The name Adair originates in Renfrewshire when Thomas Edzear had a charter of the lands of Kildonan in the Rynes of Galloway from Robert I. Thomas was likely descended from Edgar son of Duvenald, a leader at the Battle of the Standard. The name ‘Edzear’ is found in a charter of 1625 where both forms […]
Also found as Blythe, named after the barony of Blyth in the lordship of Lauderdale. The place name still exists as a farm. William de Blyth of Chirneside, Berwickshire rendered homage in 1296 and in 1302 the seal of Adam de Blyth was appended to an account of goods purchased at Perth. James Blyth was […]
Whitelaw Tartans There is no Whitelaw tartan – the most appropriate tartan is Ayrshire District: The Ayrshire tartan was designed at the behest of Clan Boyd and Clan Cunningham Societies for those Ayrshire families without clan affiliations. The colours represent Gold of the rising sun Green of the land Brown of the coast Blue of […]
The lands of the clan Munro lie on the north side of the Cromarty Firth. Known as Ferindonald from the gaelic ‘Fearainn Domhnuill’ or Donald’s Land, this is probably a reference to the traditional founder of the clan. The Munro clan were never known as an unduly combative family, but rather made their mark in […]
Hannay Clan Crest Crest Description: A cross crosslet fitchee issuing out of a crescent Sable Hannay 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 […]
The Farquharson tartan is said to date from 1774, however, the first known record of this tartan is from 1831 in James Logan’s ‘Scottish Gael’. Farquharson Ancient ————————————————– Farquharson Modern ————————————————– Farquharson Weathered
The Colquhoun tartan is a well recorded Wilson’s of Bannockburn tartan. It became part of the Cockburn collection in 1810 and a sample sent to the Highland Society of London around 1816 signed and sealed by the Chief himself. The term ‘ancient’ refers to the dye shades, normally lighter, whereas ‘modern’ refers to darker colours. […]
The name of Napier has a long and ancient history, being descended from the Celtic royal families of Scotland and Ireland. It has been suggested that the name derives from the “naperer” the officer of the royal household in charge of linen. However, another, and more romantic, origin suggests that a young knight of the […]
The clan is named after the river and lands of Blackadder in Berwickshire. Adam of Blackathir was one of those sent to conduct the envoys with Princess Cecilia’s dower to Edinburgh in 1477, and in 1486 Charles Blackater had protection and safe conduct to travel in England. Robert Blackadder was bishop of Glasgow at the […]
Clan Bannatyne Crest Worn by all of the name and ancestry Crest Description: A demi-griffin, in his dexter paw a sword erect, Proper Clan Bannatyne 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) […]
