With origins that stretch back to Ireland, the Fergussons can lay claim to particularly ancient and enduring Scottish fame.
• The sixth century Irish chieftain Fergus – from whom the Fergussons take their name – is reputed to have brought the ancient Stone of Scone, on which Scottish monarchs were enthroned, from Ireland to Scotland.
• They can also claim a role in the adoption of the Scottish national flag the Saltire, featuring a white diagonal cross on a blue background.
• This is through Angus MacFergus, who fought against the Northumbrians at the battle of Athelstaneford, in East Lothian, in 832 AD.
Marshall Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
Although enjoying a close kinship with Clan Keith, the Marshalls also have their own proud heritage and traditions. • The turbulent seventeenth century saw many bearers of the name at the forefront...
Martin Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
The Roman god of war and a fourth century saint both contribute to the distant origins of the surname of Martin. • While proud bearers of the name flourished throughout the length and breadth of...
Cochrane Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
A name with a number of possible points of origin that include from ‘Covernan’, the name of a fierce Norse raider who settled in Scotland in the ninth century, ‘Cochrane’ features prominently in the...
Walker Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
Scattered across the globe today in a variety of pursuits and occupations, Walkers are nevertheless heirs to a rich and colourful heritage rooted in Scotland's turbulent past. • Some were ardent in...
MacQuarrie Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
Of royal race through their descent from a son of King Alpin, who reigned from 834 to 837, the MacQuarries were for centuries at the heart of the near anarchy that from time to time prevailed...
Marshall Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
Although enjoying a close kinship with Clan Keith, the Marshalls also have their own proud heritage …
Martin Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
The Roman god of war and a fourth century saint both contribute to the distant origins of the surnam…
Cochrane Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
A name with a number of possible points of origin that include from ‘Covernan’, the name of a fierce…
Walker Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
Scattered across the globe today in a variety of pursuits and occupations, Walkers are nevertheless …
MacQuarrie Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
Of royal race through their descent from a son of King Alpin, who reigned from 834 to 837, the MacQu…