page_title: Clan Ralston
section_title: Tartans
hierarchical_section_title: Clan Ralston / Tartans
caption_attribution_description: English: Tartan produced to represent the Ralston surname worldwide, created and promoted by Scotclans.com
context_page_description: Clan Ralston is a Scottish clan. The clan is recognized as such by the Court of the Lord Lyon, but as it does not currently have a chief recognized by the Lord Lyon King of Arms it is considered an Armigerous clan.
context_section_description: Clan specific tartans were not common until 1815 when The Highland Society of London began registering Clan Chief recognized colors. Prior to this, most tartans were worn based on districts encompassing grouped towns and families, and generally the colors were determined based on available dyes and threads of the area. In 2008 through an act of the Scottish Parliament, The Scottish Register of Tartans was established to promote and preserve information on each claimed tartan. It consists of all formerly registered tartans from STS, STA, and STWR in conjunction with The National Records of Scotland.
    There is no chiefly recognized tartan for Clan Ralston, however there are several that are registered and associated with the family.
  •Paisley District
    Designed by Alan C Drennan. Registered in 1952.
  •Ralston (UK)
    Designed by Robin Elliot and Alison Ralston. Registered in 2006. 
  •Ralston (USA)
    Designed by Michael T Ralstin. Registered in 2003.
  •Ralston (Universal)
    Supported by Scotclans.com. Designer and dates unlisted.
caption: Ralston (Universal) Tartan
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