Robert Sempill (the elder) (c. 1530-1595) Scottish ballad-writer, was in all probability a cadet of illegitimate birth of the noble house of Sempill or Semple. Very little is known of his life. He appears to have spent some time in Paris. He was probably a soldier, and must have held some office at the Scottish […]
Clan Fletcher Crest Worn by all of the name and ancestry Crest Description: Two naked arms shooting an arrow out of a bow, Sable Clan Fletcher 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 […]
Clan Aikenhead People Mother Mary Frances Aikenhead (19 January 1787 – 22 July 1858) Mary was born in Daunt’s Square off Grand Parade, Cork, Ireland. She was the founder of the Catholic religious institute, the Religious Sisters of Charity, and of St. Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin. Thomas Aikenhead (c. March 1676 – 8 January 1697) […]
Clan Wishart Places Logie House – owned by George Wishart, chaplain and biographer of the Marquis on Montrose Clan Wishart People Robert Wishart Robert Wishart was Bishop of Glasgow during the Wars of Scottish Independence and a leading supporter of Robert Bruce. He was related to William Wishart a Bishop of St. Andrews and Chancellor […]
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Clan Blackstock People Thomas Blackstock (1882 – 1907) Thomas Blackstock was a Scottish footballer. His regular position was as a defender. He was born in Kirkcaldy and played for Dunniker Rangers, Manchester United, Blue Bell, Raith Rovers, Leith Athletic, and Cowdenbeath. On 8 April 1907, he died on the field while playing for Manchester United […]
Clan Arbuthnot Crest Worn by all of the name and ancestry Crest Description: A peacock’s head couped at the neck, Proper Clan Arbuthnot 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 corporate arms) . There […]
Wallace Clan Crest Crest Description: Issuant from a crest coronet of four (three visible) strawberry leaves, Or, a dexter arm vambraced, the hand brandishing a sword, all Proper Wallace Coats of Arms Wallace of that Ilk Wallace Coat of Arms – Stirling Wallace Monument at Robroyston
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