With ancient Gaelic roots, early forms of the Finlay name first appear in the Scottish historical record as early as the thirteenth century.
• Closely allied to the proud Clan Farquharson, they shared in both its glorious fortunes and tragic misfortunes, while others have made their mark through a colourful range of endeavours and pursuits.
• On the stage, Frank Finlay is the veteran English actor of stage, television and film, born in 1926 in Lancashire.
• His role of Iago in the 1965 film Othello won him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, as did his performance in the 2002 The Pianist.
Borthwick Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
With the proud motto of ‘He who leads', the Borthwicks feature prominently in the pages of the colourful tableau that is Scotland’s frequently turbulent history. • The Borthwicks have roots of their...
Taylor Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
Although their name is of French origin, bearers of the surname Taylor have been at the heart of Scotland's affairs for centuries, sharing in its glories and its tragic misfortunes. • As proud...
Simpson Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
From roots in Saxon England and the French provinces of Anjou and Normandy, the Simpsons found themselves at the forefront of Scotland's bitter Wars of Independence with England and later rallied to...
Forbes Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
With their name derived from the Gaelic forba, meaning a field or district and also found in the landscape in the form of the Braes of Forbes, Clan Forbes thrived for centuries throughout western...
Colquhoun Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
The entrance of the Colquhoun clan onto the Scottish scene came in 1241 when the Anglo-Norman Sir Humphrey de Kilpatrick was granted the lands and barony of Colquhoun, in Dunbartonshire, and...
Borthwick Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
With the proud motto of ‘He who leads', the Borthwicks feature prominently in the pages of the colou…
Taylor Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
Although their name is of French origin, bearers of the surname Taylor have been at the heart of Sco…
Simpson Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
From roots in Saxon England and the French provinces of Anjou and Normandy, the Simpsons found thems…
Forbes Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
With their name derived from the Gaelic forba, meaning a field or district and also found in the lan…
Colquhoun Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
The entrance of the Colquhoun clan onto the Scottish scene came in 1241 when the Anglo-Norman Sir Hu…