Clan Hay Crest: Serva jugum (Keep the Yoke)

Clan Hay is a Scottish clan, associated with the regions of Perth and Aberdeen, which has played an important part in the history and politics of Scotland. Image File history File links HayCrest. ... Image File history File links HayCrest. ... Clan map of Scotland Scottish clans give a sense of identity and shared descent to people in Scotland and to their relatives throughout the world, with a formal structure of Clan Chiefs officially registered with the court of the Lord Lyon, King of Arms which controls the heraldry and Coat... Perthshire (Siorrachd Pheairt in Gaelic) is a traditional county in central Scotland, which extends from Strathmore in the east, to the Pass of Drumochter in the north, Rannoch Moor and Ben Lui in the west, and Aberfoyle in the south. ... Aberdeenshire (Siorrachd Obar Dheathain in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland. ...

History

Origin of the Name

La Haye, Normandy, France (Placename). There are communes that have the name La Haye in France: La Haye, in the Seine-Maritime département La Haye, in the Vosges département Related La Haye-Aubrée, in the Eure département La Haye-Bellefond, in the Manche département La Haye-de-Calleville, in the... Mont Saint Michel, one of the famous symbols of Normandy. ...

Origins of the Clan

The Clan Hay descends from the Norman family of de la Haye. The First Hay to arrive in Scotland was William de lay Haye, who befriended King Malcolm IV and was made the 1st Baron of Erroll in 1178. Over the centuries, Hay influence in Scotland increased. Image of the young Máel Coluim IV, called Cenn Mór in the Gaelic annals of Ireland. ...

Wars of Scottish Independence

during the Wars of Scottish Independence, Sir Gilbert Hay, the 5th Lord Erroll, was an ally of Robert the Bruce and he and the Clan Hay participated in the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. For his service, he was made the Lord High Constable of Scotland, a title the Clan Hay continues to hold to this day, which gives them ceremonial precendece in Scotland ahead of anyone aside from the royal family. The Wars of Scottish Independence were a series of military campaigns fought between Scotland and England in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. ... Robert I, King of Scots, usually known as Robert the Bruce (July 11, 1274 – June 7, 1329, reigned 1306 – 1329), was, according to a modern biographer (Geoffrey Barrow), a great hero who lived in a minor country. ... Combatants Kingdom of Scotland Kingdom of England Commanders Robert Bruce Edward II of England Strength about 9,000 17,000-20,000 Casualties unknown unknown The Battle of Bannockburn (June 23, 1314 – June 24, 1314) was a significant Scottish victory in the Wars of Scottish Independence. ... Events June 24 - Battle of Bannockburn. ... Edward, who served under Alexander I and David I is called chief of Davids knights (princeps militae), but the exact nature of the Constables military role in the 12th century is unclear. ...

The Chieftan of the Clan Hay, known as the MacGaraidh Mor, was traditionally the Commander of the Royal Bodyguard, and this fact caused numerous Hay chieftans to die in battle while protecting their king. The 6th Earl of Erroll was killed leading the Clan Hay at the Battle of Neville's Cross in 1346. Combatants Scotland England Commanders David II of Scotland Archbishop of York Strength 12,000 3,000-4,000 Casualties Unknown (high) Unknown (low) Background By mid 1346, it was obvious that the English under Edward III had every intent of breaking the Truce of Malestroit and resuming (what would be... // Events Serbian Empire was proclaimed in Skopje by Dusan Silni, occupying much of the South-Eastern Europe Foundation of the University of Valladolid Foundation of Pembroke College, University of Cambridge August 26 Battle of Crecy after which Edward the Black Prince honored the bravery of John I, Count of Luxemburg...

16th Century & Anglo Scottish Wars

During the Anglo-Scottish Wars the Clan Hay suffered very heavy casualties in the Battle of Flodden in 1513. Another Hay, also named Sir Gilbert, was a Scottish knight who fought for Joan of Arc during the Hundred Years' War. The Anglo-Scottish Wars were a series of wars fought between England and Scotland during the sixteenth century. ... The Battle of Flodden or Flodden Field was fought in northern England on September 9, 1513, between an invading Scots army under King James IV and an English army commanded by Thomas Howard. ... 1513 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... St. ... Combatants England Burgundy Brittany Portugal France Castile Scotland Genoa Majorca Bohemia Aragon Navarre Flanders Hainault Aquitaine Luxembourg The Hundred Years War was a conflict between England and France, lasting 116 years from 1337 to 1453. ...

