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Clan MacLennan is a Highland Scottish clan. In Gaelic the name is Mac Gille Fhinnein meaning the son of the follower of St Finnan. 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...
Gaelic as an adjective means pertaining to the Gaels, whether to their language or their culture. ...
History
Origins of the Clan Who St Finnan's disciple truly was is now lost in time. The MacLennans settled around Kintail. They were related to the Clan Logan who also held lands in Easter Ross-shire. However the MacLennans were to become most prominent in the Lowlands where they became the Barons of Restalrig near the Port of Leith. Clan Logan Crest:Hoc majorum virtus (This is the valour of my ancestors) Clan Logan is a Lowland and Highland Scottish clan. ...
Ross-shire (Siorrachd Rois in Gaelic), or simply Ross, is a traditional county of Scotland bordering on Sutherland, Cromartyshire (of which it contains many enclaves), Inverness-shire and on an exclave of Nairnshire. ...
However other historians have suggested another theory that the MacLennan clan was originally part of the Clan Logan and was not until the 15th century that this seperate clan became called MacLennan. Clan Logan Crest:Hoc majorum virtus (This is the valour of my ancestors) Clan Logan is a Lowland and Highland Scottish clan. ...
Later research carried out by the chief in the 1970's showed that the clan’s origins can be traced back to the ancient royal Celtic families of Ireland and Scotland through Aengus Macgillafinan, Lord of Locherne around 1230. 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 (as part of the UK) - Queen Queen Elizabeth II - Prime Minister of the UK Tony Blair MP - First Minister Jack McConnell MSP...
17th Century & Civil War The Clan MacLennan like the Clan MacRae were staunch supporters of the Clan MacKenzie whos chief held power in the area of Kintail. Neither were septs of the MacKenzies but they both appear to have held the position of honourable and valued allies. Loch Duich and Eilean Donan castle Eilean Donan castle and some surroundings The Clan MacRae is a Scottish clan & Armigerous clan. ...
Clan MacKenzie Crest: I Shine, Not Burn. ...
During the Civil War the MacLennans followed the MacKenzies who were on the Covenanter side. The MacKenzie chief was now the self proclaimed Lord Seaforth. They fought against James Graham the 1st Marquess of Montrose who was the commander of the Royalist forces in Scotland at the Battle of Auldearn in 1645. The Clan MacLennan were led by their chief Ruaridh, a red-bearded giant standing well over six feet tall. The Covenanters are a radical Presbyterian movement that played an important part in the history of Scotland, and to a lesser extent in that of England and Ireland, during the 17th century. ...
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. ...
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Battle of Auldearn Conflict Wars of the Three Kingdoms Date May 9, 1645 Place Auldearn, Nairnshire Result Royalist Victory The Battle of Auldearn was an engagement of the Scottish Civil War, which took place on May 9, 1645, near the village of Auldearn in Nairnshire. ...
James Graham the Marquess of Montrose was heavily outnumberd but his strategic genius more than compensated for it. He massed his banners, hoping to deceive the enemy as to the location of his main force. The ruse succeeded, forcing the Covenanters to mass their forces for a full assault. Graham the Marquess of Montrose outflanked Lord MacKenzie of Seaforth, turning the tide of battle in his favour. The Maclennans were sent an order to withdraw, but it was never delivered. Ruaridh and his men fought to the last, defending Seaforth’s standard. They were finally cut down by the Clan Gordon cavalry. Gordon Crest Huntly Castle Huntly Castle Huntly Castle Huntly Castle Clan Gordon, also known as the House of Gordon, is a traditional Scottish clan name and it is now a common forename. ...
18th Century & Jacobite Uprisings The decimated Clan MacLennan played little part in the Jacobite Uprisings but eleven MacLennans are recorded as being taken prisoner at the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Combatants Royal Army Jacobite Forces Commanders William Augustus Bonnie Prince Charlie Strength ca. ...
Highland Clearances During the Highland Clearances many MacLennans moved abroad. There are MacLennan mountains in New Zealand and a MacLennan county in the United States.
MacLennan Pipers The Clan MacLennan developed a great tradition as pipers. MacLennans were town pipers in Inverness from during the 16th century. The MacLennans were also among the pipers who played at the Battle of Waterloo and have reguarly won modern piping competitions. Inverness (Inbhir Nis in Scottish Gaelic) is the only city in the Scottish Highlands. ...
Combatants France Anglo-Allied/ United Kingdom Prussian Dutch Commanders Napoléon Bonaparte Michel Ney Duke of Wellington Gebhard von Blücher Strength 73,000 67,000 United Kingdom 60,000 Prussian (48,000 engaged by about 18:00) Casualties 25,000 22,000 Map of the Waterloo campaign The Battle...
Clan Chief Ronald MacLennan who carried out much research into the clan during the 1970's has since been succeeded by his son Ruairidh MacLennan.
Clan Septs The following are Septs of the clan, spelling variations and other names associated with the Clan MacLennan. A sept is a division of a family, especially a division of a clan. ...
Gilfiman, Gillfiman, Gilfillian, Lennan, Lennon, Leonard, Leonerd, Loban, Lobban, Logan, Lyndon, MacAlenon, MacAlinden, MacAlonan, MacClennen, MacClendon, MacLenden, MacLendon, MacLennan, MacLennon, MacLyndon, McClendon, McLandon, McLendon, McLennan, McLennon, MackLenddon, MackClenden, MackLendin, MackLendon, Meclendon.
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. ...
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