Stewart

The Stewarts descend from the son of an Anglo-Norman Baron, called Walter, who arrived in Scotland in the 12th century and was made High Steward of the Royal Household by David I. With this honour, he also recieved many lands, in Renfrew, Paisley, Pollok, Cathcart and others. The role of High Steward was made hereditary by Malcolm IV.

The 5th Steward, James supported William the Wallace and Robert the Bruce, and the 6th High Steward married the daughter of Robert the Bruce, thus the Royal House of Stewart came into being. This Royal line ended in 1807 with the death of Prince Henry.

Many other noble and great families have originated from this line, and Stewarts have held many titles, including, the dukedoms of Albany, Rothesay, and Lennox, the marquessate of Bute and the earldoms of Menteith, Angus, Atholl, Strathearn, Carrick, Buchan and Galloway, with many other lands throughout Scotland.

The Royal Stewart tartan is the one worn by Her Majesty the Queen.