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History

Origins of the clan

The Chief's Coat of Arms

The origins of Clan Campbell are uncertain. The earliest attested Campbell is Gilleasbaig of Menstrie (floruit 1260s}, father of Cailean Mór, from whom the chiefs of the clan are thought to have taken their style MacCailean Mór. The byname kambel is recorded at this time. Fanciful reconstructions derive it from the French de Campo Bello, but the likely source is the Classical Gaelic caimbeul, meaning wry mouth or crooked mouth. Image File history File links Clancampbellcrest. ... Image File history File links Clancampbellcrest. ... Gille Escoib or Gilleasbaig of Menstrie is the earliest member of the Campbell family to be attested in contemporary sources, appearing in royal charters dating to the 1260s. ... Floruit (or fl. ... Cailean Mór (fully, Cailean Mór Caimbeul) or Sir Colin Campbell († ≥ 1296) is one of the earliest attested members of Clan Campbell and an important ancestor figure of the later medieval Earls of Argyll. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... Early Modern Irish, (Irish: [1] also called Classical Irish (Irish: or Classical Gaelic, is the form of the Irish language used as a literary language in Ireland from the 13th to the 17th century and in Scotland from the 13th to the 18th century. ...

Regarding the earlier ancestors of Clan Campbell, there is good evidence that the Campbells themselves traced their descent from an earlier kindred known as the Mac Duibne, or perhaps the Uí Duibne. It has been suggested that the family's early landholdings, around Menstrie, and in Cowal, were related to the partition of the Mormaerdom of Mentieth in 1213, and that Gilleasbuig may have been a kinsman of Mormaer Muireadhach Mór. The lands around Loch Awe, which would later form the core of their possessions, were not held at an early date. The family was closely associated with the Bruces and Stewarts in the time of Cailean Mór and his son Sir Niall. Cailean Mór was killed in battle against the Macdougalls, enemies of Bruce and Stewart, and Sir Niall was a staunch ally of King Robert Bruce. Cailean Mór's mother Affrica of Carrick was probably the first cousin of King Robert's mother, Marjorie, Countess of Carrick. Menstrie is a village in the county of Clackmannanshire in Scotland, UK. It is about 5 miles (8 kilometres) east-north-east of Stirling. ... Cowal is a peninsula of Argyll in the Scottish Highlands. ... Muireadhach I., or Muireadhach Mór, (also written as Murethach, Murdoch or Maurice) is the second known Mormaer of Menteith. ... Loch Awe is a large body of water in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. ... The House of Bruce was a Scottish Royal House in the 14th century. ... The House of Stuart or Stewart was a Scottish, and then British, Royal House of Breton origin. ... Niall mac Cailein († 1316) (Niall, Colins son), the son of Cailean Mór, was a Campbell nobleman and warrior who spent his life in the service of Robert de Brus, both nationally and in Carrick, whose services to the king elevated the Campbells into the higher ranks of the... Macdougalls of Lore Mac means son of while the term clan comes from the Gaelic word for children. ... Robert I, King of Scots (Mediaeval Gaelic:Roibert a Briuis; modern Scottish Gaelic: Raibeart Bruis; Norman French: Robert de Brus or Robert de Bruys; 11 July 1274 – 7 June 1329), usually known in modern English as Robert the Bruce, was King of Scotland from 1306 until his death in 1329. ... Marjorie of Carrick (1256-1292), was countess of Carrick, Scotland, and is most famous today as the mother of Robert the Bruce. ...

