MacArthur (McArthur)
MacArthur (McArthur) Clan Tartan Collection
Celebrate MacArthur and McArthur heritage with the customarily accepted clan tartan, tied to Argyll, hereditary pipers in Skye, Clan Campbell connections and the motto Fide Et Opera.
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About the MacArthur Clan Tartan
The Scottish Register of Tartans records MacArthur as a Clan/Family tartan, designed by the Sobieski Stewarts and dated 1 January 1842. The Register describes it as the customarily accepted MacArthur tartan and notes its basic relationship to the MacDonald, Lord of the Isles sett.
Clan heritage records give the clan motto as Fide Et Opera, meaning By Fidelity and Work, and lists Arthur, Arthurson, Dewar, Carter, MacArtair, MacArthur and McArthur among associated names. That range helps this collection serve both the direct surname and the wider family network.
MacArthur Tartan Pattern & Colours
The MacArthur sett has a strong western look, using green and dark blue blocks, red overchecks and warm yellow accents. It feels traditional without being flat, giving tartan clothing and accessories a clear Highland identity.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection suits MacArthur, McArthur, Arthur, Dewar, Carter and related families, especially those with Argyll, Skye or Clan Campbell connections.
- MacArthur & McArthur surnames
- Arthur and Arthurson lines
- Argyll heritage
- Skye piping traditions
- Clan Campbell connections
- Classic tartan clothing
MacArthur Heritage
The SRT notes that MacArthurs were once linked with the MacDonalds and that MacArthurs in Skye held land as hereditary pipers to the MacDonalds. It also notes an older MacArthur of Milton tartan reflecting links with Clan Campbell.
Clan history places MacArthur history in Argyll and says the clan shares an origin with Clan Campbell. It also describes the twentieth-century search that led to recognition of a modern chief, giving the page a useful bridge between older clan memory and modern clan identity.
MacArthur (McArthur) Clan Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about MacArthur tartan, its accepted sett and who can wear it.
What is the MacArthur tartan?
It is a Clan/Family tartan recorded by the Scottish Register of Tartans and described there as the customarily accepted MacArthur tartan.
Who can wear MacArthur tartan?
MacArthur, McArthur, Arthur, Arthurson, Dewar, Carter and other associated family names can wear it.
What is the MacArthur clan motto?
Clan heritage records give the motto as Fide Et Opera, meaning By Fidelity and Work.
Where is Clan MacArthur from?
The clan is strongly associated with Argyll, with additional links to Skye and traditions around hereditary pipers.
Why does MacArthur tartan resemble MacDonald?
The SRT notes that it has the same basic form as the MacDonald, Lord of the Isles sett, reflecting older clan connections.
What products suit MacArthur tartan?
Its green, blue, red and yellow balance works well for tartan clothing, ties, scarves, jackets and family gifts.
Wear MacArthur Tartan with West Highland Pride
Shop MacArthur tartan clothing, scarves, accessories and gifts celebrating Argyll roots, fidelity, work and clan tradition.
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