The Learmonth name is a territorial one, and derives from the Learmonth lands in Berwickshire, and is an old surname in the Merse area. Thomas Learmonth, also known as Thomas the Rhymer, was a 13th century Scottish laird from Berwickshire, and a supposed prophet. He put many of his prophecies to rhyme, including his prediction […]
Clan Stewart of Appin People Lord Darnley Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley (c.1545-67) The eldest son of the 4th Earl of Lennox was raised in England as a Protestant during Elizabeth I’s reign. In Scotland, his besotted cousin Queen Mary gifted him the Earldom of Ross and the Dukedom of Albany, followed soon by her hand […]
MacDonald of Sleat Clan Crest: Crest Description: A hand in armour fesswise holding a cross crosslet fitchee Gules MacDonald of Sleat 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 […]
The Baird Tartan is first recorded in Johnston’s work of 1906, and the sample from the Highland Society of London probably dates from the same period. However, in both these references the triple stripes are rendered in red not purple as we see today. Baird Ancient ————————————————– Baird Modern
Clan Hope People William Hope Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was 21 years old, and a lieutenant in the 7th Regiment (later The Royal Fusiliers), British Army during the Crimean […]
Clan Lyon People Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon The Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon (1900 – 2002) Queen Consort of King George VI from 1936 until his death in 1952. After her husband’s death, she was known as Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, in relation to her daughter, Queen Elizabeth II. Before ascending the throne, from 1923 to 1936, she […]
Clan Brodie People Deacon Brodie (28 September 1741 – 1 October 1788) William Brodie led a double life, an Edinburgh town counsellor by day, a thief by night. After one of his accomplices gave King’s Evidence Brodie was arrested and executed. It is generally believed that Deacon Brodie was the inspiration behind the character of […]
The name Sandilands is of territorial origin, coming from the lands of the same name in Clydesdale. James Sandilands received from his brother in law, Lord Douglas, the lands of Calder in Lothian. However James was later killed leading the Clan Sandilands during fighting against the English at the Battle of Halidon Hill in 1333. […]
MacDowall Tartans MacDowal Tartan The following tartans are also associated with this name. MacDougall Ancient MacDougall Modern
It is unknown who designed the Duncan tartan, though it is believed to date to pre-1880. The tartan has also been known as Leslie of Wards, and does bear a resemblance to the Leslie Hunting tartan. Duncan Modern ————————————————– Duncan Ancient