Following the Reformation, the Hays remained loyal to Catholicism and thus were allies to Mary, Queen of Scots, who appointed George Hay, the 7th Earl of Erroll, Lord Lieutenant of all central Scotland. Francis Hay, 9th Earl of Erroll, was involved in a conspiracy with King Philip II of Spain, to overthrow Queen Elizabeth of England, convert King James VI to Catholicism and thus make Britain a Catholic stronghold. With the defeat of the Spanish Armada, however, the conspiracy came to nothing. The Protestant Reformation was a movement which began in the 16th century as a series of attempts to reform the Roman Catholic Church, but ended in division and the establishment of new institutions, most importantly Lutheranism, Reformed churches, and Anabaptists. ... It has been suggested that Catholic, One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church be merged into this article or section. ... Mary, Queen of Scots redirects here. ... Francis Hay, 9th Earl of Erroll (d. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Elizabeth I (7 September 1533 – 24 March 1603) was Queen of England, Queen of France (in name only), and Queen of Ireland from 17 November 1558 until her death. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital London Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq... James VI and I King of England, Scotland and Ireland James VI of Scotland and I of England (Charles James) (19 June 1566–27 March 1625) was a King who ruled over England, Scotland and Ireland, and was the first Sovereign to reign in the three realms simultaneously. ... It has been suggested that Catholic, One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church be merged into this article or section. ... The Spanish Armada or Great/Grand Armada (Old Spanish: Grande y Felicísima Armada, large and most fortunate navy; but called by the English, with ironic intention, la Armada Invencible, the Invincible Fleet) refers to the Spanish-controlled fleet which sailed against England in 1588, with the intention of escorting...

17th Century & Civil War

During the Civil War James Hay led his forces as Royalists against the Covenanters at the Battle of Aberdeen in 1644 where they were victorious. Battle of Aberdeen Conflict Wars of the Three Kingdoms Date September 13, 1644 Place Aberdeen, Scotland Result Royalist Victory The Battle of Aberdeen was an engagement in the Scottish Civil War which took place between Royalist and Covenanter forces outside the city of Aberdeen on September 13, 1644. ...

18th Century & Jacobite Uprisings

Following the Act of Union in 1707, the Hays were sympathetic to the Jacobite cause. The ruins of their fortress of Slains Castle, on the northeast coast of Scotland, was a frequest meeting place for Jacobite conspirators. In 1745, the Clan Hay supported Bonnie Prince Charlie and assisted in financing his rebellion. Act of Union can mean: United Kingdom The Act of Union is a name given to several acts passed by the English, Scottish and British Parliaments from 1536 onwards. ... Slains Castle is a ruined castle near Cruden Bay in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, overlooking the North Sea. ... For the U.S. politician, see Charles E. Stuart Bonnie Prince Charlie Charles Edward Louis Philip Casimir Stuart (December 31, 1720 – January 31, 1788), was the exiled claimant to the thrones of Ireland, commonly known as Bonnie Prince Charlie. Charles was the son of James Francis Edward Stuart, the...

With the collapse of Jacobotism, the Hays became loyal British subjects, and many Hays were involved in expanding the British Empire. The British Empire in 1897, marked in pink, the traditional colour for Imperial British dominions on maps. ...

Clan Profile

Clan Plant Badge: Mistletoe

• Gaelic Names: MacGaraidh (Surname) & Clann 'icGaraidh (Collective).
• Motto: Serva Jugum (Keep the yoke).
• Slogan: "A Hay! A Hay!".
• Pipe Music: "Delgaty Castle".
• Crest: Issuing out of a Crest Coronet, a falcon volant Proper, armed, jessed, and belled Or.
• Plant BadgeMistletoe.
• Animal Symbol: Falcon.
• Arms: Argent, three escutcheons Gules

Download high resolution version (830x1024, 525 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Download high resolution version (830x1024, 525 KB) Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... Families Santalaceae(Viscaceae) Loranthaceae Mistletoe is the common name for various parasitic plants of the families Santalaceae (in the section of the family formerly separated as Viscaceae) and Loranthaceae. ... Species About 37; see text. ...

Tartans

• Clan Hay has several recognized tartans:

Hay (Modern)

Hay (Dress)

Hay (Ancient)

Hay (Leith)

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Clan Chief

• Merlin Sereld Victor Gilbert Moncreiffe, 24th Earl of Erroll

The title Earl of Erroll is an ancient one in the Peerage of Scotland. ...

