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Family Name	The Family's Origin ~ Factual & Theoretical	Principal Hereditary Lands	Heraldic Crest or Badge	Motto
Abercromby	William de Abercromby paid homage to Edward I of England for his lands in Fife and was noted on the Ragman Roll of 1296.	Fife	A falcon rising belled proper	Petit alta (He seeks high deeds)
Abernethy	The name of this family is probably derived from the lands of Abernethy in Strathearn. Sir William de Abernethy was implicated in the murder of Duncan, Earl of Fife in 1288.	Strathearn	A raven sable, beaked and membered gules	Salus per Christum (Salvation through Christ)
Adair	The progenitor of this name is believed to have been Edzaer, son of Duvenald, and grandson of Donegal of Morton Castle.	Kildonan	A man's head couped and bloody	Loyal au mort (Loyal unto death)
Adam	A man by the name of Adam was the Sub-Prior of Melrose and Abbot of Cupar in 1189		A cross crosslet fitchee gules surmounted by a sword in saltire proper	Crux mihi grata quies (The cross gives me welcome rest)
Aikenhead	The earliest reference to this name is that of Gilbert de Lakenhaued, who paid homage for his lands in 1296. The name comes from the barony of Aikenhead in Lanarkshire.	Lanarkshire	A demi-savage holding in his dexter hand three laurel slips fructed proper	Rupto robore nati (We are born in a weak condition)
Ainslie	This family was prominent in England prior to the Norman conquest. Nottinghamshire was the home of the Saxon family until they were forced out before William the Conqueror. They fled to Scotland, where they settled near Dolphinstone.	Roxburghshire	Issuing out of a cap of maintenance a naked arm embowed grasping a scymitar all proper	Gude in need
Aiton	The name of this family is derived from the lands of Ayton in Berwickshire. The family traces its origin to an Anglo-Norman knight, Gilbert, who obtained the lands of Ayton in the 11th Century.	Berwickshire	A hand pulling a rose proper	Decerptae dabunt odorum (Roses plucked will give sweet smell)
Allardice	The name of this family comes from the barony of Allardice near the parish of Arbuthnott. William the Lion is believed to have granted the lands to the family.	Kincardineshire	A demi-savage holding in his dexter hand a scymitar all proper	In the defence of the distressed
Anderson	There are numerous families which claim this name and which are not in any way related through a common ancestor. The name simply means 'son of Andrew' and as such is quite common in Scotland.	Ardbrake, Boutrie, Candacraig, Dowhill, Gracedieu, Inchyra, Kingask, Kinneddar, Linkwood, Mounie, Newbiggin, St Germain & Stobcross
Armstrong	This family traces its descent from the last Anglo-Danish Earl of Northumberland, Siward Beorn (variously, Siward Digry). Siward was a nephew of King Canute. Intermarriages connected the family to Duncan, King of Scots and William the Conqueror.	Borders & Northumbria	An arm from the shoulder, armed proper
Arnott	The name of this family is derived the lands of Arnott in the parish of Portmoak. The lands were held by Michael de Arnoth in 1284.	Kinrossshire
Auchinleck	This family took its name from the lands it held in Angus and from the barony of Auchinleck in Ayrshire. In 1300 the Laird of Auchinleck served with Sir William Wallace.	Angus & Ayrshire	An ear of rye proper	Preticosum quod utile (What is useful is valuable)
Family Name	The Family's Origin ~ Factual & Theoretical	Principal Hereditary Lands	Heraldic Crest or Badge	Motto
Bailie	The family claims to be descended from the house of Balliol, Lords of Galloway.	Lothian	A boar's head erased proper -or- Issuing from a naval crown or, a dexter arm embowed vested azure cuffed argent, the hand holding a flagstaff proper thereon hoisted the flag of a rear admiral of the white being argent a cross gules, and thereon the words "St Domingo" in letters of gold -or- A horse trotting argent	Quid clarius astris (What is brighter than the stars?)
