Wotherspoon Tartan Collection
Wotherspoon Family Tartan Collection
Celebrate the Wotherspoon name with a Scottish heritage tartan — an old Lowland name first recorded in Renfrew in the 13th century, worn with pride through the Wotherspoon tartan.
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About the Wotherspoon Family Tartan
The Wotherspoon name — also Witherspoon, Weatherspoon and Wedderspoon — is an old Lowland Scottish name whose meaning is uncertain; it is thought to come from Old English words for a sheep or wether and for a narrow tongue of land, suggesting a place where sheep were pastured. Those of the name wear the Wotherspoon tartan.
The first Scottish record of the name comes in the 13th century, when Roger Wythirspon witnessed a grant of lands in Renfrew by James the High Steward. This collection brings the Wotherspoon tartan into wearable apparel, everyday accessories, home decor and meaningful heritage gifts.
Wotherspoon Tartan Pattern and Colours
This collection draws on a cool ground of green and blue crossed with black and lifted by fine lines — dignified, classic colours fitting for an old family of the Scottish Lowlands and the country of Renfrewshire.
Wotherspoon Heritage
The name is first found in Scotland in the 13th century, when Roger Wythirspon, a clerk, witnessed a grant by James the High Steward of lands in Renfrew — the country of the Stewarts, from whom Scotland's royal house sprang. From the 14th century the name became widespread across the Lowlands, recorded in a great variety of spellings as scribes set down the sound as best they could.
The most famous of the name was the Reverend John Witherspoon, born at Yester in East Lothian in 1722, who became President of the College of New Jersey — today Princeton University — and was the only clergyman to sign the American Declaration of Independence. From Scotland the Wotherspoon name spread across the world, carried by families proud of their Lowland roots.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for those of the Wotherspoon and Witherspoon name, families with Renfrewshire and Lowland roots, diaspora descendants and anyone who wishes to honour an old Scottish name.
- ✓ Wotherspoon and Witherspoon family
- ✓ Renfrewshire and Lowland roots
- ✓ Scottish-American heritage
- ✓ Family gatherings and reunions
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Green and blue tartan style
How to Wear Wotherspoon Tartan
Wotherspoon tartan works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. The green and blue palette is easy to style, making it suitable for everyday heritage wear, family occasions and meaningful gifts.
Wotherspoon Family Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Wotherspoon name, the tartan its members wear and why it matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
Does Wotherspoon have its own tartan?
Yes — those of the Wotherspoon name wear the Wotherspoon tartan, a handsome sett for an old Lowland name.
What does the name Wotherspoon mean?
The meaning is uncertain, but it is thought to come from Old English words for a sheep and for a narrow tongue of land.
Where is the Wotherspoon name from?
It is first recorded in Scotland at Renfrew in the 13th century, and became widespread across the Lowlands.
Is Witherspoon the same name?
Yes — Witherspoon, Weatherspoon and Wedderspoon are all forms of the same old Scottish name.
Who was John Witherspoon?
A Scottish-born minister who became President of Princeton and the only clergyman to sign the American Declaration of Independence.
Who can wear the Wotherspoon tartan?
Anyone of the Wotherspoon or Witherspoon name, or with a family connection, can wear the Wotherspoon tartan.
Carry the Wotherspoon Name with Pride
Discover Wotherspoon tartan clothing, accessories and gifts — honouring Renfrewshire and an old name of Lowland Scotland.
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