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Houston Tartan Collection
Honour an old Renfrewshire clan with the Houston collection — the family of Hugh's town on the Clyde, lairds of that Ilk since the 12th century, under the thoughtful motto In Time.
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About the Houston Tartan
Clan Houston is an old Scottish clan of Renfrewshire, its name territorial in origin, from the lands once called Kilpeter that became known as Houston — "Hugh's town" — after Hugh de Padinan, who held them in the 12th century. An old armigerous family of that Ilk, with their own tartan, the Houstons bear a winged hourglass in their arms and the fitting motto In Time.
Whether you bear the Houston or Houstoun name, descend from Renfrewshire, or simply admire an old clan of the Clyde, this collection brings the Houston tartan into wearable apparel, everyday accessories, home decor and meaningful heritage gifts.
Houston Tartan Pattern & Colours
The collection draws on warm, handsome colours of gold and green crossed with black and lifted by fine lines — rich, dignified tones fitting for an old family of the fertile country of Renfrewshire, lairds of Houston by the waters of the Clyde.
Who Is This Collection For?
The Houston collection is a meaningful choice for the Houston and Houstoun family, descendants of Renfrewshire, those with Houston or Whitburn connections, and anyone drawn to an old clan of the Clyde.
- Houston & Houstoun family
- Renfrewshire roots
- Clyde & Whitburn ties
- Clan gatherings
- Birthday & Christmas gifts
- Everyday tartan style
Houston Clan Heritage
Hugh de Padinan was granted the lands of Kilpeter in Renfrewshire in the 12th century, and in time these came to be called Houston, "Hugh's town." Sir Finlay de Hustone set his name to the Ragman Roll in 1296, swearing fealty to Edward I of England. The family built their castle on the site of an ancient Cistercian foundation, and held their lands of that Ilk for many centuries.
The Houstons acquired a further barony near Whitburn in West Lothian, where Houston House still stands. Sir Patrick Houston of that Ilk married Agnes Campbell of Ardkinglas, and Sir Peter Houston fell fighting on the right wing with the Earl of Lennox at the disaster of Flodden in 1513. The name travelled far: the Texan hero Sam Houston sprang from a family of the Scottish name. The crest is a winged hourglass, the motto In Time.
Houston Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Houston tartan, who can wear it, and why Houston products make meaningful Scottish heritage gifts.
What is the Houston tartan?
It is the clan tartan of Clan Houston, a warm gold and green sett with black — rich colours recalling their Renfrewshire home by the Clyde.
Who can wear the Houston tartan?
Anyone can wear it. It is especially meaningful for those of the Houston or Houstoun name and for anyone with Renfrewshire ancestry.
Where does the Houston name come from?
From the lands of Houston in Renfrewshire — once Kilpeter — renamed "Hugh's town" after Hugh de Padinan, who held them in the 12th century.
What does the motto "In Time" mean?
It accompanies the winged hourglass of the clan crest, a reminder of the passing of time and the value of acting at the right moment.
Is the Texan Sam Houston connected?
Sam Houston, the hero of Texas, sprang from a family bearing the old Scottish name of Houston.
Is Houston tartan a good gift?
Yes. Houston products make thoughtful gifts for family members, clan gatherings, birthdays, Christmas and Scottish heritage celebrations.
Celebrate Your Houston Heritage in Style
Discover Houston tartan apparel, accessories and meaningful Scottish-inspired gifts that honour Renfrewshire, the Clyde and the thoughtful motto In Time.
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