Clan Baxter (Baxter Tartan)

1. About Clan Baxter (Baxter Tartan)

2. Clan Baxter History (Baxter Tartan)

 The word is derived from "bakester," which means "woman baker."

Between 1153 and 1177, William Pistor, whose name is spelled "pistor" in Latin charters, was a witness to a grant made by David Olifard to the Hospital of Soltre. Alfred Pistor was one of the witnesses to a charter of the kirk of Haddington in 1188 and 1202, respectively.

Hutredus Pistor became the burgess of Roxburgh in 1330, while Thomas dictus Baxter, the burgess of Irvine, gave a contribution in 1323 for the support of a priest in the parish church of Irvine.

At Edinburgh Castle in 1312, William Baxtare was a crossbowman, while in Aberdeen in 1398, Robert Baxter was a municipal official.

In Angus and Fife, where the Baxter family erected Kilmaron Castle close to Cupar in the year 1820, the name is also frequently encountered.

The Baxters of Kincaldrum introduced power-weaving to Dundee, where it flourished. As a result, they made numerous presents to the city, including Baxter Park.

A successful business was established by the Baxter family in Fochabers, Moray, offering premium soups made with regional ingredients.

A well-known actor and comedian from Glasgow, Stanley Baxter has appeared in numerous TV and theatrical productions.

3. Clan Baxter Tartans

Baxter is not a commonly available tartan. Baxter can, however, don the MacMillan tartan because he is a sept of that family.

Although Logan had previously noted a Buchanan tartan, the Baxter tartan now bears a different name.

Threadcount G64 K4 A8 K4 Y16 K4 A8 K4 R64 W/8 Threadcount A/4 G64 K4 A8 K4

Baxter

MacMillan Old

MacMillan Hunting

4. Clan Baxter Crest & Coats of Arms

4.1 Clan Baxter Crest

Worn by all of the name and ancestry

4.2 Clan Baxter Coat of Arms

Note on Coats of Arms: A coat of arms is given 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 exclusions listed above, the weapons depicted below are personal weapons. The only person authorized to use these weapons is the grantee.

5. Clan Baxter Places & People

5.1 James ‘Jim’ Curran Baxter (29 September 1939 – 14 April 2001)

Jim Baxter, a Scottish football player who was born in Hill of Beath, Fife, played in the midfield for Raith Rovers, Sunderland, Nottingham Forest, and Rangers as well as for the national team.

He is largely regarded as one of Scotland's all-time finest football players.