Clan Connections is not an exact science. You’ll be provided with a list of potential names to choose from. McEWAN ARG.USA.CH 11 cent - date T C Many Table and commentary on early descent and background history to the family and the castle - Kilfinan. Many of her songs, such as, "Will ye no' come back again? Clan Lands Map A map of the principal Clan Lands created by Alastair Cunningham for the Colin Baxter publication 'Scottish Clans and Tartans'. ", "Charlie is my Darling" and "The Rowan Tree" remain popular today, almost two hundred years after they were written. The charge for a copy of a Family History includes a basic fee of £5.00 plus a photocopying charge per page, posting and packing. The Scottish Register of Tartans (the Register) is a national repository of tartan designs. Darling Coat of Arms / Darling Family Crest This surname was derived from the Old English DEORLING - one who dearly loved. Bob Martin designed our tartan and it was registered with the Scottish tartan society in 1982. Requests for copies of Family Histories should be sent to enquiries@scotsgenealogy.com stating clearly the details of the files required. 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. Seat: Blair, Ayrshire The word 'clan' comes from the Gaelic word 'clann', which meant 'family, offspring, children' and that's … Our clan status is based on the issuance of a coat of arms in 1565 and confirmed by a letter from Sir Crispin Agnew of Lochnaw and dated 13 March 1991. It is an on-line website database facility maintained by the National Records of Scotland, an executive agency of the Scottish Government. McEACHUIN see MAXWELL 2. During an hour-long discussion, he makes regular mentions of his family and its Scottish roots. The Scottish clan system seems to have been pretty well established by the 11th and 12th century, but signs of their existence go back as far as the 6th century. Early records of the name mention Oter Dirlinges of the County of Devonshire in 1100, and Derling (without surname) was recorded in 1133 in County Bedfordshire. Blair; ☀☀ Chief: none, armigerous clan. As a surname, Lyall has spread to the USA, UK and Canada. Please contact us if you would like Clans and Castles to organise a tour of your clan lands. By clicking on a name, you’ll be brought to a dedicated page where you’ll be able to explore a … McELDON see BINNING 2. One sheet on the general history of the clan, the other a long list of names associated with the clan. However, I think it’s a great first name with a stand out meaning! The Lyall Clan is a Highland Scottish clan of Norman origin from the Highlands and includes descendants from Norse Vikings who held lands in the north of Scotland, the Orkney Islands, and the Lothians. To find your clan or family tartan, simply key in your surname (without words like “tartan” or “clan”) into our Family Finder. If there is no Stewart representation at your nearby Highland festival, we can teach you how to become a CSSA convener. Perhaps the most important CSSA perk is to learn and share information with your fellow CSSA members at over 60 Highland games throughout North America. Carolina Oliphant, Lady Nairne (16 August 1766 – 26 October 1845) – also known as Carolina Baroness Nairn in the peerage of Scotland and Baroness Keith in that of the United Kingdom – was a Scottish songwriter.