Although it derives from a descriptive term for a person’s hair or complexion, the heritage and traditions of those who bear the surname Black are far more colourful than the name would imply.
• Affiliated to no less than three proud Highland clans, Blacks shared in their violent and tragic histories.
• Read here also of the equally colourful Blackadders, Blackburns, Blackmores, and Blackwells.
The stirring history of the Clan Scott from its beginnings in the mists of medieval Caledonian history down to the present time. • The history of the clan can be traced to the early twelfth century,...
Established in Scotland since at least the twelfth century, the Forsyths have shared in both the nation's glorious fortunes and its tragic misfortunes. • With the motto of ‘A repairer of ruin’ and...
From origins that can be traced back through the centuries to a dim and distant Celtic past and known as the ‘Siol Gilchrist’, meaning ‘the race, or posterity, of Gilchrist’, Clan Ogilvie has been a...
Popular from earliest times, the proud name of Hughes is to be found all over the world today – far from its original roots in the ancient soils of both Britain and Ireland. • Active on the field of...
With an early history entwined with that of Clan Sinclair, bearers of the Mason name may well have been privy to a secret tradition relating to the mysterious Rosslyn Chapel in Midlothian, featured...
The stirring history of the Clan Scott from its beginnings in the mists of medieval Caledonian histo…
Established in Scotland since at least the twelfth century, the Forsyths have shared in both the nat…
From origins that can be traced back through the centuries to a dim and distant Celtic past and know…
Popular from earliest times, the proud name of Hughes is to be found all over the world today – far …
With an early history entwined with that of Clan Sinclair, bearers of the Mason name may well have b…
