Cockburn: The Cockburns are a Border Clan. After the battle of Culloden (which Cluny Macpherson and his men missed), the chief went into hiding. Mr. George Robertson (1877-1914), Scottish Miner from Rutherglen. . Known as the Clan Donnachaidh, (MacDhonnchaidh) 'son of Duncan' the family's origins are very distinguished, as the senior branch of the line were the hereditary abbots of Dunkeld, who traced their descent from Iona. John de Napier is first named in a land charter of 1280.These lands at Kilmahew in Dunbartonshire were subsequently held by Napiers for 18 generations, before finally being sold in 1820. This period in history saw a lot of claims and counter claims as the map of Scotland was being forged uniting smaller kingdoms. The last Atholl officer to have served in the 45. Mr. James Robertson, Scottish convict who was convicted in Glasgow. There is also a stone inscribed to the Campbells at NH 7414 4493. Clan Robertson Products Authentic Robertson clan crest & plaid products & Robertson tartans with expert service from CLAN, Scotland's original online heritage store. Their name comes from the personal name Robert. In 1651 the clan suffered heavily at the Battle of Inverkeithing. Family motto Turris fortis mihi Deus (God is to me a tower of strength). Stout Duncan was a minor land-owner and clan chief in Highland Perthshire in the early 1300s. To establish the exact line of the old road the probable line was surveyed onto the ground from details given on the 1:2500 OS map. Rose: The chief branch of the clan was the Roses of Kilravock who are recorded in Inverness in the 13th century, and the charter confirming the possession of the Barony on Kilravock is dated 1293. Robert Duncanson, stout Duncan's grandson, was the fourth chief. James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton succeeded to the title and estates in 1553. He was prominent in the assignation of Rizzio, and joined forces against Mary Queen of Scots. The Sheriffdom of the district was granted to Mathew, Earl of Lennox in 1511. Malcolm: The family of Malcolm had settled in the counties of Stirling, Dumbarton and Argyll by the 14th century. 2. Christian Robertson Eastertyne, the betrothed of Prince Charlie's aide-de-camp James Johnston, rode over the blood-stained moors of Culloden seeking her wounded lover and upon finding him, lifted him onto her horse, escaped with him to a local cave where they hid through six weeks of endless peril while she fed and healed him. 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 . Please Login or Register now. The Atholl Brigade was on the far right of the front line next to a dry stone dyke. James the 15th Chief was killed with James IV at the Battle of Flodden in 1513. Papers of James Sloan Bone, landscape historian, Inverness, Highland, Scotland. This assignment should never have been assigned at all, let alone to Scottish troops. Our clan contingent, led by Donald Robertson of Woodsheal, suffered along with the rest of the Atholl Brigade. 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. Prince Charles was with her. Hugh died at the battle; Alexander survived and hid out in the countryside until things became safer. Family motto Jamais arrire (Never behind). There are claims that the Robertsons are the oldest documented clan in Scottish history, descended from the Celtic Earls of Atholl, who in turn were from a line of the kings of Dalriada. A 2m by 2.2m zone was marked out. His skill and daring were largely responsible for saving Britains Indian Empire. originally published in "Robertsons Rant" May 1996 by James E. Fargo, FSA Scot. The Battle of Culloden in Inverness, Scotland in the year 1746 was the final, decisive battle of the Forty-Five Rebellion or Jacobite Rebellion, whereby . 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. The principal graves are as described by ONB. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Copyright Historic UK Ltd. Company Registered in England No. Alexander was killed while attempting to cut his way through to his wounded older brother while Charles died later from his wounds. Archive to be deposited with NTS SMR and RCAHMS. King Duncan's younger son, Maelmore, sired Madadh, Earl of Atholl, and his grandson, Earl Henry, was father to Conan who held vast territories in this area. Members of this House held the Scottish throne during the 11th and 12th centuries. Donald Robertson of Woodsheal, although wounded, had managed to return home but then escaped to France where he joined the Scots Brigade as a Captain in the French army. The new path that was created in June 2007 used this old road metalling as a foundation, with any earlier road layers remaining untouched below. Maol derives from the gaelic meaning shaven head or monk, and so Maol Chalum is a monk, or disciple of Columba. 