Munro Crest: Dread God (Fear God) and a Golden Eagle

Clan Munro is a Highland Scottish clan. The name Munro (Rothach or Mac an Rothaich in Gaelic) is derived from the area in which they came from, the 'Mountains of Ross-shire', Highlands, Scotland. Image File history File links MunroClanCrest. ... Image File history File links MunroClanCrest. ... Binomial name Aquila chrysaetos Linnaeus, 1758 World distribution of the golden eagle Light green = Nesting area Blue = Wintering area Dark green = All year distribution The Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos) is one of the best known birds of prey in the Northern Hemisphere. ... Clan map of Scotland Scottish clans (from Old Gaelic clann, children), give a sense of identity and shared descent to people in Scotland and to their relations throughout the world, with a formal structure of Clan Chiefs officially registered with the court of the Lord Lyon, King of Arms which... // Scottish Gaelic (Gàidhlig) is a member of the Goidelic branch of Celtic languages. ... 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. ...

History

Origins of the clan

Clan map showing two areas of Munro territory

Some people believe that the Munro's came from Ireland and settled in Scotland in the 11th Century. Another theory is that they were originally from Scotland and moved to Ireland to escape Roman rule and then returned to Scotland 300 years later to expel Viking invaders. None of these theories can be fully substantiated. By tradition it is believed that during the 11th Century the Munro's fought as mercenary soldiers under the Earl of Ross who defeated Viking invaders in Rosshire. The clan under chief Donald Munro, son of O'Ceann were granted lands in Rosshire and a seat at Foulis Castle as a reward for helping King Malcolm II of Scotland to defeat Viking invaders from Scandinavia. Image File history File links MunroMap. ... Image File history File links MunroMap. ... The title Earl of Ross has existed in both Scotland and Ireland, although it is most commonly associated with the former. ... OCeann is an Irish name which translated into gaelic is O Cathian. ... An aerial view of Foulis Castle from the West Munro Foulis Castle, front view Foulis Castle lies in the parish of Kiltearn, about 1. ... Máel Coluim mac Cináeda (anglicised Malcolm II) (c. ... Scandinavia is a historical and geographical region centered on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe and includes the three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway and Sweden. ...

Traditionally, Donald's grandson Hugh Munro was the first Munro recorded to be authentically designated Baron of Foulis, he died in 1126. A reliable scholar, Alexander Nisbet stated in 1722 that George Munro, 5th Baron of Foulis received a charter from the Earl of Sutherland during the reign of Alexander II of Scotland, but this charter can no longer be traced. It is also said that the Munros fought in support of Alexander III of Scotland against the Norwegian forces of Haakon IV of Norway at the Battle of Largs in 1263 and as a result had all their lands in Ross-shire confirmed to them by the King.[1] Memorial to Alexander Nisbet in the Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh Frontpiece of Nisbets A System of Heraldry Alexander Nisbet (1657-1725) is one of the most important authors on Scottish heraldry. ... The title of Earl of Sutherland is an ancient one in the Peerage of Scotland, created circa 1230. ... Alexander II (August 24, 1198 – July 6, 1249), king of Scotland, son of William I, the Lion, and of Ermengarde of Beaumont, was born at Haddington, East Lothian, in 1198, and succeeded to the kingdom on the death of his father on 4 December 1214. ... Coronation of King Alexander on Moot Hill, Scone. ... An illustration of Hákon, King of Norway, and his son Magnus, from Flateyjarbók Håkon IV (1204 – December 16, 1263), (Norwegian Håkon Håkonsson, Old Norse Hákon Hákonarson) also called Haakon the Old. ... The Battle of Largs took place in Largs, North Ayrshire in 1263 between Scotland and the forces of King Magnus III of Man and the Isles as well as the manxmens ally, King Haakon IV of Norway. ...

The clan soon spread into Sutherlandshire and were given a charter for land in Strathspey in 1309, and were granted more land in 1336 by the Earl of Ross. The Munro's lands lie on the north side of the Cromarty Firth and within their lands is the mountain Ben Wyvis and the Black Rock Gorge. External link Cromarty Firth Port Authority Categories: 1911 Britannica | UK geography stubs | Geography of Scotland | Special protection areas in the UK | Ports and harbours of the UK ... Ben Wyvis is a mountain located in eastern Scotland, north-west of Dingwall. ... The Black Rock Gorge, on the Allt Graad, viewed from the top. ...

