The MacLeod clan claims its descent from Leod, a younger son of Olaf the Black, one of the last Norse kings of Man. Leod married a daughter of the Norse steward of Skye, which brought the family to Dunvegan. From there, the clan divided into two main branches, the MacLeods of Skye, and the MacLeods […]
Clan Abernethy Crest Worn by all of the name and ancestry Crest Description: A raven Sable, beaked and membered, Gules Clan Abernethy 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 […]
Clan Moffat People Prof. Keith Moffatt Prof. Henry Keith Moffatt (b.1935) Respected mathematician and physicist, has lectured at the University of Cambridge, and in the USA. He has published important papers on the Dynamo Theory in fluid mechanics. Alistair Murray Moffat (b.1950). Director of programmes at Scottish Television.
The surname Troup is of territorial origin, coming from the manor of Troup in the parish of Gamrie in Banffshire. It is said that the Troup of that Ilk line ended when the heiress married one of the younger sons of Keith, Earl Marischal. Mentions in an Ayrshire charter, circa 1370-1380, of a John of […]
Clan Elliot Crest Worn by all of the name and ancestry Crest Description: Raised fist holding a sword Clan Elliot 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 such […]
The name Auchinleck is also found as Affleck, Auchinlec, Haghenlek, Aghleke, Achenleck, and Aathelek and originates from the barony of Auchinleck in Ayrshire. The origins of the name Auchinleck (Pronounced OKH-in-LEK) are most likely to have come from the Gaelic Ach meaning an elevation, mound, or round hill, generally level at the top. Then leac […]
This tartan was first mentioned by Wilsons of Bannockburn in 1805. They say it was named after Sir Ralph Abercrombie and produced by Wilsons about the end of the 18th Century. The sett was recorded by Logan about 1831 but his documented thread count was so ‘clumsy’ (Scarlett, 1990) and in view of the many […]
Kinnaird Clan Crest Crest Description: A crescent arising from a cloud having a star issuing from between its horns, all within two branches of palm disposed in orle, Proper Kinnaird 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 […]
MacKenzie Tartans MacKenzie Ancient MacKenzie Modern MacKenzie Weathered MacKenzie Dress Ancient MacKenzie Dress Modern
Herries Tartans There is no registered tartan for this name – these tartans are most appropriate : Maxwell Modern Maxwell Hunting
