STA Reference 5930
The Glenn Tartan
The official tartan of the Glen and Glenn family — registered in the Scottish Register of Tartans and available to all who carry the name in any spelling.
The Glenn Tartan
Held within The Scottish Register of Tartans — a symbol that may be worn by
all who carry the name and its spelling variations.
The Glenn Tartan — STA Reference 5930
Official Record
Registration Details
STA Reference Number
5930
Name
Glenn
Designer
Dr. Philip D. Smith Jr.
Designed For
The David Glen Family
Date Recorded
01 January 2000
Category
Family
Registry
The Scottish Register of Tartans
Worn By
All of the name & spelling variations
The Sett
Colours & Their Meaning
Navy
The deep lochs and night skies of Scotland
Dark Green
The pine forests and valley floors of the glens
Crimson
Courage and sacrifice — the blood of the clan
White
Purity, clarity, and the snows of the Highlands
In Memoriam
Lest We Forget
The Society maintains a growing roll of honour for Glen and Glenn family members who served in military conflict. If you have a family member to add, please contact us with their details.
All Are Entitled
The Glenn Tartan (STA 5930) may be worn by anyone who carries the surname Glen or Glenn in any spelling variation — Glen, Glenn, Glyn, Glynn, Glenne, and others. There is no restriction on wearing the tartan based on spelling.
Scottish Register of Tartans
The tartan was recorded prior to the formal launch of The Scottish Register of Tartans, making it one of the earliest entries in that authoritative record. The register is maintained by the National Records of Scotland.
"A tartan is not merely cloth — it is identity woven in thread."
The Glen & Glenn Heritage Society
The Scottish Register of Tartans
The official registry of all recorded Scottish tartans is maintained by the National Records of Scotland. The Glenn Tartan may be found there under reference number 5930.