Struan and his family are members of, and actively support, the Clan Donnachaidh Society. In 1636 the chieftainship passed to Alexander who was at that time an infant. Baird: From the 13th century this surname has been associated with Lanarkshire and also with the Aberdeen and Banff regions. Some of the Robertson family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.Another 107 words (8 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. In 1680 the 7th Earl of Rothes became Lord Chancellor of Scotland. What happened to the Scottish clans after Culloden? This would return the clan graves area to a semblance of how it would have been in the 1880s. More recently the castle was home to the late contemporary artist Gerald Laing, who restored the residence and filled it with beautiful modern works of art. About half of its men were left on the field of battle. James of Cadstow was created Lord Hamilton in 1445, and married Princess Mary, the daughter of James II in 1474.Their son was created Earl of Arran in 1503, and stood next in line to the crown of Scotland. Clan Motto: Virtutis gloria merces = Glory is the reward of valour. Like other Lowland families it appears that they had taken to the new Norman fashion of adopting a surname. He remained hiding until the search was over and afterwards escaped to France. The name derives from the Saxon cuinneag meaning milk pail along with ham meaning village. . The Clan Armstrong's crest features an arm from the shoulder, armed, in the centre of the strap and buckle, framed by the motto Invictus maneo, latin for I remain unvanquished. The Bruces held important lordships in the north of England and a branch of the family settled in Annandale in the 12th century. In 1983/4 a gravel path had been created across the scheduled site, passing from the Well of the Dead, across the clan graves area and on to the Campbell Stone. He kept up a guerrilla war until 1305 when he was captured by treachery and executed. AUTHORITY Neil Gow, the Prince of Scottish Fiddlers, was born at the Perthshire town of Inver in 1727. The stag is a regal creature and king of the forest, which signifies the strong position of the clan. 5621230. Some Robertsons were killed at Culloden; others were wounded or taken prisoner. General view Cameron (and one on far end of mound). This was the last time our clansmen served in a strictly clan military unit. From the Stobs branch were descended Lord Heathfield, and Gilbert Elliot who was Governor-General of India. The Robertson crest badge of a right hand holding an imperial crown was awarded by King James II to our fourth Chief, on August 15, 1451 as a reward for capturing the assassins of King James I in 1437. Copyright and database right 2023. The story of how Prince Charles avoided capture as he was pursued through Scotland is well known. 1686? Cunningham: The family takes its name from the district of Cunningham in Ayrshire. Robertson, MacConachie, Maconachie, MacConaghy, MacConchie, MacConckey, MacConkey, MacDonnachie, MacDonachie, MacDunnachie, MacInroy, MacLagan, Mac Raibeirt (Gaelic) and many more. The colony was in a critical condition when he arrived, but under his wise government the colony prospered. James Robertson was out in the 15 and was one of the most influential Atholl Lairds. Each Royal family fought for their right to rule. Robert 'Riabhach' ('Grizzled') - 4th Chief of Clann Donnchaidh, was a strong supporter of King James I (1406-1437), who was brutally murdered in front of his wife by assassins at the Blackfriars Dominican Friary in Perth. National Library of Scotland Moving Image Archive, Historic Environment Scotland. Information from Historic Scotland, scheduling document dated 8 September 2003. The highlanders broke through the first units of the Hanoverian front line but the second line held. It was Robert who tracked down, and brought to justice, the murderers of King James I in 1437. They were both Crannogs, which is either man made islands or man enhanced islands. My unfortunate son (unfortunate in being employed on such a duty) has not been the means of bringing these honorable men to the scaffold.". The first recorded use of the name can be dated to the signing of a land charter by Richard Walensis in 1160. On one occasion, Captain John Menzies and his company were ordered to march in secrecy to Faskally's house during the night and capture the occupants of Faskally's home at daybreak. Dalziel: The family takes its name from Dalziel in Lanarkshire. ), Scottish lexicographer, was a graduate of Edinburgh, and is probably the William Robertson who was laureated by Duncan Forester in April 1645. William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and war with England all came to the fore. Conan, the second son of Henry, 3rd Earl of Atholl inherited extensive lands including Glenorchie. Two trenches (3 x 1m and 4 x 1m) were then excavated, to confirm the route. Of the 80 persons so named, three, Robertson of Strowan, Robertson of Faskally and Robertson of Blairfetty were specifically excluded. During the 18th and early 19th centuries the Robertson Chiefs refused to clear their fellow clansmen in favour of the more profitable sheep. William Robertson (d. The turf was removed, the Caithness flagstones were recorded and most were taken away, and then the area was turfed with grass from beside the current visitor centre. 