Wars of Scottish Independence

During the Wars of Scottish Independence it is said that they fought at the Battle of Dunbar (1296) under the Earl of Ross. Later chief Robert Munro led the clan in support of King Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314 [2]. Robert Munro survived the battle but his son George was there slain. George however had a son of his own before he died also called George. This George Munro succeeded his grandfather Robert as chief and led the clan at the Battle of Halidon Hill in 1333 where he died. The Wars of Scottish Independence were a series of military campaigns fought between Scotland and England in the late 13th and early 14th centuries. ... Combatants Kingdom of Scotland Kingdom of England Commanders John Bailliol John de Warenne, 7th Earl of Surrey Strength Approx. ... 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 (1306 – 1329). ... Combatants Kingdom of Scotland Kingdom of England Commanders Robert Bruce Edward II Strength about 6,500 20,000 Casualties unknown but light about 9000 The Battle of Bannockburn (Blàr Allt a Bhonnaich in Gaelic) (June 23–June 24, 1314) was a significant Scottish victory in the Wars of Scottish... 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. ...

Chief 'Robert de Munro' was married to the daughter of the Earl of Ross and had many charters confirmed to him under King David II of Scotland including one for the "Tower of Strathskehech" and "Estirfowlys" in 1350. Robert was killed in an obscure skirmish fighting in defense of Uilleam III, Earl of Ross in 1369. His son Hugh Munro was also granted many charters including one in respect of the "Tower of Strathschech" and "Wesstir Fowlys" from Euphemia I, Countess of Ross in 1394. 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. ... Uilleam III of Ross, or William III of Ross, was the fourth successor of Ferchar mac in tSagairt, as Mormaer of Ross (1333/6-1370). ... Euphemia I, Countess of Ross or Euphemia of Ross (with Euphemia Leslie and Euphemia Stewart; d. ...

15th Century & Clan Conflicts

• Hugh Munro led the Clan Munro at the Battle of Harlaw near Inverurie in Aberdeenshire on 24 July 1411 against an army of Scottish Lowlanders. The Munros took the side of Domhnall of Islay, Lord of the Isles who later became the Earl of Ross through marraige. Their enemy was the Duke of Albany who was temporarily prevented from gaining power in Ross-shire.

• Bealach nam Broig 1452, A force of Munros and Dingwalls met north-west of BenWyvis. Their enemy was a force of the Clan MacKenzie who had with them an important hostage, who was in fact the Earl of Ross's son. The Munros and their allies rescued the Ross hostage and completely exterminated their enemies. However, the Munros victory came at a loss as 11 Munros from the house of Foulis were killed including their chief thus the chieftenship was left to a baby still lying in his cradle. Also around 140 Dingwalls and their leader William of Dingwall were killed.[3][4]

Clanchnaharry Monument destroyed by lightning

• Clachnaharry 1454, John Munro of Milntown, uncle of Foulis, took the clan on a private raid into Perthshire, Clan MacKenzie country. On their way home with their captured cattle the Munros had to pass through Clan MacKintosh country and an amount of 'road collop' or passage money was demanded as was the custom. There was a dispute over the amount and the Munros refused to pay anything. The Munros sent their spoils on ahead hotly pursued by the Mackintoshes who overtook them at Clachnaharry. John Munro ordered the spoils on ahead with 50 men while the remaining 300 Munros stayed behind to fight. In the ensuing fight the Chief of Clan MacKintosh was killed along with most of his company. John Munro was left for dead on the battlefield. He is said to have been found by an old woman after the battle and nursed back to health before being handed over to the Frasers of Lovat who returned him to his own people. The Clachnaharry Monument built in 1820 was 50ft tall but was destroyed by lightning in 1951. There are plans to rebuild it.[5][6][7][8]

• Drumchatt 1497, In 1495 King James assembled an army at Glasgow. Then on May 18 many of the Highland Chiefs made their submissions to him, including the MacKenzie and Munro chiefs. Soon after this Alexander MacDonald of Lochalsh and his clan rebelled against the King. He invaded the fertile lands of Ross-shire where he was defeated in battle by the Munros and MacKenzies at a place called Drumchatt where he was driven out of Ross-shire. He escaped southward amongst the Isles but was caught on the island of Oransay, by MacIian of Ardnamurchan, and put to death.[9]

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16th Century & Clan Conflicts

• Drumchatt 1501, There is no historical record of this second battle at Drumchatt apart from that of what the MacKenzies claim hundreds of years later. In Alexander MacKenzie's book 'The History of the MacKenzies', first published in 1890, he claims that in 1501 a large group of Munros, Dingwells & MacCullochs attacked the MacKenzies, laying waste to their lands and taking much spoil. However, on their return they were attacked by the MacKenzies at a place called Drumchatt where many were killed. However, there is no evidence for this, his account is unsourced and is believed likely to be fiction. There are recorded a series of smaller feuds between the two clans at this time, rather than an actual battle. There is a very lengthy document now in the Scottish Records Office detailing all of the offences claimed by both sides in the troubles between them at this time when there was damage to property and the murder of individuals. In the next generation Chief Hector Munro of Foulis married a daughter of the Chief Mackenzie of Kintail bringing peace between the two clans.