Baird	The tradition of this family is that its progenitor saved King William the Lion from a wild boar.	Aberdeenshire & Lanarkshire	A gryphon's head erased proper	Dominus fecit (The Lord has done this)
Balfour	The name comes from the lands of Balfour (Bal-orr) in the parish of Markinch. The earliest reference to the name was Michael de Balfour in 1196, but the family claims descent from Siward, a Northumbrian, in the reign of Duncan I.	Fife	A dexter arm in armour erect the hand holding a baton in bend gules tipped argent	Forward
Bannatyne	A variation of the name of this family is Ballantyne, and can be seen to be derived from the lands of Bellenden in Selkirk.	Midlothian	A demi-griffin in his dexter paw a sword erect proper	Nec cito nec tarde (Neither fast nor slow)
Baxter	The name of this family is derived from the profession of baker. A man by the name of Jeffrey le Baxtere of Lissithe was recorded as taking an oath of fealty in 1296. It is possible that the family acquired its name in the early 1200s by having been bakers to the royal household.	Fife	A lion passant guardant dable	Vincit veritas (Truth prevails)
Bell	It is believed that the Bell family descends from a Norman follower of David I. Bell is a sept of Clan MacMillan.	Berwickshire, Dumfriesshire & Perthshire	A roe feeding proper	Signum pacis amor (Love is the token of peace)
Belshes	The family is believed to have originated in the French village of Bellasis, in Seine-et-Marne.	Roxburghshire	A greyhound's head couped Argent collared Azure	Fulget virtus intaminata (Virtue shines unstained)
Bethune	The family originated in France in the vicinity of Pas de Calais, and accompanied William the Conqueror to Britain.	Fife & Angus	An otter's head erased Argent	De bonnaire (Gracious)
Beveridge	The family derives its name from the Old English name for "Beaver Island". David Beverage was cup bearer to James V in 1534.	Fife	Out of a mural crown Or a demi beaver Proper	Perseverando (By persvering)
Binning	The name is believed to be territorial, derived from the old barony of that name in the parish of Uphall, West Lothian.	West Lothian & Aberdeen
Bisset	The name is believed to be of Norman origin. Young noblemen of the name, Bisey, accompanied William the Lion to Scotland in 1174.	Morayshire & Aberdeenshire	The trunk of an oak tree sprouting afresh Proper	Abscissa virescit (That torn down re-grows)
Blackadder	This is a territorial name derived from lands along the Blackadder river in Berwickshire.	Berwickshire, Clackmannanshire & Perthshire
Blackstock	The origin of this family is not known. It is believed that it might be territorial, but that too is questionable.	Edinburgh
Blair	The family is of Norman origin. The name derives from the Celtic word for "open plain". Roger de Blair was a comrade-in-arms of Robert de Bruce and received royal favor after the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.	Ayrshire & Perthshire	A stag lodged Proper	Amo probos (I love the virtuous)
Blane	The name is of Celtic origin, signifying a follower of St. Blaan (possibly a grandson of Aiden, King of Dalriada).	Ayrshire	The sword of Justice paleways Proper	Pax aut bellum (Peace or war)
Blyth	It is believed that the name might have originated with William de Blyth, a Northumbrium knight who settled in the Borders. The name was common among Borders gypsies.	Borders
Boswell	A family of Norman origin, either from a manor near Yvetot in Normandy or Beuzevill near Bolbec. One of the Norman commanders at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 was a Lord de Bosville.	Fife	A falcon Proper, hooded Gules, jessed and belled Or	Vraye foi (Have faith)
Brisbane	The name is of Anglo-French origin and derived from "bris bane" meaning "bone breaker".	Largs	A stork's head erased holding in her beak a serpent nowed Proper	Dabit otia Deus (God will give repose)
Broun	The name (along with variant of Brown) derives from a Celtic word referring to judges, or 'brehons'.	East Lothian	A lion rampant, holding in the dexter paw a fleur de lis Or	Floreat magestas (Let majesty flourish)
