From Gordon to Strathbogie
The House of Gordon notes that the family wielded considerable power in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, when the chief was known as the “Cock of the North”. Strathbogie and the wider north-east feature prominently in the family’s history. Huntly Castle is one of the places associated with that story, though its history is also that of a changing residence and region, not a simple measure of one family’s whole past.
The Gordon tartan
The familiar Gordon sett is usually recognised by its green and blue ground with a bright yellow overcheck. There are named variants, so identify the specific pattern before buying fabric or making a family-history claim. A tartan label or surname match can guide research, but neither proves an individual’s descent.
We have not reproduced broad online “sept” lists here: associations vary between sources and should not be treated as conclusive genealogy. For a personal connection, check family records and consult the House of Gordon’s resources alongside the relevant tartan registration.
Choosing Gordon for a gift
Gordon’s vivid yellow lines bring warmth and definition to the darker green-and-blue field. It can be a thoughtful choice for someone with a documented Gordon connection or simply a preference for a bold tartan. Our planned collection presents the sett as high-definition print on smooth fabric, rather than woven wool.
Explore the tartans planned for our collection or read about how print differs from weaving.