• Achnashellach 1505, Little is known of this battle which is often described as an obscure skirmish between the Clan Cameron and Clan MacKay, where chief William Munro who was on the side of the MacKays was killed. Historicial evidence shows that William was acting on the King's orders: "Sir William Munro of Foulis was sent to Lochaber on the King's business and was killed in an engagement between the Camerons and MacKays at a place called Achnashellach in 1505". Although the outcome of the battle is unknown, it is Cameron tradition to say they defeated a joint force of MacKays and Munros. William Munro left two sons Hector and William. The eldest, Hector Munro took over as Chief of the clan and had extensive lands confirmed to him by King James V at Stirling and was made the Royal Lieutenant of Western Ross-shire as his father was before him.[10]

• 1547, During the Anglo-Scottish Wars Chief Robert Munro died fighting when he led the clan against the English at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh in 1547. This was the last major battle between the Royal Scottish and Royal English armies. Chiefs from Clan Hunter, Clan Colquhoun, Clan MacFarlane and Clan Farquharson also died at this battle. A good clan chief was expected to lead by example, this meant being first into battle at the head of the clan. Because of the awful number of Scottish lives lost at the Battle of Pinkie the 10th of September is known in Scotland as Black Saturday.

• Inverness 1562, Robert Mor Munro 15th chief of the clan was a staunch supporter of Mary Queen of Scots and he consequently was treated favourably by her son James VI. Robert Mor Munro was also a faithful friend of Mary. Buchanan states, that when the unfortunate princess went to Inverness in 1562; "as soon as they heard of their sovereign's danger, a great number of the most eminent Scots poured in around her, especially the Frasers and Munros, who were esteemed the most valiant of the clans inhabiting those countries in the north". These two clans took Inverness Castle for the Queen, which had refused her admission. The Queen later hanged the governor, a Gordon who had refused her admission. [11]

• Fortrose 1569-73, With the MacKenzies the Munros were often at feud, and Andrew Munro of Milntown defended and held, for three years, the Castle Chanonry of Ross, which he had received from the Regent Moray who died in 1569, against the Clan MacKenzie, at the expense of many lives on both sides. The feud was settled when the castle was handed over to the Mackenzies peacefully under the act of pacification, because the MacKenzies had more legal right to own the castle. Again in Alexander MacKenzie's book 'The History of the MacKenzies' published in 1890 he claims that an attempted sortie by the Munros for fish at a nearby loch was foiled and as a result the MacKenzies took control of the castle. Although it is recorded by contemporary evidence to have been handed over peacfully under King James VI, as recorded in Alan MacKenzie's history. [12][13][14][15]

• Logiebride 1597, At a time of peace between the Clan MacKenzie and Clan Munro a fight broke out at a fair in logiebride which almost put the whole of Ross-shire into combustion. The fight began between John Macgillichallum (brother to MacLeod the Laird of Rassay) and Alexander Bane (brother to Duncan Bane of Tulloch). The Munros took the side of Alexander Bane and the MacKenzies took the side of John Macgillichallum. John Macgllicham was killed along with John Mac-Murdo Mac-William and three others from the Clan MacKenzie. Alexander Bane escaped but three on his side were also killed; John Munro of Culcraggie, his brother Hutcheon Munro and John Munro Robertson. The MacKenzies and Munros then began assisting each side in preparing to invade each other. However, nothing ever came of it and peace was resumed. Again in Alexander MacKenzie's book 'The History of the MacKenzies' published in 1890 he claims that 50 Munros were killed when this took place. Although Munro sources record only two casualties in a family tree dated 1734 and Alan MacKenzie's history provides a similar account.[16][17]

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17th Century, The Thirty Years' War & Civil War

• During the early 17th Century the Munros continued their strong military traditions, fighting in the continental Thirty Years' War. Most notably the 21st chief Robert Munro (d. 1633), known as the Black Baron and 700 members of Clan Munro joined the army of Gustavs Adolphus, in defence of Protestantism in Scandinavia along with many men from the Clan MacKay. In Robert's own words: "When cannons are roaring, and bullets are flying, If one would have honour, he must not fear dying". Robert and his men served with distinction and received the name of the "Invincibles" in recognition of their prowess. There were twenty-seven field officers and eleven captains of the name of Munro in the Swedish army. [18]

• In 1640 during the Bishops' Wars General Robert Monro laid siege and took Spynie Palace, Drum Castle and Huntly Castle. From 1642 to 1648 he commanded the Scottish Covenanter army in Ireland.

