Blyth
Blyth (Blythe) Tartan Collection
Honour a cheerful old Border name with the Blyth collection — a family of the barony of Blyth in Lauderdale, burgesses of Dundee and Edinburgh, worn with the district tartan of the Borders.
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About the Blyth (Blythe) Tartan
The Blyth name — also spelled Blythe — is an old Scottish one of locational origin, taken from the barony of Blyth in the lordship of Lauderdale, in what is now the Scottish Borders. The name itself comes from the Old English blithe, meaning "cheerful" or "pleasant." An old Lowland family rather than a Highland clan, the Blyths are most fittingly worn with the Tweedside District tartan of the Border country where the name arose.
This collection celebrates the Blyth and Blythe name and its Border heritage, bringing a fitting district tartan into apparel, accessories, home decor and heritage gifts for those who carry a cheerful old Scottish name.
Blyth & Tweedside District Colours
Worn through the Tweedside District tartan, the collection draws on the cool river palette of the Borders — blue and green for the waters and hills of the Tweed and Lauderdale, with black and a fine line — fitting for a family that took its name from the Border country.
Who Is This Collection For?
The Blyth collection is a meaningful choice for the Blyth and Blythe family, descendants of Lauderdale, Berwickshire and the Borders, those with Dundee or Edinburgh roots, and anyone drawn to a cheerful old Scottish name.
- Blyth & Blythe family
- Lauderdale & Border roots
- Dundee & Edinburgh ties
- Family gatherings
- Birthday & holiday gifts
- Everyday tartan style
Blyth (Blythe) Family Heritage
The name appears in Scottish record from the late 13th century: William de Blyth of Chirnside in Berwickshire rendered homage to Edward I in 1296, and in 1302 the seal of Adam de Blyth was appended to an account of goods bought at Perth. The barony of Blyth, from which the name comes, survives as a place-name in Lauderdale to this day. The family spread through the burghs of the east: James Blyth was a burgess of Dundee in 1485, and William Blyth of Aberdeen in 1488.
Richard Blyth represented Dundee in Parliament in 1567, and Cuthbert Blyth was a burgess of Edinburgh in 1563. A name of merchants, burgesses and craftsmen across the Lowlands, Blyth carried its cheerful meaning — from the Old English for "happy" — through the centuries, and is borne today by families across Scotland and far beyond.
Blyth (Blythe) Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Blyth name, the tartan its members wear, and why Blyth products make meaningful Scottish heritage gifts.
Does Blyth have its own tartan?
Blyth is an armigerous Lowland family without its own clan tartan, so the name is most fittingly worn with the Tweedside District tartan of the Border country where it arose.
Where does the Blyth name come from?
From the barony of Blyth in the lordship of Lauderdale, in the Scottish Borders. The name comes from the Old English blithe, meaning "cheerful."
What does the name Blyth mean?
It comes from the Old English blithe, meaning "happy," "cheerful" or "pleasant" — a bright and good-natured old name.
How is the name spelled?
Common forms include Blyth and Blythe. Both trace to the same Border barony and Old English root.
Who can wear the Blyth district tartan?
Anyone of the Blyth or Blythe name, or with Lauderdale or Borders roots, can wear a suitable district tartan such as the Tweedside sett.
Is Blyth tartan a good gift?
Yes. District-tartan Blyth products make a meaningful gift for the Blyth and Blythe family and for those with Lauderdale or Border heritage.
Carry the Blyth Name with Pride
Discover Tweedside District tartan apparel, accessories and gifts for the Blyth family — honouring the barony of Blyth, Lauderdale and a cheerful old Border name.
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