 Clan MacLachlan crest: Fortis et fidus (Brave and faithful) Clan MacLachlan is a Highland Scottish clan. Image File history File links MacLachlanCrest. ...
Image File history File links MacLachlanCrest. ...
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...
History
Origins of the Clan Late medieval genealogies show Clan MacLachlan to be descended from "Niall of the Nine Hostages" who was said to be High King of Ireland in the 5th century. These genealogies may or may not reflect their actual descent as the family only begin to appear in the records of 13th century Scotland with Lachlan Mor and his family living on the shores of Loch Fyne in modern Argyll. Lachlan gave his name not only to his clan but to Lachlan Water, Lachlan Bay, the village of Strathlachlan and Lachlan Castle in that area. Niall of the Nine Hostages (Irish: Niall NoigÃallach) was a High King of Ireland who was active in the early-to-mid 5th century, dying - according to the latest estimates - around 450-455. ...
This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...
Motto: (Latin for No one provokes me with impunity)1 Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official language(s) English, Gaelic, Scots 2 Government Constitutional monarchy - Queen Queen Elizabeth II - Prime Minister of the UK Tony Blair MP - First Minister Jack McConnell MSP Unification - by Kenneth I...
Loch Fyne is a sea loch on the west coast of Argyll and Bute, Scotland. ...
14th Century & Robert the Bruce During the 14th century the Clan MacLachlan made shrewd political alliances and flourished as a result of their support for King Robert the Bruce. Robert I, the Bruce, in a conjectural drawing Robert I, (Roibert a Briuis in medieval Gaelic, Raibeart Bruis in modern Scottish Gaelic and Robert de Brus or Robert de Bruys in Norman French), usually known in modern English today as Robert the Bruce (11 July 1274 – 7 June 1329), was...
15th Century By the 15th century the Chief of Clan MacLachlan was known as Lord of Strathlachlan and they were closely linked to the church. The MacLachlans are known to have been extremely generous to the friars of Glasgow. For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation). ...
17th Century & Civil War The Clan MacLachlan secured their position as a powerful force in Scotland by allying themselves with the powerful Clan Campbell. However during the Civil War the MacLachlans fought as Royalists under James Graham the 1st Marquess of Montrose. This alliance broke completely during the 18th century Jacobite Uprisings. During the Civil War the MacLachlans fought at the Battle of Alford and at the Battle of Philiphaugh where their chief was captured, taken to Edinburgh and executed by the Covenanters. The MacLachlans also fought against their neighbours the Clan Lamont. The MacLachlans later fought at the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689. Campbell Clan Badge - In heraldry, a snarling Boars head may represent what are seen as the positive qualities of the boar, namely courage and fierceness in battle. ...
Clan Graham is a Scottish clan who had territories in both the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands. ...
James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose (1612 - 21 May 1650), was a Scottish nobleman and soldier, who initially joined the Covenanters in the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, but subsequently supported King Charles I as the English Civil War developed. ...
The Battle of Alford was an engagement of the Scottish Civil War, which took place near the village of Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on July 2, 1645. ...
The Battle of Philiphaugh was fought on September 13th, 1645 during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms and took place outside the town of Philiphaugh near Selkirk in Scotland between the armies of the Royalist Marquis of Montrose, and the Covenanter army of General Leslie. ...
Edinburgh (pronounced ; Scottish Gaelic: ) is the capital of Scotland and its second-largest city. ...
The Covenanters, named after the Solemn League and Covenant, were a party that, originating in the Reformation movement, played an important part in the history of Scotland, and to a lesser extent in that of England, during the 17th century. ...
Clan Lamont Crest: Ne parcas nec spernas (Neither spare nor dispose) Clan Lamont is a Highland Scottish clan // The Lamonts descend from the Scotts who crossed the sea from Ireland. ...
Combatants Jacobite Royalists (Highlanders & Irish) Orange Royalists (Covenanters, Lowlanders) Commanders Viscount Dundee†Hugh Mackay Strength 2400 foot 3500 foot Casualties 800, inc. ...
18th Century & Jacobite Uprisings The Clan MacLachlan were renowned for their loyalty to the Stuarts and supported them during both the 1715 to 1716 and 1745 to 1746 Jacobite Uprisings. The MacLachlan chief led the clan when they fought under the Earl of Mar at the Battle of Sherrifmuir in 1715. The Clan MacLachlan also fought at the Battle of Prestonpans in 1745. Lachlan MacLachlan, the seventeenth chief was appointed to the staff of Charles Edward Stewart as commissary general. He led 300 MacLachlans at the Battle of Culloden in 1746 but he was killed by a cannon shot during the course of the battle. The Coat of Arms of King James I, the first British monarch of the House of Stuart The House of Stuart or Stewart was a royal house of the Kingdom of Scotland, later of the Kingdom of England, and finally of the Kingdom of Great Britain. ...
The Earldom of Mar is one of the ancient peerage titles of in the Peerage of Scotland. ...
The Battle of Sheriffmuir was an engagement in 1715 at the height of the Jacobite rebellion in England and Scotland. ...
Combatants British Army Jacobites Commanders John Cope Charles Edward Stuart Strength ca. ...
Charles Edward Stuart Bonnie Prince Charlie Charles Edward Louis John Casimir Silvester Maria Stuart (December 31, 1720 – January 31, 1788), was the exiled claimant to the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland, and was commonly known as Bonnie Prince Charlie. ...
Combatants Royal Army Jacobite Forces Commanders William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland Charles Edward Stuart, the Young Pretender Strength ca. ...
Lachlan Castle In the aftermarth of the Battle of Culloden, Lachlan Castle also known as MacLachlan Castle was burned to the ground on the orders of the Duke of Cumberland and the chief's family were forced to flee. However as the MacLachlans had been allied with the government supporters of Clan Campbell they were soon able to have their lands reinstated and a new Lachlan Castle was built in sight of the ruins of the original one. Combatants Royal Army Jacobite Forces Commanders William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland Charles Edward Stuart, the Young Pretender Strength ca. ...
Duke of Cumberland is a peerage title that was conferred upon junior members of the British royal family. ...
Campbell Clan Badge - In heraldry, a snarling Boars head may represent what are seen as the positive qualities of the boar, namely courage and fierceness in battle. ...
See also 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...
An armigerous clan or Family, is a Scottish clan which does not currently have (a) a chief recognised by the Lord Lyon, King of Arms and therefore has no official position under Scots law and (b) a member of which is armigerous. ...
External links - http://www.scotclans.com/clans/MacLachlan/history.html
- http://www.myclan.com/clans/MacLachlan_84/default.php
- http://www.electricscotland.com/webclans/m/maclach2.html
|
Feeds |
Contact