Battle of Carbisdale site, north west of Bonar Bridge. Each triangle represents a Munro cadet house

• During the Civil War, Sir George Munro, 3rd of Obsdale who fought in Ireland as a covenanter later became a royalist after his uncle, Robert Monro was imprisoned by Cromwell in 1648. George Munro and his men made up the advance forces under the Earl of Lanerick who had been left to defend the Scottish parliment against Archibald Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll, a covenanter. At the Battle of Stirling (1648) Sir George Munro had heard that one of Argyll's commanders was in Stirling and made a move towards the town in a bid to capture his enemy but actually succeeded in entering the town before any of Argyll's commanders were aware of his presence. Argyll's supprised forces broke after some initial resistance, losing about 200 dead and 400 captured. If it was not for Munro's initiative quite a different battle may have been fought the following day. [19]

• In 1649 a large force stormed Inverness Castle. Among the commanders were Colonel John Munro of Lemlair, Colonel Hugh Fraser, Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromarty and Thomas Mackenzie of Pluscardine. They were all opposed to the authority of the current parliament. They assaulted the town and took the castle. They then expelled the garrison and raised the fortifications. However, on the approach of the parlimentry forces led by General David Leslie all of the clans retreated back into Ross-shire. [20]

• In 1650, on hearing of this rising against Leslie, James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose, a royalist and his invading army of foreigners, mainly Germans and Danes landed in Ross-shire. The Clan Munro and Clan Ross had initially indicated that they would join him and arranged to meet him at a specified location, he waited two days for them but the Munros and Rosses did not turn up as they had actually taken the side of Leslie and the Scottish Argyll Covenanter Government, along with the Clan Sutherland. A day later the Battle of Carbisdale took place in Scroggie Wood where the Munros and their allies completely defeated the invading army. [21]

• By 1651 the Scottish Covenantor Government had become disillusioned with the English parliament and decided to support the Royalists instead. At the Battle of Worcester in 1651, William Munroe was one of four Munroes captured. However, Sir Alexander Munro survived the battle and escaped. His son George Munro of Auchinbowie commanded the victory at the Battle of Dunkeld in 1689.

• After The Restoration the chief's brother George Munro, 3rd of Obsdale commanded the forces of King Charles II in Scotland from 1674 to 1677.

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18th Century & Jacobite Uprisings

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Jacobite Uprising of 1715 to 1719

The Earl of Seaforth led a force of 3000 men headed by the Clan MacKenzie which also included men from the Clan MacDonald, Clan MacKinnon, Clan MacRae and the Clan Chisholm. He was opposed by Colonel Sir Robert Munro of Foulis who had formed a camp at the Bridge of Alness with 600 men which also included men from the Clan Ross. Munro had sent many of his own men south to protect the lands of the Clan Forbes of Culloden from the Jacobites. Munro was soon joined by the Earl of Sutherland and the Chief of Clan MacKay who both brought with them only a portion of their clans. As a result of underestimating the strength of the enemy the government force totalled just 1800 and expected support from the Clan Grant did not arrive. The Earl of Seaforth's forces advanced on the Sutherland's camp who made a quick retreat to avoid contact with their more powerful foe. Soon afterwards a council of war was held between the two sides and the Sutherlanders and MacKays peacefully moved back north to their own territory, while much of the Ross's and Munro's lands were ravaged. Earl of Seaforth, a Scottish title held by the family of Mackenzie from 1623 to 1716, and again from 1771 to 1781. ... Clan MacKenzie Crest: I Shine, Not Burn. ... Clan Donald crest: Per mare per terras (By sea and by land) Map of Dál Riata at its height, c. ... Clan MacKinnon is one of the most ancient Highland Scottish clans and a branch of the Siol Alpin. ... Loch Duich and Eilean Donan castle Eilean Donan castle and some surroundings The Clan MacRae is a Scottish clan & Armigerous clan. ... Clan Chisholm Crest: I Am Fierce With The Fierce Clan Chisholm is a Scottish clan. ... Clan Ross Crest: Spem Successus Alit (Success Nourishes Hope) Clan Ross is a Highland Scottish clan. ... Clan Forbes Crest. ... The title of Earl of Sutherland is an ancient one in the Peerage of Scotland, created circa 1230. ... Clan MacKay crest: Manu Forti (With a strong hand) The Clan Mackay is an ancient and once powerful Scottish clan from the countrys far north in the Scottish Highlands, but with roots in the old province of Moray. ... 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 MacKenzie Jacobite garrison at Inverness surrendered to Simon Fraser of Lovat upon the very day when the Battle of Sheriffmuir was fought and another Jacobite force was defeated at the Battle of Preston. Soon after this 31 year old Colonel Robert Munro of Foulis marched into the town of Inverness with 400 Munros and took over control as governor from Fraser. Government troops arrived in Inverness towards the end of February, and for some months the process of disarming the rebels went on, helped by a Munro detachment under Culcairn. With the rising suppressed, and the Hanoverian succession firmly established, Robert's interest with the Government and his own compassionate nature prompted him to mediate on behalf of some of the defeated leaders (including Alexander Macdonell of Glengarry) and their wives and children. The Clan Fraser of Lovat Crest The arms of the Frasers of Lovat. ... The Battle of Sheriffmuir was an engagement in 1715 at the height of the Jacobite rebellion in England and Scotland. ... Two battles are known as the Battle of Preston: The Battle of Preston (1648) was a victory for Oliver Cromwell over the Royalists during the English Civil War. ... Sir Robert Munro of Foulis (1684 - January 17, 1746), was a soldier-politician whose life followed an 18th century pattern which seems strange to us today. ... Clan MacDonnell of Glengarry Crest: Creag an Fhitich (The Ravens Rock) Clan MacDonell of Glengarry is a Scottish clan and a branch of the Clan Donald or Macdonald, taking its name from Glen Garry where the river Garry runs eastwards through Loch Garry to join the Great Glen about...

