The Clan Fraser of Lovat Crest

The arms of the Frasers of Lovat.

The Frasers of Lovat are a Highland Scottish clan and are a branch of the Clan Fraser. The Frasers of Lovat are currently the reigning chiefs of the Clan Fraser. Image File history File links Lovat_Arms. ... 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... The Clan Fraser (Gaelic - Friseal, French Frasier) is a Scottish clan of Gaulish origin. ... The Clan Fraser (Gaelic - Friseal, French Frasier) is a Scottish clan of Gaulish origin. ...

History

For the history of the Clan before the Scottish Wars of Independence, see Clan Fraser The Clan Fraser (Gaelic - Friseal, French Frasier) is a Scottish clan of Gaulish origin. ...

Clan Fraser of Lovat traces its heritage from Sir Simon Fraser, brother of Sir Alexander Fraser, Robert the Bruce's Chamberlain, whom Clan Fraser traces from. Sir Simon acquired the Bisset Lands around Beauly when he won the hand of its heiress, and these lands became the family home. 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... The Clan Fraser (Gaelic - Friseal, French Frasier) is a Scottish clan of Gaulish origin. ... Beauly (pronounced Bewley; a corruption of Beaulieu), a town of traditional Inverness-shire, Scotland, on the Beauly, 10 m. ...

A record from 1367 describes Hugh Fraser as ‘Lord of Lovat and portioner of Ard’, the first known connection the Frasers had with Lovat land. By 1422 the Frasers of Lovat had extended their lands to include Stratherrick by Loch Ness, together with part of Glenelg. Events Battle of Najera, Peter I of Castile restored as King. ... Events January 10 - Battle of Nemecky Brod during the Hussite Wars. ... Loch Ness (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Nis) is a large, deep freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands () extending for approximately 37 km (23 miles) southwest of Inverness. ... Glenelg-Kylerhea ferry Glenelg is a quiet village in western Scotland. ...

Around 1422, the Frasers acquired lands at Stratherrick by Loch Ness, together with part of Glenelg. Although the exact date of creation is uncertain, some time between 1456 and 1464, Hugh Fraser was raised to the peerage as Lord Lovat or Lord Fraser of Lovat. Around 1511, the chiefs established their seat at Beaufort Castle, which is still inhabited by them. The present castle is relatively modern, but occupies roughly the same site as previous strongholds which were destroyed in the thirteenth and eighteenth centuries. Events January 10 - Battle of Nemecky Brod during the Hussite Wars. ... Loch Ness (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Nis) is a large, deep freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands () extending for approximately 37 km (23 miles) southwest of Inverness. ... Glenelg is the name of some places in the world: Glenelg, Scotland, the original place of that name. ... // Events July 7 - Joan of Arc acquitted (but she had already been executed). ... Events February - Christian I of Denmark and Norway who was also serving as King of Sweden is declared deposed from the later throne. ... Lord Lovat is a title in the Peerage of Scotland dating to 1458. ... 1511 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Beaufort Castle can refer to several places: Beaufort Castle, Scotland, near Beauly a castle at Beaufort, Luxembourg Beaufort (Crusader castle) in Lebanon Beaufort Castle, France, near Anjou See also Beaufort disambiguation page This is a disambiguation page — a list of articles associated with the same title. ... (17th century - 18th century - 19th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 18th century refers to the century that lasted from 1701 through 1800. ...

Around 1460 Hugh Fraser became the first Lord Lovat or Lord Fraser of Lovat. The chiefs made Beaufort Castle their seat in 1511, and it is still Fraser property today. Events The first Portuguese navigators reach the coast of modern Sierra Leone. ... Lord Lovat is a title in the Peerage of Scotland dating to 1458. ...

Battle of the Shirts

The Frasers fought a great clan battle against the Clan MacDonald of Clan Ranald in 1544, Blar-ne-Léine, the Battle of the Shirts, over the disputed chieftainship of Clan Ranald. The Frasers backed a son of the 5th Chief, Ranald Gallda (the Stranger), which the MacDonalds found unacceptable. Prevented from battle by the Earl of Argyll, the Frasers were ambushed on their march home by 500 MacDonalds. Only five Frasers and eight MacDonalds are said to have survived the bloody engagement. Both the Lovat Chief, Lord Lovat and his son and heir were amongst the dead and were buried at Beauly Priory. Despite these atrocities, the Frasers were stronger than ever before within a hundred years. MacDonald of Clan Ranald crest. ... In 1540, John of Moidoart (Ian Mùideatach), Chief of the MacDonalds of Clanranald, fell foul of the Royal Government during King James Vs visit to the Hebrides, and was imprisoned, with other Chiefs of the Isles. ... Gillespie Roy Archibald Campbell, 4th Earl of Argyll (c. ...