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. After the battle he hid in forests around Glenshee, but was captured in January, 1747, and thrown into Dundee prison. He presided over many of the most important and notorious trials in Victorian England, including the famous Tichborne trial in 1873. The Erskines were supporters of Robert the Bruce, and it was Bruces son, David II, that appointed Sir Robert de Erskine Keeper of Stirling Castle. 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. John Robertson was a neighbor of Stewart of Kynachan and was a keen Jacobite. Robertson of Balnacraig|Robertson of Balnaguard|Robertson of Eastertyre|Robertson of Kincraigie, Robertson of Balnakeilly|Reid of Pitnacree|Reid of Straloch, This article is reprinted from the Newsletter of the Clan Donnachaidh Society of the North Island of New Zealand. He died at Culloden. The funeral procession from Carie went eighteen miles to the Struan Kirk where he was buried. Alex Leslie, 1st Earl of Leven, served in the Swedish Army for 30 years. Picts and pirates. Some Robertsons were killed at Culloden; others were wounded or taken prisoner. In 1437 the chief Robert Riach (grizzled) captured Sir Robert Graham who, with others, had just murdered the King James I at Perth. The main Robertson castle was at Invervack, near the present Clan museum, it was burned by Cromwells forces during the Civil War. While the British side of the lines had a total of 8,000 . The Atholl Brigade charged the Government army closely supported on the left by the Camerons and Stewarts of Appin. When King Alexander 3rd fell from his horse down the cliffs at Kinghorn, in 1286, and died with no surviving heir this developed into the Wars of the Succession. The National Trust is now looking at how that part of the battlefield can be better protected. Consequently he was forced to spend seven years hiding out in Atholl and beyond before escaping to France. In the 15th century, Sir Gilbert Hay fought alongside Joan of Arc in France. After the Battle of Culloden, estates owned by Jacobites were forfeited and run by the government until 1784 when they were returned --along with . Elliot: The Elliots are one of the great riding clans of the Scottish Borders. The grave shown on OS 25" at NH 7405 4515 is believed to be of the MacDonalds. Not all involvements with the government troops quartered in Atholl were as successful. 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. The oldest surviving Robertson piobaireachd is the An Ribean Gorm, "the Blue Ribbon",also called "The Robertson March". There is also a stone inscribed to the Campbells at NH 7414 4493. Sir Alexanders son, also Sir Alexander, was created Great Usher in the Scots Parliament. However, several members of Clan Buchanan fought at Culloden in the Duke of Perth's Regiment. 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. He was succeeded by his son Alexander Alistair Cam Forbes #26. Bruce consolidated his kingdom and the war with England was closed by the Treaty of Northampton in 1328. The most famous son of the family is of course Scotlands patriotic and romantic leader, Sir William Wallace, the Hero of Scotland, who was born at Elderslie in 1274. 26, 33, 38-46. The Prince's left wing could not close on the enemy ranks due to the soggy broken ground and were forced to retreat under heave fire. Many spelling variations of Robertson have been recorded over the years, including These are the result of the medieval practice of spelling according to sound and repeated translation between Gaelic and English. He strongly disapproved of the cattle lifting activities of his fellow clansmen who followed the Chief, Struan. Forbes of Tolquhon with Families of Culloden and Foveran #20. Klan Donnachaidh, Clan Robertson olarak da bilinir. Reign Of King William The Lion (1165-1214), ↳ U.S. The Duke of Cumberland earned his nickname "The Butcher of Culloden" for ordering his troops to kill the Jacobite wounded after the battle. Duncan Robertson of Calvine, James Robertson of Balnacree and his son, and John Robertson of Wester Bohespic were all killed as were the two sons of Robert Bane Robertson of Invervack. After the Battle of Culloden, Donald Cameron of Lochiel, also known as Gentle Lochiel, took refuge in France, where he died in October 1748. Family motto Constant and true. The clansman who refused to risk his own life to protect his chief was considered a traitor who abandoned his sire in danger and the contempt he would incur was his most cruel punishment. James Robertson was out in the 15 and was one of the most influential Atholl Lairds. Leslie: The clan takes its name from Leslie in Aberdeenshire where it was firmly established by the 12th century. Struan