Scottish Clans

[GrammasFaith]

I've done some research on Scottish clans partly for geneology reasons which actually started with my writing lol. My maiden name is actually a name associated with the MacGregors. I've learned that they were proscripted against several times and their most ardent enemies was, of course, the Campbell's. The MacGregors were pursued 'with fire and sword' their women branded, etc. They finally moved into the Scottish highlands and became known as the children of the mist.
If you want more information on Scottish backgrounds etc. I have alot of links on my website.

 

[FullnessOfJoy]

I'm from the McMackin line...

Word has it that they were warriors and fought alongside Sir William Wallace and possessed castles for their loyalty to Robert the Bruce.

They branched off from the Fraser line...
Son of Ken.

 

[Bernergirl]

My maternal grandmother was of clan Louden of Campbell (which later became clan Campbell of Louden). Our family castle is still standing in Scotland, but because of all the bombings, you can look through the front window and see the grass on the other side... lol

 

[Exonoesis]

Brown. That's my last name.

I looked into family crests and I found lots of different ones.

 

[larmarine]

What Scottish Clan names are people researching? My most direct one is Ritchie, a sept of the MacKintosh clan. I can find a heap of information on the MacKintoshes, but am having trouble finding out exactly how the name Ritchie is related to it. My mother said she read once that a MacKintosh son went and formed the Ritchie clan, but that's it. I want the scandal behind the story, darnit!

Any suggestions as to where I could find this information? If not on the internet, how about books that might be useful? Also, is there a different tartan for the name Ritchie? I've only found the MacKintosh one.

Other Scottish names that I am researching are Murray, Campbell, Robertson, Nicol, and Paterson.

Is anybody else researching Scottish names?

Kristy

There is a book called "Clan books, Ritchie" gives the history and placement of the Ritchie clan in Scotland. Hope this helps.