Shop the full Livingstone tartan line below. Kilts, jackets, fabric, scarves, ties and sashes are all available in your choice of colourway, made to order and dispatched worldwide.
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Livingstone Tartan Fabric for Makers
Livingstone tartan material is available by the metre in several weights. Order a swatch to confirm the shade, then buy the length you need for your own project.
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Livingstone Tartan Shades Explained
Pick the shade that suits you: Modern (rich, bold colour), Ancient (soft, lighter tones), Weathered (faded, natural look) or Dress (brighter, formal). The selector is on every product.
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Livingstone Tartan for Weddings & Events
Planning a wedding, ceilidh or Burns Night? The Livingstone tartan dresses the whole party — grooms, guests, dancers and pipers — in one coordinated look.
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Ordering, Sizing & Shipping
Orders are produced to measure and dispatched globally. For weddings, gatherings or band orders in Livingstone tartan, get in touch for group pricing and timing.
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Highland Dress in the Livingstone Tartan
Order a made-to-measure Livingstone kilt or full outfit tailored to your measurements. Add a jacket, sporran, belt and hose to finish the look for weddings, ceilidhs and Highland games.
Clan Motto
Se je puis (If I can)
Heritage & Identity
Who Wears Livingstone Tartan Tartan?
Worn by Livingstone descendants worldwide, sept families including Livingston and MacLea bearers, Scottish regiment members, and heritage enthusiasts across America, Canada, and Britain.
Associated Names
Livingston
Levingston
MacLea
McLeay
MacLay
Leay
Lay
Leving
Levingstone
Livingstoune
Levinstoun
Livingstoun
MacAnlea
Anlea
Leavy
Levy
MacLeay
Leving
Levyng
Military Heritage
Associated Regiments
Livingstone warriors served with distinction in Lowland regiments, Highland Light Infantry, and colonial forces, particularly excelling in African frontier service and North American campaigns throughout the Empire.
Highland Light Infantry
Royal Scots
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
King's Own Scottish Borderers
42nd Foot (Black Watch)
79th Cameron Highlanders
Royal Scots Greys
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
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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 Livingstone Tartan Story
Four centuries of history woven into every thread
The Livingstone clan traces its origins to the ancient barony of Livingston in West Lothian, first granted by King David I around 1124 to a Saxon noble named Leving. The family established themselves as significant landholders in central Scotland, with their principal seat at Callendar House near Falkirk. Early clan members served as royal stewards and sheriffs, wielding considerable influence in medieval Scottish court politics. The Livingstones demonstrated unwavering loyalty to Scottish independence during the Wars of Independence, with Sir William Livingston fighting alongside Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn in 1314, securing the clan's position among Scotland's noble families for centuries to come.
During the 14th and 15th centuries, the Livingstone clan rose to unprecedented prominence through strategic marriages and royal service. Sir Alexander Livingston became Guardian of the young King James II, effectively ruling Scotland as regent and accumulating vast territories across the Lowlands. The family acquired the earldoms of Linlithgow and Callendar, establishing cadet branches throughout Scotland. However, their power attracted royal suspicion, leading to periodic conflicts with the crown. The Livingstones weathered these political storms while maintaining their Presbyterian faith and cultural traditions, producing notable scholars, clerics, and military leaders who served Scotland faithfully through the tumultuous medieval period.
Where does the name Livingstone Tartan come from?
Livingstone derives from the ancient barony of Livingston in West Lothian, Scotland, meaning 'Leving's town' after a Saxon thane. The name originates from the 12th century when the family held lands from Scottish kings. This territorial surname reflects the Lowland tradition of naming families after their ancestral estates, with the clan establishing their seat at Callendar House near Falkirk.
The 16th and 17th centuries saw Livingstone influence extend beyond Scotland through exploration, scholarship, and religious leadership. Clan members served as diplomats to European courts while others established themselves in Ulster during the Plantation period. The family weathered the religious conflicts of the Reformation while maintaining their Protestant faith and supporting the Covenant movement. Several Livingstones became prominent Presbyterian ministers, contributing to Scottish theological scholarship. During this period, the clan also began producing the explorers and adventurers who would later make the Livingstone name famous worldwide, establishing the foundation for their legendary expeditions into uncharted territories.
The 19th century marked the golden age of Livingstone achievement with Dr. David Livingstone becoming Britain's most celebrated African explorer and missionary. His epic journeys across Africa, discovery of Victoria Falls, and anti-slavery campaigns made the clan name legendary worldwide. Meanwhile, other family members emigrated to North America, establishing Livingstone settlements across Canada and the United States. Clan members served with distinction in Highland regiments during the Napoleonic Wars and later colonial conflicts. The family produced distinguished physicians, educators, and politicians who contributed significantly to Scottish emigrant communities in North America, Australia, and New Zealand.
The Livingstone tartan honors Scotland's legendary explorer heritage, from medieval Lanarkshire strongholds to African expeditions, worn by descendants across America.
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