Buchanan	Anselan o'Kyan, a prince of Ulster landed in Argyll in 1016 and rendered service against the Danes. The name derives from the Gaelic "buth chanain', which refers to "the house of the canon".	Lands east and north of Loch Lomond & Lennox	A dexter hand couped at the wrist, holding up a chapeau tasseled with a rose gules, all within a laurel wreath, proper	Clarior hinc honos (Brighter hence the honour)
Butter	The name might derive from the Gaelic "bothar", meaning "cattle road".	Perthshire	Two hands issuing from a cloud in dexter, extended to the sinister and drawing an arrow in a bow all Proper	Dirigit Deus (God directs)
Byres	The name derives from the possession of the ancient barony in the county of Haddington	Aberdeen	A cock reguardant Proper	Marte suo tutus (Safe by his own exertions)
Family Name	The Family's Origin ~ Factual & Theoretical	Principal Hereditary Lands	Heraldic Crest or Badge	Motto
Cairns	The origin of the family is unknown. The first instance of the name was William de Carnys in 1349.	Midlothian & West Lothian
Calder	The name is territorial in origin. It denoted a small stream. The family traces its lineage back to Hugo de Cadella, a French knight, who was created Thane of Calder	Nairnshire
Caldwell	The name derives from "cealdwielle", which means "cold stream".	Renfrewshire
Callender	This family's name derives from "coille-tor", meaning "woodhill". The family first appeared in Stirlingshire circa 1246.	Stirlingshire
Carruthers	An ancient fort by the name of Caer Rydderch gave this family its name. During the Thirteenth Century, the family served as stewards of Annandale.	Dumfriesshire	A seraphim volant Proper	Promptus et fidelis (Ready and faithful)
Chalmers	The name of this family can be traced back to Herbertus, Great Chamberlain of Scotland between 1124 and 1153. The title of Chamberlain comes from the word "camerarius" and from it comes "Chalmers".	Ayrshire & Lanarkshire	The head and neck of a lion Sable langued Gules	Avance (Advance)
Cheyne	This family is believed to be of Norman origin, coming from Quesney, near Coutances. The name derives from the French word meaning "oak plantation".	Inverugie & Caithness	A cross pattee fitchee Argent	Patientia vincit (Patience conquers)
Clelland	The name is territorial, derived from the lands of Kneland or Cleland in Lanarkshire.	Lanarkshire & West Lothian	A falcon upon a glove sinister Proper	For Sport
Clephane	Aluns de Clephane is the progenitor of the family; his own ancestry having settled in Sussex under the name of Clapham.	Fife	A hand holding a helmet Proper	Ut sim paratior (That I may be the more ready)
Cockburn	The clan took its name from the lands of Cockburn in Berwickshire. In 1296 Sir Pere de Cockburne swore allegiance to King Edward I of England.	Berwickshire	A cock crowing proper	Accendit cantu (He rouses us with song)
Congilton	The family, from Congilton in Cheshire, came to settle in East Lothian. Robert de Congaltoun witnessed a charter in 1182.	East Lothian	a bee Proper	Magna in parvo (Much in little)
Craig	The family name derives from the word for a steep cliff. By the Fifteenth Century there were three families of the name styling themselves as 'of that ilk'. The Craigs of Riccarton became the most noted of the three.		A chevalier on horseback in full charge grasping a broken lance in bend Proper	Vive Deo st vives (Live for God and you shall have life)
Crawford	This Norman family derived its name from the barony of the same name in Lanarkshire. Tradition states that Reginald, son of the Earl of Richmond, was a knight under David I.	Lanarkshire & Renfrewshire	A stag's head erased Gules, between the attires a cross crosslet fitchee Sable	Tutum te robore reddam (I will give you safety by strength)
Crosbie	The origin of the name is debated between two ideas. One is that it refers to residing at a market cross of crossroads. The other is that it refers to the bearer of the cross.	Dumfriesshire & Wigtownshire	Out of a mount the trunk of a tree sprouting out new branches all Proper	Resurgam (I shall rise again)
