William Betoun or Beaton (died 1620) was a Scottish embroiderer who worked for James VI of Scotland and his wife and queen consort, Anne of Denmark.
On 25 July 1573 Regent Morton appointed Betoun as "browdinstar" to the young king and keeper of his wardrobe.
[2] In 1575 Betoun had a servant or assistant embroiderer called George Strathauchin, who was bought clothes by the treasurer.
[3] At the direction of James VI, Beaton was made a burgess and guild brother of Edinburgh in April 1579.
Green hangings were delivered to George Strathauchin for repair in 1594 to be displayed at the baptism of Prince Henry.