Collection: Taylor

🏰 Clan Taylor

The Clan Taylor, sometimes also rendered as Tayler or Tailor, is a Lowland Scottish family with roots in both the Borders and the Highlands. The name originates from the Old French tailleur — “to cut” — referring to a craftsman or tailor by trade. Despite its occupational beginnings, the Taylors became a recognized Scottish clan with a proud martial tradition.

Some Taylors were historically associated with Clan Cameron and Clan Mackintosh in the Highlands, while others settled independently throughout Angus, Fife, and Perthshire. The name also appears early in English and Scottish records, showing the family’s wide geographic spread.

🛡️ Clan Crest Description

The crest badge depicted in your image features:

• A hand holding a red cross upright, a symbol of unwavering faith, courage, and sacrifice. The cross represents divine salvation and steadfastness in the face of adversity.

• The belt and buckle — the standard heraldic frame of a Scottish crest badge — symbolizes loyalty and allegiance to the clan chief.

• The gold circlet denotes honor and nobility of spirit, while the colors red and white convey valor and purity.

💬 Clan Motto

“In Cruce Salus” — “In the Cross is Salvation.”
This motto expresses Christian devotion and hope, reflecting the clan’s historical values of faith, resilience, and loyalty. It emphasizes moral integrity and the belief in divine strength through struggle.

🪶 Clan History Highlights

• The Taylors are found in early records as landowners and burgesses across the Lowlands and eastern Scotland.

• In the Highlands, branches of the Taylors became septs of the Clan Cameron and Clan Mackintosh, serving under their chiefs in various conflicts.

• Members of the family were noted for their skill in craftsmanship and their roles as soldiers, particularly during the Jacobite risings of the 18th century.

• The Taylors’ name was later carried abroad by emigrants to North America, Australia, and beyond, where they continued to preserve their Scottish heritage.

👪 Clan Details Summary