Clan MacCallum People Zachary MacCallum (d.1647) Zachary MacCallum of Poltalloch was known nationwide for his legendary strength. Whilst in battle against Sir Alexander MacDonald at Ederline he had killed seven men before reaching Sir Alexander. As he moved to make his eight and greatest kill, he was taken from behind by an enemy who killed […]
MacCallum Tartans MacCallum Ancient MacCallum Modern
The name is derived from the Gaelic ‘Mac-an-T’saoir’ meaning ‘son of a carpenter’ which accounts for its occurrence throughout the Highlands. By the end of the 13th century the MacIntyres of Glen Noe were foresters to the Lord of Lorn. Some became bards, Duncan of Ban, and families of MacIntyre became hereditary pipers. The first […]
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Shaw Places Doune of Rothiemurchus. nr Aviemore. 18th C mansion built on site of earlier castle. Once owned by Shaws, now owned by Grants. Sauchie Tower. nr Alloa. 15th C Tower built by Shaws after the land passed to them in 1420. Shaw People Lachlan Shaw (1692-1777) Lachlan Shaw was a schoolmaster in Abernethy, before […]
Whitelaw Places: Alderstone House – passed to the Whitelaw in 20th C Fenton Tower – East lothian – passed to the Whitelaw through marriage but forfeited in 1587 Whitelaw People: William Whitelaw, 1st Viscount Whitelaw (1918-1999) Whitelaw was born in Nairn in 1918. His father was killed in the war when he as still a […]
Clan Blair Crest Worn by all of the name and ancestry Crest Description: A stag lodged, Proper Clan Blair 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 […]
Stirling Clan Crest Crest Description: Issuing out of an antique coronet Or a hart’s head couped Azure. Stirling 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 […]
Clan MacAlpine People King Alpin (d.c.840) King Alpin was ruler in the ancient Scottish kingdom of Dalriada. The 34th King, he reigned for only three years before being killed in a raid on Galloway. In Laight a standing stone remains, raised to his memory. Kenneth MacAlpin (d.858) Son of Alpin and brother of Donald I, […]
