Clan Ross Crest: Spem Successus Alit (Success Nourishes Hope)

Clan Ross is a Highland Scottish clan. Image File history File links RossCrest. ... Image File history File links RossCrest. ... 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

Clan map showing two areas of Ross territory

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Origins of the Clan

Clan Ross is a Highland Scottish clan first named as such by King Malcolm IV of Scotland in 1160. Ferquhard Ross helped King Alexander II of Scotland (1214 - 1249) crush a rebellion in Moray and Ross-shire. He brought the King the heads of the rebel leaders and was knighted on 15th June 1215. The first of the current line of chiefs was Fearchar, Earl of Ross also known as 'Fearchar Mac-an-t-sagairt' (meaning "son of the priest") of Applecross, who was created Earl of Ross in about 1234 by King Alexander II of Scotland as a reward for putting down rebellion in the north of Scotland. Tradition has it that around this time the Earl of Ross granted lands in Foulis to the Clan Munro for defeating Vikings who had invaded Easter Ross. 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... Image of the young Máel Coluim IV, called Cenn Mór in the Gaelic annals of Ireland. ... Events Eric IX of Sweden is succeeded by Karl Sverkersson. ... 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. ... Fearchar of Ross or Ferchar mac in tSagairt (Fearchar mac an t-sagairt, often anglicized as Farquhar MacTaggart), was the first Mormaer or Earl of Ross (1223-1251) we know of from the thirteenth century, whose career brought Ross into the fold of the Scottish kings for the first time... The title Earl of Ross has existed in both Scotland and Ireland, although it is most commonly associated with the former. ... Events Canonization of Saint Dominic Collapse of the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234) Deaths Emperor Chukyo of Japan Emperor Go-Horikawa of Japan Monarchs/Presidents Aragon - James I King of Aragon and count of Barcelona (reigned from 1213 to 1276) Castile - Ferdinand III, the Saint King of Castile and Leon (reigned... 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 Earl of Ross has existed in both Scotland and Ireland, although it is most commonly associated with the former. ... Munro Crest: Dread God (Fear God) and a Golden Eagle Clan Munro is a Highland Scottish clan. ...

Scottish-Norwegian War

Clan Ross fought at the Battle of Largs in 1263 in support of Alexander III of Scotland against King Haakon IV of Norway. The Norwegian forces were defeated by the victorious Scots. 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. ... Alexander III (September 4, 1241 – March 19, 1286), King of Scots, also known as Alexander the Glorious, ranks as one of Scotlands greatest kings. ... 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. ...

Wars of Scottish Independence

During the Wars of Scottish Independence the Clan Ross fought against the English at the Battle of Dunbar (1296) where their chief, the Earl of Ross was captured. This meant that for a short time Uilleam II, Earl of Ross sided with the English but he later supported Robert the Bruce of Scotland. The Clan Ross fought alongside King Robert the Bruce when Earl Fearchar's grandson William led the clan against the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. Aodh, the 5th earl, was killed at the Battle of Halidon Hill in 1333, and his successor William died without male issue. The earldom of Ross and the chiefship of Clan Ross were then separated: 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 Richard Siward John de Warenne, 7th Earl of Surrey Strength Approx. ... The title Earl of Ross has existed in both Scotland and Ireland, although it is most commonly associated with the former. ... Uilleam II of Ross was the second successor of Ferchar mac in tSagairt, as Mormaer of Ross (1274-1323). ... 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... Combatants Kingdom of Scotland Kingdom of England Commanders Robert Bruce Edward II of England Strength about 8,000 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. ... Aodh of Ross, commonly known as Earl Hugh of Ross was the third successor of Ferchar mac in tSagairt, as Mormaer of Ross (1323-1333). ... 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. ... Events End of the Kamakura period and beginning of the Kemmu restoration in Japan. ... 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). ...

15th Century & Clan Conflicts

Balnagowan castle

Balnagowan castle

The chiefship of the Clan Ross passed to Earl William's brother Hugh Ross of Rariches, who was granted a charter, in 1374, for the lands of Balnagowan. The Rosses of Balnagowan held the chiefship for 300+ years. David, the last of that direct line, passed the chiefship to the Hon. Charles Ross, son of Lord Ross of Hawkhead, Renfrewshire, although they were not connected by blood. Image File history File links BalnagowanCastle. ... Image File history File links BalnagowanCastle. ... Image File history File links BalnagowenCastle2. ... Image File history File links BalnagowenCastle2. ... Events June 24 - Dancing mania begins in Aix-la-Chapelle (Aachen), possibly due to ergotism King Gongmin is assassinated and King U ascends to the Goryeo throne Births April 11 - Roger Mortimer, 4th Earl of March, heir to the throne of England (died 1398) Leonardo Bruni, Italian humanist (died 1444...