The clan rivalries which had erupted in rebellion were finding an outlet in local politics. The MacKenzie's Earl of Seaforth came to an end in 1716, and it seems to have been arranged that while the Clan Ross held the county seat the Munros would represent the Tain Burghs. To secure the burghs, control of three out of the five was necessary. Ross ascendancy was secure in Tain, and from 1716 to 1745 the Munros controlled Dingwall, with one of Robert Munro's brothers as provost, but not without something like two armed Munro "invasions" of the county town in 1721 and 1740, when opposing councillors were abducted to secure a favourable result (for the first incident Colonel Robert and his brother were fined £200 each, and after the second his parliamentary career came to an abrupt end with defeat at the 1741 election). The blind baron's third son, George Munro of Culcairn raised a detachment from his father's clan to fight at the Battle of Glen Shiel in 1719 where they defeated the Jacobites and George Munro was wounded. Earl of Seaforth, a Scottish title held by the family of Mackenzie from 1623 to 1716, and again from 1771 to 1781. ... Clan Ross Crest: Spem Successus Alit (Success Nourishes Hope) Clan Ross is a Highland Scottish clan. ... See Dingwall (name) for the Scottish family name. ... Sir George Munro of Culcairn (d. ... Combatants Britain Jacobite Scotland Spain Commanders Joseph Wightman Lord George Murray Strength 850 infantry 120 dragoons 4 mortar batteries 1000 troops Casualties 21 dead 100 wounded 100 dead, many more wounded The Battle of Glen Shiel was a battle in Glen Shiel, in the West Highlands of Scotland on 10...

The Black Watch

In 1725 six Independent Black Watch companies were formed. One of Munros, one of Frasers, one of Grants and three of Campbells. These companies were known by the name Reicudan Dhu, or Black Watch. By 1740 it had become the 43d Highland regiment and then the 42d Royal Highlanders. Sir Robert Munro was appointed lieutenant-colonel. Among the captains were his next brother, George Munro of Culcairn, and John Munro, promoted to be lieutenant-colonel in 1745. The surgeons of the regiment was his younger brother, Dr Duncan Munro and before him a distant relation George Munro of Auchinbowie. This article does not cite its references or sources. ... The 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot was an infantry regiment of the British Army. ... Sir George Munro of Culcairn (d. ... George Munro of Auchinbowie was a Scottish born military officer of the late 17th century. ...

War against the French

The Clan Munro fought for the British Army against the French. Their first action came on 11 May 1745, at the Battle of Fontenoy. Allowed "their own way of fighting", each time they received the French fire Col. Sir Robert Munro ordered his men to "clap to the ground" while he himself, because of his corpulence, stood alone with the colours behind him. For the first time in a European battle they introduced a system of infantry tactics (alternatively firing and taking cover) that was not superseded. Springing up and closing with the enemy, they several times drove them back, and finished with a successful rear-guard action against French cavalry.[22] May 11 is the 131st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (132nd in leap years). ... // Events May 11 - War of Austrian Succession: Battle of Fontenoy - At Fontenoy, French forces defeat an Anglo-Dutch-Hanoverian army including the Black Watch June 4 – Frederick the Great destroys Austrian army at Hohenfriedberg August 19 - Beginning of the 45 Jacobite Rising at Glenfinnan September 12 - Francis I is elected... Combatants Britain United Provinces Hanover France Commanders Duke of Cumberland Maurice, comte de Saxe Strength 50,000[1] 101 guns 60,000 70 guns Casualties 9,000 dead or wounded 3,000 captured 5,600 dead or wounded 400 captured The Battle of Fontenoy (May 11, 1745) near Fontenoy in...

