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 Clan Arbuthnott
The surname is of territorial origin, from the ancient lands of the same name in Kincardineshire, Duncan, son and heir of Hugh of Swinton of Berwickshire received the lands of Arbuthnott in Kincardineshire by marriage to the daughter of Osbert Olifard, known as 'The Crusader', some time during the reign of William the Lion.
Philip de Arbuthnott is the first of the name to be described in a charter as 'dominus ejusdem', or 'of that ilk', in 1355.
His son, Hugh Arbuthnott was implicated in the murder of John Melville of Glenbervie, sheriff of the Mearns, around 1420.
www.highlandtraveller.com /clans/arbuthnot.html   (408 words)

  
 Check Your Tartan Here
Prominent branches of Clan Anderson are the Andersons of Dowhill, Wester Ardbreck in Banffshire.
Arbuthnott House is situated 8 miles S.W. of Stonehaven and before the 16th century consisted of a 13th century tower.
Donald Dubh, progenitor of the Camerons of Locheil, is belived to have led the clan on the side of the Lord of the Isles at Harlaw in 1411.
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 Scottish Surnames A-L
Arbuthnott — originated in Berwickshire; Duncan, son of Hugh of Swinton, adopted the name in the 12th C. Armstrong — "strength of the arm"; originally from French-Norman Fortenbras.
The clan name was used to describe a tribal federation after the marriage of Eva Chattan and Angus Mackintosh, after 1291.
First record of William de Douglas in Lanarkshire, 12th C. Because of the clan's wealth, strength, and influence, they were a threat to the royal Stewarts, which caused them to lose their title and lands in 1455.
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His son, Hugh Arbuthnott of that Ilk, was implicated in the murder of John Melville of Glenbervie, sheriff of the Mearns, around 1420.
His direct descend-ent, Sir Robert Arbuthnott of that Ilk, was elevated to the peerage as Viscount of Arbuthnott and Baron Inverbervie by Charles I to encourage him to support his cause.
Alexander Arbuthnott, who was descended from a younger branch of the chiefly house, was a distinguished cleric and staunch supporter of the Reformation in Scotland.
www.dunnoon.co.uk /clandetails.php?Clan=Arbuthnott   (527 words)

  
 Family Tree genealogy and Scottish clan history from AncestralScotland - Search Results
Arbuthnott is a name of territorial origin from lands of the same name in Kincardineshire.
Sir Robert Arbuthnott of that ilk was elevated to the peerage of Viscount of Arbuthnott and Baron of Inverbervie by Charles I. Alexander Arbuthnott descended from a younger branch of the chief’s house.
Recent history includes the 8th Viscount of Arbuthnott, Lord Lieutenant of Kincardineshire and the representative peer for Scotland in Parliament from 1818 to 1847.
www.ancestralscotland.com /clandetails.html?clan=arbuthnott.html   (361 words)

  
 ScottishClans
The concept of clan was territorial in that even families who were not directly related by bloodline to the chief, but who resided in the same region, could claim allegiance to that clan chief.
Clan Chattan is a very ancient confederation (dating from the 12th Century) of nearly twenty clans and individual families that joined with the descendants of Gillechattan Mor in a league of defense against their mutual enemies.
Clan Henderson claims to descend from Henry, son of George Gunn (The Crowner), and therefore is a sept of Clan Gunn.
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 Gathering of the Clans - Devoted To All Things Scottish   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The name Arbuthnott is from the lands in Kincardineshire of the same name.
It is thought that the lands of Arbuthnott were aquired because of a marriage between the family and the daughter of Osbert Olifard who was known as "The Crusader" during the reign of William the Lion.
In 1355, Philip de Arbuthnott is the first of the name Arbuthnott to be declared "of that Ilk".
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 Scottish History Of Clan Lamont   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Clan Lamont is one of the oldest of Scottish clans...
Clan Lamont is one of the oldest of Scottish...
Presents genealogical research relating to the Arbuthnott clan, along with its rules and constitution.
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 book3   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The 'exact geographical location' of Arbuthnott is on a narrow peninsula, not more than 100 yards wide, on the north side of the river Bervie, three miles upstream from the sea.
The lands of Arbuthnott, now about 2,700 acres and much less extensive than the present parish, are almost equally divided by the river Bervie.
The Arbuthnotts are therefore a lowland family, not a highland clan.
www.arbuthnott.com /book3.htm   (206 words)

