Thomson Tartan – Scottish cashmere scarves, stoles, and wool blankets
Thomson Tartan — in its distinctive blue-green color with red and white accent lines — is one of the best-known and most popular Scottish clan tartan patterns. The Scottish Shop offers a carefully curated collection of Thomson Tartan products: cashmere scarves and stoles, lambswool scarves and wool blankets from Lochcarron of Scotland, as well as cashmere-silk scarves in the Thomson pattern — all Made in Scotland.
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Clan Thomson: The Scottish Highlands
Thomson tartan
The Thomson clan—also spelled Thompson—is one of the great Scottish clans with deep-rooted ties to the history of the Highlands. The name derives from the Gaelic "Mac Tamhais," meaning "son of Thomas," and appears in various spellings throughout Scotland: Thomson, Thompson, Thomason, MacTavish. The clan motto, “Disce pati”—“Learn to endure”—reflects the clan’s resilience and strength.
Thomson Tartan is one of the most classic Scottish tartan patterns—a deep blue-green as the base color, accented with red and white lines that give the pattern its distinctive character. It comes in several variations: Modern, Ancient, and Hunting—each with slightly different shades but the same characteristic pattern.
The " Thomson "Tartan collection at The Scottish Shop features cashmere scarves and stoles in the classic " Thomson " color scheme, lightweight cashmere-silk scarves, as well as lambswool scarves and wool blankets from Lochcarron of Scotland, woven in Selkirk in the Scottish Borders since 1947. For members of the Thomson clan and anyone who appreciates the timeless beauty of this pattern.
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Thomson Tartan
Thomson Tartan is the official clanTartan of the Thomson clan—one of the major Scottish clans. The distinctive blue-green pattern with red and white accent lines is available in Modern, Ancient, and Hunting variations. It is one of the most popular Scottish clan tartan patterns worldwide.
The Thomson clan includes all bearers of the following variants of the name: Thomson, Thompson, Thomason, and related names such as MacTavish. The name is derived from the Gaelic "Mac Tamhais." The clan motto is "Disce pati" — "Learn to endure."
Cashmere scarves and stoles featuring the " Thomson " pattern, lightweight cashmere-silk scarves from Thomson Tartan , and lambswool scarves and wool blankets from Lochcarron of Scotland. All available at Made in Scotland.
No. In modern Scottish tradition, it is perfectly acceptable to wear a tartan pattern that you like—regardless of clan affiliation. However, anyone who can prove they belong to the Thomson clan or bears that name naturally has a special reason to wear this pattern with pride.
Cashmere scarves and stoles should be dry-cleaned only. Dry cleaning is also recommended for lambswool scarves and wool blankets—always check the care label. Never put them in the dryer.
Absolutely—especially for people with Scottish roots and members of the Thomson clan, a Thomson Tartan product makes for an exceptionally personal gift. The Scottish Shop delivers carefully packaged items to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and all of Europe.
