Barclay Tartan Infomation
Crest: On a chapeau doubled Ermine a hand holding a dagger, Proper
Motto: Aut Agere Aut Mori (Either action or death)
Origin of Name: Placename from Berkeley, England
Lands: Aberdeenshire, Moray, and Ayrshire
Historic Seat: Towie Barclay Castle
Clan Chief: Peter Barclay of that Ilk
Associated Names The following names are considered septs or associated names of Clan Barclay: Ardrossan, Barcklay, Barckley, Barckly, Barclaye, Barclet, Barclye, Barcula, Barkla, Barklaw, Barklay, Barkley, Barkly, Barraclough, Berckley, Berclay, Bercley, Berclie, Berekele, Berkeley, Tollie, Tolley, Towie, Towy, and Tullie The Barclays (in Ulster) are down as a sept of Clan MacFarlane (from their Society website).Clan Barclay History
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