Walter the Steward, 1st High Steward of Scotland

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Walter Stewart, the youngest son of Alan Fitzflaald, went to Scotland where he received land in Renfrew, including Paisley, and the hereditary dignity of High Steward or Seneschal of Scotland, from David I of Scotland. This dignity is what the surname Stewart, (modified by some branches to "Steuart", or to French form "Stuart") took origin from in the reign of Malcolm IV (1153-1165). The title of Steward of Scotland was bestowed on Walter FitzAlan by David (1124-1153); under whose reign and the reigns of his brothers Edgar and Alexander before him, the Anglo-Norman feudal system and culture became more established in Scotland. Malcolm confirmed the honour bestowed by David and made the office of Steward of Scotland hereditary in Walter's family. Walter founded the Abbey of Paisley for monks of the Cluniac order in 1160; and he defeated Somerled of the Isles in 1164. Walter married Eschina de Londonius, widow of Robert de Croc and probably daughter of Thomas de Londonius.

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