Gaelic Name: Cearr, MacGhillechearr

Crest: The sun in his splendour, Or

Motto: Sero sed serio (Late but in earnest)

Origin of Name: British, caer (Fort)

Lands: Roxburghshire

Historic Seat: Ferniehirst Castle, Roxburghshire

Clan Chief: The Most Hon. The Marquess of Lothian

Associated Names The following names are considered septs of Clan Kerr: Kear, Carr(e), Carrach, Cessford, Kar(e), Karr, Ker, Mac Ghiolla Cheara, Kier, Keir, Linton, and Herriott Clan Branches: Kerr of Ferniehurst (Chief; 13th Marquess of Lothian) Ker of Cessford(Duke of Roxburgh) Kerr of LintonKer of Kersland Allied Clans: Clan Leslie Rival Clans: Clan Scott