Jacobite Uprising of 1745 to 1746

In June 1745, a little more than a month after the battle of Fontenoy, Col. Sir Robert Munro was "rewarded" by an appointment to succeed General Ponsonby as Colonel of the English 37th Regiment of Foot. When the Jacobite Rising broke out, his friends in the Highlands hoped for his presence among them. One wrote that it would have been "the greatest service to His Majesty and the common cause", but it was not to be. The Munros supported the British government during the Jacobite uprisings. Sir Robert Munro of Foulis (1684 - January 17, 1746), was a soldier-politician whose life followed an 18th century pattern which seems strange to us today. ...

In 1745 the Jacobites were led by Charles Edward Stuart who was the exiled claimant to the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland, commonly known as "Bonnie Prince Charlie". Charles was the son of James Francis Edward Stuart who was in turn the son of King James II of England, Scotland and Ireland, who had been deposed in 1688. After his father's death Charles was recognised as "King Charles III" by his supporters but his opponents referred to him as "The Young Pretender". 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. ...

In the northern shires the Earl of Sutherland was the King's Lieutenant, and the Clan Sutherland, Clan MacKay, Clan Ross, Clan Munro, Clan Gunn, Clan Campbell, and Clan Grant could be counted on to support the British Government, but the Clan MacDonald, Clan MacKenzie, Clan MacKintosh, Clan Menzies, and Clan Chisholm were Jacobites, and the Clan Fraser was divided owing to a disputed chiefship but they later joined the Jacobites. The title of Earl of Sutherland is an ancient one in the Peerage of Scotland, created circa 1230. ... Clan Sutherland Crest: Sans Peur (Without Fear) Clan Sutherland is a Highland Scottish clan whose traditional territory is located in the region of Sutherland in northern highlands of Scotland and was one of the most powerful Scottish clans. ... Clan MacKay crest: Manu Forti (With a strong hand) The Clan Mackay is an ancient and once powerful Scottish clan from the countrys far north in the Scottish Highlands, but with roots in the old province of Moray. ... Clan Ross Crest: Spem Successus Alit (Success Nourishes Hope) Clan Ross is a Highland Scottish clan. ... Clan Gunn Crest: Aut pax aut bellum (Either Peace or War) Clan Gunn is a Scottish clan associated with northeastern Scotland, including Caithness and Sutherland as well as the Orkney Islands. ... Campbell Clan Badge - A Boars head represents the positive qualities of the boar: courage and fierceness in battle. ... 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. ... Clan Donald crest: Per mare per terras (By sea and by land) Map of Dál Riata at its height, c. ... Clan MacKenzie Crest: I Shine, Not Burn. ... Clan MacKintosh Crest Clan MacKintosh is a Scottish clan from Inverness with strong Jacobite ties. ... Clan Menzies Crest: If God wills it, I Shall Clan Menzies is a Highland Scottish clan. ... Clan Chisholm Crest: I Am Fierce With The Fierce Clan Chisholm is a Scottish clan. ... The Clan Fraser (Gaelic - Clann Frisealach, French Clan Frasier) is a Scottish clan of French origin. ...

Tomb of Col. Sir Robert Munro

Image File history File links RobertMunroTomb. ... Image File history File links RobertMunroTomb. ... Sir Robert Munro of Foulis (1684 - January 17, 1746), was a soldier-politician whose life followed an 18th century pattern which seems strange to us today. ...

Sir Robert Munro

Chief Col. Sir Robert Munro had been fighting at the front at the second Battle of Falkirk (1746) when, by account of the rebels, the English 37th Regiment he was in command of ran away and he was surrounded and attacked by seven Jacobites, he killed at least two with his pike before being shot by a Jacobite commander with a pistol, he was 62 years old. The Jacobites wished to do special honour to their opponent: They buried Robert in the grave of Sir John de Graham who died at the first Battle of Falkirk (1298). The graves can be seen in Falkirk churchyard. The men of the clan were away on duty in an Independant Company under George Munro of Culcairn. Sir Robert Munro of Foulis (1684 - January 17, 1746), was a soldier-politician whose life followed an 18th century pattern which seems strange to us today. ... During the Second Jacobite Rising, the Battle of Falkirk was the last noteworthy Jacobite success. ... The 37th (North Hampshire) Regiment of Foot was an infantry regiment of the British Army, formed in 1702 and amalgamated into The Hampshire Regiment in 1881. ... Sir John de Graham (d. ... Combatants Scotland England Commanders William Wallace Edward I of England Strength 500 cavalry, 9,500 infantry 2,000 cavalry, 12,000 infantry. ... Sir George Munro of Culcairn (d. ...

