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In 1529, Clan Forbes was involved in a feud with the citizens of Aberdeen, who withheld a sort of blackmail, a yearly tun of wine for the fishings of the Don. In July 1530 Arthur Forbes of Brux and his accomplices attacked Aberdeen. The citizens took arms and drove the invaders to Greyfriars Place. The street fights lasted twenty-four hours.
A family history society or genealogical society is a society, often charitable or not-for-profit, that allows member genealogists and family historians to profit from shared knowledge. Large societies often own libraries, sponsor research seminars and foreign trips, and publish journals.
Before 1281 William Buchan held land in Aberdeen. [1] In 1296 Sir Thomas de Boghan appears in the Ragman Rolls giving homage to Edward I of England . [ 1 ] Sir Thomas's lands were around Edinburgh , and his seal includes an eight rayed figure which may represent the shining sun, which also forms part of the clan chief's crest.
The piece of tartan was wrapped around the bible, and inside a note referencing the sett was dated 1745. The Clan Morrison Society (of Scotland) tartan is a variant of the Mackay tartan. This Morrison tartan dates from about 1908–1909. The society chose to base their tartan on the Mackay because of a historical link between Morrisons and Mackays.
The Spalding Club was the name of three successive antiquarian and text publication societies founded in Aberdeen, which published scholarly editions of texts and archaeological studies relevant to the history of Aberdeenshire and its region. The clubs were named after the 17th-century historian John Spalding. [1]
The Gordons, who later became the Earls of Aberdeen and Marquesses of Aberdeen, lived on the site for more than 500 years. [1] Haddo House sits in or near the site of the old Kellie Castle, the family's previous dwelling which was burnt down by the Covenanters and dates from 1732; [1] it was designed by William Adam in the Georgian Palladian style.
A Davidson clan relic preserved by the local City Council is a suit of armour that is said to have been worn by Robert Davidson, Provost of Aberdeen who was killed at the Battle of Harlaw in 1411. [4] The Clan Davidson Association was formed (as the Clan Dhai Association) in 1909 and is still very active. [4]
Northern Co-operative Society Limited (abbreviated to Norco), previously named Northern Co-operative Company Limited, was a local consumer co-operative trading in Aberdeen, Scotland, from 1861 to 1993. [1] [2] It operated supermarkets and other businesses throughout Aberdeenshire, and employed 2000 people in 1992.