The earldom of Ross passed through a female line, and that later led to dispute between two rival claimants -- the Lord of the Isles and the Duke of Albany. This resulted in the Battle of Harlaw 1411, where the Clan Ross fought as as Highlanders in support of the Lord of the Isles against an army of Scottish Lowlanders who supported the Duke of Albany. 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. ... Duke of Albany is a peerage title that has occasionally been bestowed on the youngers sons in the Scottish and later the British Royal Family, particularly in the Houses of Stuart and Hanover. ... The Battle of Harlaw was fought near Inverurie in Aberdeenshire on 24 July 1411. ...

The title reverted to the crown in 1424. King James I of Scotland restored the title to Margaret, whose son was Alexander, 3rd Lord of the Isles. The earldom of Ross remained with the Lord of the Isles until that lordship was forfeited to the crown in 1476. Events August 17 - Battle of Verneuil - An English force under John, Duke of Bedford defeats a larger French army under the Duke of Alençon, John Stuart, and Earl Archibald of Douglas. ... James I (December 10, 1394 – February 21, 1437) reigned as King of Scots from April 4, 1406 until February 21, 1437. ... 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. ... Events March 2 - Battle of Grandson. ...

The Rosses took part in the Battle of Verneuil 1424, against the English in France. On the death of the Earl of Buchan and Ross, at that battle, the Earldom of Ross reverted to the crown. James I on his return from his long captivity in England, restored it to the heiress of line, the mother of Alexander, Lord of the Isles. The Battle of Verneuil (occasionally Vernuil) was a battle of the Hundred Years War, fought on 17 August 1423 near Verneuil in Normandy and was a significant English victory. ... The title Earl of Ross has existed in both Scotland and Ireland, although it is most commonly associated with the former. ... James I (December 10, 1394 – February 21, 1437) reigned as King of Scots from April 4, 1406 until February 21, 1437. ... 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. ...

In 1486 Angus Roy Mackay was overthrown and slain at Tarbet Church by the Clan Ross. The MacKays and Rosses had long feuded. Again and again the Rosses had suffered attacks on their lands from their enemies the Clan MacKay and when at last, driven to desperation and thoroughly infuriated, they gathered their forces and marched against the Mackay Chief, they were in the mood to teach the MacKays a severe lesson. The Mackays, with Angus of Strathnaver at their head, finding themselves fiercely attacked and being defeated by the Rosses, sought shelter in the church of Tarbat. There many were slain, and the church being set on fire, Angus Mackay and many of his clansmen were burnt to ashes. MacKay Crest 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. ...

Battle of Strathcarron/Blair alt na charis 1486, To take revenge for this cruel act carried out by the Clan Ross at Tarbet Church, Clan MacKay Chief Ian MacKay helped by a force from Clan Sutherland marched south invading the territory of Clan Ross and began laying waste to it. Chief Alexander Ross gathered his forces of 2000 men and engaged in a long and desperate battle with the invading forces. In the end the battle went against the Rosses with MacKay and Sutherland gaining the upper hand. The Ross Chief was killed along with many of his clan. After this the Ross Clan took many years to recovor their once large numbers of fighting men. MacKay Crest 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. ... MacKay Crest 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 Sutherland is a Scottish clan whose traditional territory is located in the region of Sutherland in northern Scotland and was for a time one of the most powerful Scottish clans. ...

16th Century & Anglo-Scottish Wars

During the Anglo-Scottish Wars, John Ross, Lord of Halkhead, died when leading his forces against the English at the Battle of Flodden Field on September the 9th, 1513. Fought in the county of Northumberland, in northern England, between an invading Scots army under King James IV and an English army commanded by Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey. It ended in a bloody defeat for the Scots. It is sometimes referred to as the Charge of the Earls. The Anglo-Scottish Wars were a series of wars fought between England and Scotland during the sixteenth century. ... 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. ... Northumberland is a county in northern England. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London (de facto) Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2006 est. ... James IV (March 17, 1473 - September 9, 1513) was king of Scotland from 1488 to 1513. ... Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk (1443-1524) and 1st Earl of Surrey, fought for King Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, following which he was imprisoned for several years before having his titles and estates restored. ...

