Drummond Tartans & Clan Information

Scottish Clans

Drummond Tartans & Clan

The Drummond clan tartan represents one of Scotland's most noble Perthshire families, whose legacy spans from medieval Celtic origins to royal service and global influence across North America, Britain, and the Commonwealth territories.

Clan Motto

Gang Warily
(Go carefully)

Heritage & Identity

Who Wears Drummond Tartan?

Worn by Drummond descendants globally, sept families including Grewar and MacRuary bearers, Highland regiment veterans, and Scottish heritage enthusiasts across America, Canada, and Britain.

Associated Names

Grewar

Greuer

Grewer

MacRuary

MacRorie

MacRory

Ruaridh

Roderick

Drimen

Drumon

Dromond

Drummount

de Dromond

de Drymen

Military Heritage

Associated Regiments

Drummond warriors distinguished themselves in Highland regiments, royal Scottish units, and Commonwealth forces, particularly excelling in European campaigns and colonial service throughout the Empire.

Royal Scots (Scotland)

Scots Guards (Britain)

Black Watch (Scotland)

Cameron Highlanders (Scotland)

Seaforth Highlanders (Scotland)

Canadian Scottish Regiment (Canada)

Royal Highland Regiment of Canada (Canada)

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Drummond Tartans

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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.

The Drummond Story

Four centuries of history woven into every thread

Noble Origins

The Drummond clan traces its origins to Maurice de Drummond, a Hungarian nobleman who accompanied Edgar Atheling to Scotland in 1067 and received lands from King Malcolm III. The family established their seat at Drummond Castle in Perthshire, becoming one of Scotland's most influential noble houses. Early clan chiefs served as royal seneschals and chamberlains, with Sir Malcolm Drummond supporting Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Independence. The Drummonds demonstrated unwavering loyalty to Scottish sovereignty while building substantial territorial holdings across central Scotland through strategic marriages and royal favor.

Royal Connections

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the Drummonds rose to unprecedented prominence through their connection to the Scottish royal house. Margaret Drummond became Queen of Scotland as wife to David II, while Annabella Drummond married Robert III, making her Queen and mother to future King James I. The clan's royal blood elevated their status significantly, with successive chiefs holding the titles of Lord Drummond and later Earl of Perth. This period established the Drummonds as premier Scottish nobility, wielding considerable influence in court politics and maintaining extensive lands throughout Perthshire, Stirlingshire, and beyond.

Where does the name Drummond come from?

Drummond originates from the Gaelic 'druim' meaning 'ridge' or 'high ground,' referring to the elevated lands near Drymen in Stirlingshire where the clan first settled. The name reflects the family's ancient connection to the Drummond Hill area, establishing them as Lords of Drummond by the 12th century. This geographical surname demonstrates the Celtic tradition of identifying clans by their territorial heartlands in Scotland's Highland regions.

Catholic Loyalty

The 16th and 17th centuries brought both triumph and tragedy for the Drummond clan through their steadfast Catholic faith and Jacobite sympathies. The mysterious deaths of Margaret Drummond and her sisters in 1502, possibly poisoned to prevent her marriage to James IV, became Highland legend. During the religious upheavals, the Drummonds remained Catholic while many Scottish nobles converted to Protestantism. The 4th Earl of Perth served as Chancellor to James VII, leading to forfeiture after the 1688 Revolution. Despite persecution, clan members maintained their faith and supported Stuart restoration attempts across multiple generations.

Jacobite Exile

Throughout the 18th century Jacobite uprisings, the Drummonds paid heavily for their Stuart loyalty. The 5th Earl of Perth joined the 1715 rising, while his brother the 6th Earl participated in both 1715 and 1745, fighting at Culloden where many clan members perished. Following Culloden, the Drummond estates faced forfeiture and clan members scattered across the globe. Many emigrated to North America, establishing Drummond communities in Virginia, North Carolina, Canada, and the Caribbean. Others served in Continental armies or pursued careers in medicine and scholarship throughout Europe, maintaining clan traditions despite exile.

The Drummond tartan embodies centuries of Perthshire nobility, from ancient Celtic chiefs to royal courtiers, woven into patterns worn with Highland pride worldwide.

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