Scottish Clans
Johnstone Tartans & Clan
Willkommen in der Johnstone Tartan Seite! Dieses Schottische Tartan Grundfarbe ist grun und hellblau mit schwarz und gelb. Bei Schlachten in den Borders waren die Johnstons stets schnell bei der Sache. Die erste schriftlich festgehaltene Person mit diesem Namen war John Johnston, der 1174 dem ihm zugewiesenen Land in Annandale, Dumfriesshire, seinen Namen gab.
Produkte lieferbar in dem Johnstone Tartan, reichnen von Tartan Stoffe in verschieden Gewichte bis Tartan Kissen, Decken und Wohndecken. In unserer Tartan Kleidung und Accessoires Auswahl wir herstellen alles von Tartan Anzüge, Hosen und Westen für Herren bis Mini Kilts, Röcke und Stiefel für Damen. Eine volle Produkte Liste ist unten angegeben. Wir herstellen viele Produkte nach Maβ,also wenn Sie können nicht etwas finden, bitte uns kontaktieren.
Wer trägt den Johnstone-Tartan? - Assoziierte Namen
Zunächst einmal soll erklärt werden, warum es so viele Tartans gibt, nämlich weit über 2000. Es gibt sehr viele schottische Clans, und darüber hinaus kann jeder Clan viele verschiedene Tartans und Namen haben, die mit ihm verbunden sind.
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Johnstone Tartans
4VariationenJeder Tartan hat Variationen, die meiste verbreitet sind Ancient, Modern, Weathered, Hunting and Dress.
Über Tartan-Variationen
- Ancient
- Modern
- Weathered
- Hunting
- Dress
Ancient Tartan
Vor 1860 wurden die Stoffe mit tierischen und pflanzlichen Farbstoffen gefärbt. Dadurch entstanden die für die alten Tartans typischen weicheren Farben, moosige Grüntöne und Himmelblau, ein eher orangefarbenes Rot, und manche würden sagen, dass das Muster viel besser zur Geltung kommt, da die Kontraste viel heller sind als bei den modernen Tartans. Das Muster oder die Musterung bleibt bei allen Varianten eines Tartans gleich, nur die Schattierungen oder Farbtöne variieren.
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Nach 1860 ersetzten chemische Farbstoffe die natürlichen tierischen und pflanzlichen Farbstoffe, und die modernen Tartans mit ihren kräftigeren und kräftigeren Farben waren geboren. Die sanften Grün- und Blautöne wurden zu Flaschengrün und Marineblau, die Rottöne zu Scharlach.
Modern Tartan
Vor 1860 wurden die Stoffe mit tierischen und pflanzlichen Farbstoffen gefärbt. Dadurch entstanden die für die antiken Tartans typischen sanfteren Farben. Nach 1860 ersetzten chemische Farbstoffe die natürlichen tierischen und pflanzlichen Farbstoffe, und die modernen Tartans mit ihren kräftigeren und kräftigeren Farben waren geboren. Die weichen Grün- und Blautöne wurden zu Flaschengrün und Marineblau, die Rottöne zu Scharlach.
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Die modernen Tartans sind oft die subtileren Kombinationen wie das klassische Black Watch Modern
Weathered Tartan
Vor 1860 wurden die Stoffe mit tierischen und pflanzlichen Farbstoffen gefärbt. Dies führte zu den weicheren, erdigeren Farben, die für die Weathered Tartans typisch sind und an kräftige Farben erinnern, die Wind, Regen und Sonnenschein ausgesetzt sind, wodurch schöne verblasste Töne, Olivgrün und Braun sowie sehr helle Blautöne mit Rottönen entstehen, die eher rosa als rot sind.
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Einige Mühlen bezeichnen die Weathered-Tartans als Muted.
Hunting Tartan
Die Jagdtartans sind die Tarntartans, und einige Clans haben diese Variationen nicht, weil sie bereits überwiegend grün oder braun sind und keine Änderung brauchen, um sich mit den Farben der Natur zu vermischen. Die Black Watch- oder Gunn-Tartans sind Beispiele dafür, während ein Tartan wie der Fraser-Tartan überwiegend rot ist und Männern, die auf der Jagd sind, nicht viel Deckung bieten würde.
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Wenn Sie Ihren Tartan passend zu einem bereits vorhandenen Kilt oder Accessoire bestellen, sollten Sie daran denken, dass es trotz gleicher Muster und Farben von Fabrik zu Fabrik zu leichten Farbunterschieden kommen kann. Dies liegt ausschließlich an der Färbung des Garns. Wenn Sie also eine genaue Übereinstimmung benötigen, empfehlen wir Ihnen, ein Muster zu bestellen, um dies zu überprüfen.
Dress Tartan
Die Dress Tartans wurden, wie der Name schon sagt, für Feiern und Highland-Tänze entworfen. Das Muster des Tartans bleibt gleich, aber die Hauptfarbe wird durch Weiß ersetzt, oder es wird zusätzliches Weiß zum Muster hinzugefügt, um ihm ein helleres, "ausgefalleneres" Aussehen zu verleihen. Die Schotten weichen gerne von den Regeln ab und verwenden gelegentlich statt weißem Garn gelbes, woraus die recht wilden MacLeod Dress Modern und Barclay Dress Modern entstanden sind.
