Maxwell Clan and Tartan Infomation
Crest: A stag couchant under a holly bush, Proper
Motto: Reviresco (I grow strong again)
Origin of Name: From Maccus well, a pool in the river Tweed
Lands: Nithsdale
Historic Seat: Caerlaverock Castle
Clan Chief: None, armigerous clan
Associated Names The following names are considered septs of Clan Maxwell: Adair, Blackstock, Dinwiddie, Dinwoddie, Dinwoodie, Dunwoodie, Edgar, Egarr, Halldykes, Herries, Kirk, Kirkdale, Kirkhaugh, Kirkland, Kirko, Latimer, Latimore, Macetterick, Macettrick, Macgetrick, Macgettrich, Macgettrick, Macghittich, Machethrick, Macittrick, Mackethrick, Macketterick, Mackitterick, Mackittrick, Macsata, Macsetree, Maxey, Maxon, Maxton, Monreith, Moss, Nithdale, Paulk, Peacock, Poak, Pogue, Poke, Polk, Pollock, Pollok, Sturgeon, and Wardlaw Maxwell are considered a sept of Clan DouglasMaxwell Clan History
The name Maxwell originates from Maccus, a Norse chief and son of Undweyn, who gave [...]
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