Morrison People Ruaraidh Morrison (1660-1712) Known as “an Clarsair Dall” or “the blind harper” of Lewis, he is reckoned to be one of the finest clarsach players to come out of Scotland. He is remembered especially for his Gaelic lamet, “Oran Mor Mhic Leoid”. John Morrison (1790-1852) Famous Gaelic poet from the Isle of Harris. […]
Clan Dalrymple Places Newhailes (just outside Edinburgh) Sir David Dalrymple, purchased Whitehill House, near Edinburgh, in 1709. He renamed it Newhailes in memory of the ancient castle. I live in Edinburgh and about a 15 min drive away from Newhailes house which was owned by the Dalrymples and holds a lot of their history. It’s […]
Somerville Places Carnwath House, Carnwath, Lanarkshire. Castle incorporated into a house then demolished in 1970. Couthalley Castle (remains). nr Carnwath. Somerville stronghold from the 12th C
Clan Inglis People Lieutenant General Sir William Inglis, KCB (1764 – 1835) Senior, much-respected and experienced British officer of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars who served at several of the heaviest engagements of the Peninsula War. He was wounded numerous times and earned national fame through his order “Die hard 57th, die hard!” to […]
Jardine Clan Crest: Crest Description: A spur rowel of six points Argent Jardine 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’ […]
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Clan Adam Crest Worn by all of the name and ancestry. Crest Description: A cross crosslet fitchee, Gules, surmounted by a sword in saltire, Proper Clan Adam 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 […]
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Smith Clan Crest: Crest Description: An anchor, Proper Smith Coats of Arms: Smith, Douglas H, Baron of Duncrub.Arms: Vert, barrulet indented between in chief six acorns Or and in base a stag lodged Argent attired of the Second.Crest: An osprey proper wings elevated and addorsed grasping a salmon in its dextor talon.Motto: NIL SINE HONOREBadge: […]
