Hi Folks,

I’m new to the forum and thought I would add some information about the Linton family/sept as an update to a thread previously posted several years ago regarding which tartan is related to the surname Linton: The bottom line is that Linton is a sept of clan Kerr. Please see these links for details regarding the Linton sept of the Kerr clan:
http://www.clankerr.org/septs.html
https://www.scotclans.com/scottish-c...rr/kerr-septs/
https://www.scotweb.co.uk/info/kerr/

A brief history of the Lintons: The Lintons are considered to be Brythonic/Brittonic Celts (Strathclyde Britons) originally from the East Lothian region of Scotland, the same region that is home to clan Kerr, hence the Linton’s being a sept of that clan. The history of the Lintons is based on research mentioned by the following:
https://www.hallofnames.org.uk/
https://www.houseofnames.com/linton-family-crest

My personal history includes the migration of Linton family members from the Mid-Atlantic area to the Deep South. Some Lintons were likely part of the movement of Scots to Ireland (Ulster Scots / Scots-Irish).

One interesting note about the Lintons is the legend of the Linton Worm (Dragon):
https://www.scotclans.com/scotland/s...s/linton-worm/
Sounds a lot scarier than Nessie!

Best,
Garry Linton