Although not affiliated to any particular Scottish clan, bearers of the Hill name have nevertheless stamped their own unique mark on the nation's colourful and frequently turbulent history.
• With the motto of ‘Advance’ and crest of a castellated tower, from the battlefield to the boardrooms of commerce, and from art to music and the stage, bearers of the proud name of Hill have gained international recognition.
• Not only a noted Scottish artist but also a pioneer of early photographic techniques, David Octavius Hill was born in 1802 in Perth.
