Beveridge
Beveridge Tartan Collection
Honour a steadfast Fife name with the Beveridge collection — an old Lowland family of burgh and royal service, of cup-bearers to kings and provosts of Kirkcaldy, who keep the patient motto Perseverando.
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About the Beveridge Tartan
The Beveridge name is one of Scotland's old Lowland family names, most closely tied to Fife and the Lothians. Its roots are civic and mercantile rather than martial: the name may come from the Old French beverage, "drink," suggesting an early link to hospitality and the burgh life of Fife's royal towns, though some trace it to a place called Beveridge, the "island of beavers," whose creature appears in the family arms. As an armigerous family, the Beveridges are most fittingly worn with the Fife District tartan.
This collection celebrates the Beveridge name and its long Fife heritage, bringing a fitting Fife District tartan into apparel, accessories, home decor and heritage gifts for those who carry the name or trace their line to the kingdom of Fife.
Beveridge & Fife District Colours
Worn through the Fife District tartan, the collection draws on a cool, coastal county palette of blue and green with black and white lines — the maritime tones of Fife, fitting for a family rooted in the royal burghs and trading towns of Scotland's east coast.
Who Is This Collection For?
The Beveridge collection is a meaningful choice for the Beveridge family, descendants of Fife and the Lothians, those proud of Scotland's burgh and civic heritage, and anyone drawn to an old Lowland name marked by perseverance and service.
- Beveridge family members
- Fife & Lothian roots
- Kirkcaldy & Dunfermline ties
- Family gatherings
- Birthday & holiday gifts
- Everyday tartan style
Beveridge Family Heritage
The name appears in Scottish record from 1302, when Walter Beverage served as a juror at an inquest in St Andrews. The family rose through royal and burgh service: in 1534 David Beverage was cup-bearer to James V — a fitting office for a name linked to beverages — and the Beveridges later acquired the estate of Brucefield in Fife. Their crest, a demi-beaver rising from a mural crown, and the motto Perseverando, "by persevering," speak to the industrious, patient character of the family.
In the 19th century Provost Michael Beveridge gave the people of Kirkcaldy the park that still bears his name, while the antiquary Erskine Beveridge produced lasting photographic and archaeological surveys of Fife and the Hebrides. In the 20th century the name reached its greatest fame through William Beveridge, whose famous report laid the foundations of the modern welfare state — the Perseverando spirit applied to the good of a nation.
Beveridge Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Beveridge name, the tartan its members wear, and why Beveridge products make meaningful Scottish heritage gifts.
Does Beveridge have its own tartan?
There is no separate registered Beveridge tartan, so as an armigerous Fife family the Beveridges are most fittingly worn with the Fife District tartan of their home county.
Where does the Beveridge name come from?
It is an old Lowland name tied to Fife and the Lothians. It may come from the Old French beverage, "drink," or from a place called Beveridge, the "island of beavers."
What does the motto "Perseverando" mean?
Perseverando is Latin for "by persevering." It is paired with a crest of a demi-beaver rising from a mural crown, a symbol of industry.
Why is there a beaver in the Beveridge arms?
The beaver is a play on the name and a symbol of industriousness and perseverance, echoing the family's motto and its civic, hard-working character.
Who can wear the Beveridge district tartan?
Anyone of the Beveridge name, or with Fife or Lothian roots, can wear a suitable district tartan such as the Fife sett.
Is Beveridge tartan a good gift?
Yes. Fife-tartan Beveridge products make a meaningful gift for the Beveridge family and for those with Fife or Lothian heritage.
Carry the Beveridge Name with Pride
Discover Fife District tartan apparel, accessories and gifts for the Beveridge family — honouring the royal burghs of Fife and the steadfast motto Perseverando.
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