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Category Archives: Clan Crest & Coats of Arm
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Clan MacNeil People Torquil MacNeill (c.1449) MacNeill of Taynish, he was the keeper of Castle Sween in Knapdale, who founded many branches of the family. Rory MacNeill (d. circa 1610) A fifteenth century chief of the clan, and described as a hereditary outlaw. Known as “The Turbulent” or “Ruari the Tartar”, he was famed for […]
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MacLellan Clan Crest Crest Description: An arm supporting on the point of a sword, a Moor’s head MacLellan 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 […]
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Clan Brisbane Crest Worn by all of the name and ancestry Crest Description: A stork’s head erased holding in her beak a serpent nowed, Proper Clan Brisbane 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 […]
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MacDuff Clan Crest Crest Description: A demi-lion Gules holding in the dexter paw a broadsword erected in pale Proper, hilted and pommelled Or MacDuff 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) . […]
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Dunure Castle The castle is the point of origin of the Kennedys of Carrick Culzean Castle Clan Kennedy People David Kennedy (1825-85) Specialising in the traditional songs of Scotland, David Kennedy travelled and became known across the world for his singing. Touring with his family, he would be accompanied by them on stage with a […]
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Young Clan Crest Crest Description: A demi lion issuant, Gules, holding a sword, Proper Clan Young 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 […]
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Trotter Places Bite-About Pele nr Duns, Berwickshire. The building dates from the 16th century, and is still a property of the Trotter family. It received its unusual name during a besiegement by the English, whereby the inhabitants shared their rations a bite a time. Charterhall House nr Duns. Held by Trotters from 15th C.
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Clan Erskine People John Erskine, 6th or 1st Earl of Mar (1510-72)The 1st Earl thanks to the re-instatement of the peerage by Mary, Queen of Scots, John Erskine should have been the 6th Earl but for James II jealously removing it from his powerful ancestor. He was keeper of Edinburgh Castle until after the murder […]