Clan Lands Map A map of the principal Clan Lands created by Alastair Cunningham for the Colin Baxter publication 'Scottish Clans and Tartans'. See more ideas about clan, scottish heritage, scottish clans. Wilson's can be found in all areas of Scotland, England and even Ireland. There are also endless variations of Scottish surnames and the list below is neither comprehensive nor definitive but is intended solely as a guide to the possible connections a name may have to a recognised clan or family featured in detail elsewhere. Aside from the very different East Coast Wilson's of Clan Innes (who have different arms), the name Wilson is the third most common name in Scotland today. The subject of septs is a contentious one and one which is difficult to resolve with any degree of historical accuracy. His father from Eastforth, Lanark, bought the lands of Hinschelwood and Cleugh, Carnwarth, in 1655. Dozens of authentic Wilson tartan garments, & homewares with expert service from CLAN, Scotland's original online heritage store (The first two are Brown and Smith). Wilson is a sept (sub-branch) of the clans Gunn and Innes. The name is first recorded in Scotland at the start of the 15th century and means 'son of Will' and James Wilson. Scottish clan tartans. In 1906 his descendant John Wilson (1809-89), of Airdrie, was created a baronet. In different records, Willison has been spelled Wilson, Willson, Wilsone, Wulson, Wilsoun and others. Our selection of Clan Wilson Tartan & Clan Crest Accessories. Return to Index of Clans/Family Histories. The American President Woodrow Wilson was from Scottish and Irish roots. Wilson was the 3rd most frequent surname at the General Register Office in 1995. A a vast quantity of their records survived when the firm was liquidated in the 1920's and is preserved in the National Library of Scotland and in various other museums. There is a record of a Robert Wilson in the Wakeman rolls in Yorkshire in 1341. Jan 3, 2021 - Explore kd ault's board "clan wilson" on Pinterest. Ties | Bow Ties | Scarves | Material | Glassware | Housewares & More! The tartans in this list are those ascribed to particular clans of Scotland, including Highland, Lowland, Isles, and Borders clans. Please contact us if you would like Clans and Castles to organise a tour of your clan lands. The name first makes an appearance in England in the fourteenth century. This two-pronged trade may be the reason why William Wilson and Son has been credited with or blamed for the invention of clan tartans! Their status varies widely; armigerous clans generally accept them, while some have been officially adopted or rejected by a clan chiefs. A Scottish clan (from Gaelic clann, literally 'children', more broadly 'kindred') is a kinship group among the Scottish people. Other early settlers in America include Anne Wilson, who got to Maryland in 1734; Alexander Wilson, a man with Scottish and Irish ascendency who arrived in Boston between 1730 and 1736, and Elizabeth Wilson, who got to Augusta County, VA in 1740. David Wilson (1805-98), of Carbeth. However, many Wilsons in Argyll and Bute, the lowlands of Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north of England belong to the sept of Clan Gunn and are of Scottish lineage. Another cautionary note on the commonality of the name Wilson should be made here.