Clan Boyle People Jimmy Boyle (born 1944, Glasgow) Once reputed to be the most violent man in Scotland, in 1967 he was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of another gangland figure, William “Babs” Rooney, although Boyle denies that he committed this killing. Whilst incarcerated in the special unit of Barlinnie Prison, he turned […]
Clan Bruce Crest Worn by all of the name and ancestry Crest Description: A lion stantan, Azure, armed and langued Gules Clan Bruce 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 […]
Clan MacQueen People Robert MacQueen Robert MacQueen (1722-1799) A famous Scottish judge, elevated to the bench with the title “Lord Braxfield”. He was much feared for the harshness of his sentences, and known throughout his career as “the hanging judge”. Prof. John Macqueen A distinguished academic, he has held the chair of Scottish Studies at […]
Clan MacLellan People Patrick Maclellan of Bombie (d. c. 1450) Sheriff of Galloway and a staunch royalist he declined an invitation to join William Douglas, 8th Earl of Douglas, along with the Earls of Ross and Crawford and Ormond in alliance against the young King James II of Scotland. The Earl of Douglas, outraged with […]
MacLeod Tartans MacLeod of Harris Ancient MacLeod of Harris Modern MacLeod of Harris Weathered MacLeod of Raasay
Clan Chisholm People Erik Chisholm (1904-64) Erik Chisholm was a composer, a Professor of Music and the founder of the Active Society for the Propagation of Contemporary Music which was established in Glasgow in 1929. Over 200 new works were given their first public performance thanks to Chisholm’s efforts, to Hugh MacDairmid he dedicated his […]
Turnbull Places: Bedrule Castle Scottish borders. Remains of 13th C castle, taken over by Turnbull Clan in 15th C. Fatlips Castle, nr Jedburgh. Owned by the Turnbulls.
Clan MacDuff People William Duff Earl of Fife and Viscount MacDuff built Duff House in 1740 for a cost of over PS70.95,000. He never saw it finished after quarrels with the architect, William Adam. Now restored the house is open to the public. Alexander Duff, 1st Duke of Fife Alexander Duff (1849-1912) The Sixth Earl […]
The name Maitland is of Norman origin and was originally spelt Mautalent, Matulant or Matalan. The Mautalents come from the village of Les Moitiers d’Allonne near Carteret in Normandy. The first time the name is found in Scotland was Thomas de Matulant, ancestor to this noble family in Lauderdale. During the reign of King Alexander […]
Roberton Clan Tartans There is no official tartan for Roberton – these tartans are most appropriate for the name: Strathclyde District Tartan
