The Hunter family have an interesting claim to fame in their early years. It’s almost certain that a Hunter had a hand in creating the Bayeux tapestry, one of the greatest historical documents of early history, documenting the path to the English Throne of William the Conqueror. We know this because the wife of someone […]
Thomson Clan Tartans: Thomson Hunting Modern MacTavish / Thomson Camel MacTavish / Thomson Dress Grey MacThomas Ancient MacThomas Modern
The Edmonstone tartan is a relatively new design, having been approved for use by the Edmonstone Clan Society in 2011. The tartan is intended for people of the surname Edmondstone, or who are associated with the surname . Edmonstone Tartan
Ogilvie Tartans: Ogilvie Ogilvie Hunting Modern Ogilvie Hunting Ancient Ogilvie of Airlie
There is no registered Dewar tartan, however, since the Clan is considered a sept of Buchanan, those associated with the Dewar name can wear any of the Buchanan tartans. Buchanan Ancient Buchanan Modern ————————————————– Buchanan Hunting ————————————————– Buchanan Old Sett Buchanan Old Sett Weathered
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Houston Clan Crest Crest Description: A sand glass, Proper Houston Coats of Arms: A note on Coats of Arms: Under Scottish heraldic law a coat of arms is awarded to an individual (with the exception of civic or corporate arms) . There is no such thing as a ‘family coat of arms’ The arms represented […]
The Baird Tartan is first recorded in Johnston’s work of 1906, and the sample from the Highland Society of London probably dates from the same period. However, in both these references the triple stripes are rendered in red not purple as we see today. Baird Ancient ————————————————– Baird Modern
MacDowall Tartans MacDowal Tartan The following tartans are also associated with this name. MacDougall Ancient MacDougall Modern
It is unknown who designed the Duncan tartan, though it is believed to date to pre-1880. The tartan has also been known as Leslie of Wards, and does bear a resemblance to the Leslie Hunting tartan. Duncan Modern ————————————————– Duncan Ancient
