The geographical origin of this ancient clan is the lands of Brodie near Forres, in Morayshire. The exact details of the clan’s origin were denied to history through a malicious attack on Brodie Castle by Lord Lewis Gordon, 3rd Marquis of Huntly, in 1645. All archive material such as charters were burnt and, as a […]
Clan MacMillan People Harold Macmillan Maurice Harold Macmillan, 1st Earl of Stockton, OM, PC (1894 – 1986) Harold Macmillan was born in Brixton. His paternal grandfather, Daniel Macmillan was a Scottish crofter who founded Macmillan Publishers. Harold was educated at Eton and at Balliol College, Oxford. He served as a captain in the Grenadier Guards […]
Taking the name of a town in England, a Norman named Walter Fitz-Gilbert of Hambledon, moved to Renfrewshire. He is first mentioned in a 1294 charter given to Paisley monastery giving the privilege of fishing for herring in the Clyde, to which he is a witness. Later, during the Wars of Independence, Fitz-Gilbert was governor […]
There are two trains of thought in regards to the origin of the Scottish surname of Lyon. Sir Iain Moncreiffe of that Ilk, perhaps the greatest herald genealogist, was of the opinion that his family were of Celtic origin and descended from a younger son of the Lamonts. However, it is now a generally accepted […]
Lindsay Tartans: Lindsay Ancient Lindsay Modern Lindsay Weathered
MacMillan Clan Crest Crest Description: A dexter and a sinister hand issuing from a Wreath grasping and brandishing aloft a two-handed sword, Proper MacMillan 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) . […]
The Logan name is found to have been used by two distinct families, one in the Highlands and one in the Lowlands. Translated into Gaelic and back again the ‘Logans of the North’ became ‘Siol Ghilli’nnein’ which becomes MacClennan. These Northern Logans are said to have been the descendants of the Logans of Druimdeurfait, in […]
Clan MacKenzie People Kenneth MacKenzie (d.1492) One of the most powerful and notorious chiefs of the clan, his splendid tomb can still be seen at Beauly Priory. Compton MacKenzie Compton MacKenzie Compton MacKenzie (1883-1972) Renowned Scottish novelist, comic writer and essayist, he was also a founder member of the Scottish Nationalist Party. Seaforth MacKenzie (1913-55) […]
Sir Walter Scott (circa 1590) Sir Walter Scott was renowned as a daring military leader, being known to his admirers as the “Bold Buccleuch”. Sir Michael Scott (d.1300) Sir Michael Scott was known as a famous wizard and one of the most learned men of his time. Anne Scott Married in 1673 to James Scott, […]
Ross Clan Tartans Ross Red Ancient Ross Red Modern Ross Hunting Ancient Ross Hunting Modern
