How to Find Your Tartan
Finding a tartan is easier when you begin with the connection you want the pattern to represent. A family name is one route, but the A1 Kilts library also includes district, national, military, community, royal and fashion tartans.
Start with a name search
Use Find Your Tartan to search the available catalogue. Try the full name first, then a shorter form if needed. Names beginning with Mac or Mc can appear in dedicated groups as well as the wider family index.
Browse by relationship
- Clans and families for surname-related patterns in the current catalogue.
- District and region tartans when a place matters more than a surname.
- National tartans for country-based browsing.
- Military, police and service tartans for available service-related designs.
- Community and organisation tartans for universities, clubs, societies and causes.
- Fashion and modern tartans when you are choosing mainly by colour and appearance.
Compare colourways carefully
The same name can appear in Ancient, Modern, Hunting, Weathered, Muted or Dress groups. Treat the full product title and image as the identifier when comparing choices. Screen colours can vary, so use the available product images and swatch tools rather than relying on a colour word alone.
Choose the product after the pattern
Once you have shortlisted a tartan, decide how you want to use it. Browse tartan kilts, tartan skirts or tartan fabric by the yard. Product pages state the available construction, measurements and options.
When you cannot find the exact name
A missing surname does not prevent you from choosing a tartan. Consider a district, national, community or fashion pattern that has meaning for you. We avoid claiming a family connection that is not established by the catalogue. If you need help locating a listing or distinguishing two similarly named products, contact us with the full names you are comparing.
After choosing a pattern, read the kilt buying guide and follow the measurement guide before ordering.