Adam
Adam Tartan Collection
Honour the Adam name with this collection — a Lowland family of Blair Adam and renowned architects, recognised as a sept of mighty Clan Gordon and proudly wearing the Gordon tartan.
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About the Adam Tartan
The Adam name means "son of Adam" and is recorded in Scotland from medieval times. Although an Adam tartan exists, it is rarely woven as a stock cloth; instead Adam is recognised as a sept of the great Aberdeenshire Clan Gordon, and members traditionally wear the Gordon tartan. The family's historic seat was the Blair Adam estate in Kinross-shire.
This collection celebrates the Adam name and its Gordon kinship, bringing the distinctive Gordon tartan into apparel, accessories, home decor and heritage gifts for those who carry the name or share its proud north-east connections.
Adam & Gordon Tartan Colours
Worn through the Gordon connection, the collection draws on the Gordon tartan — based on the dark Black Watch sett of green, blue and black, and distinguished by a bright yellow overcheck added for the Gordon Highlanders. Ancient weaves soften the tones, while Modern shades stay deep and bold.
Who Is This Collection For?
The Adam collection is meaningful for the Adam family, kin of Clan Gordon, descendants of Kinross and the north-east, and anyone who admires the bold, instantly recognisable Gordon tartan.
- Adam family members
- Clan Gordon kin
- Kinross & north-east roots
- Clan gatherings
- Birthday & holiday gifts
- Everyday tartan style
Adam Family Heritage
Bearers of the Adam name and its variants — Adams, Adamson, MacAdam — have long been linked with Clan Gordon, whose own line descends from Sir Adam de Gordon, the 14th-century patriarch granted the lands of Strathbogie by Robert the Bruce. The Gordons grew into one of the great powers of north-east Scotland, earning their chief the famous title "Cock o' the North."
The Adam crest, a cross crosslet fitchée surmounted by a sword, and the motto Crux Mihi Grata Quies — "the cross gives me welcome rest" — give the name its own distinct identity. The family also produced Scotland's foremost architects, William Adam and his son Robert Adam, whose neo-classical work shaped Georgian Britain. Through their Gordon kinship, Adams wear the Gordon tartan with its celebrated yellow stripe.
Adam Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Adam name, the tartan its members wear, and why Adam products make meaningful Scottish heritage gifts.
Does Adam have its own tartan?
An Adam tartan exists but is rarely woven as a stock cloth. Adam is a sept of Clan Gordon, so members usually wear the Gordon tartan to show their clan connection.
What clan is Adam associated with?
Clan Gordon of Aberdeenshire, whose motto is Bydand. The link runs through the personal name Adam and the clan's 14th-century patriarch, Sir Adam de Gordon.
What does "Crux Mihi Grata Quies" mean?
It means "the cross gives me welcome rest," paired with an Adam crest of a cross crosslet fitchée surmounted by a sword.
Where does the Adam name come from?
From the personal name Adam, indicating "son of Adam." The family's historic seat was Blair Adam in Kinross-shire, and the name produced famous Scottish architects.
Who can wear the Adam (Gordon) tartan?
Anyone of the Adam name, or with Gordon kinship, can wear it — as can anyone who appreciates the bold yellow-striped Gordon pattern.
Is Adam tartan a good gift?
Yes. Gordon-tartan Adam products make a great gift for the Adam family, Gordon kin and admirers of one of Scotland's most recognisable tartans.
Celebrate the Adam Name and Gordon Kinship
Discover Gordon tartan apparel, accessories and gifts for the Adam family — honouring Blair Adam, a line of great architects and a proud sept of Clan Gordon.
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