  
 MyClan.com : Clan Arbuthnott : Clan History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Dr John Arbuthnott, the distinguished eighteenth-century physician and political humourist, also claimed near kinship to the chiefly family.
He soon grew to be a favourite and confidant of the queen, acquiring in the process a large circle of friends, including many of the leading politicians, wits and scholars of his time.
The eighth Viscount of Arbuthnott was Lord Lieutenant of Kincardineshire and a representative peer for Scotland in Parliament from 1818 to 1847.
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 Armstrong Clan Crest Print - Scottish Family History - Scottish books, prints, unicorn limited, studies, antiques, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
When a clansman or follower of the chief wears or displays the chief's crest inside a buckled belt, with the chief's motto inscribed on the belt, he is saying, "I support my chief" or announcing membership in that clan or family.
The way in which that description is interpreted varies from artist to artist, and there is no one particular "correct" way to paint the description, so long as all the elements of the heraldic definition are presented.
We are pleased to be able to offer you these handsome clan crests, printed from the original paintings.
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For example, the clan genealogist/historian for Clan Barclay also is a coordinator for the BARCLAY Genealogical Database.
The Clan Fraser Society of Canada has the largest data base of genealogical records specific to Frasers in the world.
Akins is not recognized as Clan Chief by the Lyon Court.
scottish-genealogy-research.thecapitalscot.com /clangenealogist.doc   (1754 words)

  
 MyClan.com : A-Z List of the Clans   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The clans of the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs are those officially recognised by the Lord Lyon, have the right to bear arms and have an acknowledged chief at their head.
Armigerous clans are also officially recognised by the Lord Lyon, have the right to bear arms, but do not currently have a chief.
Their situation could change with the discovery and acceptance of a chiefly line and consequent granting of full Standing Council membership.
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 The Chatelaine's Scottish Castles: Clan Connections and Genealogy
Arbuthnott House in the village of Arbuthnott between Stonehaven and Montrose.
Castle of Fiddes was once held by the Arbuthnotts but sold in the late 17th century.
Meet your clan chief, trace your roots, stay in a castle, tour the distilleries.
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 Welcome to Crescent Moon Imports
The reason for this design is that in Great Britain, the coat of arms is considered the personal property of the clan head.
The motto and arms in a belt is considered the proper way of demonstrating clan affiliation as opposed to wearing or displaying the clan chief’s arms.
If your Clan is not stocked, delivery times for imports are usually 2 to 6 weeks.
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 My Rollo Clan Inquiries Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
However if you become a member of the Rollo Clan Association they will be happy to send you copies of the Newsletter.
There are several members of our Association that have attended the Clan gathering in Scotland, I am sure that they enjoyed their visit.
The head of the clan is Baron Duncrub, and the next in line is Lord Rollo, both have seats in the English House of Lords(senior parliament house in England).
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 Clans, Tartans, Regiments from Rampant Scotland Directory
It is the individual clan and family societies or, in some cases, individual enthusiasts who create more extensive information.
You have to be a clan society operating in Nova Scotia to be featured (or have Nova Scotia connections) but that provides plenty of scope for people who are more Scottish than the Scots themselves.
Sons of Scotland is a fraternal association for Scottish people and their decendants which seeks to preserve and promote Scottish heritage and culture across Canada, by keeping alive the great traditions of history, literature and the music of Scotland.
www.rampantscotland.com /clans.htm   (3762 words)

  
 Loafingcactus Family History - Sinclair Connections
Their ties to the Barons of Wedderburn are numerous, as explained below, and the families fought together at the historic battle at Flodden.
Clan Sinclair section of the Quarterman Family History Project is an excellent site.
That page has a link to the Arbuthnott family website, holders of the Arbuthnott estate to this day.
www.loafingcactus.com /familyhistory/hume/sinclairancestors.htm   (593 words)