The name begins to be established in Argyll at the end of the 13th century, as followers of the Earl of Lennox, with Campbells owning lands in Kintyre and the famous warrior Cailean Mór (Great Colin) knighted (1280) and established at Loch Awe. Cailean Mór's older brother established at Strachur forming the oldest branch of Clan Campbell, see Campbell of Strachur. Argyll, archaically Argyle (Airthir-Ghaidheal in Gaelic, translated as [the] East Gael, or [the] East Irish), sometimes called Argyllshire, is a traditional county of Scotland. ... The Peerage title of Earl of Lennox has been created six times in British history, becoming extinct every time. ... Kintyre shown within Argyll Kintyre is a peninsula in western Scotland in the south-west of Argyll. ... Cailean Mór (fully, Cailean Mór Caimbeul) or Sir Colin Campbell († ≥ 1296) is one of the earliest attested members of Clan Campbell and an important ancestor figure of the later medieval Earls of Argyll. ... For broader historical context, see 1280s and 13th century. ... Loch Awe is a large body of water in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. ... Regional area of Argyll, Scotland where traditionally the oldest family of Campbells live, (see Campbell of Strachur). ... The Campbells (of Strachur) are the oldest branch of the Campbell family and senior by primo geniture in Clan Campbell being direct descendants of Sir Dugald Campbell (of Lochow) and established at Strachur. ...

Wars of Scottish Independence

The family of Colin Campbell went on to become firm supporters of King Robert the Bruce and benefited from his successes with grants of lands, titles and good marriages. They fought for the Bruce, against the English at the Battle of Halidon Hill in 1333 during the Wars of Scottish Independence. Robert I, King of Scots (Mediaeval Gaelic:Roibert a Briuis; modern Scottish Gaelic: Raibeart Bruis; Norman French: Robert de Brus or Robert de Bruys; 11 July 1274 – 7 June 1329), usually known in modern English as Robert the Bruce, was King of Scotland from 1306 until his death in 1329. ... Combatants Scotland England Commanders Sir Archibald Douglas Edward III of England Strength 13,000 9,000 Casualties exact figure unknown, but very high exact figure unknown, but very low Battle of Halidon Hill (July 19, 1333) was fought during the second War of Scottish Independence. ... The Wars of Scottish Independence were a series of military campaigns fought between Scotland and England in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. ...

It would be important to note that the Descendants of Sir Duncan Campbell, 1st Lord Campbell and Lady Marjorie Stewart would be descendants of Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland and Robert II Stewart, King of Scotland. Lady Marjorie Stewart, b. 1390 was the daughter of King Robert II's son, Robert Stewart, 1st Duke of Albany. This would make all descendants of Sir Dunchan Campbell and Lady Marjorie Stewart descendants of Robert I Bruce and most of the early Kings of Scotland. A 16th or 17th century illustration from The Black Book of Taymouth shows Duncan flanked by two of his descendants. ...

The first Lord Campbell was created in 1445. It was from the 15th century that the Campbells came to take an increasingly prominent role, Colin Campbell was en-nobled as the Earl of Argyll in 1457 and later became Baron of Lorn and was also granted lands in Knapdale, signs that the Argylls were one of the major forces in Scotland. Over the centuries, various Campbell Clan Chiefs, including Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll, Archibald Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, and John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll, have played key roles in Scottish and, indeed, British history. Events Discovery of Senegal and Cape Verde by Dinas Diaz Births March 1 - Sandro Botticelli, Italian painter (died 1510) March 16 - Johann Geiler von Kaisersberg, Swiss-born preacher (died 1510) Albert Brudzewski, Polish astronomer (died 1497) Nicolas Chuquet, French mathematician Deaths June 5 - Leonel Power, English composer June 11 - Henry... (14th century - 15th century - 16th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 15th century was that century which lasted from 1401 to 1500. ... Colin Campbell, 1st Earl of Argyll, Baron Campbell of Lorn (c. ... The title Duke of Argyll was created in the peerage of Scotland in 1701 and in the peerage of the United Kingdom in 1892. ... Events University of Freiburg founded. ... Knapdale shown within Argyll Knapdale is a rural area of Argyll and Bute in the Scottish Highlands, adjoining Kintyre to the south, and divided from the rest of Argyll to the north by the Crinan Canal. ... This article is about the country. ... Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll (1532/1537 - 1573) was a leading figure in the politics of Scotland during the reign of Mary, Queen of Scots and the early part of that of James VI. Succeeding his father in the earldom in 1558, Argyll immediately became the most powerful magnate... Archibald Campbell Archibald Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll and 8th Earl of Argyll (1607 - 27 May 1661) was the de facto head of government in Scotland during most of the Scottish Civil War (which was part of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms). ... John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll and 1st Duke of Greenwich (October 10, 1678 - October 4, 1743) was a Scottish soldier and nobleman. ...

