tartans of scottish clans
the scottish clans and their tartans. history of each clan and full list of septs .
the scottish clans and their tartans with notes. library edition. [ john wight & co. ]
scotland on line have teamed up with the scottish tartans world register to bring you the complete register of all publicly known tartans online, which includes details and images of over 2800 tartans .
the only american extension of the scottish tartans society in scotland, the us version is in franklin, north carolina .
tartans of scottish clans was one of smith' s first kinemacolor experiments, a very simple idea (essentially, a sequence of scottish tartan cloths, each appropriately labelled) which nonetheless demanded colour in order to convey the necessary information .
the scottish tartans authority was originally formed in 1996 by scotland' s leading weavers and tartan retailers. their objective was to promote a deeper knowledge of scottish tartans, their origins, manufacture, use, history and development. an important aspect is to compile and maintain the international tartan index to record and document all known historical tartans and to provide a free information resource for the public and a' register' for the recording of all new tartans. in 2009 two private tartan registers operating in scotland, namely the international tartan index of the scottish tartans authority (sta) and the scottish tartans world register (stwr) were combined to create an official register under the terms of the scottish register of tartans act 2008. the on - line website database facility is maintained by the national archives of scotland, an executive agency of the scottish government. the site has a searchable database of all the registered tartans .
an extensive a to z of scottish clans and families. clan information provides tartans (often) and links to clan web sites (when available). there is also a search engine and an
urltoken $ 4. 96 urltoken £3. 08 produced by scotclans' the scottish clans' kindle edition features brief histories of over 300 clans and armigerous families from all over scotland .
abbot, clerk, constable, skinner and stalker are some examples of a number of scottish names related to occupations which have become septs or branches of other clans .
gives you a summary of all the scottish news from the local media as well as numerous sections on aspects of scottish culture and history .
many clans are associated with a specific area or areas of scotland. there is a 227kb
many clans were asociated with particular areas of scotland. here is a map of scotland showing where they belonged .
copies of the bbc tv series by paul murton on aspects of the histories of a number of scottish clans have been uploaded to youtube. each programme is 30 minutes long, though some of the earlier items have been split into three parts due to youtube limitations in those days. the clans covered are :
map of scotland from lochcarron weavers showing the areas associated with many of the clans of scotland and brief background history for each one .
this section covers clans, clan societies, families, tartans, kilts and highland dress generally. links to regiments and scottish historical re - enactment organisations and scots at home and abroad are also here. elsewhere, the genealogy section of rampant scotland directory also contains references to some clan / family histories while clan / family histories section covers over 100 scottish surnames .
has a wide range of topics relating to the history of the anglo - scottish borders during the time of the border reivers including clans & families, border towns and strongholds, people, battles and border life .
1950. colourful title replete with a history of each of (96) clans and full list of septs in a plaid dust wrapper to boot! ~ .
has scottish links and information on cny scottish games, st. andrew' s society of cny and the daughters of scotia activities and programmes. links for the irish and welsh, too !
is a large site with lots of information from an american perspective on cultural and commercial sites, clans, events and societies .
smith is the most common surname in scotland (due to the occupation of blacksmith being so frequent in the past) and brown is the second most frequent. nowadays, the name smith is regarded as a sept of both the macpherson and macintosh clans while brown (also known as
broun
in scotland) has a coat of arms and is recognised by the standing council of scottish chiefs. and both have recognised tartans .
my name is derived from a scottish town. do i have a tartan ?
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. the web site has a tartan viewer, scottish links and a newsletter .
chartwell books & genealogical society, new jersey & maryland, 1992. hardcover. condition: very good +. no jacket. colored tartan swatches of clans (illustrator). 1st edition. # 4220 -
scots on the chesapeake 1607 - 1830 and
the scottish clans and their tartans
and
traditional scots recipes
three books h / b, vg + - no djs - pub. in 1992. chesapeake book has fine writing on front end paper listing names & locations in the book - some fine underlining throughout the book. otherwise is in vg + condition .
scottish clans
is tight and clean - decorative h / b published by chartwell books - with 96 color plates of tartans .
traditional scots recipes
is vg + / vg - pric clipped - no writing - tight & very clean. no .
the hamiltons have been one of scotland' s most famous lowland clans and one of her greatest families - from the wars of independence right through to the second world war .