1. Photo by Valenta / CC BY-SA 2.0 Estuvieron activos durante todo el levantamiento y participaron en todos los eventos importantes de la campaa. The Poet Chief led the Clan at the Battle of Prestonpans. Duncan Robertson, a cadet of the Robertson's of Strowan, undoubted head of the Clan Donnachie, and the Inshes family are mentioned as one of his kindred clan by the celebrated Alexander Robertson of Strowan, warrior and poet, one of whose letters to Inshes, dated "Hermitage, 20 July 1742" will be found hereafter quoted. According to General Stewart's account published in 1825, on the Captain's return with his men to their district headquarters at Castle Menzies at Weem later that day, his father asked one of the soldiers "Has my son seized upon any of his unfortunate friends?" Thomas Robertson: Journeyman Goldsmith in Edn. He succeeded his father as chief of Clan Donnachaidh in 1983. Weddings Ceremony Groom Wear Bridal Wear Wedding Presents (2) Wedding Party (13) Wedding Receptions (6) Kilts & Highlandwear (53) Kilts Trews (3) Fly Plaids & Plaid Brooches (7) Patrick Robertson, who died in 1855, was the distinguished Scottish judge whom Sir Walter Scott nicknamed Peter o' the Painch. Waterton #23. After this battle his men bore him back to Atholl in the grand coach captured from Sir John Cope. Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. Donald Robertson of Woodsheal was the son of Invervack. Invernettie, Ledmacoy, Belnabodach with Cadets of . Renowned for their size and strength, the Hendersons became the personal body guards of the chief of the Clan MacDonald of Glencoe and suffered the consequences of this in 1692 at the bloody Massacre of Glencoe. He commanded an expedition to the Cape of Good Hope in 1805. In the American War of Independence, many settlers who remained loyal to England went north to Canada as United Empire Loyalists. Marriage record denotes he "of Kinaldy" and she "of Brigend of Bruar". LOG IN / REGISTER . The family is Norman in origin, and settled in Scotland after a brief period in England. James Robertson of Invervack was surprised one day and slain by troops after a gallant defense during which he killed two of his assailants. However, several members of Clan Buchanan fought at Culloden in the Duke of Perth's Regiment. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. The 4th Earl of Arran became the keeper of both Edinburgh and Stirling Castles, and was created a Marquess in 1599. Donald was wounded and left for dead. [2] Contents 1 History 1.1 Origins of the clan 1.2 Wars of Scottish Independence 1.3 Sheriffs of Angus (Forfar) He was badly wounded but eventually escaped to France where he became a Captain in the French army. Bruce died at Cardross the following year. Family motto Sola virtus nobilitat (Virtue alone enobles). Family motto Pro Libertate (For liberty). The Robertsons first appear as a clan in 1391, when in a body they attacked the Lindsays for depriving them of some property at Glenesk, in Aberdeenshire. Hugh died at the battle; Alexander survived and hid out in the countryside until things became safer. General Sir David Baird (1737 1829) entered the Army in 1772 and served in India from 1780; he was severely wounded and taken prisoner by Hyder Ali. Douglas: One of the most powerful families in Scotland, the first documented Douglas was a William de Douglas in the 12th century in Morayshire. MacDonell or MacDonald of Clanranald: The largest of the Highland clans, the Norse-Gaelic Clan Ranald was descended from Ranald, son of John, Lord of the Isles. Cockburn: The Cockburns are a Border Clan. His brother Angus Ogilvy married Queen Elizabeth II 's first cousin Princess Alexandra of Kent. Their name comes from the personal name Robert. After the rising she moved to Edinburgh under the name of Mrs. Black and died in 1787. Clan Robertson. This period in history saw a lot of claims and counter claims as the map of Scotland was being forged uniting smaller kingdoms. They are believed to have taken part at the first recorded battle in Scottish history, the battle of Mons Graupius in 84AD. Their descendants later began to recover the lost Scottish heritage through events such as the highland games that dot North America in the summer months. George