16th century Anglo-Scottish Wars & clan conflicts

Scottish clan map.

• During the Anglo-Scottish Wars of the 16th century the Clan Campbell fought on the side of King James IV of Scotland against an English Army at the Battle of Flodden Field in 1513. Many of the powerful Earls of Scotland participated in this battle which is sometimes referd to as the Charge of the Earls which included Archibald Campbell, 2nd Earl of Argyll. ^[1]

• Later during the Anglo-Scottish Wars the Clan Campbell was among the Scottish forces who fought the English at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh on 10th September 1547. Due to the large number of Scottish lives lost at this battle the 10th of September is remembered today in Scotland as Black Saturday. ^[2]

• In 1568 chief of Clan Campbell, Archibald Campbell, 5th Earl of Argyll led and commanded the forces who fought for Mary, Queen of Scots at the Battle of Langside against the forces of the Regent Moray who were commanded by William Kirkcaldy of Grange.

• In 1567 a conflict took place between the Clan Campbell and Clan Arthur. Duncan MacArthur and his son of the Loch Awe MacArthur family, became the victims of their own success when jealousy of their power drove neighbours to drown them in Loch Awe during a skirmish with the Clan Campbell. In the archives of Inveraray Castle a charter dated 1567 confirms that a pardon was granted to the Campbells of Inverawe for the "drowning of Clan Arthur". It is believed that the MacArthurs trying to defend themselves were driven into the loch. Centuries later in the 1970's an ancient sword was unearthed on the shore of the loch.

• At the Battle of Glenlivet in 1594, Archibald Campbell, 7th Earl of Argyll's forces of Clan Campbell, Clan Stewart of Atholl, Clan Forbes and the Chattan Confederation of Clan MacKintosh who were defeated by the Earl of Huntly's forces of Clan Gordon, Clan Comyn and the Clan Cameron. ^[3]

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17th century & Civil War

• During the Civil War the Clan Campbell fought as Covenanters. In 1644 the Clan Irvine who were staunch royalist supporters found themselves surrounded by Covenanter clans. The Irvine's Drum Castle was sacked on May 2nd 1644 by the Clan Campbell. A chair with Drum symbols is now in the Scottish Museum, Edinburgh, believed to have been taken from Drum Castle either in 1644 by the Campbells or in 1640 when a previous raid was carried out by the Clan Munro.

• At the Battle of Inverlochy (1645), the Scottish Argyll Covenanter forces of Clan Campbell led by Archibald Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll were defeated by the Royalist forces of James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose mainly made up from Clan MacDonald, Clan MacLean and other MacDonald allies from Ireland. After the Battle of Inverlochy in 1645 James Graham, 1st Marquess of Monrose laid siege to Castle Campbell but was unable to beat the Clan Campbell defenders and failed to take the castle. ^[4]

• 1646, The Clan Campbell, neighbours of the Clan Lamont had steadily encroached the Lamont's lands. After the Battle of Inverlochy in 1645 the Clan Lamont took the opportunity to lay waste to the Campbell's territory. However the following year in 1646 the powerful Clan Campbell army invaded the Clan Lamont taking their Castles Toward and Ascog. Sir James Lamont surrendered after accepting fair terms for his people. However the Campbells then slaughtered over two hundred of Lamont's men, women and children. Elsewhere one tree was said to have carried thirty five bodies from its branches and another thirty six men were buried alive. The two Lamont castles were decimated and Sir James Lamont was thrown into a dungeon for five years. This became known as the Dunoon Massacre.

