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Clan Roberton (Tartans, Crest) and The Story Behind

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Roberton

Clan Crest: An anchor, Proper

Clan Motto: For Security

Origin of Name: Territorial, from lands of same name

Clan Chief: None, armigerous clan

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Roberton Clan History

The surname Roberton derives from the ancient manor of the same name, which is now located in the parish of Roberton in Lanarkshire.

During the reign of Malcolm IV, the manner belonged to Robert (brother of Lambin, who gave his name to Lamington), and it was from him that the name was derived.

Hugh, son of Robert, son Waldeve de Bigar, granted a charter at Lesmahago in 1228, which was witnessed by Robert of Robertstun.

Steven de Roberton of Lanark paid homage to England's Edward I in 1296, and between 1304 and 1305, Master Stephen de Rodberdeston, or Roberdestone, was a clerk to Sir James Dalilegh.

Robert I granted John of Monfode the lands of Robertstoun in Lanarkshire sometime before 1329.

In 1365, John Robardston witnessed a charter by William de Conynghame, and in 1390, John de Robertun of Ernoksaunfoy resigned the lands of Auchinleck in the barony of Renfrew.

In 1408, Henry IV of England granted Stephen de Roberton letters of safe conduct to travel. In 1440, John de Robertoun was presbyter of Glasgow, and in 1487, John of Robertone of that Ilk owned the lands of Modervile (now Motherwell).

Roberton of Earnock is said to have been a renowned chief of the name in his day. The name is frequently confused with Robertson, and it was incorrectly referenced as "MacRoberton" in the Privy Council Register in 1600.

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Roberton Tartans

There is no official tartan for Roberton; however, the following tartans are most fitting for the name:

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Roberton Crest & Coats of Arms

Clan Roberton Crest

Proper description of the crest: an anchor

Coats of Arms for Roberton:

A word about Coats of Arms:

A coat of arms is granted to an individual under Scottish heraldic law (with the exception of civic or corporate arms). A 'family coat of arms' does not exist. With the exceptions noted above, the arms depicted below are personal arms. Only the person who has been granted these weapons has the right to use them.