Family History
Clan Chattan is a historic Highland confederation rather than a single family, uniting several clans under one powerful alliance. Centered in Badenoch and the central Highlands, the confederation became renowned for its loyalty, military strength, and enduring Gaelic traditions. Today, Clan Chattan remains a proud symbol of Scotland's rich Highland heritage.
Motto
Touch Not the Cat Bot a Glove
Motto Translation
Touch Not the Cat Without a Glove
Tartan & Heritage
The Chattan Tartan
The tartan shown here is the pattern selected for the Chattan
family design in our heritage collection. Scottish surnames may have
connections to more than one tartan through clan, regional or historical
associations. This pattern is presented as surname-heritage artwork and
is not a claim that it is the only tartan associated with every
Chattan family line.
Crest Badge & Clan Heritage
The Chattan Crest Badge
The design shown here is presented in the style of a Scottish clan crest
badge, combining a heraldic crest and motto within a strap and buckle.
In Scottish tradition, the strap and buckle represents a clansman or
clanswoman’s association with the chief whose crest and motto are
shown. A crest badge is distinct from a coat of arms and should not be
understood as personal arms belonging to everyone who shares the
surname. Historical associations and heraldic designs may vary between
family branches and sources.