• In 1647 Duart Castle of the Clan MacLean was attacked and laid siege to by the Argyll government troops of Clan Campbell led by Stuart A Campbell, but they were defeated and driven off by the Royalist troops of the Clan MacLean. ^[5]

• In 1648 the forces of Archibald Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll were defeated at the Battle of Stirling (1648) by the forces of Sir George Munro, 3rd of Obsdale who supported the Earl of Lanerick. Argyll lost 200 dead and another 400 wounded or captured. Among Argyll's dead was William Campbell of Glenfalloch and Sir Colin Campbell of Ardkinglas killed in action.^[6][7]

• In 1678 the Battle of Altimarlech took place between the Clan Campbell and Clan Sinclair. Legend has it that so many Sinclairs were killed that the Campbells were able to cross the river without getting their feet wet. Clearly, however, the Sinclairs had influence in high places as a few years later, in 1681, they regained the earldom by an order of Parliament.^[8][9]

• In 1678 Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll, son of the Marquess of Argyll, successfully invaded the Clan MacLean lands on the Isle of Mull and garrisons Duart Castle. Later in 1691 Duart Castle was surrended by the Clan MacLean to the chief of Clan Campbell, Archibald Campbell, 1st Duke of Argyll.

• In 1692, 78 unarmed MacDonalds were murdered in the Massacre of Glencoe when a government initiative to suppress Jacobitism was entangled in the long running feud between Clan MacDonald and Clan Campbell. The slaughter of the MacDonalds at the hands of the soldiers, led by Captain Robert Campbell of Glenlyon, after enjoying their hospitality for over a week was a major affront of Scottish Law and Highland tradition. However it should be noted that none of the men who carried out the massacre, serving under Robert Campbell were from the Clan Campbell or of the name Campbell, none the less the Clan Campbell were viewed as traitors because of this act. ^[10]

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18th century & Jacobite Uprisings

The Black Watch tartan, also known as the Government sett, or the Campbell tartan. The tartan was used, and is in current use, by several military units throughout the Commonwealth.^[11]

1715 to 1719 Jacobite Rising

On 23rd October 1715, chief John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll having learned that a detachment of rebels was passing by Castle Campbell, towards Dunfermline, sent out a body of cavalry, which came up with the party, and defeated it, taking a number of gentlemen prisoners, with the damage of one dragoon wounded in the cheek, and one horse slightly hurt. A month later the British government forces of Clan Campbell fought and defeated the Jacobites at the Battle of Sheriffmuir in 1715. However there were in fact a small number Campbells who took the side of the Jacobites led by the son of Campbell of Glenlyon whose father had commanded the government troops at the Massacre of Glencoe 22 years earlier. The two young men "buried the hatchet" and swore to be brothers in arms, fighting side by side in the Sheriffmuir. However the British government forces led by the Argyll Campbells defeated the Jacobites. ^[12] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... For other uses, see Black Watch (disambiguation). ... The Commonwealth of Nations as of 2007 Headquarters Marlborough House, London, UK Official languages English Membership 53 sovereign states Leaders  -  Queen Elizabeth II  -  Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma Appointed 24 November 2007 Establishment  -  Balfour Declaration 18 November 1926   -  Statute of Westminster 11 December 1931   -  London Declaration 28 April 1949  Area  -  Total... John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll and 1st Duke of Greenwich (October 10, 1678 - October 4, 1743) was a Scottish soldier and nobleman. ... Castle Campbell is a mediæval castle situated above the town of Dollar, Clackmannanshire in central Scotland. ... ‹ The template below has been proposed for deletion. ... The Battle of Sheriffmuir was an engagement in 1715 at the height of the Jacobite rebellion in England and Scotland. ...

