The origins of this name are found in the land of the same name in the parish of Innerleithen in Peeblesshire. The earliest of the name on record (during the reign of Alexander II) is that of Symon de Horsbroc who witnessed a charter by William Purveys of Mospennoc to the monks of Melrose. William […]
Clan Moncrieffe People Charles Kenneth (C.K.) Scott-Moncrieff (1889 – 1930) Scottish writer, most famous for his English translation of most of Proust’s A la recherche du temps perdu, which he published under the Shakespearean title Remembrance of Things Past. Scott-Moncrieff’s magnificent Proust translation (volumes 1 through 6 of the seven) has earned him a place […]
Ochterlony, can be found spelled in various different ways. These include Auchterlonie, Auchterlony, Ochterlonie, and Ouchterlony. The name is of local origin, coming from the lands of Auchterlonie, near Forfar in Angus. At some point during 1226 and 1239, John of Othirlony exchanged his lands of Othirlony for those of Kenny with Walter, son of […]
Balfour not a stock woven tartan so can only be done as a special weave. The most relevant district tartan would be either Perthshire or Fife District. Balfour Modern ————————————————– Balfour Blue ————————————————– Perthshire District ————————————————– Fife District
Heron Clan Crest Crest Description: A Demi lion Argent holding in his dexter paw a cross crosslet fitchee Gules Heron 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 […]
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Strange Clan Tartans Strange of Balkaskie The Following Tartans are associated with the surname Strange: MacGregor Ancient MacGregor Modern MacGregor Hunting Ancient
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It is not uncommon to find the surname Tennant also spelled as Tenant and Tennent. In 1296, there is record of a William tenant of Crestone of county Linlescu, and he pledged allegiance to Edward I of England by signing the Ragman Roll, along with many other Scottish nobles. His seal bears a large dog […]
MacGill Clan Crest Crest Description: A phoenix in flames, Proper MacGill 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 arms […]
