Ian Grimble’s Scottish Clans & Tartans is an extensive illustrated reference to Scotland’s clans, prominent families and distinctive tartan traditions.
 
Arranged alphabetically, the book provides individual entries covering the origins of clan and family names, traditional territories, notable chiefs and historical figures, alliances, migrations and important events. Each entry is accompanied by a large colour illustration of the associated tartan.
 
The book includes 150 tartans reproduced in full colour and covers a broad selection of Highland, Lowland, Border and island families. Grimble places each clan within the wider story of Scotland, discussing Gaelic culture, the role of clan chiefs, conflict and political change, emigration and the lasting influence of clan identity.
 
Both an attractive visual reference and an accessible introduction to Scottish family history, the book will appeal to readers interested in genealogy, Highland history, tartan design, Scottish culture and heraldry.
 
This is the 1973 Hamlyn first edition, bound in tan cloth with gilt spine lettering and retaining the original photographic dust jacket.