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Each Baillie item can be ordered in Modern, Ancient, Weathered or Dress colourways — from strong, vivid tones to soft, muted and formal finishes. Select your preference before checkout.
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Baillie Tartan Fabric by the Metre
Buy Baillie tartan fabric by the metre in medium-weight and heavyweight pure new wool, plus poly-viscose for budget projects. Swatch samples let you check colour and weight first.
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Baillie Tartan Scarves, Ties & Gifts
From ties and bow ties to sashes, shawls and scarves, Baillie tartan accessories add the finishing touch to any outfit or make a thoughtful present.
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Kilts & Highland Outfits in Baillie Tartan
Get the full Highland look in Baillie tartan: kilts, kilt skirts, jackets and outfit packages, all sized to fit and ready for formal or casual wear.
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We ship Baillie tartan orders worldwide with tracked options at checkout. Custom sizes and group orders are welcome — just ask if you need advice.
Clan Motto
Quid Clarius Astris (What is brighter than the stars)
Heritage & Identity
Who Wears Baillie Tartan Tartan?
Worn by Baillie descendants worldwide, sept families including Bailey and MacBaillie bearers, Highland regiment veterans, and Scottish heritage enthusiasts throughout America, Canada, and Britain.
Associated Names
Bailey
Bayley
Bailie
Bailye
MacBaillie
MacBailie
Baylie
Baily
Baillie of Lamington
Baillie of Mellerstain
Baillie of Dochfour
Baillie of Inverness
Baillie of Cullen
Baillie of Carphin
Military Heritage
Associated Regiments
Baillie warriors served with honor in Scottish Highland regiments, British colonial forces, and Canadian militia units, distinguishing themselves in North American campaigns and frontier defense across the Empire.
Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Seaforth Highlanders
Gordon Highlanders
Black Watch
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
78th Highlanders (Fraser's Highlanders) (Canada)
Nova Scotia Fencibles (Canada)Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
Seaforth Highlanders
Gordon Highlanders
Black Watch
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
78th Highlanders (Fraser's Highlanders) (Canada)
Nova Scotia Fencibles (Canada)
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Each tartan can feature several variations, with the most common being Ancient, Modern, Weathered, Hunting and Dress.
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Ancient Tartan
Before 1860, all fabric dyes came from nature — plants, berries, bark, and insects. The colours they produced were softer and more muted than what we're used to today: think mossy greens, dusty sky blues, and reds with a warm, orangey tone. A lot of people actually prefer Ancient tartans for this reason — the gentler contrasts let the pattern breathe and stand out in a way that bolder colours sometimes don't. Worth knowing: the pattern itself, called the sett, is exactly the same across all variations of a tartan. It's only the colours that change.
Modern Tartan
Modern tartans came about after 1860, when chemical dyes replaced natural ones. The difference is pretty striking. Those soft, earthy greens became deep bottle green. Pale blues turned into rich navy. Reds went from warm and muted to full-on scarlet. If you're after something bold and vivid, Modern is usually the one to go for. It's the version most people picture when they think of a classic tartan.
Weathered Tartan
Weathered tartans take their inspiration from what happens to fabric left out in the elements — faded by sun, softened by rain, worn in by time. The colours shift towards olive greens, warm browns, and very pale blues, with reds that fade down to something close to a dusty pink. It's a more rustic, lived-in look, and honestly a really beautiful one. If you want something that feels a little more understated and natural, Weathered is worth a look.
Hunting Tartan
Hunting tartans are essentially the camouflage version of a clan's tartan — greens and browns brought forward so the wearer could move through the landscape without standing out. Not every clan has one, and that's by design. If a tartan is already mostly green or brown (like the Black Watch or Gunn), there's no need to adapt it. But a tartan like the Fraser, which is predominantly red, would make someone very easy to spot in the field — so a Hunting version makes a lot of sense for clans like that.
Dress Tartan
Dress tartans were made for the big occasions — Highland games, celebrations, and traditional dance. The pattern stays the same, but the main colour is swapped out for white, or extra white is woven in to give it a lighter, more formal feel. As you'd expect from the Scots, the rules get bent every now and then — yellow has been used instead of white in some cases, which is exactly how the famously bold MacLeod Dress Modern and Barclay Dress Modern came to be.
The Baillie Tartan Story
Four centuries of history woven into every thread
Legal Roots
The Baillie clan emerged from medieval Scotland's judicial system when family members served as hereditary baillies (magistrates) in Highland courts and Scottish burghs. The earliest recorded Baillie, William le Baillif, appears in 12th-century documents as a court official in the Scottish Borders. By the 13th century, Baillies had established themselves in Inverness-shire and the central Highlands, where they wielded considerable legal authority as sheriffs and justiciars. The family's judicial roles provided them with substantial land grants and political influence, establishing the foundation for their rise as a prominent Highland clan with seats at Lamington, Mellerstain, and Dochfour.
Power & Judicial Influence
During the 14th and 15th centuries, the Baillie clan consolidated their Highland territories while maintaining their judicial traditions. Sir William Baillie of Lamington served as Sheriff of Lanark, while northern branches established themselves around Inverness and Culloden. The clan supported Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence, with multiple Baillie sheriffs administering justice in newly liberated territories. Through strategic marriages and royal appointments, different Baillie lines secured baronies across Scotland, from the Borders to the Highlands. Their legal expertise made them valuable advisors to Scottish monarchs, earning them hereditary positions that strengthened clan influence throughout medieval Scotland.
Where does the name Baillie Tartan come from?
Baillie derives from the Old French 'bailli' meaning bailiff or steward, adopted into Scots as 'baillie' denoting a magistrate or court official. The name reflects the clan's hereditary role as judicial administrators in medieval Scotland, particularly in Highland courts where Baillies served as sheriffs and legal authorities. This occupational surname became hereditary when family members held these prestigious positions across generations in Scottish burghs and Highland territories.
Leadership & Progress
The 16th and 17th centuries saw Baillie expansion into military leadership alongside their traditional judicial roles. General William Baillie commanded Covenanter forces during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, while Robert Baillie served as a prominent Presbyterian minister and chronicler. The clan weathered religious upheavals by adapting to changing political winds while maintaining their Highland Presbyterian faith. Baillie lairds modernized their estates and invested in trade, with family members establishing commercial ventures in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Despite political turbulence, the clan preserved their ancient judicial traditions and Highland customs, preparing for their eventual global expansion.
Military & Colonial Growth
Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, Baillies embraced military service and colonial opportunities across the expanding British Empire. Clan members served as officers in Highland regiments during North American campaigns, with several Baillies distinguishing themselves in Canadian frontier conflicts. The family established significant colonial settlements in Nova Scotia, where Baillie pioneers became prominent landowners and community leaders. In India, Baillie officers served with distinction in East India Company forces, while others pursued careers in colonial administration. The clan adapted to Highland Clearances by investing in sheep farming and supporting emigration schemes that established Baillie communities throughout the British Commonwealth territories.
The Baillie tartan embodies centuries of judicial authority and Highland valor, from medieval baillie courts to colonial frontiers, worn by descendants across three nations.
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