there are now tartans relating to many cities and towns and even districts of scotland. so even if your surname (or an ancestor' s surname) does not indicate a connection with a tartan you may still be able to find an appropriate one for you. and more and more companies and organisations are registering a design unique to them - the scottish parliament tartan was a recent addition. a number of states in the us and other locations around the world have also created tartans and registered them with the scottish tartan authority .
cosca is a registered charity incorporated in the state of delaware, usa. it was founded in 1976 for the purpose of supporting scottish clan organizations and preserving scottish heritage. the initial meeting was held at the grandfather mountain highland games in linville, nc and wthery continue this tradition by gathering on the mountain annually. cosca welcomes all kinds of scottish american organizations as well as interested individuals to join in their work to strengthen and energize the scottish american diaspora and to preserve scottish heritage .
rampant scotland has histories of a large number of clans and families who have been significant in the making of scotland. these histories contain links to other sources of useful information including clan / family web sites :
was formed in 1980 and promotes and encourages public interest in the history, traditions, culture, arts and crafts of scotland and of those of scottish descent and the languages of scotland within the province of new brunswick. it encompasses and represents new brunswick' s scottish associations and communities (according to the canadian census, 220, 000 new brunswick residents claim scottish ancestry) .
is the web site of the tuscan town which claims to be
the most scottish town in italy
. each year they have a scottish festival celebrating its many links with scotland, many of which date back over a century .
collects as much information as possible about all aspects of scottish / australian heritage, history, ancestry and culture. sections of the site cover clans and clan links, groups and societies, families research and stories, national archives, military connections and an extensive picture gallery .
w. & a. k. johnston, ltd. , ediburgh & london, 1925. hardcover. condition: very good. red plaid cloth with title in crossed swords emblem. unpaginated. clans, tartans, map of scotland, and advertising. binding shaken, front hinge paper cover split but holding. cloth split at top of spine, front and back .
is an italian web site created by people with a passion for scotland. their pages cover events, scottish country dancing, whisky, photos, golf, bagpipes, photos and scottish related links .
is a polish site dedicated to all things scottish. it is written in polish and english and has a page with translations of some scottish words into polish (with a long section on whisky) and articles and illustrations on various aspects of scotland .
a useful resource for scots abroad is the list of on - line scottish magazines and newspapers in the above sections of the rampant scotland site. and the free weekly
cassell, london, 1985. hardcover. condition: very good. dust jacket condition: very good. later printing. unpaginated. illus. spine bumped. jacket has edgewear. a nice, compact book of 96 scottish cland and their tartans. includes a history of each clan, the clan badge and war cry, and a full list of septs. ; 32mo 4
- 5
tall .
there is no definitive, authorative list of all the clans. but there are a number of web sites which make a stout effort at assembling as complete a list as they can. have a look at
where can i buy tartan / clan goods? the shopping links on this site have a large number of companies selling scottish tartan goods .
the scottish parliament passed an act in 1587
for the quieting and keeping in obedience of the borders, highlands and the isles .
it contains a list of
clans that have captains, chiefs and chieftains... as well on the borders as the highlands .
the list includes many border names .
many of the references to scottish districts come from the book, the surnames of scotland: their origin, meaning and history, george f. black, new york 1946
details of the the current clan chiefs who are members of the standing council of scottish chiefs, with links to associated web addresses, are shown on this site. not all clans are represented on the standing council, but most of the major (and many of the minor) ones are listed. there are also specific clan sections where you can learn more about the history of the clan and view its various tartan and location in scotland .
edinburgh: mainstream pub. , 1992, 1992. soft cover. condition: fine. no jacket. new revised edition; 224 p. : ill. (some col .), maps; 24 cm. ; isbn: 1851584188; 9781851584185 lccn: 93 - 224640; lc: da880. h76; dewey: 929 /. 2 / 09411; oclc: 29847774; originally published: edinburgh: j. bartholomew & son, 1987; providing an invaluable guide to the surnames of scotland, each entry in this book covers the history, areas of family lands, castles, and tartans (ancient and modern) associated with the powerful clans of the highlands, and the great families of the lowlands. ; martine is associate editor of caledonia the scottish lifestyle magazine, and a former editor of scottish field and business scotland. he works as a writer and broadcaster. ; 240 tartans pictured in color, with over 70 photos of clan and family lands and thier castles in full color; six pages of maps, extensive cross index of sept names; tiny crease on front cover corner; else fine. book .
the mackenzies were of celtic stock and were not among the clans that originated from norman ancestors. descendants of the long defunct royal cenél loairn of dál riata, they are believed to be related to clan matheson and clan anrias. all three descend from the 12th century gilleòin of the aird .
