Jamieson
Jamieson Tartan Collection
Honour a name known across Scotland with the Jamieson collection — the sons of James, kin of the Stewarts of Bute and the Norse-blooded Gunns, under the seafaring motto It Makes for the Shore.
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About the Jamieson Tartan
The Jamieson name — "son of James" or "son of Jamie" — is one of the most common in Scotland, found from earliest times in every corner of the land. Though the Jamiesons have their own arms and traditions, they are recognised as septs of two clans: the Stewarts of Bute in the west, and the Norse-blooded Clan Gunn of the far north. Those of the Jamieson name may fittingly wear the tartan of Gunn or a Jamieson sett.
Whether you bear the Jamieson, Jamison or Jameson name, descend from Bute or the northern Highlands, or simply admire an old and widespread Scottish name, this collection brings a fitting tartan into apparel, accessories, home decor and heritage gifts.
Jamieson Tartan Colours
The collection draws on warm, handsome colours of gold and brown crossed with green and blue — earthy, seafaring tones fitting for a family whose crest is a ship under sail and whose motto looks ever to the shore, and whose kin span the isle of Bute and the wild northern coasts of the Gunns.
Who Is This Collection For?
The Jamieson collection is a meaningful choice for the Jamieson, Jamison and Jameson family, Clan Gunn and Stewart of Bute kin, descendants of Bute and the north, and anyone drawn to an old and widespread Scottish name.
- Jamieson, Jamison & Jameson family
- Bute & northern roots
- Gunn & Stewart of Bute kin
- Family gatherings
- Birthday & Christmas gifts
- Everyday tartan style
Jamieson Family Heritage
The name Jamieson is found across Scotland from the 14th century, from Fife and Lanarkshire to the western isles and the far north. On the Isle of Bute the Jamiesons were kin to the Stewarts of Bute, and the family's motto, It Makes for the Shore, with its crest of a ship under sail, recalls that seafaring western home.
In the north, the Jamiesons are a sept of Clan Gunn, and share in that clan's Norse blood, descended from the Viking Gunni, and in its long feud with the Keiths. In Ulster, where many Lowland Scots settled, the name became Jameson. Among its distinguished bearers was Major David Jamieson, awarded the Victoria Cross for his gallantry in Normandy in 1944. The name endures wherever Scots and their descendants are found.
Jamieson Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Jamieson name, the tartan its members wear, and why Jamieson products make meaningful Scottish heritage gifts.
Does Jamieson have its own tartan?
Jamiesons may wear a Jamieson sett or, as a sept of Clan Gunn, the Gunn tartan; those of Bute descent may also wear Stewart of Bute.
What clans is Jamieson a sept of?
Jamieson is recognised as a sept of the Stewarts of Bute in the west and of Clan Gunn in the north.
What does the name Jamieson mean?
It means "son of James" or "son of Jamie" — one of the most common surnames in Scotland.
What does the motto "It Makes for the Shore" mean?
It reflects the family's seafaring roots on the Isle of Bute, echoed by the crest of a ship under sail.
Is Jamieson the same as Jameson?
They share the same origin; Jameson is especially common in Ulster, among descendants of Lowland Scots who settled there.
Is Jamieson tartan a good gift?
Yes. Jamieson and Gunn products make thoughtful gifts for family members, gatherings, birthdays and Scottish heritage celebrations.
Celebrate the Jamieson Name with Pride
Discover Gunn and Jamieson tartan apparel, accessories and gifts — honouring Bute, the Norse-blooded Gunns and the seafaring motto It Makes for the Shore.
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