by-name "MacFarlane's Lantern," for it lit their way on their forays.
As kin to the Earls of Lennox, the MacFarlanes shared the Lennox motto This I'll Defend, and their chiefs were MacFarlane of that Ilk, of Arrochar. Walter MacFarlane, the 20th chief, was one of the greatest antiquaries of 18th-century Scotland. Though the chiefly line later faded, the clan endures worldwide, proud of its Loch Lomond home. The crest is a demi-savage holding a sheaf of arrows.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for MacFarlane descendants, related family branches, Loch Lomond and Arrochar heritage lovers and anyone looking for a bold red, green and blue Scottish tartan with deep Highland meaning.
- ✓ MacFarlane family heritage
- ✓ Arrochar and Loch Lomond roots
- ✓ Earls of Lennox connections
- ✓ Highland games clothing
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Bold red and blue tartan style
How to Wear MacFarlane Tartan
MacFarlane tartan works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. The bold red, green and blue palette makes a confident statement, suitable for everyday heritage wear, formal Scottish events and meaningful family gifts.
MacFarlane Clan Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about MacFarlane tartan, MacFarlane variations and why this design matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
What is the MacFarlane tartan?
MacFarlane is recorded by the Scottish Register of Tartans as a Clan/Family tartan — a bold red, green and blue sett, with a black and white alternate from the Vestiarium Scoticum of 1842.
What colours are in MacFarlane tartan?
The main MacFarlane tartan is red, green and blue with black and white. Ancient versions look softer, while the Vestiarium version is a bold black and white.
What is the MacFarlane clan motto?
The MacFarlane motto is This I'll Defend, shared with the Earls of Lennox, from whom the clan descends; the war cry is Loch Sloy.
Where is Clan MacFarlane from?
Clan MacFarlane held Arrochar and the western shore of Loch Lomond in Dunbartonshire, in the western Highlands.
Why is the moon called MacFarlane's Lantern?
Because the MacFarlanes were famed for their moonlit night-raids; the full moon that lit their forays was nicknamed MacFarlane's Lantern.
Who can wear MacFarlane tartan?
People with MacFarlane ancestry, related family branches or a respectful connection to the clan and Scottish heritage can wear MacFarlane tartan.
Wear the Tartan of Clan MacFarlane
Discover MacFarlane tartan clothing, accessories and gifts inspired by Arrochar, Loch Lomond, the Earls of Lennox and the motto This I'll Defend.
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