Bearers of a name that can be found in various forms throughout the world, generations of Browns have found honour and fame in a variety of pursuits, not only as loyal servants of monarchy but militant defenders of the oppressed.
• Some even share in the bloodstained and tragic histories of two of Scotland's ancient clans and can claim a kinship with them.
• From their ancient roots to the present day, read here of the colourful lives and times of renowned bearers of the name of Brown.