Clan Montgomery People Hugh Montgomery (d.1588) Third Earl of Eglinton, he was a staunch supporter of Mary Queen of Scots and fought for her at the Battle of Langside, where he was taken prisoner. He was declared guilty of treason, but repented in 1571 and accepted James VI. He went on to sit in parliament […]
Robert Adam (3 July 1728 – 3 March 1792) Born in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Robert Adam was a neoclassical architect, interior designer, and furniture designer who designed many famous homes and structures including Pulteney Bridge in Bath, Syon House in London, as well as Charlotte Square in Edinburgh, and Culzean Castle in Ayrshire, the former seat […]
This name originates from the lands of same name in Westerkirk in Dumfriesshire. Prior to 1286 a charter was granted by John Macgill of that Ilk to Adam de Glendonwyn of his part of the lands and baronies of Clifton and Mertobel in Roxburghshire. Sir Adam obtained a discharge of all bygone feu-duties from Archibald […]
Learmonth Tartans There is no registered tartan for this name – these tartans are most appropriate Tweedside District
Graham Tartans Graham of Montrose Ancient Graham of Montrose Modern Graham of Menteith Ancient Graham of Menteith Modern Graham of Menteith Weathered Graham of Menteith Red
The Armstrongs are a significant border clan whose origins lie in Cumberland, south of the frontier between Scotland and England that was officially established in 1237. The Armstrong name alledgedly has a mythological origin, in that it is said their heroic progenitor, Fairbairn, saves his king of Scotland in battle, and not from a wild […]
The name Malcolm derives from the gaelic ‘Maol’, meaning ‘shaven-head’, and was used generally as a term for a monk. Thus ‘Maol Chalum’ can be translated as ‘monk’ or ‘disciple of Columba’. The connection between the names Malcolm and MacCallum is shrouded in mystery although they are sometimes shown as alternative names for the same […]
Clan Cunningham Crest Worn by all of the name and ancestry Crest Description: A unicorn’s head couped, Argent, armed, Or Clan Cunningham 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 […]
Clan Fergusson Crest Worn by all of the name and ancestry Crest Description: Upon a chapeau, Gules, furred Ermine, a bee on a thistle, Proper Clan Fergusson 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 […]
Kennedy Clan Crest Crest Description: A dolphin naiant, Proper Kennedy 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 […]