Robert's son Sir Harry Munro who served as an officer in Loudon's Highlanders had been captured at the Battle of Prestonpans in September 1745. He returned home to find Foulis Castle had been partially destroyed by Jacobites who set fire to it after the Battle of Falkirk. A few months after Falkirk the Jacobites were finally defeated at the Battle of Culloden by government forces. After the rising was suppressed a Munro Independent Company under Harry continued to police the Highlands and was disbanded in 1748. Harry set about rebuilding the castle as it is today incorporating what he could of the original building which now appears as a mansion house built in a formal Georgian style rather than the defensive fort it once was. Sir Harry Munro, Bt of Foulis (c. ... Loudons Highlanders, or the Earl of Loudons Regiment of Foot, was an infantry regiment of the British Army. ... Combatants British Army Jacobites Commanders John Cope Charles Edward Stuart Strength ca. ... Combatants British Army Jacobite Forces Commanders William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland Charles Edward Stuart, the Young Pretender Strength ca. ...

Castles

Foulis Castle from the air

• Foulis Castle has always been and is still the seat of the Chief of the Clan Munro.
• Teaninich Castle was bought by the Munros in 1660.
• Newmore Castle was occupied by the Munros from the 16th century to the 18th century.
• Balconie Castle was the seat of the Munros of Balconie.
• Novar House was originally built by the Munros in the 17th century.
• Lemlair House was the seat of the Munros of Lemlair.

Image File history File links FoulisCastleAir. ... Image File history File links FoulisCastleAir. ... An aerial view of Foulis Castle from the West Munro Foulis Castle, front view Foulis Castle lies in the parish of Kiltearn, about 1. ... An aerial view of Foulis Castle from the West Munro Foulis Castle, front view Foulis Castle lies in the parish of Kiltearn, about 1. ... Teaninich Castle Teaninich Castle Teaninich Castle is situated north of the village of Evanton and just south of the village of Alness in Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. ... Newmore Castle is situated just north of the town of Alness in Ross and Cromarty, Highland, Scotland. ... Balconie Castle lay in the parish of Kiltearn, about half a mile east of the village of Evanton in the Highlands of Scotland. ... Novar House Novar House is an ancient building located 0. ... Image:LemlairHouse. ...

Other Achievements

War in India

Sir Hector Munro (1726 - 1805) and Sir Thomas Munro (1761 to 1827) were Scottish Generals in the British Army who had great success fighting in India. James Munro (VC) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross during the Crimean War, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Sir Hector Munro (1726 - December 27, 1805), was a British military leader. ... Sir Thomas Munro (27 May 1761-6 July 1827), Scottish soldier and statesman, was born at Glasgow, the son of a merchant. ... James Munro was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. ...

Church & Music

The Munros made a significant early contribution to Scottish traditional arts in the fifteenth century with what is probably the earliest piece of pipe music written for the Pibroch. This piece, entitled Bealach na Broige has been attributed to one of the early Munro family and is the pipe music for the clan.

The Munros were also prominent members of the Scottish clergy in the north of Scotland and clan members became justices of the peace in Caithness and its environs.

Mountains

Sir Hugh Munro (1856-1919) was the founding member of the Scottish Mountaineering Club in 1889. Sir Hugh Thomas Munro (1856-1919) was born in London, but brought up in Scotland on the family estate of Lindertis near Kirriemuir. ... The Scottish Mountaineering Club (SMC) was founded in 1889, in Glasgow, Scotland. ...

Clan Chiefs

Colonel Sir Hector Munro was born in 1848 and died in 1935. ... Sir Harry Munro, Bt of Foulis (c. ... Clan rose Crest Clan Rose is a highland Scottish clan. ... Sir Robert Munro of Foulis (1684 - January 17, 1746), was a soldier-politician whose life followed an 18th century pattern which seems strange to us today. ... Clan Graham is a Scottish clan who had territories in both the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands. ... Sir Robert Munro was the chief of the Clan Munro and fifth baronet of Foulis. ... Clan Forbes Crest. ... Sir John Munro of Foulis, Chief of the Clan Munro and fourth baronet of Foulis, was such a strenuous supporter of Presbyterianism, that, being of a large frame, he was known as the Presbyterian mortar-piece. ... Clan MacKenzie Crest: I Shine, Not Burn. ... Clan MacKay crest: Manu Forti (With a strong hand) The Clan Mackay is an ancient and once powerful Scottish clan from the countrys far north in the Scottish Highlands, but with roots in the old province of Moray. ... Colonel Robert Munro of Foulis (d . ... Clan Sutherland Crest: Sans Peur (Without Fear) Clan Sutherland is a Highland Scottish clan whose traditional territory is located in the region of Sutherland in northern highlands of Scotland and was one of the most powerful Scottish clans. ... The Frasers of Lovat are a line of Frasers, who are the reigning chiefs of the Clan Fraser. ... Clan Ogilvy Crest Clan Ogilvy is a Highland Scottish clan. ... Clan Dunbar Crest: In Promptu ( In Readiness) Clan Dunbar is a Lowland Scottish clan. ... Clan MacKenzie Crest: I Shine, Not Burn. ... Clan MacLean Crest: Virtue Mine Honour. ... Clan Calder crest: Be mindful Clan Calder is a Highland Scottish clan. ... Clan MacCulloch crest There are three known main ancient Scottish families by the name of MacCulloch. ... MacDonald, Lord of the Isles The designation Lord of the Isles (Scottish Gaelic: ), now a Scottish title of nobility, emerged from a series of hybrid Viking/Gaelic rulers of the west coast and islands of Scotland in the Middle Ages, who wielded sea-power with fleets of galleys. ... Image:Keith crest. ... Clan Barclay is a Scottish clan which dates back to William I of England. ... Clan Forrester crest Clan Forrester is a Lowland Scottish clan. ... Clan Ross Crest: Spem Successus Alit (Success Nourishes Hope) Clan Ross is a Highland Scottish clan. ... The title of Earl of Sutherland is an ancient one in the Peerage of Scotland, created circa 1230. ... 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 (1306 – 1329). ... Alexander II (August 24, 1198 – July 6, 1249), king of Scotland, son of William I, the Lion, and of Ermengarde of Beaumont, was born at Haddington, East Lothian, in 1198, and succeeded to the kingdom on the death of his father on 4 December 1214. ... The title of Earl of Sutherland is an ancient one in the Peerage of Scotland, created circa 1230. ... King David I (or Dabíd mac Maíl Choluim; also known as Saint David I or David I the Saint) (1084 – May 24, 1153), was King of Scotland from 1124 until his death, and the youngest son of Malcolm Canmore and of Saint Margaret (sister of Edgar Ætheling). ... Image of the young Máel Coluim IV, called Cenn Mór in the Gaelic annals of Ireland. ... Máel Coluim mac Donnchada (anglicised Malcolm III) (1030x1038–13 November 1093) was King of Scots. ...