The Black Watch

In 1725 six Independent Black Watch companies were formed. Three from Clan Campbell, one from Clan Fraser, one from Clan Munro and one from Clan Grant. These companies were known by the name Reicudan Dhu, or Black Watch. Taking advantage of the partisan nature and warrior instincts of the highlanders, these men were authorised to wear the kilt and to bear arms, thus it was not difficult to find recruits. The regiment was then officially known as the 42nd Regiment of Foot. For other uses, see Black Watch (disambiguation). ... The Clan Fraser (Gaelic - Clann Frisealach, French Clan Frasier) is a Scottish clan of French origin. ... Munro Crest: Dread God (Fear God) and a Golden Eagle Clan Munro is a Highland Scottish clan. ... Grant Crest Castle Grant, from rear Castle Grant, Barbies Tower Castle Grant, from front Clan Grant is a Highland Scottish clan which inhabited land in Northern Scotland since 1316, although the clan is known to have existed farther back than that. ... The 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot was an infantry regiment of the British Army. ...

1745 to 1746 Jacobite Rising

During the Jacobite Uprisings of 1745 to 1746 the Clan Campbell continued their support for the British Government. They fought against the rebel Jacobites at the Battle of Falkirk (1746) where government forces were defeated. However shortly afterwards the Clan Campbell held out during the Siege of Fort William. The Jacobites could not defeat the Campbell defenders who had been well supplied. Eventually the Campbells sent out their own force from Fort William who defeated the besieging Jacobites and captured their siege cannons. ^[13] During the Second Jacobite Rising, the Battle of Falkirk was the last noteworthy Jacobite success. ... Combatants Scottish clans loyal to the Government: Clan Campbell Clan Scott Jacobite clans: Clan Cameron Clan MacDonald of Keppoch Clan Stewart of Appin French Artillery men Commanders Captain Scott Major-General Cameron Strength 1500 Jacobites 200 French Artillery men The siege of Fort William, Scotland took place between 20th March...

Soon afterwards men of the Clan Campbell who formed part of Loudon's Highlanders Regiment helped to finally defeat the Jacobites at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Loudons Highlanders, or the Earl of Loudons Regiment of Foot, was an infantry regiment of the British Army. ... Combatants British Army Jacobites Commanders William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland Charles Edward Stuart, the Young Pretender Strength 8,000 ca. ...

Campbell's castles

Inveraray Castle, seat of the Duke of Argyll, Chief of Clan Campbell.

• Inveraray Castle in Argyll is the current seat of the Chief of Clan Campbell. The castle became the centre of the Clan when they abandoned Castle Campbell during the Civil War of the 17th century. Other Campbell lands were scattered across Angus, Ayrshire (Loudoun), Clackmannan (Argyll), Nairnshire (Cawdor) Perthshire, Seahouses (Northumberland).
• Castle Campbell or Castle Gloom was the seat of the chief of Clan Campbell until 1654 when they moved to Inveraray Castle.
• Kilchurn Castle was also owned by the Clan Campbell family.
• Edinample Castle was built in the late 16th century.
• Carnasserie Castle has belonged to the Clan Campbell since the 16th century.
• Saddell Castle was owned by the Campbells from the late 17th century onwards.
• Finlarig Castle built by the Campbells of Breadalbane in the 17th century.
• Taymouth Castle built by the Campbells of Breadalbane in the 19th century.

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Clan profile

• Origin of the name: Cam Beul (Gaelic for "Crooked mouth") (Surname)
• Other Gaelic names: Cambeulach (Singular) &O Duibne (Collective)
• Motto: Ne Obliviscaris (Latin for "Forget Not")
• Slogan: "Cruachan!" (from the mountain north of Loch Awe, overlooking the bulk of the Campbell lands in Argyll)
• Pipe music: "Baile Inneraora" (The Campbells Are Coming)
• Plant badge: Bog Myrtle

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Tartans

The Campbell tartan as published in the Vestiarium Scoticum. It is also known as the Campbell of Argyll, or Campbell of Lochawe. In the late eighteenth century this tartan was in use by the Duke of Argyll. The tartan is the Black Watch tartan with additional white and yellow stripes. Later Dukes sought to exclude the white and yellow stripes, which they claimed were only used to distinguish Chiefs.

