Warriors at both sea and on land, the MacLeans claim a descent from the forbiddingly named Gilleathain na Tuaighe – Gillian of the Battleaxe – who displayed the martial ardour for which his clan was to become renowned when he fought valiantly at the battle of Largs in 1263 against a band of Norsemen.
• The islands of Mull, Tiree, Coll and Morven were all Maclean territories, while on the mainland they were also to be found in Knapdale.
• Many legends attach themselves to the clan and, in common with other legends, may have been based on some elements of fact that were then exaggerated for dramatic effect.
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…