Cumming	The clan traces descent from Jardine Comyn, son of the Earl of Buchan, in the 13th Century. Robert de Comyn, the first of the name of Comyn, a Norman family, came to Britain in 1066 with William the Conqueror. His grandson, William, came to Scotland with David I. The family was at odds with Robert the Bruce, who took their lands after murdering Sir John Comyn in 1309.	Altyre, Badenoch, Buchan, Moray & Roxburghshire	A lion rampant, or, holding in his dexter paw a dagger, proper	Courage
Cunningham	The clan takes its name from the district of Cunninghame in Ayrshire. The name derives from "cuinneag" meaning "milk pail", and "ham" meaning "village". Hugo de Moreville, the Constable of Scotland in the 12th Century, granted lands of Kilmaurs in Cunningham to a vassal named Warnebald. The descendants of Warnebald took the name of Cunningham.	Ayrshire, Caprington, Corsehill & Glencairn	A unicorn's head couped Argent, crined and armed, Or	Over fork over
Family Name	The Family's Origin ~ Factual & Theoretical	Principal Hereditary Lands	Heraldic Crest or Badge	Motto
Dalmahoy	The name is territorial, derived from the barony of that name in Midlothian. Henry de Dalmahoy's name appeared on the Ragman Roll of 1296.	Midlothian	A hand brandishing a sword aloft Proper	Absque meta (Without fear)
Dalrymple	The clan takes its name from the district of Dalrymple (now part of the parish of Kyle) in Ayrshire. It derives, according to some researchers, from "dal-a-chrumpuill" which is Gaelic for "dale of the crooked pool". Others believe that it derives from "dal-ry-mole" referring to the 'valley of the slaughter of kings".	Ayrshire	A rock proper	Firm
Dalziel	The name is territorial in origin, derived from the barony of Dalziel in Lanarkshire. It is believed that it comes from the Gaelic "dal-gheail", meaning "white meadow". It variously appears as Dalyell. The name of Thomas de Dalziel appeared on the Ragman Roll in 1296.	Lanarkshire	A dagger paleways Azure, hilted and pommelled Or	I dare
Davidson	Known as Clan Dhai from its first chief, David Dubh of Invernahaven, the clan Davidson was allied with the Clan Chattan during the early 1300s. David was a son of Slane, a daughter of Angus (6th Laird of Macintosh) and Eva Gillichattan, the heir to the last Gillichattan chief.	Cantray, Strathspey & Tulloch	A stag's head erased Proper	Sapienter si sincere (Wisely if sincerely)
Dennistoun	The name of this family is territorial. It is derived from the ancient barony of Danzielstoun. The barony, itself, was believed to have gotten its name from a Norman by the name of Daniel. Sir Hugh Danzielstoun, of that Ilk was the grandfather of Elizabeth Mure of Rowallan, who married King Robert II in 1347, and gave birth to King Robert III.	Dunbartonshire	A dexter arm in pale Proper, clothed Gules (issuing outof the wreath), and holding an antique shield Sable charged with a mallet Or	Adversa vitute repello (I repel adversity with fortitude)
Don	It is believed that the name of this family is derived from the Anglo-Saxon word "don", or its variant "dun", meaning a valley.	Aberdeen, Perthshire & Berwickshire	A pomegranate Proper	Non deeritalter aureus (Another golden branch will succeed)
Douglas	This family, one of the most powerful in Scotland, was never honored with clan status. It is believed to have descended from William de Dufglas, who lived in the 12th Century. At some time between 1175 and 1199, this William witnessed a charter to the monks of Kelso.	Angus, Dumfriesshire, Galloway, & Lanarkshire	On a chapeau a salamander Vert encircled with flames of fire Proper	Jamais arriere (Never behind)
Dunlop	This territorial name derives from "dun lub" meaning "fort at the bend". In 1260 Willelmus de Dunlop witnessed a deed.	Ayrshire	A dexter hand holding a dagger erect all Proper	Merito (Deservedly)
Family Name	The Family's Origin ~ Factual & Theoretical	Principal Hereditary Lands	Heraldic Crest or Badge	Motto