Armstrong Eliott was appointed Governor of Gibraltar in 1775, and his four years defence of the Rock (1779 1783) is one of the most glorious achievements in British history. He captured Pondicherry in 1793 and Seringapatam in 1799 and made a famous march across the desert from the Red Sea to the River Nile in 1801. Not all involvements with the government troops quartered in Atholl were as successful. Many of the clan fled Atholl and also escaped to safer countries. He just had time to escape by creeping down the burn and climbing into an old oak tree. [5] New Zealand ranks Robertson as 22nd with 5,987 people. Clan MacDonald of Glencoe. Did Clan Robertson fight at Culloden? For this service, and his subsequent staunch support of the Scottish Crown, his grandson Robert of Struan was granted the lands and barony in 1451. The name Bruce derives from an area of land in Normandy, France, now called Brix. Picts and pirates. Ballone Castle. Site Name Culloden Moor, The Graves Of The Clans Classification Commemorative Stone (S) (Period Unassigned), Grave (S) (Period Unassigned) Alternative Name (s) Culloden Muir; Culloden Moor, Memorial Cairn; Graves Of The Clans, Cairn And Well Of The Dead Canmore ID 14204 Site Number NH74NW 17.03 NGR NH 7425 4499 Datum OSGB36 - NGR Thomas de Dalziel swore allegiance to King Edward I of England in 1296, but later, appears to have changed sides and fought alongside King Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn. Some are marked by an inscribed stone only, others (Campbells) have neither stone nor mounds. [1]. Archive to be deposited with NTS SMR and RCAHMS. Photo by Celtus / CC BY-SA 3.0. In the 14th century the Earldom of Douglas was created, and William, the first holder was also Earl of Mar. Known as the Father of Australia, he laid out Sydney, but in 1821 was forced to return to Britain due to ill health. Famille anglo-Normande, les Ramsay arrivrent en cosse avec David I er, lorsque celui-ci revendiqua le trne ().Selon certains, leur nom viendrait d'une image figurant sur le sceau d'une abbaye (a ram in the sea, un blier dans la mer ), associe au roi. Erskine: The family takes its name from the lands of Erskine in Renfrewshire, just south of the River Clyde, which was held by Henry de Erskine in the reign of Alexander II. Cada clan ten o seu propio patrn de tartn, de forma xeral dende o sculo XIX, e os seus membros poden empregar saias, capas, cintas, gravatas, panos e outros artigos de roupa feitos do tartn, que supoen un smbolo de pertenza.. Tipos. The Robertson clan motto is "Virtutis gloria merces" (Glory is the reward of valour) and the clan crest is a hand holding a crown. Rob Ban was over seventy when he marched with the Clan to Prestonpans and commanded on their return to Atholl with Copes Coach. The name however, derives from a much earlier date, to the followers of the Irish Saint Columba who established the first monastery on the Scottish Isle of Iona. "Short History of Clan Robertson, J. Robertson Reid, 1933, p. 131. Papers of James Sloan Bone, landscape historian, Inverness, Highland, Scotland. While Commander-in-Chief of the St.Helena Station, 1816-17, he won the warm regard of Napoleon. After Culloden Captain Menzies of the Black Watch was stationed at Castle Menzies when word came that a group of Rebels including Fascally were hiding out at Aldour. His son died at Moness in 1820, aged 95. Family motto Serva jugum (Keep the yoke). original route of the road as the main footpath, and removing the more recent route. 2022 Clan Donnachaidh Society, Mid-Atlantic Branch. Forbes of Tolquhon with Families of Culloden and Foveran #20. Although the clan appears to have been loyal to the Bruce and Stewart royal dynasties, they also earned a reputation as raiders and feuders in medieval Scotland. Culloden Moor, Grave-marker inscribed 'Clans MacGillivray Maclean Maclachlan Athol Highlanders. There is also a stone inscribed to the Campbells at NH 7414 4493. Back at Culloden, a dark chapter in British history began to play out. At the annual Clan Gathering, thousands of people line the Royal Mile to watch the Great Clans of Scotland proudly parading through the ancient streets of the nations capital with pipes sounding and drums beating the march. They were active throughout the rising and took part in all the major events of the campaign. Based primarily in Argyll, Clan Campbell's chiefs eventually became the Dukes of Argyll. At the same time the route of the main road, which also used to cross the area, was moved some 250m Nwards and the old road was broken up and its line grassed over. This assignment should never have been assigned at all, let alone to Scottish troops. Behind the dry stone dyke were the Government's Campbell militia and Cobb's dragoons. Clan Fraser of Lovat (Scottish Gaelic: Friseal [kln fil] French: Fraiser) is a Highland Scottish clan and the principal branch of Clan Fraser.The Frasers of Lovat are strongly associated with Inverness and the surrounding area since the Clan's founder gained lands there in the 13th century. He was a Jacobite supporter right from the start, but he and his son were killed at the battle. Clan Cunningham is a Scottish clan. After the battle of Culloden (which Cluny Macpherson and his men missed), the chief went into hiding. Montrose commissioned him Colonel in June 1646. Mr. John Robertson who was convicted in Edinburgh. After the Restoration in 1660, Charles II appointed him Lord Chancellor.Family motto Over Fork Over. Maclean: Tradition tells that this powerful clan was descended from Gilleain-nan-Tuagh (Gillian of the Battle Axe), a descendant of the Kings of Dalriada. 1520-1561), schoolmaster and dean of Durham, was born at or near Wakefield in Yorkshire early in the sixteenth century. Most of the tarmac must have been removed when the road was broken up in the 1980s, but the very hardpacked stone/gravel road metalling with bitumen through its surface was still in situ at a depth of only 200mm. Elliot: The Elliots are one of the great riding clans of the Scottish Borders. His son had the estate of Struan restored to him in 1784. If like . James the 15th Chief was killed with James IV at the Battle of Flodden in 1513. Faskally, James Robertson and several other gentlemen who were in hiding' were all friends and relations of Captain Menzies. In 1967, the Clan Society purchased a site in the former clan territory to establish a museum and clan centre. Brother of John Robertson, of Invervack; Alexander Robertson and James Robertson. Younger Sons of Duncan Forbes of Ardgeithen #21. His son Archibald accompanied James VI to London in 1603 when he became king of England. The family still retains that title, giving them precedence in Scotland second only to the royal family. Whether because of that or just the general post-Culloden actions and taxation by the government, the lands ended up getting sold off piece by piece to meet debts. Conan of Glenerochie was the first Chief of the Robertsons and gave his name to the Clan Connchaidh or Duncan. Consequently he was forced to spend seven years hiding out in Atholl and beyond before escaping to France. MacDougal or MacDougall: The Clan MacDougal is descended from the eldest son Dougal or Dugald, of the princely House of Somerled, King of the Hedbrides. When told that they had all escaped, he pulled off his bonnet and with uplifted hands, exclaimed, "May God Almighty make me thankful for this mercy! Thomas William Robertson, 1829-1871, was a well-known actor and dramatist who acquired fame as the writer of Caste, School, Ours, and other society plays of the mid-Victorian period. Geni requires JavaScript! Culloden War Memorial 2. After the Battle of Culloden, Donald Cameron of Lochiel, also known as Gentle Lochiel, took refuge in France, where he died in October 1748. [8]. Clan Donnachaidh, also known as Clan Robertson, is one of the oldest clans in Scotland with an ancestry dating back to the Royal . Copyright Historic UK Ltd. Company Registered in England No. Oglivy Oliphant Robertson Stewart of Appin . The 6th Lord Erskine was granted the Earldom of Mar in 1565, known as Bobbing John for his regular switching of loyalties; after raising an army of over ten thousand for James VIII, he led the Jacobite Rising of 1715. They were opposed by Sir Walter Ogilvie, the Sheriff of Angus, and others. In addition, many of the rank and file clansmen met their end at Culloden. MacQuarrie: The ancestral home of the Clan MacQuarrie is the tiny Inner Hebridean island of Ulva, off Scotlands northwest coast. On April 18, 1749, Struan, our Poet Chief' died in his house at Carie and the age of 81. Duncan Robertson, a Laird trained in the governments Highland Companies. He was the youngest of four children, and only son, of Langton George Duncan Haldane Robertson of Struan and his wife, Laurie. Supporters of King Charles II of England, the Scots Royalist forces were decimated by the well disciplined Parliamentarian New Model Army of the English. Was a cousin to Lt. Col. Alexander Robertson, 15th chief of Clan Robertson-Struan, who was granted all of Big Island, Halifax County (later Pictou County), Colony of Nova Scotia, for service rendered with the 82nd Regiment, upon its disbanding in 1783. Who Fought On What Side At Culloden . June 10 1721 - Blair Atholl, Perth, Scotland, July 30 1752 - Blair Atholl, Perth, Scotland, Blair Atholl, Perth, Scotland (United Kingdom), Blair Atholl, Perthshire, Scotland (United Kingdom). Mr. Michael John Robertson (1916-1941), Australian Leading Seaman from Granville, Mr. Thomas Noel Robertson (1914-1941), Australian Acting Stoker Petty Officer from