Ged
Ged Tartan Collection
Honour an old Lowland name with the Ged collection — the family of that Ilk who bore the pike upon their shield, and gave the world the printer who invented stereotype, under the motto Durat Ditat Placet, "It Endures, Enriches, Pleases."
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About the Ged Tartan
Clan Ged is an old armigerous family of the Scottish Lowlands, whose name comes from the Old Scots ged, a pike — the sharp-toothed freshwater fish that appears three times upon the shield of Ged of that Ilk. Long settled in the Lothians, the Geds were a family of some standing, and their name is closely linked to the wider kindred of Geddes. The Geds have their own distinctive tartan.
Whether you bear the Ged name, descend from the Lothians, or simply admire an old Lowland family, this collection brings the Ged tartan into wearable apparel, everyday accessories, home decor and meaningful heritage gifts.
Ged Tartan Pattern & Colours
The Ged tartan is a handsome sett of gold and green crossed with blue and black — warm, distinctive colours that recall the gleaming scales of the pike of the clan arms and the river country of the Lothians where the family long held its place.
Who Is This Collection For?
The Ged tartan collection is a meaningful choice for the Ged family, descendants of the Lothians, those with Geddes kinship, and anyone drawn to an old Lowland name of distinctive character.
- Ged family members
- Lothian & Lowland roots
- Geddes kin
- Clan gatherings
- Birthday & Christmas gifts
- Distinctive everyday style
Ged Clan Heritage
The Geds of that Ilk bore three pike upon their shield, a play on the old Scots word ged for the fish, and held their place among the lesser gentry of the Lothians. An early record of the name appears in the register of the Privy Council, which notes a respite granted after the killing of William Geddes in 1558, one of the many forms of the shared name of Ged and Geddes.
The most celebrated of the name was William Ged, an Edinburgh goldsmith who in the early 18th century invented the process of stereotype printing — casting a whole page of type as a single solid plate. Though his invention brought him little reward in his own lifetime, it transformed the printing of books for generations to come, a lasting achievement from an old Lothian family. The crest is a pike's head, and the motto Durat Ditat Placet.
Ged Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Ged tartan, who can wear it, and why Ged products make meaningful Scottish heritage gifts.
What is the Ged tartan?
It is the clan tartan of Clan Ged, a gold and green sett with blue and black — distinctive colours recalling the pike of the clan arms.
Who can wear the Ged tartan?
Anyone can wear it. It is especially meaningful for those of the Ged name and for anyone with Lothian ancestry.
What does the name Ged mean?
It comes from the Old Scots ged, meaning a pike — the fish that appears three times on the arms of Ged of that Ilk.
Who was William Ged?
William Ged was an Edinburgh goldsmith who invented stereotype printing in the early 18th century, a process that transformed the making of books.
Is Ged connected to Geddes?
Yes. Ged and Geddes are closely linked forms of the same old name, both bearing the pike in their arms.
Is Ged tartan a good gift?
Yes. Ged products make thoughtful gifts for family members, clan gatherings, birthdays, Christmas and Scottish heritage celebrations.
Celebrate Your Ged Heritage in Style
Discover Ged tartan apparel, accessories and meaningful Scottish-inspired gifts that honour the Lothians, the pike of the clan arms and the motto Durat Ditat Placet.
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