died in 1749, and two thousand men marched a dozen miles behind his coffin to his grave at Struan Kirk. For his support of King Charles I, the third Marquess was created a Duke in 1643. The MacDougalls built Ardchattan Priory near to Oban in Argyll, and the clan chiefs were buried there until the early 1700s. Our main duties are to preserve Government records and to set standards in information management and re-use. Scottish Charity No. It was still in use by the Struan Robertsons in the 18th century as a prison for those who offended their chief. Robert later became Lord Great Chamberlain of Scotland 1350 1357. Later Leslies took up the career of professional soldiering, fighting in Germany, France and Sweden. Finally, Lord George Murray, seeing the MacIntosh regiment start to advance, ordered his Athollmen to advance. Sir Alexander Cockburn de Langton became Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland in 1390. With 30 minutes the battle was over and the remnants of the highland army fled the field. He died in 1355. Each year almost 50,000 people from at least 40 countries across the world meet in Scotland's capital city Edinburgh, to celebrate Scottish culture, heritage and family history.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 nation's capital with pipes sounding and drums beating . Most of this paving was removed in the mid-1980s but one area had been left in front of one of the Mixed Clans stones. Origin of the Name Robertson. Family motto In ardua petit (He aims at difficult things). The island is a sandbank that has been built up with rocks, on a 2004 survey radio carbon dating on cut timbers returned dates of 1110 and 1290. Living in Atholl in September 1745, he was summoned to the home of his landlady, Lady Charlotte Robertson of Lude. In the 14th century the Earldom of Douglas was created, and William, the first holder was also Earl of Mar. In 1633, King Charles I rewarded this loyalty by granting the title of lordship to the Johnstone chief. Alexander Henderson was the most prominent Presbyterian divine of his time, drafting the Solemn League and Covenant in 1643. 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. The Robertson family is said to be one of the oldest in Scotland. There are also endless variations of Scottish surnames and the list below is neither comprehensive nor definitive but is intended solely as a guide to the possible connections a name may have to a recognised clan or family featured in detail elsewhere. Finally, with the help of Flora Macdonald, he was able to escape over the water' to France in September 1746. King Robert the Bruce (1274 1329), was crowned King of Scotland in 1306. 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. Based primarily in Argyll, Clan Campbell's chiefs eventually became the Dukes of Argyll. It is unclear why Dugald did this, but it could be that he considered the two names interchangeable, perhaps through distant ancestral links. The subject of septs is a contentious one and one which is difficult to resolve with any degree of historical accuracy. William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and war with England all came to the fore. Mr. John Robertson who was convicted in Edinburgh. General view. . John assisted in the defence of Stirling Castle in 1303, and a descendent went on to become Governor of Edinburgh Castle in 1401. 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. You must be signed in to do this. Two years later, the Clan Museum was opened at Bruar Falls, a few miles northwest of Pitlochry in Perthshire. They were opposed by Sir Walter Ogilvie, the Sheriff of Angus, and others. 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. In 1648 the Duke led a Scottish Army into England, but was defeated at the Battle of Preston by the troops of Oliver Cromwell. 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. Family motto Dieu pour nous (God for us). Bruce: The Bruces are descended from a Norman Knight who arrived in England with William the Conqueror in 1066. Later in 1296, Sir John of Johnstone of Dumfries pledged allegiance to King Edward I of England. 