The personal name Duncan can be found in Scotland’s oldest records in its Gaelic form Dunchad/Donchadh and other spelling varients. (Dunchad) Duncan, originally a forename, is without doubt one of the earliest names in Scotland – surnames being introduced by the Normans around 1120 AD – and originates from the Dalriadan Celtic Scotii (Scots) from […]
The Napier tartan was first recorded in the Clans Originaux in 1880, and then again in 1906 in ‘Tartans of the Clans & Septs of Scotland’ by W & A.K. Johnston. However, the Napier tartan in the Highland Society Collection has a slightly different pattern to these other versions. Napier Ancient ————————————————– Napier Modern
The Blair tartan is a modern family tartan simple but effective. The threadcount was taken by the Scottish Tartan Society from a hand coloured tartan strip that had been in James Mackinlay’s collection created in the 1920s – 30s. The term ‘modern’ refers to the shade of the colours, usually darker. Threadcount G/12 R6 G48 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Johnstones were at one time among the most powerful of the Border clans. They settled originally in Annandale, and have for over six hundred years held extensive possessions on the western marches, where they kept watch against the English freebooters. The first recorded of the family was John Johnstone, whose son, Gilbert, is named […]
The MacFarlanes are descendants of the Earl of Lennox whose brother was to bestow the lands at Arrochar, by Loch Long, confirmed to Iain MacPharlain in 1420. When Earl Duncan of Lennox was executed by James I the MacFarlanes had a valid claim to the title, yet it was given to the Stewarts by the […]
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.
There is no registered Fairlie tartan, however, as a sept of Clan Boyd, those associated with the Fairlie name can wear the Boyd tartans. Boyd Modern
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