Rollo Clan Crest Crest Description: A stag’s head couped, Proper Rollo 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 arms […]
The most popular derivation of the name Dalziel is the Gaelic ‘dal-gheail’ meaning ‘white meadow’, referring to the colour of the local soil. There are so many different forms of this name that over 200 have been recorded. The name originates in Lanarkshire, although it can also be found in Shetland, being named for the […]
The MacKinnons claim their descent from the royal family of Kenneth MacAlpine. The clan slogan of “Cumnich Bas Alpin” or “Remember the death of Alpin” refers to the great-grandson of Kenneth, who was slain by Bruch, King of the Picts, in 837. His son Fingon, or “fair-born” is hailed as the progenitor of the clan. […]
Hamilton Clan Crest Crest Description: In a ducal coronet an oak tree fructed and penetrated transversely in the main stem by a frame saw Proper, the frame Or Hamilton 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 […]
Clan Ogilvie People John Ogilvie’s execution James Ogilvie (circa 1645) James Ogilvie 2nd Earl of Ogilvie, was taken prisoner at Philiphaugh. He was imprisoned in St. Andrews Castle, while awaiting execution. On the eve of his execution he made a daring escape, disguised as his sister, who had been to visit him. John Ogilvie (1597-1615) […]
Moncrieffe Clan Crest Crest Description: Issuing from a crest coronet Or, a demi-lion rampant Gules, armed and langued Azure Moncrieffe 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 […]
Pringle Clan Crest: Crest Description: An escallop Or. Pringle 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 arms represented below […]
Pollock Clan Tartans Pollock Tartan The following tartans are associated with Pollock: Maxwell Modern Maxwell Hunting
Seton Clan Tartans: Seton Modern Seton Hunting Modern
The name Newton is of local origin, from place with the name, and essentially meaning ‘new town’. In 1296, both Huwe de Neutone and James de Neutone of the Edinburgh area rendered their allegiance to England’s Edward I by signing the Ragman Rolls. An assize on the preambulation of the bounds of Gladmor was Alexander […]
