Cameron Tartan

**lukeyrobertson** · 3rd November 11, 09:27 AM

davidg, I am only aware that she is a Cameron. I have no idea which branch. I'm not sure how I could find that out, actually. She was born 1826 in Scotland. That's all I have to go on. I'll check the clan association. Thank you for that.

**davidg** · 3rd November 11, 09:37 AM

Originally Posted by lukeyrobertson

davidg, I am only aware that she is a Cameron. I have no idea which branch.

There are some "Cameron Ship listings" on the clan website that may shed some light http://www.clan-cameron.org/roots.html

Cameron of Lochiel is the chief so I would guess that Lochiel may be a safe option for you. Most clans have a tartan that everyone can wear and then the optional family tartans but there is no absolute rule about any of this so I wouldn't worry too much

There may be some Camerons on this board that will offer some help but failing that the clan society will be a goldmine of information for you

**Jock Scot** · 3rd November 11, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by davidg

There are some "Cameron Ship listings" on the clan website that may shed some light http://www.clan-cameron.org/roots.html

Cameron of Lochiel is the chief so I would guess that Lochiel may be a safe option for you. Most clans have a tartan that everyone can wear and then the optional family tartans but there is no absolute rule about any of this so I wouldn't worry too much

There may be some Camerons on this board that will offer some help but failing that the clan society will be a goldmine of information for you

BE WARNED. The Cameron of Lochiel tartan IS restricted to The Can Chief and his immediate family.

**creagdhubh** · 12th December 11, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

BE WARNED. The Cameron of Lochiel tartan IS restricted to The Can Chief and his immediate family.

Just as the "Macpherson of Cluny" tartan is restricted to Cluny and his immediate family. It would be in poor taste to arrive at Newton Castle, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, (seat of the present Chief - not Cluny Castle in Laggan, which was sold to cover a rather sizeable debt in the early 20th-century) wearing a kilt of Macpherson of Cluny tartan. Of course, with our Chief being such a kind soul, and a true gentleman, he would never confront the wearer - but others might!

Good advice, Jock...

**Foxgun Tom** · 12th December 11, 04:53 PM

No self-respecting Cameron would or should wear the Clan Chief's personal tartan unless they were members of the imediate family!! it would be shameful and disrespectful!! My muted hunting Cameron, kilt and waistcoat!

Tom

**BoldHighlander** · 12th December 11, 04:55 PM

Originally Posted by Foxgun Tom

My muted hunting Cameron, kilt and waistcoat!

Tom

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**davidg** · 3rd November 11, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by davidg

Cameron of Lochiel is the chief so I would guess that Lochiel may be a safe option for you.

Or perhaps not if Jock is right

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Lochcarron list Cameron Clan Modern, Cameron of Erracht Modern, Cameron Clan Hunting and Cameron of Lochiel. That suggests the universal tartan might be Cameron Clan in either modern or hunting (there may be an ancient and/or weathered version somewhere as well)

If Lochcarron are selling Cameron of Lochiel tartan that suggests it is not a restricted tartan as such but it may well be one of those clan conventions that only the chief wears it. That's why I suggested checking things out with the clan association as they will readily know the answer to that