Stewart (Stuart) of Bute Tartan Collection
Stewart of Bute Tartan Collection
Celebrate Clan Stuart of Bute with a Scottish tartan tied to Rothesay Castle and the Isle of Bute — hereditary Keepers of the royal castle, under the motto Nobilis Est Ira Leonis.
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About the Stuart of Bute Tartan
The Scottish Register of Tartans records Stuart of Bute as a Clan/Family tartan. The sett is a handsome design of gold and green crossed with dark lines and lifted by red, distinct from the other Stewart tartans, worn in both ancient and modern shades.
Clan Stuart of Bute is a branch of the great Clan Stewart, and is the one of the Stewart clans with a chief recognised today: the Marquess of Bute, whose seat is Mount Stuart on the island. The motto is Nobilis Est Ira Leonis, "noble is the anger of the lion."
Stuart of Bute Tartan Pattern and Colours
This collection draws on warm gold and green crossed with dark lines and lifted by red — the colours of the island in late summer, its bracken, pasture and sandstone, quite distinct from the bold red of the Royal Stewart.
Stuart of Bute Heritage
The Stewarts of Bute descend from a natural son of King Robert II, and held the office of Sheriff of Bute from the fourteenth century. In 1498 James IV made Ninian Stewart Hereditary Captain and Keeper of Rothesay Castle, an honour the family holds to this day and shows in their arms; the castle, with its great round curtain wall and moat, is one of the most remarkable in Scotland.
The family were caught up in the feuds of the sixteenth century between the houses of Arran and Lennox, and later rose to the peerage as Earls and then Marquesses of Bute. In the nineteenth century the third Marquess, one of the great patrons of architecture of his age, rebuilt Mount Stuart as an extraordinary Gothic house filled with astronomical and heraldic ornament. The chief is the Marquess of Bute.
Who Is This Collection For?
This collection is made for Stuart of Bute descendants, Stewart kin with island connections, Bute and Clyde heritage lovers and anyone who wants a Stewart tartan distinct from the familiar Royal Stewart.
- ✓ Stuart of Bute family
- ✓ Isle of Bute and Rothesay roots
- ✓ Mount Stuart heritage
- ✓ Highland games clothing
- ✓ Scottish ancestry gifts
- ✓ Gold and green tartan style
How to Wear Stuart of Bute Tartan
Stuart of Bute tartan works well across caps, shirts, hoodies, scarves, ties, jackets, blankets and keepsake gifts. The warm gold and green palette makes a handsome alternative to the Royal Stewart, suitable for everyday wear and formal events alike.
Stuart of Bute Tartan FAQ
Quick answers about the Stuart of Bute tartan, Rothesay Castle and why this design matters for Scottish heritage shoppers.
What is the Stuart of Bute tartan?
Stuart of Bute is recorded by the Scottish Register of Tartans as a Clan/Family tartan — a gold and green sett distinct from the Royal Stewart.
Who is the chief of Clan Stuart of Bute?
The chief is the Marquess of Bute, whose seat is Mount Stuart on the Isle of Bute.
How are the Bute Stuarts related to the royal Stewarts?
They descend from a son of King Robert II, and are a recognised branch of the greater Clan Stewart.
What is the connection to Rothesay Castle?
James IV made Ninian Stewart Hereditary Captain and Keeper of Rothesay Castle in 1498, an honour the family still holds.
What is the Bute clan motto?
Nobilis Est Ira Leonis, "noble is the anger of the lion."
Who can wear Stuart of Bute tartan?
People with Bute Stuart ancestry, Stewart kin or a respectful connection to the clan can wear this tartan.
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