  
 Names and Addresses of Scottish Clan Chiefs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
ARBUTHNOTT - The Viscount of Arbuthnott, KT, CBE, DSC, Arbuthnott House, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire AB30 1PA
Only chiefs of whole Names or Clans are included, except certain special instances (marked *) who, though not chiefs of a whole name, were or are for some reason (e.g.
Under decision (Campbell-Gray, 1950) that a bearer of a double or triple-barrelled surname cannot be held chief of a part of such, several others cannot be included in the list at present.
www.rampantscotland.com /know/blknow_clanchiefs.htm   (1745 words)

  
 Gaelic Themes : Search
If you do not know the clan your name is associated with you can use clan finder to search our database of over 30,000 sept names.
When a clan connection has been established click on the View Clan Information button to view the Crest, Location, Clan Seat, History and Tartans.
Town Search - enter the exact name of the town or village In Scotland, click on Search.The main clan or clans associated with the town will be returned - then click on View Clan Information.
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 Clan Crest Belt Buckle: belt buckle: Border Art - Our genealogy clan maps of Scotland and Ireland and Irish and ...
Clan Crest Belt Buckle: belt buckle: Border Art - Our genealogy clan maps of Scotland and Ireland and Irish and Scottish clan crest merchandise will help you discover the lands of your ancestors and the origins of your clan or family name.
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 FAQ
Lord Arbuthnott is also a Knight of the Thistle in his own right (earned for services to the Queen), and Professor Sir John Arbuthnot is a Knight Batchelor in his own right (earned for services to education).
So are Halberts and the Arbuthnott Family History Center and the Arbuthnott Family News and the Arbuthnott Family Heritage Center.
Their CD contains no genealogy or information that is not available online and they are subject to a court order requiring them to reimburse those who sent them a cheque.
www.arbuthnot.org /faq.htm   (2538 words)

  
 Nicol & Wright Families
Page 1 The Nicol family are undoubtedly descendants of the Macnical or Macnincail Clan, who were descended from the ancient Gaelic tribe (the Northern Picts), the earliest inhabitants of the district of Ness, on the north-west coast of Scotland, off the Minch.
From Skene's account of the Macleod and Macnical Clans, it appears that on the death of the last Macnicol chief, his daughter and heiress married Torquil Macleod, a younger son of the Chief Macleod of Glenelg or Harris.
From the Tombstone in Arbuthnott Churchyard, there were two more daughters, Christina and Anna As their names appear after Robert, the eldest son, they were probably born in 1725 and 1726.
www.antonymaitland.com /nicolfam.htm   (5681 words)

  
 Clan Glasses Scottish Wine
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Clan Scotland produces high quality hand carved Scottish clan shields to the highest quality made from scottish home grown...
Clan crest sandcarved or special message on each glass.
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 Player's Gazeteer of the Thorn Lands for Dungeons and Dragons
It was Lord Arbuthnott’s last minute reinforcements during the Battle of Legacy Hill that turned the tide of the battle against the Lostafinga hobgoblin army led by a Knight of the Onyx Horns.
It is the home keep of the Nissbet Clan and of Adarc, Baron of Nissbet, a rotund and jolly warrior with a keen ear for rumor.
This farming hamlet on the road to Vebronia from Frontier lies in Moonchacer Clan lands.
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 eBay Australia - clan, Cultural, Religious, CDs, DVDs items at low prices   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
THE CLAN OF THE CAVE BEAR Daryl Hannah CRO-MAGNON AGE
MOJAVE MOON and THE CLAN OF THE CAVE BEAR
Clan Map: Scotland of Old, including The Lands, Arms and
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 Genealogy Resources on the Internet - Scottish Clans Mailing Lists
A mailing list for anyone with an interest in Scottish Clans including their history, genealogy, culture, and presence in the world today through clan organizations.
An associated project is The MacArthur Family Tree Project, a database of MacArthur genealogical research that will hopefully bring together all branches of the Clan.
A mailing list, sponsored by the Clan Ramsay Association of North America, for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the Clan Ramsay, its septs, and associated families (e.g., Ramsay, Ramsey, Dalhousie, Maule, Brechin, and Brecheen) in any place and at any time.
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 Clan Links
Many resources including Clan information, Clan Map, guide to castles and houses, royalty, discussion groups, news and much more.
Gregor - includes the clan's history, genealogy, and tartans.
As recognised by the Chief of the Clan, Lord Cromarty.
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 Scottish Kilt Tartans :: Scotland360.com
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