Gaelic Name:Rôs

Crest: A hand holding a garland of juniper, Proper

Motto: Spem Successus Alit (Success nourishes hope)

Origin of Name: Placename, Ross-shire

Badge: Juniper

Lands: Ross-shire, Ayrshire and Renfrewshire

Clan Chief: David Ross of Ross and Balnagowan

Associated Names The following names are considered septs or associated names of the Clan Ross: Anderson, Andison, Andrew/s, Corbett, Crow/e, Croy, Deas, Denoon, Denune, Dingwall, Duthie, Fair, Fear/n, Gair, Gear, Gillanders, Hagart, Haggart, MacAndrew/s, MacCullie, MacCulloch, MacLulich, MacLulloch, MacTaggart, McTaggart, MacTear, MacTier, MacTire, MacTyre, Taggart, Tarrel, Tullo, Tulloch, Tyre, Vass, Wass, Waters, McEntagert (Ireland), McEnteggart (Ireland), McEntaggert (Ireland).
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