Clan MacQueen People Robert MacQueen Robert MacQueen (1722-1799) A famous Scottish judge, elevated to the bench with the title “Lord Braxfield”. He was much feared for the harshness of his sentences, and known throughout his career as “the hanging judge”. Prof. John Macqueen A distinguished academic, he has held the chair of Scottish Studies at […]
Clan MacLellan People Patrick Maclellan of Bombie (d. c. 1450) Sheriff of Galloway and a staunch royalist he declined an invitation to join William Douglas, 8th Earl of Douglas, along with the Earls of Ross and Crawford and Ormond in alliance against the young King James II of Scotland. The Earl of Douglas, outraged with […]
Clan Chisholm People Erik Chisholm (1904-64) Erik Chisholm was a composer, a Professor of Music and the founder of the Active Society for the Propagation of Contemporary Music which was established in Glasgow in 1929. Over 200 new works were given their first public performance thanks to Chisholm’s efforts, to Hugh MacDairmid he dedicated his […]
Turnbull Places: Bedrule Castle Scottish borders. Remains of 13th C castle, taken over by Turnbull Clan in 15th C. Fatlips Castle, nr Jedburgh. Owned by the Turnbulls.
Clan MacDuff People William Duff Earl of Fife and Viscount MacDuff built Duff House in 1740 for a cost of over PS70.95,000. He never saw it finished after quarrels with the architect, William Adam. Now restored the house is open to the public. Alexander Duff, 1st Duke of Fife Alexander Duff (1849-1912) The Sixth Earl […]
Wardlaw Places: Balmule House, Fife. Newer house with part of the original tower house incorporated – built by Wardlaw of Balmule. Pitreavie Castle, Fife – Also built by the Wardlaws of Balmule.
Maule Clan Crest Crest Description: A dragon vert spouting fire at both ends, Proper Maule 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 […]
Clan Bannerman Crest Worn by all of the name and ancestry Crest Description: A demi man in armour holding in his right hand a sword, Proper Clan Bannerman 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 […]
Clan Crawford People Thomas Crawford of Jordanhill The seemingly impenetrable Dumbarton Castle remained in the hands of the supporters of Mary, Queen of Scots longer than any other castle save Edinburgh. It was only when Thomas Crawford of Jordanhill commanded a spectacular and risky assault that the castle was taken. Clan Crawford Places Craufurdland Castle […]
Clan Watson Places: Aberdour Castle – Fife. Occupied by Robert Watson of Muirhouse untill 1791 – now in the care of historic Scotland. Pitcruvie Castle – Fife – owned by the Watsons in 17th c Clan Watson People: George Watson, (1654 – 1723) Famous Scottish Accountant and founder of George Watson’s College. Born in Scotland, […]