by the time you get to great - great - great - grandfather, the genetic inheritance is indeed getting a bit thin. but
belonging
to a clan is not about the percentage of your blood but about an emotional bond. so if you feel scottish and you have a scottish ancestor, however remote, either through the male or female line, welcome to the scottish family !
a number of norwegian vikings came to settle in scotland, particularly in the western isles and in the far north of scotland. they became assimilated into the scottish landscape but originally clans such as, for example, macleod (leod was a son of olaf the black, a norse king), mciver (ivar was a norse personal name) and macdonald were descended from vikings. and a number of norman and flemish nobles were granted land in the highlands in the 14th century, resulting in the establishment of, for example, the camerons, frasers, chisholms, menzies and grants. of course, within a few generations they were as much a part of the highland scene as the clans who had been there for centuries before .
is a scottish cultural and educational organization based in the united states. its objective is to preserve authentic scottish heritage by researching and recreating elements of everyday life of highland society from 1314 to 1746 the battles of bannockburn and culloden respectively), and to share that information with the public through lectures and demonstrations. there is a schedule of events they are involved in and a newsletter on the site, with illustrations of the members in action !
the 16th century was an age of feuds and forays stained with blood. one clan in particular flourished during this violent chapter in scottish history and its name was macleod .
refers to windsor in ontario, canada, where the public library has created a website dedicated to windsor' s scottish heritage and featuring dozens of pages about scotland' s history from pre - roman times to parliamentary devolution, scottish culture, folklore, and dozens of biographies of influential scots in canada and windsor as well as in scotland itself are all covered in some detail .
our list contains over 18000 names including spelling variations. many of these have no direct clan link. they may be' lowland' or' border' names, or may be names derived from occupations that were common to many clans
. remember, of course, that over the generations mis - spellings can creep in, especially in earlier days. for an even wider review of just about all the surnames used in scotland, whether clans or not, then you need to go to one of the authorative books on the subject. there is a paperback scottish surnames and families by donald whyte but surnames of scotland by george f black is more comprehensive (over 800 pages), without making too big a dent in your bank balance .
w. & a. k. johnston, limited, edinburgh. hardcover. condition: very good. no date. library edition. 8vo. pp 96. 96 colour plates of tartans on thick textured paper. 15 pages of adverts at end, mostly in colour. decorative endpapers. original cloth, a little marked. spine faded. a tight, sound copy. very clean internally .
one of the popular ways for scots abroad to keep in touch is by way of specialist societies and clubs in their local area. this list of caledonia, scottish, st andrew and celtic societies is probably the most comprehensive available on the web and covers over 120 locations around the world .
scotwars is a scottish military history / re - enactment portal to all things about the military history of scotland, the current re - enactment of such, traders and references for all concerned with history. it mainly covers the period 1638 to 1746 .
smaller families who did not have the status of a the larger clans would often obtain the protection of their more powerful neighbours, but without becoming fully absorbed. in some cases they may have been dispossessed from their original territory and been given shelter by the larger clan chief. they retained their own names and some degree of independence but became a
sept
or branch of the larger clan. in some instances, names are added to the list of clan septs by invitation of the chief in honour of a valued friendship or marriage .
is a social organization celebrating all celtic culture. classes in scottish country dancing and piping are available and the annual robert burns celebration is the highlight of the social calendar. the website features a listing of games and celtic events throughout the california / nevada area .
is an extensive history of scots in new zealand beginning with the sailors and missionaries before 1840, through the organised settlements of 1840 - 1852, the settlement at otago, a surge of scots 1853 - 1870, the ebbs and flows of 1900 - 1945 and immigration after 1945. there are sections on the influence of scottish culture, education and scots in public life and the new zealand economy, plus lots of facts and figures. the site has lots of images, audio and viseo, a biographies gallery and sources of further information .
supplies coats of arms, surname histories, and heraldic clipart and researches and produces name histories and coats of arms. there is an online search for finding the origins of large numbers of surnames and the company supplies surname history scrolls and full colour representation of the coat of arms .
is a non - profit cultural, educational, historical, recreational and social group founded in 1987 and based in minneapolis / saint paul, minnesota. they appear and perform at many historically based events, providing historical interactions that not only please crowds, but educate people on the important roots of the usa' s scottish forebears. the regiment represented is a detailed recreation of a scottish mercenary army that fought throughout europe in the 16th and 17th centuries .
