Murray is one of the most common Scottish surnames in America and one of the grandest in Scotland — the name of the Dukes of Atholl, whose Blair Castle still keeps the only legal private army in Europe. If there's a Murray on your gift list, here's our guide to Murray heritage gifts: what we make, who each piece suits, and how to choose the one that gets kept.
Why a Murray Gift Means More
The Murrays take their name from the great northern province of Moray and rose to hold the Earldom — later Dukedom — of Atholl in Highland Perthshire, where the Atholl Highlanders still parade at Blair Castle by royal warrant. The clan is unusual in carrying two famous mottos: Tout Prest — "Quite Ready" — and the wonderfully Scottish "Furth Fortune and Fill the Fetters." For the deeper story, our Clan Murray history covers Atholl, Dysart and the name's journey to America.
The Murray Woven Blanket — The Heirloom Pick
Our Murray woven blanket carries the family crest against the Murray tartan, woven in cotton rather than printed. A lightweight printed throw rounds out the range for everyday duty.
Who it suits: parents and grandparents, a Murray couple's wedding or anniversary, or the grown kid who just moved out and needs one piece of home on the couch.
The Murray Mug — Everyday Heritage
The Murray crest mug is the gift that works when the occasion is small but you still want it to mean something — birthdays, stockings, co-workers, hosts. "Quite Ready," every morning, which is more than most of us can say before coffee.
More Ways to Carry the Murray Name
The same Murray crest design runs across the range: garden flags for the Murray home that flies its colours; a crest pennant for the office or den; ornaments that come back to the tree every year; shirts, sweatshirts and caps in both motto designs — Tout Prest or Furth Fortune, the giftee's choice — for reunions and Highland games; charcuterie boards and coaster sets for the host; and tumblers and phone cases for the Murray who's impossible to shop for.
The Right Murray Gift for the Occasion
Christmas: blanket for the big family gift, mugs and ornaments to fill out the list. Tartan Day (April 6): see our Tartan Day gift guide. Burns Night (January 25): our Burns Night guide covers the host gift. Roots travel: for the Murray planning a Perthshire trip, a crest piece before they go — and Blair Castle on the itinerary — makes the journey personal. Weddings: a woven blanket marks the founding of a new Murray household.
Put the Story in the Card
Two sentences of history turn a nice gift into a keepsake — pull them from our Clan Murray history (the Atholl Highlanders detail never fails). For the family with more Perthshire names in the tree, the Stewart and Robertson histories cover the Murrays' great Atholl neighbours.
Murray Gift FAQ
What is the best gift for someone named Murray?
For milestones, the Murray crest woven blanket is the piece that gets kept and passed down. For everyday occasions, a Murray mug or ornament delivers the same meaning at a smaller price.
Which Murray motto design should I choose?
Both are genuine Murray mottos — Tout Prest ("Quite Ready") is the punchier everyday line, while "Furth Fortune and Fill the Fetters" is the grand Atholl version. Pick the one that sounds like your Murray.
Is a family crest the same as a coat of arms?
Historically arms belonged to individuals rather than entire families, which is why we use the term family crest for designs that celebrate the name itself. Our guide to family crests vs. coats of arms explains it fully.
Can I find gifts for other surnames in the family?
Yes — more than 600 Scottish clan names and 1,400 Irish surnames are covered. Type any name into the search bar at the top of the page.
