Of ecclesiastic origin, this is a name derived from the gaelic Macaphersein, meaning “Son of the Parson”. The clan itself is reputed to have been founded by Murdo Cattenach, a priest of Kingussie in Badenoch. The MacPhersons formed part of the great Clan Chattan, and frequently disputed the leadership of this federation with the MacKintosh […]
The name derives possibly from the town of Gray in Haute-Saone, France. The first of the name in Scotland is Hugo de Gray in 1248, who was witness in a charter by Walter de Lundin. John Gray, mayor of Berwick, witnessed a gift of land to the Hospital of Soltre between 1250-66. Henry Grey of […]
MacLachlan Clan Crest Crest Description: Issuant from a crest coronet of four (three visible) strawberry leaves. Or, a castle set upon a rock, all Proper MacLachlan 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 […]
Troup Clan Tartans: There is no official tartan for Troup – the closest appropriate tartan is Douglas: Douglas Ancient Douglas Modern Douglas Grey
Ogilvie Clan Crest: Crest Description: A lady affrontee from the middle upward Proper in Azure vestments richly attired holding a portcullis Gules Ogilvie 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 […]
Abercrombie Places Abercrombie Castle Abercrombie Castle was the seat of the Abercrombie family, it no longer exists and the exact site of it is unknown. Menstrie house Menstrie House is a baronial mansion house dating from the 16th century. It was built from the rubble of Menstrie Castle. A person of note is the distinguished […]
Spens Clan Crest: Crest Description: A hart’s head erased, Proper Spens 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 […]
Kinnimont Clan Crest Crest Description: On oak tree, Vert Kinnimont 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 […]
Hope Clan Crest: Crest Description: A broken terrestrial globe surmounted by a rainbow issuing out of a cloud at each end, all Proper Hope 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) . […]
Clan Bruce People King Robert I (1274-1329) Robert Bruce of Annadale had two sons, Robert and Edward. Although his father was pro-English to protect his wealth, Robert junior had moved to back Wallace and independence for a time, telling his father, “I must be with my own”, but only until 1302 however when he made […]
