Gibson (Gibbs or Gibsone)
Gibson Tartan Collection
Honour an old name of Loch Lomond with the Gibson collection — the sons of Gib, kin to the great Clan Buchanan, loyal to the Bruce and fallen at Flodden, worn with the tartan of their clan.
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About the Gibson Tartan
The Gibson name — also Gibbs and Gibsone — means "son of Gib," a diminutive of the old name Gilbert, from the Germanic for "bright pledge." Present in Scotland from earliest times in the form Gibsoun, the family settled in the western Lowlands and about Loch Lomond, where they are recognised as a sept of the great Clan Buchanan. Those of the Gibson name are most fittingly worn with the Buchanan tartan, or the Gibson tartan derived from it.
Whether you bear the Gibson, Gibbs or Gibsone name, descend from Loch Lomond or the Lowlands, or simply admire an old family of Clan Buchanan, this collection brings the Gibson tartan into wearable apparel, everyday accessories, home decor and meaningful heritage gifts.
Gibson & Buchanan Tartan Colours
Worn through the kinship with Clan Buchanan, the collection draws on bold colours of red, green and gold crossed with blue and black — the striking sett of the Buchanan tartan. The Gibson tartan of 1994, designed for the many descendants of the name, is based upon this same Buchanan pattern.
Who Is This Collection For?
The Gibson collection is a meaningful choice for the Gibson, Gibbs and Gibsone family, Clan Buchanan kin, descendants of Loch Lomond and the Lowlands, and anyone drawn to an old Scottish name.
- Gibson, Gibbs & Gibsone family
- Loch Lomond & Lowland roots
- Clan Buchanan kin
- Family gatherings
- Birthday & Christmas gifts
- Bold everyday tartan style
Gibson Family Heritage
The Gibsons take their place as a sept of Clan Buchanan, the ancient clan of the eastern shore of Loch Lomond, descended from Anselan O'Kyan; one tradition holds that the Buchanan lands were first granted to a Gilbert, from whose name the Gibsons may spring. In 1335 a John Gibson surrendered the castle of Rothesay on Bute to aid Robert the Bruce in driving out the English garrisons, an early mark of the family's loyalty to the Scottish cause.
Like their Buchanan kin, the Gibsons paid dearly for that loyalty: a contingent of Gibsons fell alongside the heir of the Buchanan chief at the disastrous Battle of Flodden in 1513. A distinguished branch, the Gibsons of Durie in Fife, gave Scotland the judge Sir Alexander Gibson, Lord Durie, in the 17th century. The Gibson tartan, registered in 1994 and based on the Buchanan sett, was created for the many descendants of this old and widespread name.
Gibson Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Gibson name, the tartan its members wear, and why Gibson products make meaningful Scottish heritage gifts.
Does Gibson have its own tartan?
Yes — a Gibson tartan was registered in 1994, based on the Buchanan sett. As a sept of Clan Buchanan, Gibsons may also wear the Buchanan tartan.
What clan is Gibson a sept of?
Gibson is recognised as a sept of Clan Buchanan; the name is also linked to Clans Campbell and MacMillan in some areas.
What does the name Gibson mean?
It means "son of Gib," a diminutive of the old name Gilbert, from the Germanic for "bright pledge."
Who were the Gibsons of Durie?
A distinguished Fife branch of the name, who gave Scotland the eminent judge Sir Alexander Gibson, Lord Durie, in the 17th century.
Is Gibson the same as Gibbs or Gibsone?
Yes. Gibbs and Gibsone are among the many forms of the same old name, all meaning "son of Gib."
Is Gibson tartan a good gift?
Yes. Gibson and Buchanan products make thoughtful gifts for family members, gatherings, birthdays, Christmas and Scottish heritage celebrations.
Celebrate Your Gibson Heritage in Style
Discover Buchanan and Gibson tartan apparel, accessories and gifts for the Gibson family — honouring Loch Lomond, Clan Buchanan and an old name of Scotland.
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