Clan Chalmers (Chalmers Tartan)

The name Chamberlain, like this one, is derived from the French word "chambre," as is Chambers.

Hugh de Camera is listed as a witness to both a David I and a Malcolm IV charter.

Richard de Camera saw two of William the Lion's voyages.

In 1296, Robert and William de la Chaumbre of Lanarkshire paid respects.

In 1399, Willmus de Camera served on Aberdeen's common council, and in 1475, Alexander Chaumir was chosen to be the sarjeant.

Alexander of Chamowr served as Aberdeen's "forspekar for the comownis and merchandis" in 1474, and Gilbert de Chamer served as the city's alderman.

In 1521, Thomas Chamer served as the burgess of Aberdeen, and in 1555, John Chalmyr purchased a plot of property in Glasgow.

After Patrick Chalmers, Captain of the Trained Bands who resided there in 1682, Chalmers Close is located off the High Street in Edinburgh.

For more than 500 years, the Chalmers owned the Gadgirth estate in Ayr.

3. Chalmers Tartans

 There isn't a recognised Chalmers clan tartan, but since they are regarded as a sept of Clan Cameron of Erracht, those who go by that name can don these Cameron tartans.

Cameron of Erracht Ancient

Cameron of Erracht Modern

Cameron of Erracht Weathered

4. Clan Chalmers Crest & Coats of Arms

4.1 Clan Chalmers Crest

Worn by all of the name and ancestry

4.2 Clan Chalmers Coat of Arms

Note on Coats of Arms: A coat of arms is given to an individual under Scottish heraldic law (with the exception of civic or corporate arms). A 'family coat of arms' does not exist.

With the exclusions listed above, the weapons depicted below are personal weapons. The only person authorized to use these weapons is the grantee.

CHALMERS (or CHAMBERS) of that Ilk / of Gaitgirth

a demi-lion rampant on argent, issuing from a fesse on gules, with a fleur-de-lis in base, of the last

Chalmers arms

on the 1626 marker on the grave of Rev. George Chalmers, M.A., a member of the Strichen family.

5. Clan Chalmers Places & People

6. Associated Names

Chalmers belongs to the Cameron sept.