the us senate has approved 6th april to be
national tartan day
in recognition of the monumental achievements and invaluable contributions made by scottish americans. the above page provides details of a large number of large and small events which take place not just in the us but around the world (sometimes on dates other than 6 april) .
the campbells combined an understanding of the law with formidable might to become the most powerful and influential clan in the country. but in the middle of the 17th century scotland was ravaged by a bloody civil war that gave the campbell' s bitter rivals, the macdonalds an opportunity to exact revenge. thousands died as these two mighty highland clans battled for supremacy .
outlawed for nearly two hundred years after losing their lands in a long power struggle with the clan campbell, the clan gregor claims descent from constantin and wife and cousin malvina, first son of doungallas and wife spontana (daughter of a high king of ireland) and grandson of giric, the third son of alpín mac echdach, the father of kenneth macalpin, the first king of scotland .
the franco - scottish society of scotland was founded in edinburgh in 1895. its members are now spread over the main cities and towns of scotland. the society aims to foster contacts between the french and the scots and to develop their traditional friendship through educational, cultural and social activities. there is an eqivalent web site in
different varieties of tartan have been developed over the years. in some cases
hunting
colours which were more muted as camouflage for hill - walking (and, indeed, for hunting and shooting) .
dress
setts (or designs) had brighter colours, often with more white to be more
showy
. there are also
ancient
and
modern
tartans, the latter being made from more modern (and brighter) aniline dyes which were longer lasting .
which shows many of these. do remember, however, that there has always been movement of individuals and families .
w. & a. k. johnston, edinburgh and london. cloth. condition: very good. 10, 192, 16 pages. text on left and tartan image on facing leaf [ 96 numbered leaves constituting 192 pages ]. lacks front endpaper. note on verso of title page: all the 96 tartans represented in this book can be had in golf capes and various articles from john wight & co. 16 pages of colourful ads at rear for wight, at the time located at 105 princes st. edinburgh. no stated date of issue, c. 1910. binding sound and hinges secure. small name stamp at head of title page. size: 8vo .
the concepts of the clan system which brought them into being and which caused them to prosper, were gradually eroded. as noted above, the power of the chief was reduced as the monarch established his authority (sometimes by having to use force against particular clans or alliances of clans). the major upheaval was the post - jacobite period, when the duke of cumberland carried out what would be called
ethnic cleansing
today. but the nature of the clan system was also evolving - the need to defend or the opportunity to attack clan territory was reduced and the movement of people around the country was growing. the relationship between the chief and his people was also changing as favoured chiefs were granted titles and sought to increase their own land ownership and wealth. nevertheless, the notion of
belonging
is strong and to this day there are clan societies who keep members in touch with one another and clan gatherings on traditional clan territory, usually with a clan chief in attendance. and in the traditional areas where a clan originated, there is still likely to be a higher than usual incidence of that surname in the population .
about alexander robertson of struan, the 13th and last chief of his clan who fought in all three jacobite rebellions of the 17th and 18th centuries. tracing the rise and fall of a clan that mythologised its own importance as the world around them changed .
the scottish community foundation has been created to give people and organisations, around the world a means of supporting scotland. the web site invites visitors to join their international network to play a part in building an even better scotland. the foundation is a non - sectarian non - political charitable trust raising funds around the world, to help the work of charities in scotland .
the turbulent history of the families who lived on the border with england and the raiding tradition that was part of this violent society .
strictly speaking, the clan system was unique to the highlands. but try telling a douglas from the scottish borders or a wallace from ayrshire / renfrewshire that he or she does not belong to a
clan
! and if the wider meaning of
clan
as a member of an extended family is taken, then it becomes even more legitimate to use the term to apply to family names in all parts of scotland just as other symbols of the highlands (kilts, tartan, bagpipes) have similarly been adopted across scotland .
in 1563, the corpse of george gordon, the fourth earl of huntley, was tried and found guilty of treason. a bizarre end for a nobleman whose power and arrogance had earned him the title of' the cock o' the north'. their prestige was resurrected by the sixth earl of huntley, whose intimate relationship with king james the sixth set tongues wagging and resulted in a jealous feud with a memorably bloody finale - the brutal murder of the bonny earl of moray .
not a lot !
mac
is from the gaelic word for
son of
. over the centuries it has been written as mac or mc or even m' - the last version is more common in ireland. many scots emigrated to ireland at various points in history, hence the large number of scottish sounding names there, particularly in ulster, although of course the equivalent
son of
in irish gaelic has come through too in irish names. there are also variations and permutations on the use, or otherwise, of a capital letter after the
mac
or
mc
. in these days of computerised sorting, it is usual to use
mac
in every case .
scott the story of the scotts' journey from reivers to royalty. the scotts were once an ordinary borders family. today, they have become one of the greatest private landowners in britain through the canny determination of one of the most remarkable women in clan history. anna scott was no more than a girl when she became the duchess of buccleuch in the mid - 17th century. her marriage to the son of charles ii propelled the scotts into the first rank of british nobility - but it very nearly ended in disaster .