Edmonstone	It is believed that this family descends from Aedmund, son of Forn. The word "tun" means a "small village". Sir John de Edmonstone served in the court of David II.	Banffshire	A camel's head and neck Proper
Family Name	The Family's Origin ~ Factual & Theoretical	Principal Hereditary Lands	Heraldic Crest or Badge	Motto
Fairlie	In the 1200s, Robert de Ross inherited the lands of Fairley, and from that estate the family took its name. The Fairlies of Braid claimed descent from a natural son of Robert II and therefore claimed the chiefship when the original line failed.	Ayrshire	A lion's head couped Or	Paratus sum (I am prepared)
Falconer	The name is derived from the office of "falconer", and the progenitor of the line is believed to have been Ranulph, son of Walter, falconer to King William the Lion circa 1200.	Mearns	An angel in a praying posture Or, within an orle of laurel Proper	Vive ut vivas (Live that you may have life)
Fenton	The name of this family is territorial, derived from lands of that name at Dirleton in East Lothian.	East Lothian
Fleming	This family's name is derived from the French "le Fleming" meaning "of Flanders". That principality is no longer in existence; it being divided between Belgium, the Netherlands and France. A man by the name of Baldwin, of Flanders, settled in Biggar, in Lanarkshire by a grant issued by David I.	Lanarkshire	A goat's head erased Argent, armed Or	Let the deed shaw
Fletcher	The name of Fletcher appears among many of the clans, being derived from the French "flechier" meaning "maker of arrows". The Mac-an-leistear family anglicised their name into Fletcher; the earliest record being of Angus Mac-an-leister from the 1450s.	Argyll & Perthshire	According to one authority: Two naked arms Proper shooting an arrow out of a bow Sable; but according to another: A demi bloodhound Azure, langued Gules, gorged with a ducal crown Or	Dieu pour nous (God for us)
Forrester	It is believed that this family descends from the Celtic druid, Marnin the Forester of Stirlingshire. Various Forresters held offices in the government, including the apparent founder of the clan, Sir Adam Forrester, First of Corstorphine, who was Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland and Deputy Chamberlain of Scotland.	Stirlingshire & Midlothian	A hound's head erased Proper collared Gules	Blaw hunter blaw thy horn
Fotheringham	This family's name comes from the manor of Fotheringhay, an estate owned by David of Huntingdon, later David I of Scotland.	Angus & Forfarshire	A griffin segreant Proper	Be it fast
Fullarton	This is a territorial name, believed to be derived from the word "fowler" or a "keeper of birds". Other authorities claim that the name derives from "fuller" or a "bleacher of cloth". The family was of Anglo-Saxon or else Norman origin. The first record of the name was when Alunus de Fowlerton founded a convent of White Friars at Irvine in the late Thirteenth Century.	Arran & Ayrshire	An otter's head erased Gules	Lux in tenebris (Light in darkness)
Family Name	The Family's Origin ~ Factual & Theoretical	Principal Hereditary Lands	Heraldic Crest or Badge	Motto
Galbraith	Gillescop Galbrath witnessed a charter by the Lord of Lennox in 1208. The clan Galbraith traces its descent from William, the som of Gillescop.	Lennox & Strathclyde	A bear's head erased Argent muzzled Azure	Ab obice suavior (Sweeter for there having been difficulties)
Galloway	This name is territorial, derived from the district of the same name.	Galloway & Dunbartonshire	A mound bespread with the rays of the sun Proper embraced between two corn-ears in saltire, and ensigned with a crosslet Or	Higher
Garden	This name is territorial and derives from the ancient barony of Gardyne in the parish of Kirkdon in Angus	Angus	Two dexter hands conjoined Proper upholding a cross crosslet fitchee Or	Cruciata cruce junguntur (Troubles are connected with the cross)
Gartshore	This family, whose name derives from the estate of the same name in the parish of Kirkintilloch in Dunbartonshire, held charters to those lands from the reign of Alexander II	Dunbartonshire	An eagle displayed Proper	Renew my age