2. One such fugitive was Robertson of Faskally. However, the first contemporary record of the clan chiefs is in the thirteenth century. During the 1745 Jacobite Uprising, Fletchers fought on both sides. He later became Moderator of the Church of Scotland and is buried in Greyfriars churchyard, Edinburgh. One of the most interesting personages in Broughty Ferry is Mr William Robertson, the almost nonagenarian poet, with whom a representative of this journal had an interview the other day. In 1330 Good Sir James Douglas was killed in Spain, attempting to take Robert the Bruces heart on a crusade to the Holy Land. General view Cameron (and one on far end of mound). At the Clan Battle fought on the North Inch of Perth in 1396, the hero of the fight was the Gobha Chrom the crooked smith said to be small in stature, bandy legged, but fierce he together with nine members of the Clan Chattan were all that remained alive when the battle was over. The Jacobite Risings and the Battle of Culloden (16 April 1746) . Answer: Clan Mackintosh! Known as the Father of Australia, he laid out Sydney, but in 1821 was forced to return to Britain due to ill health. Their territory was principally along Scotlands northwest coast. #19. Family motto Ill defend. Along with the clans listed on the side of Bonnie Prince Charlie was the regiment of . Some Robertsons were killed at Culloden; others were wounded or taken prisoner. 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. 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. Kilravock Castle was built by Hugh Rose, the 7th Laird in 1460. Also under his shield was added a naked man in chains, representing the Regicide. . He was badly wounded but eventually escaped to France where he became a Captain in the French army. James Robertson of Invervack was surprised one day and slain by troops after a gallant defense during which he killed two of his assailants. Clan Campbell. 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. had not been forfeited were seized as punishment. He was appointed colonel and governor of Atholl during the Rebel army's campaign in England. The Robertson lands did not follow that strategy. [2] However, in Canada, the name Robertson is ranked the 84th most popular surname with an estimated 30,875 people with that name. See Terms of Use for details. His son died at Moness in 1820, aged 95. She threatened to hang any of her tenants who refused to join the rebels. He was a cousin and successor to Struan Robertson. NH 7420 4498 Scheduled monument consent has been granted for various works in the clan graves area at Culloden Battlefield, in advance of a major reinterpretation of the battlefield. In that same year he was defeated at Methven, and took refuge in Rathlin. The sea-swept Hebrides islands and the west coast of Scotland, made up the ancient Dalriadan kingdom, the ancestral home of the Robertson family. The Robertsons were involved in both the 1715 and 1745 Jacobite Uprisings. She was infatuated with the Prince and was described as behaving like a "light giglet" in his presence. Le 78e Fraser Highlanders servit durant la guerre de Sept Ans en Amrique de 1756 1763. Did Clan Chattan fight at Culloden? James Robertson was the only Laird from the area north of the Tay to Pitlochry to fight for Prince Charles. Who Fought On What Side At Culloden . He kept up a guerrilla war until 1305 when he was captured by treachery and executed. Family motto Per mare per terras (By sea and by land), also My hope is constant in thee. This fine example of an Atholl oak, called the Robertson Oak' is still growing on the grounds of the Blair Atholl Distillery and is now estimated to be over 500 years old. Oglivy Oliphant Robertson Stewart of Appin . Originally, it encompassed extended networks of families who were loyal to a particular clan chief. His brother Angus Ogilvy married Queen Elizabeth II 's first cousin Princess Alexandra of Kent. 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?" What is the oldest clan in Scotland? Many of the clan fled Atholl and also escaped to safer countries. His younger brothers, Alexander and Charles, both died. The road ended at Tummel Bridge so the men removed the wheels and carried the coach, with their Chief in it, on their shoulders over the last few miles to his home at Dunalastair. Her husband, Aeneas was the clan chief but he was loyal to the government side, and was a captain in the Black Watch regiment. In 1297 he led the Scots patriotic forces against King Edward I of England. Allan Macquarrie of Ulva, chief of the Clan MacQuarrie and most of his followers were killed in the battle. What happened to the Scottish clans after Culloden? He was appointed colonel and governor of Atholl during the Rebel armys campaign in England. Duncan Robertson, a Laird trained in the governments Highland Companies. 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. Prince Charlie did not give orders to charge or to fall back and the formed ranks continued to suffer heavy casualties. He took over command of the Clan from Struan with a commission of Colonel in September, 1745. You are walking over thousands of bodies Only a foot beneath your feet is thought to be over 1500 bodies of clan members and fighters who were buried at the site. Drumachuine Duncan Robertson, a Laird trained in the government's Highland Companies. 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