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recounting the major contribution made by scots to the development of this australian city .
the word
clan
is derived from the scots gaelic word
clann
meaning the children, offspring or descendants. not all surnames in scotland or even in the highlands became
clans
( indeed surnames only started to come into use in the 12th century). there is no hard and fast rule but a
clan
is usually of a sufficient size to have established a territory and is likely to have a clan chief. (see also
septs
below) .
this internet site is designed to show visitors glimpses into the real life work performed by all branches of the black watch family. it covers a number of aspects including the history of the regiment, its museum at balhousie castle in perth and the black watch association .
a french speaking site dedicated to the auld alliance between scotland and france. contains a history of the auld alliance and french sources of information including the association franco - ecossaise itself .
the main aims of rbls are to act as the leading ex - service charity in scotland, promoting remembrance and comradeship and, in partnership with other scottish charities, to be responsible for providing welfare, benevolence and war pension appeals support. they aspire to support veterans and their dependants of any nationality in scotland and any monies received goes to that worthy cause. the legion is the largest ex - servicemens / womens organisation in scotland providing access to 194 branches and associated well equipped clubs, from shetland to the solway .
is aimed at uk citizens living on this greek island and covers aspects such as retiring or working there, travel to the area, importing motor cars, schooling, education and house buying. and of course, there is plenty of information and pictures of this lovely island .
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there are links to web sites with long lists of clans and families in the sections later on this page. these are extremely useful but usually only provide basic information (tartan, crests, septs, and perhaps war cries). it is the individual clan and family societies or, in some cases, individual enthusiasts who create more extensive information. to be included in the list immediately below the site will usually cover clan history or possibly some genealogy and information about the area in which the clan was originally located. many have a clan / family society for people with genealogical links to the clan .
first published in 1953 revised 1989 by harpercollins publishers. this database makes extensive use of kith and kin to check and confirm the accuracy of the information supplied, but does not rely on this source alone .
is the web site set up by epic concepts who organise a number of major events such as the tunes of glory tartan day parades in new york and chicago. they are also inviting every pipe band in the world to the capital of scotland for the dunedin gathering in edinburgh, scotland, in august 2005 .
founded in orléans, france in 1996, alliance france - ecosse strives to preserve the spirit of the auld alliance (the franco - scottish treaty signed in 1295) by promoting friendly, cultural and economic exchange between the two nations. alliance france - ecosse is a french registered loi 1901, non profit making, totally independent, non religious, self financed association. alliance france - ecosse says it should not to be confused with any other association that may possibly bear a similar name or title ...
is dedicated to the armed forces of the alliance fighting against terrorism, from whatever country and their family and friends .
for almost 400 years the macdonalds dominated the highlands and islands of scotland but at the end of the 15th century this mighty clan was ripped apart by a bitter family feud. the struggle between father and son had disastrous consequences from which the macdonalds never recovered .
is a historical re - enactment and living history group based in brisbane, australia. the corps are kilted, wearing the uniform of the 92nd gordon highlanders. the original regiment was formed in 1885 when there was a threat of war between britain and russia .
cece has created an amazing collection of 400 clan, family and district tartan desktop themes for free download. there are clan badges, a map of scotland and celtic, saints and crosses themes plus celtic midi tunes to download as well. and as if that wasn' t enough, there are screen savers based on illustrations from around scotland. clearly this site is a labor of love !
is a nationwide, non - profit american organisation whose purpose is to build bonds of interest and co - operation, both social and commercial, between the people of scotland and the united states. it includes institutions and individuals with cultural, economic, educational, genealogical and travel interests .
were know as mercenaries for hire. paul murton explores this, their tools of the trade and even tries his hand at employing their sword skills .
kinemacolor was patented in november 1906, and unveiled to the public in 1908, when urban marketed it as
the eighth wonder of the world
.