Kingsgrove, New South, Peter Anderson Robertson (d. 1945), British Wireman aboard the HMS Dorsetshire when she was struck by air bombers and sunk; he died in the sinking, Mr. T J Robertson, British Petty Officer, who sailed into battle on the, Mr. H Robertson, British Marine, who sailed into battle on the, Mr. Alexander Robertson, British Petty Officer Telegraphist, who sailed into battle on the, Mr. Robert Watt Robertson, British Ordinary Seaman, who sailed into battle on the, Mr. Percy Edwin Robertson, British Chief Petty Officer Steward, who sailed into battle on the, Norman Claude Robertson, British Telegraphist with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he survived the sinking, Morris Gordon Robertson (d. 1939), British Boy 1st Class with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking, Robert Urquhart Robertson (d. 1939), British Able Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking, Miss Mary Robertson (b. A stone close to the Well of the Dead is inscribed to the Chief of the MacGillivrays (Information from Mr Neil MacDonald, Warden, National Trust for Scotland, Culloden). He presided over many of the most important and notorious trials in Victorian England, including the famous Tichborne trial in 1873. It was still in use by the Struan Robertsons in the 18th century as a prison for those who offended their chief. Our main duties are to preserve Government records and to set standards in information management and re-use. Alexander MacLeod, one of Charlie's aide-de-camps, sent a letter to Cluny Macpherson predicting that the Jacobites would "soon pay Cumberland in his own coin" and that his highness had "something in view which will make amends for this day's ruffle". Family motto Dieu pour nous (God for us). Between December 2006 and April 2007 the following work was undertaken by the NTS: 1. The grave shown on OS 25" at NH 7397 4508 which is marked by a stone known as the Keppoch Stone is believed to mark the spot where Alexander MacDonald chief of the Keppoch MacDonalds' fell. She was a great admirer of Prince Charles and hosted him at Blair castle. Clan Stewart of Appin. The Cunninghams received additional lands thanks to their support of Robert the Bruce. Removing this item from your shopping cart will remove your associated sale items. 01Jun1725, s/o Alexander and Margaret (Mcgrigore) Robertson. Members of this House held the Scottish throne during the 11th and 12th centuries. The tower that can be seen today was built as a folly in the 19th century and is meant to be a copy of the last fortification. The following 80 years saw the highland clearances where people were thrown out of their houses and the areas were being cleared for sheep. Lennox: Lennox was one of the ancient divisions of Scotland, and comprised the present county of Dumbarton, with portions of Stirling, Perth and Renfrew. Le 78e Fraser Highlanders servit durant la guerre de Sept Ans en Amrique de 1756 1763. Alistair Cam Forbes #26. In the 18th century the chief of the Clan MacCallum, Dugald MacCallum of Poltalloch adopted the name Malcolm. One such fugitive was Robertson of Faskally. In the United States, the name Robertson is the 147th most popular surname with an estimated 159,168 people with that name. He had, in his time, four wives and the current chief is descended from him. . Sir Alexander Cockburn de Langton became Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland in 1390. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Clan Donnachaidh, also known as Clan Robertson, is one of the oldest clans in Scotland with an ancestry dating back to the Royal House of Atholl. Finally, with the help of Flora Macdonald, he was able to escape over the water' to France in September 1746. We use cookies to enhance your personalized experience for ads, analytics, and more. The clan was scattered. Also under his shield was added a naked man in chains, representing the Regicide. Research into various historical records revealed some of first members of the Robertson family emigrate to North America: Some of the first settlers of this family name were: 2000- 2023 Swyrich Corporation, all rights reserved. Whenever threatened by Capture from Government troops at Carie, Struan would melt into the remote areas of the Black Wood of Rannoch on the southern shore of Loch Rannoch and hide until the danger was over. The grave shown on OS 25" at NH 7405 4515 is believed to be of the MacDonalds. The island was reached by a secret causeway that would have been about 1 metre below the surface at that time. In 1648 the Duke led a Scottish Army into England, but was defeated at the Battle of Preston by the troops of Oliver Cromwell. At the battle he was wounded, but it was said that he was one of the last of the Atholl brigade to stop fighting. Gen. Sir Thomas Dalzell fought for Charles I during the Civil War. Drumachuine Duncan Robertson, a Laird trained in the government's Highland Companies. By . Culloden Moor, General view of gravestone inscribed 'Clan Stewart of Appin.'