In addition to their own extensive knowledge and research, they have overseen the work of a team of renowned specialists in scottish history. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. Clan gordon moved from berwickshire to dominate northeast scotland under their clan chief and were prominent in the jacobite risings founding a regiment whose name is held in awe. Clan macneil, also known in scotland as clan niall, is a highland scottish clan, particularly associated with the outer hebridean island of barra. One of the most important factors in scotlands development as a nation over the last years has been the existence of the clan system. Popular scottish historical fiction books goodreads. Our quest now is to figure out where we fit into this fractious family. For scots across the globe, buying a great scottish clans dvd will be like owning a piece of family history. The origins of the clan gordon and their place in history scottish clan minibook paperback january 1, 1740 3. History of the scottish clans chebucto community net. Synopsis this reference work on the clans of scotland is produced with the cooperation of the standing council of scottish chiefs and features a history of the clan system, the law of the clan, a history of tartan and highland dress and a history of clan heraldry. This clan book features the origins of clan gordon and delves into their place in history.
How the scots invented the modern world by arthur herman, the highland clearances by john prebble, outlander by diana. The early history of clan macneil is obscure, however despite this the clan claims to descend from the legendary niall. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. If you would like to browse the family tree of the noble scottish glencairn line, or the noble irish conyngham branch. The clan is known to highlanders as clann aindreas the sons of andrew. Scottish clan history books over 40 different clan names. Scotlands clan system understanding and background to the clan system in scotland. This reference work on the clans of scotland is produced with the cooperation of the standing council of scottish chiefs and features a history of the clan system, the law of the clan, a history of tartan and highland dress and a history of clan heraldry. The chief of the clan is the powerful earl of huntly, and now also the marquess of huntly. The name gordon historically belong to anglo norman descent. The origin of the gordon clan in scotland was not gaelic.
It is a gladdening glimpse of the clanglory that never parts from an historic race, and which, so long as its children preserve the proud traditions of their clan, is a constant source of inspiration, to decore the house from which they come, to live as a credit to the ancient heroes, and to be ever ready to assist the kinsmen of their clan. The gordon chief is known as the cock o the north, which is also the clan march. From about the twelfth century, they were particularly identified with berwickshire, in the borders. In the 15th century, the chiefship of the clan passed to an heiress, who married into the seton family and her male descendants assumed the surname gordon and continued as chiefs of the clan.
The name emerges in scotland in late 12th century from the parish of gordon in berwickshire. The scottish clans and their tartans internet archive. Bearers of a name that resonates throughout the turbulent history of the scottish borders, the ta tait clan book. Full text of the scottish tartans, with historical. Clan davidson is a highland scottish clan and a member of the chattan confederation. Castles feature hugely in the history of clan gordon and many of the castles are still to be seen today, both renovated and restored or as ruins.
Jun 28, 2014 huntly castle is the ancestral home of the chief of clan gordon the gordons are thought to have come from france and settled in berwickshire in the 11th century. There is a gordon clan web site here, here and in usa as well as virginia. Our extensive library of over 500 rare and contemporary books on the subjects of tartan, highland dress, clan history, weapons, weaving et al is available for researchers on appointment. The last chief of the clan ross to hold the earldom died in 72, having fathered no sons. There are several versions of clan davidsons origins. Structure of a highland clan information graciously provided by clan macivor general wade re the highlanders information graciously provided by clan macivor history of scots in new scotland. It seems that there are actually two main branches of the gordons that most of the history books are chronicling. Outlander by diana gabaldon, the lost queen by signe pike, a most suitable duchess by patricia bray, go tel. The last clan chief, john buchanan, died without issue in 1681 and the dignity remained dormant for 337 years. Gordon was the 50th most frequent surname at the general register office in 1995. If you belong to the clan gordon then this clan book is ideal for you makes a great gift idea. These films are presented by the noted scottish author and broadcaster, carl macdougall.
Vi by david dobson this is the sixth volume of dobsons unique scottish settlers series and it contains abstracts of data from the edinburgh register of deeds, which recorded not only deeds but any document thought to be important, such as marriage contracts, powers of attorney, and commercial agreements. Structure of a highland clan information graciously provided by clan macivor general wade re the highlanders information graciously provided by clan macivor. Full text of the scottish tartans, with historical sketches. Beautifully photographed in high definition, they are accompanied by a specially recorded music soundtrack. Gordon clan tartan, motto and crest bydand means abiding. Scottish clan and family encyclopaedia, third edition, george way of plean and romilly squire whats in the third edition completely revised, updated, and expanded, to reflect the many changes that have occurred over the twenty years since the publication of the second edition histories and badges for 346 clans and families with nearly 200. Beautifully illustrated with tartans, crests, and coats of arms, with appendices listing important dates in history, scottish monarchs, and scottish names associated with clans and families as well as. Authored by our very own experienced journalisthistorian these books describe the origins of your family name in a light hearted and informative fashion. All about clan macnab, the history, the macnab clan crest, clan macnab tartan, clan legends and the lands of clan macnab. With over 500 scottish, irish and english family names clan books is bound to help you find your family surname and discover your family history. Beginning chapters provide information on the history of the clan system, the law of the clan, tartan and highland dress, and heraldry. Clan books discover your roots in your very own clan or family history book. Surnames regarded as septs subbranch of the gordon clan include addison, adie, aitcheson, aitken, barrie, cullen, eadie, edie, geddes, huntly, mavor, milne, todd. Family history books for sale scottish genealogy society.