also has a database containing details of many thousands of people and is dedicated to helping people find old friends, relatives, colleagues and school mates, searching using name (surname, maiden name, nickname), town, school or company name. once found, you can contact your old friends in privacy .
if you know of any more clan societies with web pages with more than just basic information, please let me know and they can be added to the list .
hardcover. condition: very good. history of each clan and full list of septs. forty - first edition. 12, 7x9, 5 cm. johnston & bacon ltd. , edinburgh, 1968. - - - hardcover. dust jacket with some edgewear. pages bright and clean. b & w + colour illustrations. very good + .
notorious pirates who exploited their superb knowledge of the sea who took over from where the vikings left off through piracy, shipwreck and seaweed - to their decline in the 19th century .
these days, the chieftainship is normally inherited from the previous chief - abilities to use a claymore or steal sheep from a neighbouring clan is no longer a pre - requisite! where there is a clear - cut inheritance (eldest son, for example) it is straightforward but where a line dies out because of a chief leaving no children, a bit of genealogical research may be required. this can result in disputes which can be resolved by the lord lyon king at arms, who is responsible for heraldic issues and coats of arms in scotland .
takes place in massachusetts in july with athletics, pipe bands, highland dancing competitions and sheepdog trials. an added attraction is the availability of meat pies, bridies and fish and chips !
johnston & bacon, 1978. hardcover. condition: very good. dust jacket condition: very good. some light wear to edges and corners of dustjacket, edges and corners a little creased and worn, underjacket in good condition, some light wear to edges and corners, top and bottom of spine a little bumped, internally in good condition, pages crisp and clear .
from as early as the crusades the leslies made their name as warriors. many left scotland seeking fame, fortune and glory, including walter leslie, who left behind his modest roots in aberdeenshire and ended up a count of the holy roman empire, and alexander leslie, who also left scotland with nothing, to fight in the swedish army, and became one of europe' s greatest generals .
it took about thirty seconds to make the exposure on a specially prepared negative film after which we went into smith' s small darkroom to develop the results in absolute darkness. within two hours we had dried the negative, made a positive print of the 50 feet length, developed and dried it - and then for the grand test. even today, after seventeen years, i can still feel the thrill of that moment, when i saw the result of the two - colour process - i yelled like a drunken cowboy -
we' ve got it - we' ve got it
.
provides a link for the many poles who live in scotland, either as a result of wartime service or more recently as football players. the site lists the many historical connections between scotland and poland .
on the web, there are many official and unofficial sites which provide information, history and, in some cases, a clan society which you can join. there is a (growing) list of these in the
using a long length of cloth as a garment is not unique to scotland and was in use from medieval times but the belted plaid (
plaid
in gaelic means
blanket
) or
feileadh mor
, the great kilt, became common around the 16th century. there is a technique to getting from a long strip of cloth, several yards long, to a wearable garment and there is a web site which explains
take place each year attracting scots from far and wide. in addition to the usual features of such events, the ohio games has massed pipe bands, border collies and a genealogy booth to help those researching their family tree .
johnston et bacon. couverture rigide. condition: bon. ro20080989: environ 150 pages. 1ère et 4 ème de couverture illustrées en couleurs. nombreuses illustrations en couleurs, hors texte. carte en noir et blanc, hors texte. texte en anglais. history of each clan and full list of septs. in - 16 cartonné. bon état. couv. convenable. dos satisfaisant. intérieur frais classification dewey: 420 - langue anglaise. anglo - saxon .
johnston and bacon, 1972. hardcover. condition: very good. no jacket. reprint. very good, no dj. reprint (42nd edition). no markings to text block. no marks of previous ownership or inscriptions .
martine, roderick (roddy); foreword by sir malcolm innes of edingight; heraldic illustrations by don pottinger. maps, sir iain moncreiffe of that ilk; harry lindley, alastair campbell, simon green; art, henry raeburn, p. batoni, david wilkie, george willison, j. davison, peter lely; photos, sonia roberts, w r mcdowall, f m duncan, jenny carter, anotonia reeve, george b alden, john watt, david ward
documentary about the famous highland clan that suffered severely as a result of simon fraser, known as simon
the fox
, supporting the 1745 / 46 jacobite rebellion but the lordship was later restored and later lovats served with distinction in the british army .
ward locke & company, ltd. hardcover. condition: good. shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. 1929 edition, twenty - first (21st) edition. former owner name on title page, else clean throughout. secure packaging for safe delivery .
