MacEwan (MacEwen)
MacEwen Clan Tartan Collection
Celebrate Clan MacEwen with a green Scottish tartan tied to Clan Ewen of Otter, the Cowal peninsula of Argyll and the hopeful motto Reviresco, "I Grow Green Again."
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About the MacEwen Clan Tartan
The Scottish Register of Tartans records MacEwen as a Clan/Family tartan. The MacEwen sett is a handsome green and blue design lifted by yellow and red lines, closely related to the Campbell of Loudoun and Farquharson tartans of the same western Highland tradition. It is worn in both ancient and modern shades.
Clan MacEwen, or MacEwan, was first recorded in the 15th century as Clan Ewen of Otter, on the Cowal peninsula of Argyll. The clan motto Reviresco means "I grow green again," a hopeful word matched by the clan crest of an oak stump sprouting fresh branches, making MacEwen tartan especially meaningful for family pride and Scottish ancestry gifts.
MacEwen Tartan Pattern and Colours
MacEwen tartan is recognised for its deep green and blue ground crossed with black and lifted by fine lines of yellow and red — cool, dignified colours of the western Highlands, close in character to the other old tartans of Argyll. Ancient shades appear softer, while modern shades are deeper.
MacEwen Heritage
The MacEwens of Otter held their lands on the Cowal peninsula, by Loch Fyne, and appear in the records of the 14th and 15th centuries; their genealogy is preserved in the famous MS 1467. The last MacEwen of Otter was Swene MacEwen, on whose death in 1493 the barony passed into Campbell hands, and since then the clan has had no chief of its own.
Considered an armigerous clan, the MacEwens have long looked to restore their chiefship: in 2020 the Clan MacEwen Society elected a Commander, Sir John McEwen of Bardrochat, as a first step. Other MacEwens preserve traditions of descent from Clan MacDougall and Clan Campbell, and the name, in its many spellings, spread widely across Scotland and the world. The motto is Reviresco.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for MacEwen and MacEwan descendants, related Ewing and Ewen families, Cowal and Argyll heritage lovers and anyone looking for a classic green Scottish tartan with deep Highland meaning.
- ✓ MacEwen and MacEwan family
- ✓ Cowal and Argyll roots
- ✓ Clan Ewen of Otter heritage
- ✓ Highland games clothing
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Green and blue tartan style
How to Wear MacEwen Tartan
MacEwen tartan works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. The green and blue palette is one of the easiest tartan looks to style, making it suitable for everyday heritage wear, formal Scottish events and meaningful family gifts.
MacEwen Clan Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about MacEwen tartan, the clan of Otter and why this design matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
What is the MacEwen tartan?
MacEwen is recorded by the Scottish Register of Tartans as a Clan/Family tartan — a green and blue sett with yellow and red lines, close to the Campbell of Loudoun pattern.
What colours are in MacEwen tartan?
MacEwen tartan is mainly green and blue with black, lifted by fine yellow and red lines. Ancient versions look softer, modern versions deeper.
What is the MacEwen clan motto?
The MacEwen motto is Reviresco, meaning "I grow green again," matched by the crest of an oak stump sprouting new branches.
Where is Clan MacEwen from?
Clan MacEwen, first recorded as Clan Ewen of Otter, held the Cowal peninsula of Argyll, by Loch Fyne.
Does Clan MacEwen have a chief?
It is an armigerous clan without a chief since 1493, though in 2020 the clan society elected a Commander as a step toward restoring the chiefship.
Who can wear MacEwen tartan?
People with MacEwen or MacEwan ancestry, related family branches or a respectful connection to the clan and Scottish heritage can wear MacEwen tartan.
Wear the Tartan of Clan MacEwen
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