Gayre	Believed to be of Celtic origin, the name could derive from the word "gearr" meaning "stocky", but this family claims that its name comes from Cornwall where they started as de Kayres.	Cornwall, Orkney, Shetland & Ross-shire	Issuing from a crest coronet Or, of four (three visible) strawberry leaves, a mount Vert	Super astra spero (I hope beyond the stars)
Ged	The name is a Scots word referring to the fish - pike. The English name for the fish, pike, is "luce". It is held that a Norman knight by the name of de Lucy came to Scotland, and found that his arms, showing three pikes, was interpreted as geddes.		A pike's head Proper	Durat ditat placet (It sustains, it enriches, it pleases)
Gibsone	It is believed that the name of this family comes from "son of Gib (i.e. Gilbert)". The earliest record of the name is in 1335 when Johun Gibson surrendered the Castle of Rothesay.	Fife	A pelican vulning Proper	Pandite coelestes portae (Open ye heavenly gates)
Gladstains	The name comes from the Old English "glede stan" meaning "rock of the hawk". Lands of this name were located in Teviotdale and near the village of Biggar in Lanarkshire. Herbert de Gledstanes was included on the Ragman Roll of 1296.	Lanarkshire	A gryphon issuant holding a sword in her dexter talon Proper	Fide et virtute (With faith and valor)
Glas	Variously spelled Glass, this name is Gaelic for "grey".	Bute	A mermaid holding in her dexter hand a comb and in her sinsister a looking glass all Proper	Luctor non mergor (I struggle but am not overwhelmed)
Glen	This is a territorial name, from lands in the parish of Traquair in Peeblesshire. In 1328, Colban de Glen received a charter confirming him in his lands, from Robert the Bruce. John Glenn, the astronaut, descends from this family.	Peeblesshire	An arm embowed, vested Sable, in the hand Proper a heart Gules
Glendinning	The family took its name from lands of the same name comprising a large part of Teviotdale and Dumfries. Adam de Glendonwyn was granted a charter to lands and baronies of Clifton and Merbottle in Roxburghshire during the reign of Alexander III. Sir Adam de Glendonwyn supported Robert the Bruce, and accompanied Sir James Douglas on his pilgrimage to take the Bruce's heart to the Holy Land.	Dumfriesshire, Roxburghshire & Kirkudbrightshire
Gray	This family's name is French, and was first used by Fulbert, the Great Chamberlain of Robert, Duke of Normandy. Robert granted Fulbert the lands of Croy (variously, Gray) in Picardy. It is claimed that Fulbert's daughter, Arlotta, was the mother of William the Conqueror. More recently, Lady Jane Grey descended from the Dukes of Suffolk, who changed the spelling of the name.	Perthshire	An anchor in pale Or	Anchor fast anchor
Gunn	The clan claims descent from Gunni, the son of Olave the Black, a Norse King of Man and the Isles. The name derives from the Norse word for "battle" or "war". Gunni acquired Caithness through marriage to Ragnhild, the sister of Harald, Jarl of Orkney.	Caithness & Sutherland	A dexter cubit arm attired in the proper tartan of Clan Gunn, the hand Proper grasping a basket-hilted sword blade Gules, hilted Argent	Aut pax aut bellum (Either peace or war)
Family Name	The Family's Origin ~ Factual & Theoretical	Principal Hereditary Lands	Heraldic Crest or Badge	Motto
Haliburton		Berwickshire
Halkerston
Halket
Hepburn
Heron
Herries
Hog
Hopkirk
Horsburgh
Houston
Hutton
Family Name	The Family's Origin ~ Factual & Theoretical	Principal Hereditary Lands	Heraldic Crest or Badge	Motto
Inglis
Innes	A town in Morashire is named Innes. In the 12th Century, Berowald of Flanders received a charter for the lands of Innes by King Malcolm IV. His descendants took the name of Innes.	Morayshire	A boar’s head erased proper	Be traist (Be faithful)
Family Name	The Family's Origin ~ Factual & Theoretical	Principal Hereditary Lands	Heraldic Crest or Badge	Motto
Kelly
Kinloch
Kinnaird		Perthshire
Kinnear
Kinninmont
Kirkcaldy
Kirkpatrick