the kinemacolor system was based on 35mm black and white film, with both camera and projector running at double the normal speed. each was fitted with a rotating wheel, exposing each frame to either a red or green filter. although this produced an unwelcome side - effect of red - green fringing on fast - moving subjects, the system was otherwise surprisingly effective .
from 1906, g. a. smith devoted the rest of his film career to experimenting with colour. although colour films had already been available for many years, they were usually created via a stencil system that involved them literally being coloured in by hand, whereas smith' s was the first colour system that attempted to capture natural colours without any post - production intervention .
clan connections is not an exact science. in the days before 1745 when clan warfare was rife in the highlands of scotland, it was strongly advisable to seek' protection' from the strongest clan in the neighbourhood, no matter what your surname (if you had one) or your blood ties to the family of the chief. loyalties changed over time, and some family names have historic links to more than one clan. in our database, the first clan on the list is probably the best choice, unless you know more about your own family' s history. very often, the information is passed down verbally. parents or grandparents may hold a vital clue that could help you make the right choice. registered users are invited to share their findings in the clan names database .
johnson & bacon publishers, 1968. hardcover. condition: used very good. this is the 41st edition. text is in english. size - h: 5', w: 4. 75', d: . 75' this item is used and is listed as being in good condition. the dust jacket for the item is listed as being in good condition. cover has some light edge wear and bumped corners. spine is intact and tight. binding is intact. pages are clean and unmarked. some dog - eared pages. inscription of place and date of purchase on title page. ff00000007593 firefly sells new and used books through our store front. we try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible. if you have questions regarding this title, please contact us. photos available on request .
johnston & b. , 1968. condition: good. 1968. 41st edition. unpaginated. pictorial dust jacket over cloth boards. contains colour plates. book is in better condition than most examples of this age. neat, clean, well bound pages with very minimal foxing, tanning and thumbing. small inscriptions and neat labels may be present. boards have mild shelf wear with light rubbing and corner bumping. some light marking and sunning with bowing to front board. dust jacket is price clipped with mild rubbing and marking. light edge wear with minor tears and creasing .
just as it would not be appropriate for anyone with no connections with, say the mohawk tribe of north america to wear an indian head - dress, you really should have some legitimate connection with scotland to wear a kilt (though no - one will throw you in the dungeons at edinburgh castle if you ignore that advice). but although a kilt is a most flexible garment (it can be worn as formal dress when meeting royalty or out tramping in the hills or to a football match) do respect some basic principles - the most important being that the length should reach to the knee - cap (there is nothing worse than a kilt worn by a man which is too long !) .
w. & a. k. johnston ltd. hardcover. condition: good. w. & a. k. johnston ltd nd hardback. red bevelled boards with black titles / decoration. decorative end papers. this is a scarce
library edition
copy (not ex library). xi, pp97, 15p ads. p 2 - 97 printed on woven linen. preface includes colour map of scotland. excellent ads to rear witth prices. generally clean and bright. last four woven pages heavily foxed - other than that just the odd spot to last few woven pages. no names. binding solid. good. no jacket scarce copy. 750gm packed - postage to be agreed for order outside uk .
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johnston & bacon, edinburgh. hardcover. condition: good. a little foxing to page edges and end pages, with a little wear to boards. slight wear and chipping to dust - wrapper. photograph available on request .
johnston & b. , 1968. condition: good. 1968. 41st edition. unpaginated. pictorial dust jacket over cloth boards. contains colour plates. pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. overall a good condition item. boards have rub wear and marking with forward lean and sunning to spine. bumping to corners, edges and spine ends. dust jacket is price clipped with rubbing, marking and tanning. tears, nicks and creases to spine, edges and corners .
w & a k johnston & g w bacon, edinburgh, 1955. hard cover. condition: very good. no jacket. thirty eighth edition. size: 16mo - over 5¾
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w. & a. k. johnston ltd, 1951. hardcover. condition: good. no jacket. 1951 edition. tight, firm lightly used copy. no jacket. pictorial boards are slightly tanned with some rubbing. the lightly tanned (heavier to fep' s) pages have been gently used so are in very good condition being crisp, clean & inscription / annotation / crease free. nice clean solid copy. we endeavour to send orders as quickly as possible & in most cases are sent by first available post 6 days a week .