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• Campbell:^[14] More commonly known as the Black Watch tartan or the Government Sett. The Black Watch, first raised in 1725, was the first Highland Regiment in the British Army.^[11] All Campbell tartans are based upon the Black Watch tartan, as are many clan tartans. The tartan was used, and is in current use, by several military units throughout the Commonwealth.^[11]
• Campbell of Breadalbane:^[14] This tartan may be worn by Campbells of the Breadalbane, or Glenorchy branches.^[14]
• Campbell of Cawdor:^[14] This tartan may be worn by members of the Campbell of Cawdor branch.^[14]
• Campbell of Loudoun:^[14] This tartan may be worn by members of the Campbell of Loudoun branch.^[14]

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Chief

• The current clan chief is Torquhil Ian Campbell, 13th Duke of Argyll.
• The chief's Gaelic title is 'MacCailein Mor' meaning the son of Colin Mor Campbell ('Colin the Great').

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Great Campbells

• One of the most famous modern day Campbells, is the England defender Sol, with over 50 caps for the English football team and 400 premiership appearances.
• Another member of the great clan is Darren Campbell, an olympic gold sprinter nowerdays becoming a coach and role model for campbells and the world alkie.
• An emerging person on the campbell scene is no other than James Campbell, coming from Sheffield and living in the west side of the city he loves the high life and is currently working on a world peace consortium

Branches

• Campbell of Argyll
• Campbell of Breadalbane
• Campbell of Loudoun
• Campbell of Cawdor

Septs of Clan Campbell

• Arthur, MacArtair, MacArthur, MacCarter.^[15]
• Bannatyne.^[15]
• Burnes, Burness, Burnett, Burns.^[15]
• Caddell, Cadell, Calder, Cattell.^[15]
• Connochie, Conochie, MacConachie, MacConchie, MacConnechy, MacConochie.^[15]
• Denoon, Denune.^[15]
• Gibbon, Gibson, MacGibbon, MacGubbin.^[15]
• Harres, Harris, Hawes, Haws, Hawson.^[15]
• Hastings.^[15]
• Isaac, Isaacs, Kissack, Kissock, MacIsaac, MacKessack, MacKessock, MacKissock.^[15]
• Iverson, Macever, Macgure, MacIver, MacIvor, Macure, Orr, Ure.^[15]
• Kellar, Keller, Maceller, MacKellar.^[15]
• Lorne.^[15]
• Louden, Loudon, Loudoun, Lowden, Lowdon.^[15]
• MacColm, MacColmbe, MacLaws, MacLehose, MacTause, MacTavish, MacThomas, Taweson, Tawesson, Thomas, Thomason, Thompson, Thomson.^[15]
• MacDermid, MacDermott, MacDiarmid.^[15]
• MacElvie, MacKelvie.^[15]
• MacGlasrich.^[15]
• MacKerlie.^[15]
• MacNichol.^[15]
• MacNocaird.^[15]
• MacOran.^[15]
• Macowen.^[15]
• MacPhedran,^[15] MacPhederain,^[16] Paterson.^[16]
• MacPhun.^[15]
• Moore, Muir.^[15]
• Ochiltree.^[15]
• Pinkerton.^[15]
• Torrie, Torry.^[15]

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See also

• Scottish clan
• Duke of Argyll
• Campbell of Strachur (unofficial branch)
• Campbell of Craignish (unofficial branch)

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Notes

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References

• Boardman, Steve, The Campbells 1250–1513. Edinburgh: John Donald, 2006. ISBN 0-85976-662-4

External links

• The Clan Campbell Society (North America)
• http://www.electricscotland.com/webclans/atoc/campbel-a.html
• http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Heritage/FSCNS/Scots_NS/Clans/Campbell.html
• http://chipdoc.tripod.com/Clan_Campbell.html
• http://www.macbraveheart.co.uk/campbell/