17th Century & Civil War

Ross

During the Civil War at the Battle of Carbisdale the Clan Ross and Clan Munro fought on the side of the Scottish Government, then led by the Duke of Argyll. In 1650 the Marquis of Montrose who was a Royalist and his invading army of foreigners, mainly Germans and Danes landed in Easter Ross. The Munros and Rosses 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 Rosses and Munros did not turn up as they had actually taken the side of the Scottish Government, along with Clan Sutherland. A day later the battle took place in Scroggie Wood. The Germans and Danes fought gallantly deeper and deeper into the wood but they were losing the battle and in the end the need for self-preservation took over and those that were left attempted to flee. Montrose's force of cavalry also fought bravely but were soon overwhelmed. History records that the bloodshed in the wood continued for over two hours and even after the battle ended, the slaughter did not cease, for the clansmen of Ross-shire continued the killing of the escaped from the battle for many days thereafter. Shortly after Montrose's death the Scottish Covenantor Government switched sides to support the Royalists instead. Image File history File links RossMan. ... Image File history File links RossMan. ... Combatants Scottish Argyll Government including clans Munro, Ross and Sutherland Royalist supporters: Danish & German mercenaries, Orcadian infantry. ... Munro Crest: Dread God (Fear God) and a Golden Eagle Clan Munro is a Highland Scottish clan. ... 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. ... Munro Crest: Dread God (Fear God) and a Golden Eagle Clan Munro is a Highland Scottish clan. ... Clan Sutherland is a Scottish clan whose traditional territory is located in the region of Sutherland in northern Scotland and was for a time one of the most powerful Scottish clans. ...

David Ross, 12th of Balnagowan, led some of the clan at the Battle of Worcester in 1651 where he was captured and imprisoned at the Tower of London, said to have died there in 1653 and been buried in Westminster. The Battle of Worcester was the final battle of the English Civil War. ... The Tower of London, seen from the River Thames, with a view of the water gate called Traitors Gate. ...

In 1689 100 men of the Clan Ross occupied Castle Leod to watch for movements of the Jacobite MacKenzies. Castle Leod Castle Leod from rear Castle Leod Castle Leod is located in the west of Ross-shire in the Scottish Highlands. ...

18th Century Jacobite Uprisings & War in France

1715 - 1719 Jacobite Uprisings

Clan Ross supported the British Government during the Jacobite uprisings. 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. The Ross ascendancy was secure in Tain, and from 1716 to 1745 the Munros controlled Dingwall. In 1719 some men from the Clan Ross fought for the government at the Battle of Glen Shiel where the Jacobites were defeated. [1] Earl of Seaforth, a Scottish title held by the family of Mackenzie from 1623 to 1716, and again from 1771 to 1781. ... Tain (Ordnance Survey grid reference NH779821) is a royal burgh in the county of Ross and Cromarty, in the Highland area of Scotland. ... See Dingwall (name) for the Scottish family name. ... The Battle of Glen Shiel occurred near the western coast of Scotland on June 10, 1719 between the British and an alliance of Jacobite Highlanders and Spaniards, resulting in a victory for the British forces. ...

War in France

Col. Charles, 13th Lord Ross of Hawkhead and 15th of Balnagowan was killed in 1745 leading some members of the clan at the Battle of Fontenoy fighting against the French on 30th April 1745. Balnagowan passed to George, 13th Lord Ross, in 1745. William, 14th Lord Ross, died unmarried, and Balnagowan then passed to Sir James Lockhard, 2nd Baronet of Carstairs. Combatants Britain United Provinces Hanover France Commanders Duke of Cumberland Maurice, comte de Saxe Strength 48,000 30,000 Casualties 2,500 dead 5,000 wounded or captured 2,300 dead 5,000 wounded This battle should not be confused with the two battles of Fontenay, which occurred at a... // 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...