Other Clan Conflicts

Robert Mor Munro, 15th chief of Clan Munro , was a staunch supporter of Mary, Queen of Scots, and he consequently was treated favourably by her son, James VI. Robert was also a faithful friend of Mary. Buchanan states, when the unfortunate princess went to Inverness in 1562, that: "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.[1] Munro Crest: Dread God (Fear God) and a Golden Eagle Clan Munro is a Highland Scottish clan. ... Mary, Queen of Scots redirects here. ... James VI and I King of England, Scotland and Ireland James VI of Scotland and I of England (Charles James) (19 June 1566–27 March 1625) was a King who ruled over England, Scotland and Ireland, and was the first Sovereign to reign in the three realms simultaneously. ... Inverness (Inbhir Nis in Scottish Gaelic) is the only city in the Scottish Highlands. ... Events Earliest English slave-trading expedition under John Hawkins. ... Inverness Castle Inverness Castle Inverness Castle Today Inverness Castle sits on a cliff overlooking the River Ness, in Inverness, Scotland. ... Clan Gordon Crest Clan Gordon, also known as the House of Gordon, is a traditional Scottish clan name and it is now a common forename. ...

In 1571 the Clan Fraser joined forces with the Clan Forbes in their feud against the Clan Gordon. The Forbes were also joined by Clan Keith and Clan Crichton. The Gordons were also joined by Clan Leslie, Clan Irvine and Clan Seton. The feud between the Gordons and Forbes which had gone on for centuries culminated in two full scale battles: The Battle of Tillieangus and the Battle of Craibstone. It was at the Battle of Tillieangus that the 6th Lord Forbes's youngest son known as Black Aurther Forbes was killed. Legend has it that "he stooped down to quench his thirst and one of the Gordons gave him his death blow through an open joint in his armour". Clan Forbes Crest. ... Clan Gordon Crest Clan Gordon, also known as the House of Gordon, is a traditional Scottish clan name and it is now a common forename. ... Keith Crest Clan Keith is a Scottish clan associated with lands in northeastern and northwestern Scotland. ... Clan Crichton Crest. ... Clan Leslie is a Scottish clan. ... Clan Irvine crest Clan Irvine is a Lowland Scottish clan. ... Clan Seton Crest: Hazard yet Forward Clan Seton is a Scottish Armigerous clan. ...

A battle took place between the Clan Fraser and Clan Logan at Kessock where Gilligorm the Chief of Clan Logan was killed. Clan Logan Crest:Hoc majorum virtus (This is the valour of my ancestors) Clan Logan is a Lowland and Highland Scottish clan. ...

In 1649, during the Civil War the Clan Munro and Clan Fraser again took Inverness Castle. This time they were also joined by Clan Urquhart and Clan MacKenzie who they had recently made peace with. 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 Leslie all of the clans retreated back into Ross-shire. During that year several skirmishes took place between these parties. Munro Crest: Dread God (Fear God) and a Golden Eagle Clan Munro is a Highland Scottish clan. ... Urquhart is a Scottish clan. ... Clan MacKenzie Crest: I Shine, Not Burn. ...

18th Century & Jacobite Risings

Simon "the Fox" Fraser, 11th Lord Lovat, 1668. The Fox was Chief during the Jacobite risings.

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1715 to 1716

During the Jacobite Uprisings of 1715 to 1716 the Clan Fraser supported the British government. In Inverness in 1715 Simon Fraser of Lovat (who had been outlawed and in exile), put pressure on the Jacobite garrison in Inverness, which was delivered 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 Chief Colonel Robert Munro of Foulis marched into the town of Inverness with 400 Munros and took over control as governor from Fraser. Inverness (Inbhir Nis in Scottish Gaelic) is the only city in the Scottish Highlands. ... 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. ...

1745 to 1746

However the infamous Simon the Fox was also chief during The '45, and supported the Jacobites and Charles Edward Stuart, contrary to his action during The Fifteen (though, his clan did indeed rally for Jamie). Frasers were on the front lines of the Jacobite army at the Battle of Falkirk (1746), and the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Simon Fraser, Lord Lovat (c. ... 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 claimed by his... 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. ... This article is not about the Jacobite Orthodox Church, nor is it about Jacobinism or the earlier Jacobean period. ... Prince James Francis Edward Stuart or Stewart (June 10, 1688 – January 1, 1766) was a claimant of the thrones of Scotland and England (September 16, 1701 – January 1, 1766) who is more commonly referred to as The Old Pretender. ... During the Second Jacobite Rising, the Battle of Falkirk was the last noteworthy Jacobite success. ... Combatants Royal Army Jacobite Forces Commanders William Augustus Bonnie Prince Charlie Strength ca. ...

References

• Neil Grant. Scottish Clans and Tartans.Crescent Books, New York, 1987 ISBN 0-517-49901-0.

External links

• Website of the Clan Fraser Society Scotland & UK
• Frasers of Lovat from Baronage Press