Clan Aikenhead Crest Crest Description:A demi-savage holding in his dexter hand three laurel slips bearing fruit, Proper Clan Aikenhead 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 […]
Clan Primrose People William Primrose William Primrose (1904 – 1982) Scottish violist and teacher, probably the best known viola player of his time. Primrose was born in Glasgow and studied violin there and, later, at the then Guildhall School of Music in London. From there he moved to Belgium to study under Eugene Ysaye who […]
Born around 975, Crinan of Dunkeld was the Thane and Seneschal of the Isles. He was the father of King Duncan I, and grandfather of Gospatric. Gospatric was given the Earldom of Northumberland in 1067 by the recently arrived William the Conqueror. 19th century engraving of the ruins of Dunbar Castle In 1072 however, the […]
It has been suggested that the name Haldane originates from a phrase meaning ‘Half-Dane.’ It is certainly an ancient Scottish surname dating back to around the 12th century with the manor of Hauden being granted to the family around this time by William the Lion. A cadet branch of the family are reported to have […]
Clan Cunningham People Allan Cunningham (1784-1842) When ten years old, Alan Cunningham became his brother’s apprentice, but while learning to be a stonemason by day, he was practicing his writing and reading the work of a family friend Robert Burns, in his own time. He was among Burns’ funeral procession in 1796 and later became […]
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Pitcairn Clan Tartans Pitcairn Tartan The following tartans are appropriate for Pitcairn: Graham of Mentieth Ancient Graham of Mentieth Modern Graham of Mentieth Weathered Graham of Montrose Ancient Graham of Montrose Modern
Tait Clan Crest: Tait (Scotland): A horse’s head coupled sable, Motto: AEgre de Tramile Tait 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 […]
Wishart Clan Crest Crest Description: A demi eagle with wings expanded, Proper Wishart 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’ […]
This name is found in a number of variants throughout Scotland – in the northern isles Moar is common, while the Aberdonian spelling of Moir is to be found on and around the east coast. In the lowlands, neither of these spellings is to be found, though the name Muir is very widespread. The gaelic […]