Hilfreiche Ratschläge
Wenn Sie Ihren Tartan passend zu einem bereits vorhandenen Kilt oder Accessoire bestellen, sollten Sie daran denken, dass es trotz gleicher Muster und Farben von Fabrik zu Fabrik zu leichten Farbunterschieden kommen kann. Dies liegt ausschließlich an der Färbung des Garns. Wenn Sie also eine genaue Übereinstimmung benötigen, empfehlen wir Ihnen, ein Muster zu bestellen, um dies zu überprüfen.
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Johnstone Clan Geschichte und Herkunft
Erkunden die Geschichte von Clan Johnstone
Wie alles begann
Territories
Clan Johnstone are a highly respected, ancient clan who first established themselves in Annandale over 600 years ago. They claimed large stretches of land on the western marches along the English borders, which they guarded fiercely.
The family appeared to build a strong reputation quickly, with one early member, Sir John Johnstone, a knight from Dumfries, appearing of the Ragman Roll swearing fealty to King Edward I in 1296. His great grandson was later appointed as warden of the western marches, a prestigious role that held the responsibility of monitoring security between England and Scotland.
John’s son, Sir Adam Johnstone, clearly inherited his grit and strength, as he assisted in suppressing a rebellion led by Clan Douglas against the Crown. He was rewarded by the King with lands in Buittle and Sannoch, near the great Threave Castle.
Another powerful branch of the family thrived in Caskieben in Aberdeenshire.
Image credit above: Visit Scotland / Kenny Lam
Clan Chief
The current chief of Clan Johnstone is Patrick Andrew Wentworth Hope-Johnstone, the 11th Hereditary Steward of Annandale, and 11th Hereditary Keeper of Lochmaben Palace. He has already enjoyed a long and fruitful term as chief, having held the position since 1983!
It also seems that Johnstone feels a strong duty to his family’s homelands, as he has stood as a member of Dumfriesshire County Council and the Dumfries and Galloway Council, as well as serving as the Vice-Lord Lieutenant of Dumfries.
In addition, Jonhstone has shown an admirable dedication to protecting the natural environment of his inherited territories, sitting on the Solway River Purification Board from 1970 to 1986, and acting as chairmen of the Royal Scottish Forestry Society from 1981 to 1984.
Woher stammt der Johnstone name?
The Johnstone name is inextricably linked with the family’s territory. It originated in Celtic as ‘Johnstun,’ with ‘tun’ meaning ‘land’ or ‘town.’ It is thought that the progenitor of the clan was a man named John, who gave his own name to the lands he claimed in Annandale in the 1100s. This made him ‘John of Johnstone.’ From then on, the clan followed suit, taking their surname from the town their forebearer had founded.
Lochwood Tower
Lochwood Tower is the historic seat of Clan Johnstone and they occupied the grounds from the 14th Century until the 16th Century when the English captured the Castle at the command of Edward Symour, 1st Duke of Somerset. When the Johnstones held the grounds the building was known as Lochwood Castle, but as the Castle fell to ruins all that stands is a small tower, which is how it gained its name.
The Castle was burnt in 1585 by Clans Maxwell and Armstrong, however it was re-built shortly after, which is the build that can still be seen today. The Johnstone family did move back into Lochwood Tower in 1710, but they did not stay there long before their move to Raehills Mansion.
The Fair Maid of Perth
Clan Johnstone have been commemorated by the great Sir Walter Scott himself!
In the Fair Maid of Perth, Scott depicts the Johnstones as noble but fearsome, explaining that 'if you were in their own glens they would use you hospitably, and you would have nothing to fear; but now they are on an expedition. All is fish that comes to their net. Their whole soul is settled in their eyes to see prey, and in their hands to grasp it.'
It seems that you certainly would not have wanted to come across this terrifying bunch on the wrong day!
Do Clan Johnstone have a Plant Badge?
The plant badge has played a fascinating role in clan history. In medieval society, it was common for men to wear a sprig of their clan’s plant on their cap, while women would fasten foliage to their shoulder, attached to their sash.
This helped to foster a sense of belonging and pride among clan members.
It is also believed that men would wear their plant badge in battle to signify which side they were on and make it easier to distinguish quickly between friend and foe.
The Johnstone’s plant badge is the striking Red Hawthorne, which produces a vibrant, scarlet flower. It is said to symbolise strength and resilience, so we can see why the hardy Johnstones may have picked it!
Border Reivers
Clan Johnstone were unusual among the border reiving clans, as they focused most of their energy on raiding England, trying to avoid attacking fellow Scottish families where possible.
Do Clan Johnstone have a Crest?
Clan Johnstone of Annandale’s crest is a winged spur enclosed in the traditional stap and buckle, which is inscribed with the clan’s motto ‘nunquam non paratus,’ or ‘never unprepared.’
A simple design with a fascinating backstory!