Family Name	The Family's Origin ~ Factual & Theoretical	Principal Hereditary Lands	Heraldic Crest or Badge	Motto
Laing
Lammie
Langlands
Learmonth
Little		Borders
Livingstone	The Livingstones are an ancient clan, originating prior to the 12th Century. The name is derived from the parish of Livingston in West Lothian.	Argyll, Isles, Lorn, Trossachs & West Lothian	A demi-savage wreathed about the head and middle with laurel leaves, in dexter a club, in sinister a serpent entwined round the arm, all proper	Si je puis (If I can)
Logie
Lundin
Lyle
Family Name	The Family's Origin ~ Factual & Theoretical	Principal Hereditary Lands	Heraldic Crest or Badge	Motto
MacArthur	The name of this clan comes from Arthur Campbell, and as such were a major branch of the Campbell clan.	Argyll, Cowal & Skye	Two laurel branches in orle, proper	Fide et opera (By fidelity and work)
MacAulay	There are two unrelated clans which take the name of MacAulay. The MacAulays of Ardincaple trace their descent from Aulay, brother of the Earl of Lennox and are a branch of the Siol Ailpein. The other clan, the MacAulays of Lewis trace their descent from Olaf the Black, 13th Century King of the Isles and Man.	Argyll, Caithness, Dunbartonshire, Lewis, Ross & Sutherland	An antique boot, couped at the ankle, proper	Dulce periculum (Danger is sweet)
MacBrayne
MacDuff	Clan MacDuff descend from Dubh, (the Black) son of Malcolm I, King of Scots. The MacDuffs were titled the Earls of Fife, and were priviledged to crown the kings of the scots on the Stone of Scone. The Earls of Fife were hereditary cup-bearers to the King of Scots.	Fife, Lothain, Moray, Strathbogie & Strathbran	A demi-lion rampant, gules, holding in the dexter paw a dagger, proper, hilted and pommelled, or	Deus juvat (God assists)
MacEwen	Variously spelled, MacEwan, this clan is a very ancient one. Records exist to prove that it had its beginnings prior to 1450 as the MacEwens of Otter. The clan was part of the Siol Gillevray along with clans Lochlan and Neil.	Argyll, Cowal, Galloway & Lennox	The trunk of an oak tree from which sprouts forth young branches, proper	Reviresco (I grow strong)
MacFarlane	This clan descends from Gilchrist, brother of Maldowen, the 3rd Earl of Lennox. The great-grandson of Gilchrist was named Bartholomew; the Gaelic form was Parlan, and it is from that name that the clan takes its name.	Arrochar, Loch Lommond & Tarbert	A demi-savage holding in dexter hand a sword and in sinister an imperial crown, all proper	This I'll defend
Macfie	Known variously as MacFie, MacPhee or MacDuffie, this clan claims descent from Kenneth MacAlpine, King of Scots. The clan is a branch of Clan Alpin.	Colonsay, Galloway & Lochaber	A demi-lion rampant, proper	Pro rege (For the king)
MacGillivray	A branch of Clan Chattan, this clan was well established, and recognized as a principal one in the time of Somerled, Norse King of the Isles. The name comes from Gillebide, father of Somerled.	Lochaber, Moray, Morven, Mull & Strathnairn Inverneeshire	A stag's head couped, proper, tyned or	Dunmaglas
MacInnes	The MacInnes clan is an ancient one descended from Celtic roots. They were a branch of the Siol Gillebride.	Ardnamurchan, Morven & Skye	An arm in band from the shoulder, hand proper, and attired in a highland coatee of the proper tartan of the Clann Aonghais, grasping a bow sable, stringed or	Irid Ghibht Dhe Agus An Righ (Through the grace of God and the King)
MacKie
MacLellan	The ancester of this clan is not known. It is believed that the clan started under the name of Logan, but by the 15th Century had become MacLennan. A tradition has arisen which states that the clan descends from a son of Gillegorm Logan who was killed in a fight with the Frasers. Gillegorm's pregnant wife was taken captive and the child was allowed to be born. He was deformed, though, and was placed in the care of the monks of Beauly. He was known as the 'Gille Finnan' and his descendants adopted the name of MacLennan in his honor.	Galloway, Kintail & Moray	A demi-piper all proper, garbed in the proper tartam of the Clan MacLennan	Dum spiro spero (While I breathe I hope)