Another 4 words 10 lines of text covering the years 1296, 1297, 5, 58, 50, 91 and 1955 are included under the topic early angus history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. The traditional progenitor of the clan was fearchar mac an t sagairt which is translated as son of the priest. In the 15th century, the chiefship of the clan passed to an heiress, who married into the seton family and. You may checkout scottish tartan kilts for sale here. During the wars of scottish independence in the th century, the gordons supported william wallace in the cause of independence. Argylls highlands, or, maccailein mor and the lords of lorne. Clan books scottish, irish and english family names. Gordon clan book a name with a number of possible points of origin, the gordons hold a prominent place in the pages of the drama that is scotland s frequently turbulent history. In 1128, the earl of huntingdon, who later became king david i of scotland, invited his noble norman friends to the north to strengthen his royal court, granting them larger estates than they had in england. Buchanan clan crest, clarior hinc honos motto, family history. Buy the collins scottish clan encyclopedia first edition by way, george isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The gordons recruited from the northeast of scotland and the regiments character was moulded by men from the farming counties of aberdeenshire, moray and nairn.
Scottish tune scottish tune scottish tune scottish tune summon the winds current members have access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to our clan cunningham societys online genealogy database with 26,112 cunningham entries and growing daily. Directory of scottish settlers in north america, 16251825 vol. See more ideas about scottish clans, family crest and crest tattoo. According to william skene, in his celtic scotland, clan davidson cofounded the chattan confederation with clan macpherson and are together referred to as old clan chattan. Scotlands clan system history timeline history of scotland. While the family organization in scotland calls itself the house of gordon, most publications use the more common clan gordon as does the book scottish clan and family encyclopedia considered the authority. Some gordons claim to be clan gordon while others house of gordon out of personal preference or bias. Clan gordon, also known as the house of gordon, is a scottish clan.
Includes full history of the clan and clan badge clan crest in full color. I notice ga henty has been mentioned i was always under the impression that he wrote specifically for young teenage boys back in the prewar days boys own stuff. Their arms, origins and tartans new ed by martine, roddy isbn. The early history of clan macneil is obscure, however despite this the clan claims to descend from the legendary niall of the nine hostages. Our clan mini books are easy to read, independently researched, accurate, affordable and most of all fun to read. Most histories agree on the beginning gordon as adam who had sons, richard of gordon and adam of huntley. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our angus research. Jun 17, 2010 the great scottish clans series of films on dvd.
According to william skene, in his celtic scotland. Clan gordon was reported to have been one of the most powerful of all scottish clans and indeed still is and the fact that they have been linked to a great many castles seems to support this suggestion. Clan history scrolls are beautifully presented and ready for framing on 11x17 parchment paper. This is not a directly searchable list as yet but you can search using the search this site facility above. A history of your scottish clan name choose from a huge range of books on scottish clan history and heritage. The gordon clan is originally from normandy, where their ancestors are said to have had large possessions. This is the internet home of the ancient and historical clan centred on the name anderson or derivatives, deriving ancestral lineage and connections from scotlands historic past. It was raised in 1794 by an aristocratic landowner, the duke of gordon, whose wife played a major role in attracting recruits by riding through her husbands estates and offering. The clan is a concept which dates back to the 12th century. The origins of the clan gordon and their place in history scottish clan mini book. Scottish clan and family encyclopaedia st kilda publications. Try the 2 books on montrose the english, and scottish, civil war period highly recommended. Clan books english family names books scottish gifts. Ultimate guide to scottish clans and the largest clan shop, incl.
Huntly castle is the ancestral home of the chief of clan gordon the gordons are thought to have come from france and settled in berwickshire in the 11th century. Scottish clan books discover the history and origin of your scottish clan and family history with these fun entertaining and easy to read mini books. Makes a great gift not only for anyone belonging to clan gordon but also anyone interested in reading about the past. It is a gladdening glimpse of the clan glory that never parts from an historic race, and which, so long as its children preserve the proud traditions of their clan, is a constant source of inspiration, to decore the house from which they come, to live as a credit to the ancient heroes, and to be ever ready to assist the kinsmen of their clan. As today i am covering the history of clan tartans or clan gordon. Malcolm canmore gave the lands around what is now the village of gordon to adam gordon, who, with the help of other french, norman and english knights defeated macbeth at lumphanan. We have over 250 scottish, irish and english clan mini books and booklets including campbell, mcdonald, thomson, armstrong, burns, buchanan, boyle, middleton, jenkins and many more. Fearchar was created earl of ross in 1234, for services to alexander ii. When the wearing of tartan was outlawed after the 1745 jacobite rebellion, clansmen wore their clans plant badge as an act of defiance and identification. I also agree with the recommendations on dorothy dunnett but she isnt an easy read. Buchanan clan crest, clarior hinc honos motto, family.
The buchanan clan society was registered in glasgow in 1725, ten years after the first jacobite uprising and twenty years before the second. A number of reference books have been used to provide the factual information including the surnames of scotland by george f black, scottish surnames by david dorward, clans and tartans by george way of plean, scottish surnames and families by donald whyte, scottish clans and tartans by neil grant and scottish clan and family. Gordon clan book scottish, irish and english family names. The clan anderson offers visitors to this site a truly highland welcome. The scottish king, malcolm canmore was established as a vassal of williams and norman influence gradually worked its way into scotland. We have broken down this article to talk about scottish clan tartan history and its complete background. The romantic heritage of these scottish clans and families is now available to you. Gordon clan crest, bydand motto, gordon family gifts. It is therefore the oldest clan society in the world. Books in print by the scottish author roddy martine, roddy martine is an author, journalist and broadcaster, his most recent book supernatural scotland is now available, also edinburgh military tattoo,the swinging sporran, scottish clan names, scottish clan and family names, edinburgh guide, single malt scotch,time exposure, living in scotland, living in the highlands. The scottish clans were originally extended networks of families who had loyalties to a particular chief, but the word clan is derived from the gaelic clann, meaning literally children.