Skene Clan and Tartan Infomation
Gaelic Name: MacSgian
Crest: A dexter arm issuing from the shoulder out of a cloud, holding forth in the hand a triumphal crown, Proper
Motto: Virtutis regia merces (A palace the reward of bravery)
Origin of Name: Place name, Aberdeenshire
Lands: Skene, Aberdeenshire
Clan Chief: Dugald Skene of Skene
Associated Names The following names are considered septs of Clan Skene: Cariston, Dyce, and Hallyard. Spelling variatons include: O’ Skehan, MacSkeagan, MacSkin, Skeen, Skein, Skene, Skeene, Skehan, Skehen, Skehens, Skin Clan Branches Skene of Skene (chiefs) Skene of Halyards (senior cadets) Skene of Dyce Skene of Rubislaw Skene of CurriehillSkene Clan History
The family of Skene is thought to be an exceptionally early sept of Clan Donnachaidh, [...]
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