1745 - 1746 Jacobite Uprising

During the Jacobite Risings in the County of Ross, although from the Pitcalnie line, the nominal 18th Chief of Clan Ross was Alexander Ross of Pitcalnie. He was a staunch Protestant, somewhat more tolerant of Jacobites than his father but definitely pro-Hanoverian. In addition, Alexander's uncle, Duncan Forbes of Culloden, was Lord President of the Court of Session for King George II of Great Britain's government in London. Duncan Forbes and Alexander Ross the Pitcalnie chief raised a Ross Independent Company to garrison Inverness Castle against the Jacobites. Each Jacobite Rising formed part of a series of military campaigns by Jacobites attempting to restore the Stuart kings to the thrones of England and Scotland (and after 1707, Great Britain) after James VII of Scotland and II of England was deposed in 1688 and the thrones usurped by his... The adjective Hanoverian is used to describe British monarchs of the House of Hanover things relating to the Duchy of Hanover things relating to Hanover, Germany and it is a horse breed, see Hanoverian (horse) ... Clan Forbes Crest. ... George II (George Augustus; 10 November 1683 – 25 October 1760) was King of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg (Hanover) and Archtreasurer and Prince-Elector of the Holy Roman Empire from 11 June 1727 until his death. ... Inverness Castle Inverness Castle Inverness Castle Today Inverness Castle sits on a cliff overlooking the River Ness, in Inverness, Scotland. ...

The McFarquhars of Redcastle brought a strong Jacobite contingent from the Black Isle to join the forces of the Earl of Cromarty and a rebel, John Ross joined them. Prior to the Battle of Culloden on April 16th, 1746, several forays were undertaken and on the day before the battle, about 200 of the McFarquhar's Jacobite force were ambushed by Scots, loyal to the government, between Skelbo Castle and Dunrobin Castle in Caithness. Only one-tenth at the most escaped to equally perilous Sutherland. John Ross escaped to Sutherland but was first to be put on a list of rebels. However apart from this individual the Clan Ross on the whole supported the government. The Black Isle (Scottish Gaelic: an t-Eilean Dubh) is an eastern area of Ross and Cromarty. ... The title of Earl of Cromartie was created in 1861 for the Duchess of Sutherland, with a remainder to her second son. ... Skelbo Castle ruins Skelbo Castle is a ruined 14th century keep, located on the high shore at the mouth of Loch Fleet in the Highlands in Scotland. ... Dunrobin Castle and Gardens Dunrobin Castle Rear of Dunrobin Castle Dunrobin Castle is a stately home in Sutherland, in the Highland area of Scotland, and the seat of the Earls of Sutherland. ... Sutherland (Cataibh in Gaelic) is a committee area of the Highland Council, Scotland, a registration county, and a lieutenancy area. ...

The chiefship of Clan Ross devolved upon Ross of Pitcalnie, heir of David who was the last of the direct line of Balnagowan. Sir John, the 5th baronet, assumed the name "Ross" and then, after Carstairs was sold in 1762, the designation "of Balnagowan." 1762 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ...

Clan Chiefs

Clan Donald crest: Per mare per terras (By sea and by land) Map of Dál Riata at its height, c. ... 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. ... Euphemia I, Countess of Ross or Euphemia of Ross (with Euphemia Leslie and Euphemia Stewart; d. ... Clan Leslie is a Scottish clan. ... 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 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 title of Earl of Fife was created several times in the Peerages of Scotland, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. ... Duke of Albany is a peerage title that has occasionally been bestowed on the youngers sons in the Scottish and later the British Royal Family, particularly in the Houses of Stuart and Hanover. ... Clan Donald crest: Per mare per terras (By sea and by land) Map of Dál Riata at its height, c. ... 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. ... The title Earl of Ross has existed in both Scotland and Ireland, although it is most commonly associated with the former. ... Aodh of Ross, commonly known as Earl Hugh of Ross was the third successor of Ferchar mac in tSagairt, as Mormaer of Ross (1323-1333). ... 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). ... The title Earl of Ross has existed in both Scotland and Ireland, although it is most commonly associated with the former. ... Munro Crest: Dread God (Fear God) and a Golden Eagle Clan Munro is a Highland Scottish clan. ... Clan Macintyre is a Scottish clan that was started in the 12th Century. ... The title of Earl of Sutherland is an ancient one in the Peerage of Scotland, created circa 1230. ... Sinclair Crest Sinclair Castle as seen today Sinclair Castle drawn in 1821 How Sinclair Castle also known as Girnigoe Castle may have once looked // History Clan Sinclair was a lowland Scottish family which acquired land at the very northern tip of Scotland. ... Earl of Orkney - Wikipedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Clan MacLeod Crest. ... Clan Sutherland is a Scottish clan whose traditional territory is located in the region of Sutherland in northern Scotland and was for a time one of the most powerful Scottish clans. ... MacKay Crest 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 Sutherland is a Scottish clan whose traditional territory is located in the region of Sutherland in northern Scotland and was for a time one of the most powerful Scottish clans. ... Keith Crest Clan Keith is a Scottish clan associated with lands in northeastern and northwestern Scotland. ... 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 title Earl of Caithness has been created several times in the Peerage of Scotland, and has a very complex history. ... 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 MacKintosh Crest Clan MacKintosh is a Scottish clan from Inverness with strong Jacobite ties. ... The title of Earl of Sutherland is an ancient one in the Peerage of Scotland, created circa 1230. ... The Clan Fraser of Lovat Crest The arms of the Frasers of Lovat. ... The Battle of Worcester was the final battle of the English Civil War. ... The Tower of London, seen from the River Thames, with a view of the water gate called Traitors Gate. ... The title Earl of Moray (pronounced Murry) has been created several times in the Peerage of Scotland. ... Combatants Britain United Provinces Hanover France Commanders Duke of Cumberland Maurice, comte de Saxe Strength 48,000 30,000 Casualties 2,500 dead 5,000 wounded or captured 2,300 dead 5,000 wounded This battle should not be confused with the two battles of Fontenay, which occurred at a...

