Grant is one of the great Highland names of Strathspey — and thanks to a certain Civil War general and president, one of the most American-recognised Scottish surnames there is. If there's a Grant on your gift list, here's our guide to Grant heritage gifts: what we make, who each piece suits, and how to choose the one that gets kept.
Why a Grant Gift Means More
For centuries the Grants held Strathspey — the broad valley of the River Spey — from Castle Grant, rallying to the war cry "Stand Fast, Craigellachie!", named for the rocky hill that served as the clan's beacon point. The motto distilled from it, Stand Fast, is everything a family keepsake should say in two words. For the deeper story, our Clan Grant history covers Strathspey, Castle Grant and the name's journey to America.
The Grant Woven Blanket — The Heirloom Pick
Our Grant woven blanket carries the family crest against the red Grant tartan, woven in 100% cotton rather than printed. There's also a lightweight printed throw for everyday duty.
Who it suits: parents and grandparents, a Grant couple's wedding or anniversary, or the grown kid who just bought their first house — Stand Fast being rather good advice for homeownership.
The Grant Mug — Everyday Heritage
The Grant crest mug is the gift that works when the occasion is small but you still want it to mean something — birthdays, stockings, co-workers, hosts. Stand Fast, every morning, in hand.
More Ways to Carry the Grant Name
The same Grant crest design runs across the range: garden flags for the Grant home that flies its colours; ornaments that come back to the tree every year; shirts, sweatshirts and caps for reunions and Highland games; charcuterie boards and coaster sets for the Grant who hosts; and tumblers and phone cases for the one who's impossible to shop for.
The Right Grant Gift for the Occasion
Christmas: blanket for the big family gift, mugs and ornaments to fill out the list. Tartan Day (April 6): see our Tartan Day gift guide. Burns Night (January 25): our Burns Night guide covers the host gift. Graduations and new chapters: Stand Fast is the rare motto that works as a send-off — a crest piece makes a milestone gift that says something. Roots travel: for the Grant planning a Speyside trip, a crest piece before they go makes the valley personal.
Put the Story in the Card
Two sentences of history turn a nice gift into a keepsake — pull them from our Clan Grant history; the Craigellachie beacon story is made for it. For the family with more Speyside and north-east names, the Fraser and Gordon histories cover the Grants' great neighbours.
Grant Gift FAQ
What is the best gift for someone named Grant?
For milestones, the Grant crest woven blanket is the piece that gets kept and passed down. For everyday occasions, a Grant mug or ornament delivers the same meaning at a smaller price.
Does the design work if Grant is a first name?
Yes — Grant spread widely as a given name in America (President Ulysses S. Grant's family carried the Scottish surname), and the crest celebrates the same heritage either way.
Is a family crest the same as a coat of arms?
Historically arms belonged to individuals rather than entire families, which is why we use the term family crest for designs that celebrate the name itself. Our guide to family crests vs. coats of arms explains it fully.
Can I find gifts for other surnames in the family?
Yes — more than 600 Scottish clan names and 1,400 Irish surnames are covered. Type any name into the search bar at the top of the page.
