Clan Nicolson People James Nicolson (d.1607) James Nicolson became Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. He also served as Bishop of Dunkeld in 1606. Alexander Nicolson (b.1827) Alexander Nicolson compiled a collection of Gaelic proverbs which is considered a treasury of ancient wit and manners. Arthur Nicolson Arthur Nicolson entered the […]
MacDonnell of Keppoch Tartans: MacDonell of Keppoch Modern
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Clan Baird People John Baird (d. 1689) A judge of the post revolutionary regime, with the title of Lord Newbyth and also a baronetcy. This passed on to William Baird who’s second son, David became one of the leading generals of the Napoleonic Wars. John Logie Baird (1888-1946) The Pioneer of television. Born in Helensburgh […]
there are two main branches of bannatynes; the bute (and later arran) bannatynes (kames) and the larnarkshire (corhouse) bannatynes. the link between these two branches are unclear. it is best to treat them as separate families. the bute bannatynes are a sept of clan campbell. the name bannatyne is said to come from the place […]
Smith Places Methven Castle, nr Perth. Passed to the Smythes of Braco in 1664 untill 1923. Mugdock Castle , Dunbartonshire. Once owned by J Guthrie Smith.
Primrose Clan Crest Crest Description: A demi-lion rampant Gules holding in his dexter paw a primrose Or Primrose 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 […]
Clan Auchinleck Places Affleck Castle, also known as Auchenleck Castle, was built in the 1400s on the lands of the Auchenlecks of that Ilk. It is an L-plan tower house, which is located near Monkie in Angus, east Scotland. By the mid-18th century, the castle was held by the Reid family, who fortified it during […]
MacArthur Clan Crest: Crest Description: Two laurel branches in orle Proper MacArthur 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’ The […]
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