Macquarrie	This branch of the Siol Ailpein traces its descent from Godfrey, brother of Fingon, and great-grandsons of Kenneth MacAlpin.	Mull & Ulva	Out of an antique crown a bent arm in armour holding a dagger	An t’Arm breac dearg (The red tartaned army)
Macqueen	This clan was originally associated with Clan Donald. They are believed to have come from the Hebrides or the West Highlands. They first appeared in the 13th Century as custodians of Castle Sween in Kintyre.	Argyll, Lanarkshire, Lewis, Skye, Strathdearn & West Highland	A wolf rampant ermine holding a pheon gules point downward argent	Constant and faithful
Macrae	The name means "son of Grace" and, as such, denotes its ecclesiastical origin. In the 14th Century, the clan served as the bodyguard for the chief of Clan MacKenzie.	Beauly & Kintail	A dexter hand grasping a sword, all proper	Fortitudine (With fortitude)
Masterton
Maulie
Maxton
Maxwell	This border clan is believed to have descended from Maccus, a King of Man and the Isles of the 11th Century.	Galloway & Nithsdale - the West March of the Borders	A stag lodged in front of a holly bush proper	Reviresco (I flourish again)
McCulloch
McIver
McKerrell
Meldrum
Melville		Fife & Midlothian
Mercer
Middleton		Kincardineshire
Moncur
Monteith
Monypenny
Mouat		Angus
Moubray
Mow
Muir
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Nairn
Nevoy
Newlands
Newton
Norvel
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Ochterlony
Oliphant	The clan traces its origins to David de Olifard, who accompanied King David I on a journey to Winchester in 1141.	Aberdalgie, Gask & Roxburghshire	Unicorn couped argent, crined and armed, or	A tout pourvoir (Provide for all)
Orrock
Family Name	The Family's Origin ~ Factual & Theoretical	Principal Hereditary Lands	Heraldic Crest or Badge	Motto
Paisley
Petterson
Pennycock
Pentland
Peter
Pitblado
Pitcairn
Pollock		Renfrewshire
Polwarth
Porterfield
Preston
Pringle
Purves
Family Name	The Family's Origin ~ Factual & Theoretical	Principal Hereditary Lands	Heraldic Crest or Badge	Motto
Rait
Ralston
Renton
Riddell
Roberton
Rosie
Russel
Rutherford
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Schaw
Seton
Skirving
Somerville
Spalding
Spottiswood
Stewart	The Stewarts trace their history to Walter Fitz-Allan, an Anglo-Norman, who came to Scotland and in the 12th Century and was appointed High Steward of the royal household by David I. It was from this clan that the Stuart monarchs of England and Scotland descended. The office of Great Steward of Scotland has remained as an hereditary title of the heir apparent to the throne of Great Britain, since the Stewart monarchy came into power.	Appin, Atholl, Galloway, Lauderdale, Renfrewshire & Teviotdale	A pelican argent winged or feeding its young proper	Virescit vulnere virtus (Courage grows strong at a wound)
Strachan
Straiton
Strange	Home le Estraunge served the Scottish king circa 1255. The name was Norman, meaning 'foreign.'	Aberdeen & Balcaskie	Dexter on a wreath argent and sable a cluster of grapes proper	Dulce quod utile (That which is useful is sweet)
Sydserf
Symmers
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Tailyour
Tait
Tennant
Trotter	The name of this clan is derived from the French word trotier which meant 'a messenger.' It was bestowed on a brother of Lord Gifford for delivering a message to James III.	Borders	A knight in armour proper, holding his courser argent cparisioned gules	In promptu (In readiness)
Troup
Turnbull		Borders
Tweedie
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Udny
Family Name	The Family's Origin ~ Factual & Theoretical	Principal Hereditary Lands	Heraldic Crest or Badge	Motto
Vans
Family Name	The Family's Origin ~ Factual & Theoretical	Principal Hereditary Lands	Heraldic Crest or Badge	Motto
Walkinshaw
Wardlaw
Watson		Edinburgh
Wauchope
Weir
Whitefoord
Whitelaw
Wishart
Wood
Family Name	The Family's Origin ~ Factual & Theoretical	Principal Hereditary Lands	Heraldic Crest or Badge	Motto
Young