Scotland's clans are globally renowned, forming a core part of the country's rich heritage. With hundreds of clans still active today, the term 'clann' comes from the Gaelic word for 'children', ...

THE name Buchan derives from the district of the same name, in the north east of Aberdeenshire and Banffshire. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to ...

THE surname Bruce is one of the most famous in Scottish history, producing one of its most famous sons. The name has its roots in France’s northern coast, originating with the name Bruis or De Bruis ...

THE origin of Scottish clans stretches back into the mists of time but the concept has been brought into the 21st century with an interactive map on the worldwide web. Months of painstaking work, ...

YOU may think heraldry — shields, crests and coats of arms — is something for dukes, crusty old colonels and clan chiefs with posh accents wrapped in yards of tartan. But heraldry in Scotland is for ...

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