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This clan possessed Kintail in the 14th century and take their name from a chief named Kenneth who lived in the 13th century. They were a strong and powerful clan and feuded with their neighbours. They fought against the MacDonalds at the Battle of Blair-na-park in 1491. About 1607 they aquired lands of Lochcarron and Lochalsh. In 1609 Kenneth MacKenziewas created Lord MacKenzie and the 2nd Lord was made Earl of Seaforth in 1623. They fought in the 1715 Rising and at the Battle of Glenshiel in 1719. They were a numerous clan and in the 18th century could muster 2,500 fighting men. Badges: Holly, Deer & Grass. Septs: Kenneth, Kennethson, MacBeolain, MacConnach, MacIver, MacIvor, MacKerlich, MacMurchie, MacVinish, MacVanish, Murchison, Murchie. |
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The Munroes possessed lands in Easter Ross in the 12th century and the chief was known as Munro of Foulis. They were at the battle of Bannockburn in 1314 There were followers of the old Earls of Ross. Numerically strong, they were important in their Highland District , and in the 17th century their militray spirit found outlet in the Continental War, where they served under their cheif, Sir Robert Munro, called the "Black Baron". At that time 27 field officers and 11 captains, all Munroes, served in these wars. In 1634 Hector Munro of Foulis was created a Baronet of Nova Scotia. He died in 1829. Badge: Common Club Moss. Septs: Dingwall, Foulis, Fowlis, Keddie, MacCulloch, MacLulich, Monro, Vass, Wass. |
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The Ogilvies descended from Gilbert, son of the 1st Earl of Angus, who had a charter to the barony of Ogilvie in Forfarshire in the 12th century. The founder of the airlie branch was Sir Walter Ogilvie of Lintrathan, whose sone held the lands of Airlie by a charter of 1459. The 8th Lord of Ogilvie was elevated to Earl of Airlie in 1639. The Ogilvies of Airlie were loyal to the Royal House of Stewart and suffered in their cause. They took an active part in the Jacobite Risings of 1715 and 17845. Airlie was attainted, but a pardon was granted in 1778. The Earldom was restored in 1826. Badges: Whitehorn & Hawthorn. Septs: Airlie, Findlater, Gilchrist, MacGilchrist, Milne, Richardson and Storey. |
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The Robertsons, who claim to be descendants of the Celtic Earls of Athol, are known as Clan Donnachaidh, Donnachaidh - stout Duncan - led the Clan at Bannockburn in support of Robert the Bruce. In 1451 the Robertson lands were erected into the Barony of Struan. In the 16th century part of these lands were lost to the Earl of Atholl. The Robertsons supported the Jacobites and fought under Montrose and Viscount Dundee, and also in the 1715 and 1745 Risings. Alexander, 17th chief, fought in the cause of the Royal Stewarts in 1688, 1715 and 1745. There are many important branches of the Clan. The surname comes from Robert "Riach" who was chief in the 15th century. Septs: Collier, Colyear, Dobinson, Donachie, Duncan, Duncanson, Dunnachie, Inches, MacConachie, MacConnechy, MacDonachie, Macinroy, MacIver, MacIvor, Maclagen, MacRobbie, MacRobie, MacRobert, Reid, Roy, Stark and Tonnochy. |