Spelling variations of this family name include: Dishington, Dischingtoun, Dissington, Dissyngton, Dyshington, Diston and many more.
[2]: 213ff The family history begins with Sir William Dishington who is listed among the compatriots of Alexander Ramsay of Dalhousie.
He held charters from King Robert and his son David II to the lands of Balglassie in Aberlemno and Tollyquhond in Forfarshire.
William the younger was held in high honor at the court of Edinburgh, holding positions of honor including bachillanus seneschal, Master of the Fabric of St. Mohan's Church, and in 1370, Sheriff of Fife.
James married and remained in Norway, beginning the Scandinavian branch of the Dishington name.