The surname in its more common variation of Brown is a very common name and would normally refer to the colour. The name’s connection with the Celts may possibly be derived from ‘brehon’ a name for a judge in ancient Celtic society. Early records of the name in Scotland come from 1128 when Sir David […]
Clan Butter Crest Worn by all of the name and ancestry Crest Description: Two hands issuing from a cloud in dexter, extended to the sinister and drawing an arrow in a bow, all Proper Clan Butter Coat of Arms A note on Coats of Arms: Under Scottish heraldic law a coat of arms is awarded […]
Clan Brisbane People Major-General Sir Thomas Makdougall Brisbane, 1st Baronet (1773 – 1860) Brisbane was born at Brisbane House in Noddsdale, near Largs in Ayrshire. He studied astronomy and mathematics at the University of Edinburgh. Brisbane. After graduating he served with the British Army in Flanders, the West Indies, Spain and North America, serving under […]
Clan Heron People Patrick Heron of Kirroughtree (1736-1803) Patrick Heron was a politician and banker. He was the Whig member of Parliament for Kirkcudbright Stewartry from between 1794 and 1803, the year of his death. Heron was also the subject of the ‘Heron Ballads’ by Robert Burns, who was a supporter of the politician.
The Campbells of Breadalbane are the leading family after the House of Argyll. A 19th century depiction of a Campbell of Breadalbane clansman by R.R. McIan Sir Duncan Campbell, Knight of Lochow, 1st Lord Campbell, had a son Colin, known as ‘Black Colin of Glenorchy’, by his wife Lady Marjory Stewart. Sir Duncan gave his […]
Paterson Clan Tartans: Paterson Tartan The Following tartans are appropriate for Clan Paterson: Campbell Ancient Campbell Modern Campbell Weathered Campbell Dress Modern Campbell Dress Ancient Campbell of Argyll Ancient Campbell of Argyll Modern Campbell of Argyll Weathered Campbell of Breadalbane Ancient Campbell of Breadalbane Modern Farquharson Ancient Farquharson Modern Farquharson Weathered Lamont Ancient Lamont Modern […]
Kerr Clan Crest: Crest Description: The sun in his splendour, Or Kerr Coats of Arms: A note on Coats of Arms: Under Scottish heraldic law a coat of arms is awarded to an individual (with the exception of civic or corporate arms) . There is no such thing as a ‘family coat of arms’ The […]
Clan Blane Crest Worn by all of the name and ancestry Crest Description: The sword of Justice paleways, Proper Clan Blane Coat of Arms A note on Coats of Arms: Under Scottish heraldic law a coat of arms is awarded to an individual (with the exception of civic or corporate arms) . There is no […]
MacCallum Clan Crest Crest Description: A tower argent with blue window and port MacCallum Coats of Arms: A note on Coats of Arms: Under Scottish heraldic law a coat of arms is awarded to an individual (with the exception of civic or corporate arms) . There is no such thing as a ‘family coat of […]
Clan Fraser People James Baillie Fraser (1783-1856) – main imageFraser arrived in India as a merchant in 1813. He tracked down his brother William in the Nepal War and together they explored the lower Himalayas. James drew continuously as they travelled to the sources of both the Ganges and the Jumma. His Journal, describing almost […]
