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The Clan Graham fought at the Battle of Dunbar in 1296 where Sir Patrick de Graham of Kincardine was the only man of all the Scots not to retreat and instead fought to the death. [6] Sir John de Graham, was a friend and follower of William Wallace. [7] Sir John de Graham is regarded as hero for rescuing Wallace at Queensbury. [7]
The following is a list of Scottish clans (with and without chiefs) – including, when known, their heraldic crest badges, tartans, mottoes, and other information. The crest badges used by members of Scottish clans are based upon armorial bearings recorded by the Lord Lyon King of Arms in the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings in Scotland .
Image Association Origin Notes House of Stuart/Stewart: Highland clans, Scottish royalty: The Royal Stuart (or Royal Stewart) tartan, first published in 1831, is the best-known tartan of the royal House of Stuart/Stewart, and is one of the most recognizable tartans.
In 1797 Finlaystone passed to Cunningham heirs, including Robert Cunningham Graham of Dartmore, and was finally sold in 1873 to the Kidstons, and later passed to the Clan MacMillan in 1929. Kilmaurs Place , about two and a half miles north of Kilmarnock in County Ayershire , dates from 1620 although the lands of Kilmaurs have been held by the ...
Map of the Rhinns of Galloway Chapel Rossan Bay looking across to Ardwell village, Wigtownshire.. The origins of Clan MacCulloch are unknown, but there is a consensus that the family was one of the most ancient families of Galloway, Scotland, and a leading medieval family in that region.
Sir John Forbes's son, Alexander Forbes, 1st Lord Forbes fought at the Battle of Harlaw in 1411, in support of Alexander Stewart, Earl of Mar. [12] Alexander had safe conduct from Henry V of England to visit his king, James I of Scotland at Rouen in 1421 and was allowed as his escort to bring forty Pikeman and other followers, up to one hundred men. [13]
See also: Earls of Kincardine family tree for the 1647 creation: John Graham (1630–1645) styled Earl of Kincardine: James Graham (1633–1669) 2nd Marquess of Montrose, Earl of Kincardine, and Lord Graham and Mugdock, 6th Earl of Montrose, 8th Lord Graham: James Graham (1657–1684) 3rd Marquess of Montrose, Earl of Kincardine, and Lord ...
The tree, a Scots fir was subsequently called the Farquharsons Hanging Tree and became the plant symbol of the clan. [ 6 ] In 1595 the Clan Farquharson joined the Chattan Confederation and a bond of manrent acknowledged the chief of Clan Mackintosh , who was also chief of Clan Chattan as their "natyff cheiff".