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Clan MacNaughton Crest: I hope in God

Clan MacNaughton is a Scottish clan who claim descent from the Pictish king, Nechtan. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... It has been suggested that Clan MacNaughton be merged into this article or section. ... Image File history File links MacNaughtonCrest. ... Image File history File links MacNaughtonCrest. ... 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... A replica of the Hilton of Cadboll Stone. ... In Irish mythology, Nechtan was the father and/or husband of Boann. ...

Origin of the Name

Mac Neachdainn (Gaelic for "Son of Nechtan"). Note: This page contains phonetic information presented in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) using Unicode. ... In Irish mythology, Nechtan was the father and/or husband of Boann. ...

History

Origins of the Clan

The earliest reference to the Clan MacNaughton or MacNaughten is in connection with great Pictish rulers of Moray. The name 'Nechten' which means "pure" or "clear" was popular in the Pictish royal line. The originator of the clan is believed to have been "Nechtan Mor" who lived in the 10th Century. The Picts inhabited Caledonia (Scotland), north of the River Forth. ... Moray (Moireibh in Gaelic), one of the 32 unitary council regions (or areas) of Scotland, lies in the north-east of the country and borders on the regions of Aberdeenshire and Highland. ...

14th Century and Robert the Bruce

During the 14th Century the MacNaughtens were opposed to Robert the Bruce and his claim to the thrown of Scotland, however he did eventually become King Robert I of Scotland. As a result the MacNaughten's forfeited many of their lands. The Clan MacNaughten also fought against Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Dalree in 1306. The fortunes of the clan were restored however when King David II of Scotland granted them lands in Lewis. 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... David II (March 5, 1324 – February 22, 1371) king of Scotland, son of King Robert the Bruce by his second wife, Elizabeth de Burgh (d. ... Looking towards the Uplands in the centre of the Island of Lewis Lewis (Leòdhas in Scottish Gaelic), is the northern part of the main island of the Outer Hebrides in Scotland, the southern part of which is called Harris, however Lewis and Harris are treated by Scots as separate...

16th Century and Anglo Scottish Wars

In the sixteenth century during the Anglo-Scottish Wars the Clan MacNaughten led by Chief Alistair MacNaughten, who was knighted by King James IV of Scotland fought at the Battle of Flodden Field in 1513. However the Chief was killed during the course of the battle. The Anglo-Scottish Wars were a series of wars fought between England and Scotland during the sixteenth century. ... James IV (March 17, 1473-September 9, 1513) - King of Scots from 1488 to 1513. ... Combatants England Scotland Commanders Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey James IV † Strength 26,000 approx 30,000 approx Casualties 1,500 dead 10,000 dead Western side of the battlefield, looking south-south-east from the monument erected in 1910. ...

17h Century & Civil War

In the 17th century during the Civil War Chief John MacNaughten and his clan were Royalist supporters. The MacNaughtens had a strong force and joined King James VII's general the Viscount Dundee and is said to have taken a leading part when the Clan MacNaughten were victorious at the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689. Look up Royalist in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... James VII and II (14 October 1633–16 September 1701) became King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 6 February 1685. ... Combatants Jacobite Royalists (Highlanders & Irish) Orange Royalists (Covenanters, Lowlanders) Commanders Viscount Dundee† Hugh Mackay Strength 2400 foot 3500 foot Casualties 800, inc. ...

Clan Profile

• Gaelic Names: MacNeachdainn (Surname) & Clann 'icNeachdainn (Collective).
• Motto: I hope in God.
• Slogan: "Fraoch Eilean" (The Heathery Isle).
• Crest: A castle embattled, Gules.
• Plant Badge: Trailing Azalea.

Chief

• Sir Patrick Macnaghten of Macnaghten and Dundarave, 11th Bt

Clan Seat

• Dundarave, Antrim, Ireland

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Branches

• MacNaghten of Dundarave
• MacNaghten of MacNaghten

Septs of Clan MacNaghten

• Ayson
• (Mac)Coll
• (Mac)Cracken
• (Mac)Hendry
• (Mac)Henrie
• (Mac)Kendrick
• (Mac)Knight
• (Mac)Nair(y)
• (Mac)Nayer
• (Mac)Neid
• (Mac)Portland
• (Mac)Quake(r)
• (Mac)Rac(k)
• (Mac)Racken
• (Mac)Nutt
• (Mac)Vicar(s)
• (Mac)Vicker(s)
• Mannis(e)
• Porter
• Weir

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