Geddes
Geddes Tartan Collection
Honour an old and spirited name with the Geddes collection — the family of the pike, kin to the Scotts, Roses and Gordons, whose daughter Jenny once flung a stool for Scotland's faith, worn with a tartan of their own.
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About the Geddes Tartan
The Geddes name springs from more than one root: from the village of Geddes near Nairn, from the Gaelic geadais, "a mountain ridge," or from the old word ged, a pike, the fish that appears in the family arms. Recorded in Scotland from earliest times, the Geddes family is recognised as a sept of Clan Scott, and also of the Roses and the Gordons, and has a distinctive tartan of its own.
Whether you bear the Geddes, Geddie or Geddis name, descend from Nairn or the Borders, or simply admire an old and spirited Scottish family, this collection brings the Geddes tartan into wearable apparel, everyday accessories, home decor and meaningful heritage gifts.
Geddes Tartan Pattern & Colours
The Geddes tartan is a handsome sett of blue and green crossed with black and lifted by fine lines of red and white — cool, dignified colours that recall both the northern country about Nairn and the Border hills, where branches of the family made their home.
Who Is This Collection For?
The Geddes collection is a meaningful choice for the Geddes, Geddie and Geddis family, descendants of Nairn and the Borders, those with Scott, Rose or Gordon kinship, and anyone drawn to an old and storied Scottish name.
- Geddes, Geddie & Geddis family
- Nairn & Border roots
- Scott, Rose & Gordon kin
- Family gatherings
- Birthday & Christmas gifts
- Everyday tartan style
Geddes Family Heritage
The Geddes name appears in Scottish records from early times — Matthew Geddes studied at the University of Paris in 1392, and others of the name are found in Aberdeen and Glasgow in the 15th century. In the Borders, the family of Geddes of Rachan forged a close kinship with the great riding clan of Scott, and shared in the turbulent life of the frontier, while other branches were reckoned kin to the Roses of Kilravock and the Gordons.
The most famous of the name was Jenny Geddes, the Edinburgh market-woman who, by tradition, flung her stool at the minister in St Giles' in 1637 in protest at the new prayer book, sparking the riots that led to the National Covenant. In later times Sir Patrick Geddes, the pioneering town-planner and biologist, carried the name to lasting fame. The crest of the name is a pike's head, and its motto Durat Ditat Placet.
Geddes Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Geddes name, the tartan its members wear, and why Geddes products make meaningful Scottish heritage gifts.
What is the Geddes tartan?
It is the family tartan of the Geddes, a blue and green sett with black, red and white — cool colours recalling Nairn and the Border hills.
Who can wear the Geddes tartan?
Anyone can wear it. It is especially meaningful for those of the Geddes name and its kin, and for anyone with Nairn or Border ancestry.
What clans is Geddes a sept of?
Geddes is recognised as a sept of Clan Scott, and also of the Roses and the Gordons, so its members may also wear those clans' tartans.
Where does the Geddes name come from?
From the village of Geddes near Nairn, from the Gaelic geadais, "a mountain ridge," or from the old word ged, a pike.
Who was Jenny Geddes?
An Edinburgh market-woman who, by tradition, threw her stool at the minister in St Giles' in 1637, sparking protests against the new prayer book.
Is Geddes tartan a good gift?
Yes. Geddes products make thoughtful gifts for family members, gatherings, birthdays, Christmas and Scottish heritage celebrations.
Celebrate Your Geddes Heritage in Style
Discover Geddes tartan apparel, accessories and meaningful Scottish-inspired gifts that honour Nairn, the Border hills and an old and spirited Scottish name.
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