What does the Kerr tartan look like?
The Kerr tartan is red, dark green and black. The modern is the main and most popular of the three commercially available Kerr family tartans. Our crests and family gifts are also very popular with members of the Clan Kerr and the associated families of Carr, Carre, Cessford and Ker.
What clan does Kerr belong to?
| Clan Kerr | |
|---|---|
| Motto | Sero sed serio (Late but in earnest) |
| Slogan | Late but in Earnest |
| Profile | |
| District | Scottish Borders |
Is Kerr Scottish or Irish?
Ireland. Many Kerrs came to Ulster during the Scottish plantations and Kerr is a common name in Northern Ireland today, in particular in county Antrim. Kerr in Ireland is generally of Scottish origin; while Carr could be of either Irish or English origin. Some Irish Carrs were said to have changed their names to Kerr.
What nationality is the name Kerr?
Scottish
English and Scottish: topographic name for someone who lived by a patch of wet ground overgrown with brushwood, northern Middle English kerr (Old Norse kjarr). A legend grew up that the Kerrs were left-handed, on theory that the name is derived from Gaelic cearr ‘wrong-handed’, ‘left-handed’.
What kind of name is Kerr?
English and Scottish: topographic name for someone who lived by a patch of wet ground overgrown with brushwood, northern Middle English kerr (Old Norse kjarr). A legend grew up that the Kerrs were left-handed, on theory that the name is derived from Gaelic cearr ‘wrong-handed’, ‘left-handed’.
Is Kerr a German name?
listen) is a Scottish surname. See Clan Kerr for the Scottish origins.
What ethnicity is the name Kerr?
What kind of tartan does the Kerr family wear?
Like many other clans, the Kerrs have distinct tartans that are worn to identify their family lineage. The most popular are the modern, then the ancient, and the one commonly referred to as the Hunting Tartan. All are exceptionally handsome and beautiful.
Where was the seat of Clan Kerr located?
Ferniehirst Castle was built in 1470 and is the historic seat of Clan Kerr. The castle is located in the Scottish Borders just a mile outside of the town of Jedburgh and was originally built by the Kerr family.
What was the colour of tartan before 1860?
The soft greens and blues become bottle green and navy blue, reds are scarlet. Before 1860 fabrics were coloured using animal and vegetable dyes. This produced the softer colours typical of the Ancient tartans.
Which is weight of tartan should I Choose?
Choose from one of the Kerr tartans listed below: Which weight of tartan should I choose?