Clan Septs & Tartans

The proposed improved tomb for Col. Sir Robert Munro

The Septs who lived within the territory of the Clan Munro included: Image File history File links RobertMunroTomb2. ... Image File history File links RobertMunroTomb2. ... Sir Robert Munro of Foulis (1684 - January 17, 1746), was a soldier-politician whose life followed an 18th century pattern which seems strange to us today. ... A sept is a division of a family, especially a division of a clan. ...

• Dingwall
• Dingwell
• Dingvaile
• Foulis
• Fowlis
• Keddie
• Kiddie
• Culloch
• Gulloch
• MacAdie
• MacCoulaghe
• MacChullach
• MacAlach
• MacCullaigh
• MacClullich
• MacColly
• MacCully
• MacCulloch
• MacEddie
• MacHulagh
• MacHullie
• MacKeddie
• MacLullich
• MacLullick
• Makcullocht
• Manro
• Monro
• Monroe
• Munroe
• Pathillock
• Patillo
• Patillok
• Vass
• Vassie
• Wass

Dingwall or Dingwell is a Scottish name but is of Viking origin. ... Dingwall or Dingwell is a Scottish name but is of Viking origin. ... Clan MacCulloch crest There are three known main ancient Scottish families by the name of MacCulloch. ...

Notable Munros and See also

• Munro (disambiguation)
• Munroe (disambiguation)
• Monro (disambiguation)
• Monroe (disambiguation)
• Black Watch British Military Regiment made from Scottish Clans including Munro.
• Munro Mountains Mountains in Scotland with height over 3000ft.

Munro can refer to: Clan Munro People Adam Munro (born November 12, 1982 in St. ... Aonach Eagach, a popular ridge between two munros in Glen Coe, Meall Dearg and Sgorr nam Fiannaidh A Munro is a Scottish hill with a height over 3000 feet (914. ... Monro may refer to: In education: Alexander Monro (primus), the founder of Edinburgh Medical School David Binning Monro, Scottish Homeric scholar George Monro, Canadian educator and philanthropist from Nova Scotia In politics: Cecil Monro, Australian politician Charles Carmichael Monro (1860–1929), Governor of Gibraltar David Monro, New Zealand politician Hector... Monroe may refer to: // James Monroe, fifth President of the United States Monroe Doctrine, foreign policy doctrine Walter Stanley Monroe, former Prime Minister of Newfoundland Monroe College, private college with campuses in the Bronx and New Rochelle, New York Monroe Community College, college located in Monroe County, New York with... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Sgurr Fiona and the Corrag Bhuide pinnacles of An Teallach A Munro is a Scottish hill with a height over 3000 feet (914. ...

External links

• Official Website of the Clan Munro
• Clan Munro History@Electric Scotland
• The Clanchnaharry battle monument
• Clan Munro Australia news letters

Sources

• The Clan Munro by CI Fraser of Reeling published by Johnston & Bacon of Stirling
• Clan Munro published by Lomond Books
• Your Clan Heritage, Clan Munro, Cascade Publishing Company.ISBN 0907614078