This article needs attention from an expert in Clans of Scotland. The specific problem is: There's some dispute over the "historical seat" of this clan. [Antrim, Scotia] A user insists that the cited information in this article isn't correct...[good enough], but isn't able to provide a verifiable reference for their alternative claim.[Whatever that may be: In a nutshell, Saint Columba offended and was contrite. His priest told him to go to the heathen lands of Alba to win over to Christ that number of souls who had perished due to his hubris. He did indeed go, first establishing Iona, in the lands off Dal Ridia which belonged to his family. Columba lived a hard life by choice, and never married. His relative did! That would be Aidan who married one of the daughters of some Earl of Atholl (more than one). Her name was Beothoc and by this marriage Aidan became King of Alba. Columba officiated and his presence sealed the deal, The Robertsons are the senior hereditary branch of the Kindred of St. Columba. All descend from Aidan]...What references are available, and has the existing reference been impunged? Either way, the article must be properly (and correctly) referenced.. (January 2024) |
Clan Donnachaidh | |||
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Clann Donnchaidh[1] | |||
Motto | Virtutis gloria merces (Glory is the reward of valour)[2] | ||
War cry | Garg 'nuair dhùisgear (Fierce when roused) | ||
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Region | Highlands | ||
District | Struan, Perthshire[2] | ||
Plant badge | bracken[2] | ||
Pipe music | Teachd Chlann Dhonnchaidh (Coming of the Duncans)[3] or Teachd Chlann Donnachaidh (The Clan Donnachie has arrived).[2] | ||
Chief | |||
Gilbert Robertson of Struan[2] | |||
The 23rd Chief of Clan Donnachaidh (Mac Dhonnchaidh[1]) | |||
Historic seat | Dunalastair Castle[4] | ||
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Clan Robertson, is correctly known as Clan Donnachaidh ( Duncan ) (Scottish Gaelic: Clann Dhònnchaidh)[1] ([ˈkʰl̪ˠãũn̪ˠ ˈt̪ɔn̪ˠɔxɪ]) is a Scottish clan. The principal surnames of the clan are Robertson, Reid and Duncan but there are also many other septs.
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