The story goes that Edward, King of England, tried to force John Baliol, King of Scotland, to acknowledge England as the leader of the United Kingdom. Robert Bruce, a powerful Scottish Earl, was enraged by this, and immediately planned to oppose the plan.
However, King Edward soon got wind of Bruce’s dissent, and plotted to kill him.
Luckily, Baliol acted quickly to save his life and sent the chief of Clan Johnstone to warn Bruce. Not wanting to send a written note that would be too easy to intercept, Johnstone delivered a spur with a bird’s wing attached, to infer that Bruce needed to ‘spur his horse on and take flight.’
Bruce instantly understood the message and fled, escaping the wrath of King Edward.
Do Clan Johnstone have a Society?
Clan Johnston/e in America is an active and thriving society who have been around since 1976!
They celebrate their heritage by taking part in various Scottish games and festivals across North America, as well as publishing a quarterly newsletter called the Spur and Phoenix.
The Society also collect and archive a vast amount of historical and genealogical information about the Johnstones to help members carry out research into their own lineage. What's more, they encourage society members to study traditional Scottish arts such as piping, drumming, and highland dancing by providing generous scholarships!
If you are lucky enough to be connected to Clan Johnstone, we'd really recommend checking them out, and considering joining.
Are Clan Johnstone connected to a River?
In their border reiving heyday, Clan Johnstone spent a lot of time on the banks of the River Annan, which rises on Annanhead Hill, before flowing through the notorious Devil's Beef Tub.
While it was once witness to countless clan clashes and skirmishes over stolen livestock, it is now more commonly a setting of tranquil leisure activities. Many walkers enjoy following the water through the surrounding scenic hills and valleys, or fishing for salmon or trout in its depths.
However, some elements of its more sinister past still remain! It has featured in several folk songs from the Borders, usually appearing as a malevolent force that will drown those who try to cross it. Perhaps the most famous piece is Annan Waters, which has been recorded by numerous talented artists, including Nic Jones and Kate Rusby.
Image credit: Barry Dale, CC BY-SA 2.0
Clan Battles
Clan Johnstone had a longstanding and bitter feud with the neighbouring Clan Maxwell. The two families competed for land and status, with the role of warden of the western marches passing between the two sides regularly.
In 1593, John, the seventh Lord Maxwell, grew tired with the constant warring, and endeavoured to eliminate his rivals once and for all. He gathered an army of 2000 horsemen and set out to invade the Johnstone’s territory of Annandale.
Luckily, the Johnstone chief, Sir James of Dunskellie, got word of this treacherous plan, and had time to recruit support, calling on help from the Grahams, Scotts, Carruthereses, Irvings, Elliots, and others, managing to amass a group of 800 men.
On the 6th of December, the Maxwell army reached the Johnstone’s land, arriving in a place called Dryfe Sands. Sir James, knowing that he was outnumbered, then launched a cunning attack, sending only a small handful of his men to provoke the Maxwells, keeping the vast majority of his supporters hidden.
Then, when the Maxwell army broke ranks to pursue their enemy, the main body of the Johnstone group suddenly and furiously charged, catching the Maxwells off guard, and slaughtering over 700 of their men.
Lord Maxwell is said to have begged for mercy and offered to surrender, but the Johnstones were too enraged by his cruel plot to let him go. They executed the chief and left the remainder of the Maxwells to make their escape.
In 1608, Clan Johnstone and Clan Maxwell arranged a reconciliation. Sir James Johnstone of Dunskellie and Lord Maxwell, son of the chief who was killed at the Battle at Dryfe Sands planned to meet to bury the hatchet. However, once they saw each other, Lord Maxwell quickly pulled out a pistol and shot the Johnstone chief twice in the back, fatally wounding him.
He then fled, initially escaping to France, before finally being caught, brought back to Scotland, and publicly beheaded in Edinburgh for the ‘murder under trust’ of Clan Johnstone’s chief.
Image credit: Scothill - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0
Do Clan Johnstone have a War Cry?
Clan Johnstone's original war cry was 'Light Thieves All,' which served as a threatening demand to any enemy to leave their horse and surrender immediately.
More commonly used, however, was the motto 'Nunquam Non Paratus,' or 'Never Unprepared.' We're sure this must have been a chilling reminder to any rivals that the clan were notoriously brave and formidable fighters!
Do Clan Johnstone have a Tartan?
Clan Johnstone's tartan is mainly made up of earthy greens and browns interspersed with striking blue and yellow accents. Here at ScotlandShop, we stock 4 variations: ancient, modern, weathered, and muted. Each option offers a different tone, with modern being the boldest, and weathered the simplest.
Owning your clan's tartan is a great way to connect with your heritage, and we have a great variety of products you could choose from! From shoes, to ribbon, to dresses, and waistcoats, we're sure you'll find something to suit you!
A Resilient Spirit
Clan Johnstone have showed themselves to have a very resilient spirit, managing to overcome many difficulties and set backs. For example, in 1792 the family's titles became dormant. Luckily, after centuries of refusing to give up, they managed to reinstate the positions in 1971, and won back the earldoms of Annandale and Hartfell.
Clan Motto: Nunquam Non Paratus (Never Unprepared).