transatlantic arts, 1968. condition: gut. auflage: 40th edition. gut erhaltenes exemplar mit gebrauchsspuren (das kann heißen: das buch kann normale leseverformung wie knicke am buchrücken, oder leichte nachdunklung o. ä. haben oder auch, obwohl unbeschädigt, als mängelexemplar gekennzeichnet sein). in jedem falle aber dem preis und der zustandsnote entsprechend gut erhalten. und achtung: die covers können vom abgebildeten cover und die auflagen können von den genannten abweichen ausser bei meinen eigenen bildern (die mit den aufrechtstehenden büchern vor schwarzem hintergrund, wie auf einer bühne) meine eigenen bilder sind massgebend für auflage, ausgabe und cover d - 010c - 1217 sprache: englisch gewicht in gramm: 321 11, 6 x 9, 4 x 2, 4 cm, gebundene ausgabe .
london: johnston & bacon. hardcover. condition: very good. dust jacket condition: very good. 41st edition. 3 ½ in. x 5 in. grey cloth with red titling. the covers show a little light tanning. the dj is price - clipped, but the front fold - in has a sticker showing a price. a return address sticker with revious owner' s name appears on the title page .
1950. london, a. k. johnson 1950. un volume in - 16° (12x8cm); cartonnage pleine toile illustrée d' éditeur. non paginé. 96 planches en couleurs avec description en regard; texte en anglais; bon exemplaire .
johnston & bacon ltd, edinburgh and london, 1968. hardback. condition: good. dust jacket condition: good. 12. 5x9. 5x2cm + 181g. johnston & bacon ltd edinburgh and london: 1968. unpaginated. hard plain boards with red lettering in original clipped dust jacket. both in good condition .
1951. colourful title replete with (96) tartan patterns & classic adverts to boot! ~ .
chartwell books, inc. , new jersey, 1992. hardcover. condition: very good +. wordworth editions, us. 8 x 5. 25 x 0. 75 inches .
john bartholomew & son limited, edinburgh, 1987. soft cover. condition: good. many coloured and b & w photos and illustrations. english language. 224 p. weight 560 gr. format 24 x 17 cm .
w. & a. k. johnston & g. w. bacon ltd. , edinburgh and london, 1950. olwd. , 38. aufl. edinburgh and london, w. & a. k. johnston & g. w. bacon ltd. , o. j. (um 1950). 12°. 55 s. , 96 farbtafeln mit erläuternden texten, 19 s. inserate. olwd. , rücken schwach gebräunt. (s. foto). sprache: eng rücken schwach gebräunt. (s. foto) .
w. & a. k. johnston no year about 1925, edinburgh and london, 1925. editor' s binding. 130x100mm, viii - 81pages, text and full - page illustrations, under leaves. book in good condition .
the lyons press, 01. 03. 2000. , 2000. condition: neu. auflage: 1st lyons press ed. 272 seiten neu, noch in schutzfolie, versand spätestens am nächsten werktag 448108 sprache: englisch gewicht in gramm: 915 25, 9 x 15, 2 x 2, 6 cm, gebundene ausgabe .
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my name is derived from a trade or profession. do i have a clan ?
father a campbell, mother a scott. which clan do i belong to ?
the old - fashioned patriarchal system applies here so you are definitely a campbell. but you still have a good scott connection and will no doubt get a good welcome from that clan / family too!
tartans of scottish clans is a 1906 british short silent documentary film , directed by george albert smith as a test for his newly patented kinemacolor system , which features a sequence of appropriately labelled scottish tartan cloths , with an abundance of reds and greens , the two colours used by the system . the film , which was one of smith 's first kinemacolor experiments , was according to michael brooke of bfi screenonline , " a very simple idea which nonetheless demanded colour in order to convey the necessary information . " 
tartans of scottish clans is a 1906 british short silent documentary film, directed by george albert smith as a test for his newly patented kinemacolor system, which features a sequence of appropriately labelled scottish tartan cloths, with an abundance of reds and greens, the two colours used by the system. the film, which was one of smith's first kinemacolor experiments, was according to michael brooke of bfi screenonline, " a very simple idea which nonetheless demanded colour in order to convey the necessary information. "
tartans of scottish clans is a 1906 british short silent documentary film, directed by george albert smith as a test for his newly patented kinemacolor system, which features a sequence of appropriately labelled scottish tartan cloths, with an abundance of reds and greens, the two colours used by the system. the film, which was one of smith's first kinemacolor experiments, was according to michael brooke of bfi screenonline, " a very simple idea which nonetheless demanded colour in order to convey the necessary information. "