Clan Profile

The Juniper

• Gaelic Names: Clann Anrias, Ròs, Ròis.
• Origin of name: Ross-shire.
• Motto: Spem successus alit ("Success nourishes hope").
• Plant Badge: Juniper.
• Pipe Music: The Earl of Ross's March.

Download high resolution version (562x682, 79 KB)Juniperus chinensis shoots, with juvenile (needle-like) leaves (left), and adult scale leaves and immature male cones (right) - photo User:MPF File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Download high resolution version (562x682, 79 KB)Juniperus chinensis shoots, with juvenile (needle-like) leaves (left), and adult scale leaves and immature male cones (right) - photo User:MPF File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Species Junipers are coniferous plants in the genus Juniperus of the cypress family Cupressaceae. ...

Clan Tartans

Clan Ross has three tartans:

• Red ancient Ross tartan (shown)
• Red dress Ross tartan
• Green Ross hunting tartan (shown)

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Clan Ross Today

The Balnagowan estate itself is no longer in Ross hands. It is currently owned by the millionaire Egyptian proprietor Mohammed Al-Fayed of the Harrods department store who has put a lot of money into improving the estate and restoring the castle. Mohamed Al-Fayed (b. ... The Harrods storefront Harrods is an upmarket department store on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge, London, England. ...

Clan Castle

The seat of the chief of Clan Ross is still at Balnagown Castle. The correct spelling is actually Balnagown (correct locally as in Balnagown Arms, Tain and Ardgay (now defunct Public Houses), or alternatively Balnagowan or Balnagowen. Kildary is a small village in Easter Ross, Ross and Cromarty, Highland, Scotland. ... Tain (Ordnance Survey grid reference NH779821) is a royal burgh in the county of Ross and Cromarty, in the Highland area of Scotland. ... Ardgay railway station is a railway station serving the village of Ardgay in the Highlands in the north of Scotland. ...

Other castles that have been held by the Clan Ross include Portencross Castle and Sanquhar Castle Portencross Castle. ... Sanquhar Castle, now a ruin, was built by the Crichton family in the 13th century. ...

Septs of Clan Ross

• Anderson
• Andison
• Andrews
• Corbett
• Crow/e
• Croy
• Denoon
• Denune
• Dingwall
• Duthie
• Fair
• Gair
• Gear
• Gillanders
• Hagart
• Haggart
• MacAndrew
• MacCullie
• MacCulloch
• MacLullich
• MacNab
• MacTaggart
• MacTear
• MacTier
• MacTire
• Taggart
• Tullo
• Tulloch
• Tyre
• Vass
• Wass

Clan Corbett, a Scottish clan, is a sept of the Clan Ross. ... There are three known main ancient Scottish families by the name of MacCulloch. ...

See Also

• Scottish clan
• Armigerous clan
• Earl of Ross

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 the chief of which has matriculated arms with the Lyon Office. ... The title Earl of Ross has existed in both Scotland and Ireland, although it is most commonly associated with the former. ...

External links

• Clan association
• Clan Ross Association of Canada, Inc.
• Clan Ross images from the Tain Through Time museum