. Sir Alexanders son, also Sir Alexander, was created Great Usher in the Scots Parliament. Family motto Jamais arrire (Never behind). . The . Clan Donnachaidh, also known as Clan Robertson, is one of the oldest clans in Scotland with an ancestry dating back to the Royal House of Atholl. He escaped the following year and subsequently traveled to Russia, where he served the Tsar as a general of cavalry against the Turks and Poles. He died at Culloden. A Link with Culloden. The National Trust is now looking at how that part of the battlefield can be better protected. Family motto Turris fortis mihi Deus (God is to me a tower of strength). During the Jacobite rebellion of 1745, clan chef Ewan Macpherson of Cluny (known simply as Cluny Macpherson), raised 400 men in support of Charles Edward Stuart's doomed attempt to restore the Stuart dynasty to the British throne. Scheduled as Culloden Battlefield, Graves of the Clans, Cairn and Well of the Dead. Duncanson who being the son of Robert became known as Robertson. Father of Alexander Robertson; William Robertson; James Robertson; Janet Robertson; Marjory Robertson and 4 others; Isobel ("Belle") Robertson; Ann Robertson; Christian ("Christy") MacGregor and John Robertson less She had the honour of firing the first cannon at the siege of Blair castle. . 1686? Soon, the full implications of the defeat became apparent. The man assisted island is now submerged as the loch level has been raised but diving expeditions have noted timbers and flagstones dating as recent as 1840. Gillian fought against King Haakon of Norway at the Battle of Largs in 1263. Following the battle, Cumberland's troops began to indiscriminately kill the wounded Jacobites, as well as fleeing clansmen and innocent bystanders, frequently mutilating their bodies. Bruce consolidated his kingdom and the war with England was closed by the Treaty of Northampton in 1328. Struan was the only Chief to be at every Jacobite uprising, the first being in 1689. The Sheriffdom of the district was granted to Mathew, Earl of Lennox in 1511. One caught the S edge of the road, the other its Northern edge. . Alexander Gilbert Haldane Robertson of Struan was born in 1938. Charles Edward Stuart in military dress. The first recorded mention of the Macleans of Duart is in a Papal Dispensation of 1367, which allowed the Maclean Clan Chief to marry Mary MacDonald, the daughter of the Lord of the Isles. He died in 1355. Ordnance Survey licence number 100057073. The oldest surviving Robertson piobaireachd is the An Ribean Gorm, "the Blue Ribbon",also called "The Robertson March". Clan Gordon Insignia. Atholl Highlanders made up of Clan Murray and the following clansmen of . George Leslie of Leslie was created Earl of Rothes in 1447. The Elliot family held the lands of Reheugh, Larriston, Arkleton and Stobs. From 1307 he was actively engaged harrying the English, and in 1314 won a decisive victory over Edward II at Bannockburn. Bruar is located between Struan and Blair Atholl. Crazy paving inserted in the 1960s or 1970s used to front each of the grave markers on the S side of the old road. Clan Donnachaidh Society. Kilts & Highlandwear Men Women Children Jewellery Homeware Gifts FABRICS SALE. The motto of Clan Gordon is "Bydand" which means "abiding" or "steadfast". Family motto Fortiter et recte (With strength and right). Bonnie Prince Charlie even landed in Clanranald territory in 1745, and it was Flora MacDonald who helped him escape to Skye after his crushing defeat at the Battle of Culloden the following year. The Robertsons were involved in both the 1715 and 1745 Jacobite Uprisings. After the battle he hid in forests around Glenshee, but was captured in January, 1747, and thrown into Dundee prison. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. 1811), Irish traveller from Donemana, Norhtern, Mr. Neil Robertson, English Carpenter from, Mr. Andrew Robertson, American 2nd Class passenger from New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, who sailed aboard the, Mr. James Robertson (1893-1914), Newfoundlander from St. John's who was aboard the "SS Southern Cross" when it is suspected she sank between the 31st March 1914 and early April during the storm with a heavy load of pelts; no survivors were ever found, Mr. James Milton Robertson, American Machinist's Mate First Class from Tennessee, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking, Mr. Edgar Robertson Jr., American Mess Attendant Third Class from Virginia, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking. 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