Clan Seat

• Delgatie Castle, Aberdeen, Scotland

Delgatie Castle is a castle near Turriff in the Grampian region of Scotland. ... Aberdeenshire (Siorrachd Obar Dheathain in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland. ... Motto: (Latin for No one provokes me with impunity)1 Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official language(s) English, Gaelic, Scots2 Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen of the UK Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister of the UK Tony Blair MP  - First Minister Jack McConnell MSP Unification    - by...

Branches

• Hay of Alderston
• Hay of Delgatie
• Hay of Duns
• Hay of Haystoun
• Hay of Tweeddale

Septs of Clan Hay

• Alderston
• Arroll
• Ay(e)
• Beagrie
• Constable
• Delgatie
• Erroll
• Garra(d)
• Garrow
• Gifford
• Haye(s)
• Hays(on)
• Heye(s)
• Kinnoull
• Leask(e)
• Leith
• MacGaradh
• MacGarra
• MacGarrow
• MacHay
• McArra
• Peebles
• Slains
• Yester

Castles

• Delgatie Castle, Aberdeen, Scotland
• Dupplin Castle, Perth, Scotland
• Inshoch Castle, Inverness, Scotland
• Meggich Castle, Perth, Scotland
• Neidpath Castle, Peebles, Scotland
• Park Castle, Galloway, Scotland
• Slains Castle, Aberdeen, Scotland
• Yester Castle, East Lothian, Scotland

Delgatie Castle is a castle near Turriff in the Grampian region of Scotland. ... For other uses, see Aberdeen (disambiguation). ... Motto: (Latin for No one provokes me with impunity)1 Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official language(s) English, Gaelic, Scots2 Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen of the UK Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister of the UK Tony Blair MP  - First Minister Jack McConnell MSP Unification    - by... The Royal Burgh of Perth (Peairt in Scottish Gaelic) is a large burgh in central Scotland. ... Motto: (Latin for No one provokes me with impunity)1 Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official language(s) English, Gaelic, Scots2 Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen of the UK Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister of the UK Tony Blair MP  - First Minister Jack McConnell MSP Unification    - by... Inverness (Inbhir Nis in Scottish Gaelic) is the only city in the Scottish Highlands. ... Motto: (Latin for No one provokes me with impunity)1 Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official language(s) English, Gaelic, Scots2 Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen of the UK Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister of the UK Tony Blair MP  - First Minister Jack McConnell MSP Unification    - by... The Royal Burgh of Perth (Peairt in Scottish Gaelic) is a large burgh in central Scotland. ... Motto: (Latin for No one provokes me with impunity)1 Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official language(s) English, Gaelic, Scots2 Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen of the UK Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister of the UK Tony Blair MP  - First Minister Jack McConnell MSP Unification    - by... Neidpath Castle is a L-plan rubble built tower, over looking the river Tweed about 1 mile west of Peebles. ... Old Parish Church, Peebles Location within the British Isles Peebles (Gaelic: Na Pùballan) is a burgh in the committee area of Tweeddale, in the Scottish Borders, lying on the River Tweed. ... Motto: (Latin for No one provokes me with impunity)1 Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official language(s) English, Gaelic, Scots2 Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen of the UK Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister of the UK Tony Blair MP  - First Minister Jack McConnell MSP Unification    - by... Galloway (Scottish Gaelic, Gall-ghaidhealaibh or Gallobha, Lowland Scots Gallowa) today refers to the former counties of Wigtownshire and the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright in southwest Scotland, but has fluctuated greatly in size over history. ... Motto: (Latin for No one provokes me with impunity)1 Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official language(s) English, Gaelic, Scots2 Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen of the UK Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister of the UK Tony Blair MP  - First Minister Jack McConnell MSP Unification    - by... Slains Castle is a ruined castle near Cruden Bay in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, overlooking the North Sea. ... For other uses, see Aberdeen (disambiguation). ... Motto: (Latin for No one provokes me with impunity)1 Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official language(s) English, Gaelic, Scots2 Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen of the UK Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister of the UK Tony Blair MP  - First Minister Jack McConnell MSP Unification    - by... Goblin Ha Vaulting The Goblin Ha (Goblin Hall), lying 1 1/2 miles south east of the village of Gifford in East Lothian,Scotland , is all that remains of Yester Castle. ... East Lothian (Lodainn an Ear in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council areas in Scotland, and a lieutenancy Area. ... Motto: (Latin for No one provokes me with impunity)1 Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official language(s) English, Gaelic, Scots2 Government Constitutional monarchy  - Queen of the UK Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister of the UK Tony Blair MP  - First Minister Jack McConnell MSP Unification    - by...

References

External links

• Clan Hay Society
• Clan Hay Society - American Branch
• Clan Hay Society - Canada Branch
• The Clan Hay Pipe Band