Keith
Keith Tartan Collection
Honour the Great Marischals of Scotland with the Keith collection — keepers of the king's person and the royal regalia, lords of Dunnottar, under the ringing motto Veritas Vincit, "Truth Conquers."
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About the Keith Tartan
Clan Keith is one of the great clans of Scotland, taking its name from the lands of Keith in East Lothian, held by Hervey de Keith in the 12th century. For centuries the chiefs were Hereditary Great Marischals of Scotland — guardians of the king's person and of the royal regalia — an office of the highest honour in the realm. A clan with its own chief, the Earl of Kintore, and its own tartan, the Keiths carry the motto Veritas Vincit.
Whether you bear the Keith name, descend from East Lothian or the north-east, or simply admire a great clan of Scottish history, this collection brings the Keith tartan into wearable apparel, everyday accessories, home decor and meaningful heritage gifts.
Keith Tartan Pattern & Colours
The Keith tartan — often woven as Keith & Austin, shared with the Austin sept — is a handsome sett of deep green and blue crossed with black and lifted by a fine red line: cool, dignified colours fitting for the great Marischals of Scotland, lords of the sea-girt rock of Dunnottar.
Who Is This Collection For?
The Keith tartan collection is a meaningful choice for the Keith family and its septs, including the Austins, Dicksons, Falconers and Marshalls, descendants of East Lothian, Kincardineshire and Caithness, and anyone drawn to a great clan of Scottish history.
- Keith family & septs
- East Lothian & north-east roots
- Dunnottar & Kintore ties
- Clan gatherings & Highland games
- Birthday & Christmas gifts
- Everyday tartan style
Keith Clan Heritage
Hervey de Keith held the office of Marischal under David I, and the dignity became hereditary in his line. At Bannockburn in 1314 Sir Robert de Keith commanded the Scottish light horse, whose charge scattered the dreaded English archers and helped win the day for Robert the Bruce. The family rose to hold great lands in the north-east, building the mighty fortress of Dunnottar on its sea-girt rock in Kincardineshire, and the chiefs were created Earls Marischal.
During Cromwell's invasion the Honours of Scotland — the crown, sword and sceptre — were held at Dunnottar and smuggled to safety under the besiegers' noses. The 5th Earl Marischal founded Marischal College in Aberdeen in 1593. The 10th Earl and his brother James joined the Jacobite rising of 1715 and were forfeited; James Keith rose to be a Field Marshal of Prussia under Frederick the Great. The Keiths' long feuds with the Gunns of Caithness and the Irvines of Drum were formally ended in 1978 and 2002. The chiefship rests with the Earl of Kintore; the crest is a roebuck's head, the motto Veritas Vincit.
Keith Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Keith tartan, who can wear it, and why Keith products make meaningful Scottish heritage gifts.
What is the Keith tartan?
It is the clan tartan of Clan Keith, often woven as Keith & Austin — a deep green and blue sett with black and a fine red line.
Who can wear the Keith tartan?
Anyone can wear it. It is especially meaningful for those of the Keith name and its septs, and for anyone with East Lothian or north-east ancestry.
What was the Great Marischal of Scotland?
A great hereditary office held by the Keith chiefs — guardians of the king's person and the royal regalia — from the 12th century until the forfeit of 1715.
What happened at Dunnottar Castle?
The Keith stronghold of Dunnottar sheltered the Honours of Scotland — the crown jewels — during Cromwell's siege, and they were smuggled out to safety.
Who is the chief of Clan Keith?
The chief is the Earl of Kintore; the clan's great historic seats included Dunnottar Castle and Keith Marischal.
Is Keith tartan a good gift?
Yes. Keith products make thoughtful gifts for family members, clan gatherings, Highland games, birthdays and Scottish heritage celebrations.
Celebrate Your Keith Heritage in Style
Discover Keith tartan apparel, accessories and meaningful Scottish-inspired gifts that honour Dunnottar, the Great Marischals and the ringing motto Veritas Vincit.
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