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Clan Gordon, also known as the House of Gordon, is a traditional Scottish clan name and it is now a common forename. Scottish clans (from Scottish Gaelic clann, "children" give a sense of identity and shared descent to people in Scotland and to their relations The chief of the Clan Gordon was the powerful Earl of Huntly. Marquess of Huntly is a title in the Peerage of Scotland. It was created on April 17, 1599, for George Gordon 6th Earl of Huntly, making it

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History

Origins of the clan

The origin of the Gordon clan in Scotland was not Gaelic. The Gordon clan is originally from Normandy, where their ancestors are said to have had large possessions. From the great antiquity of the race, many fabulous accounts have been given of the descent of the Gordons. Some derive them from a city of Macedonia, called Gordonia (Close to modern day Gevgelija). The Republic of Macedonia (Република Gevgelija (Гевгелија) is a town with a population of 15685 located in the very southeast of the Republic of Macedonia along the banks of the Vardar River The best description that the Gordons are not Gaelic is described in H. Potter's book, Blood Feud. Although the Gordon family in Scotland rose to become the predominant power in the northeast of Scotland they were not natives to that part or indeed to Scotland, and had a feudal origin. Of Norman descent, they were one of many families welcomed into his kingdom by King David I of Scotland. David I or Dabíd mac Maíl Choluim ( Modern: Daibhidh I mac Chaluim; b By the early twelfth century they had settled in the village and estates of Gordon, near Kelso in the Scottish Borders under the protection of their kinsman, the Earl of Dunbar. " Because the Gordon family did not start as a "clan", it is often referred to as the House of Gordon, a name more tied to its Norman descent. While the family organization in Scotland calls itself the "House of Gordon", most publications use the more common "Clan Gordon" as does the book "Scottish Clan and Family Encyclopedia" considered the authority.

Some Gordons claim to be Clan Gordon while others House of Gordon out of personal preference. While Clan Gordon is certainly the most common term used, both Clan and House are truly synonymous and either term is proper; hence our use of both House of Gordon and Clan Gordon.

Although described variously as Highland Catholic, Lowland Presbyterian, or even Jewish in some cases, the clan or house is rather broadly Episcopalian and varies by individual branches or even persons.

Wars of Scottish Independence

During the Wars of Scottish Independence Clan Gordon supported Robert the Bruce and fought at the Battle of Halidon Hill in 1333. The Wars of Scottish Independence were a series of military campaigns fought between the Kingdom of Scotland and the Kingdom of England in the late 13th Battle of Halidon Hill ( July 19, 1333) was fought during the Second War of Scottish Independence. Clan Chief Sir John Gordon was killed leading the clan at the Battle of Otterburn, where the English were defeated in 1388. For the ballad see The Battle of Otterburn (ballad. The Battle of Otterburn took place according to Scottish sources on 5 August

15th century & clan conflicts

The Clan Gordon was at one point one of the most powerful clans in middle Scotland. A clan is a group of People united by Kinship and descent, which is defined by perceived descent from a common ancestor Clan feuds and battles were frequent, especially with the Clan Cameron, Clan Murray, Clan Forbes and the Chattan Confederation. A feud (ˈfjuːd (referred to in more extreme cases as a blood feud or vendetta) is a long-running argument or fight between parties&mdashoften through Guilt This is an index to articles listing Battles. List of battles (alphabetical gives a global list Clan Cameron is a West Highland Scottish clan, with one main branch Lochiel and numerous cadet branches such as Erracht Clunes Glen Nevis and Fassifern Clan Murray is a Highland Scottish clan. The Murrays were a great and powerful clan whose lands and cadet houses were scattered throughout Scotland. Clan Forbes is a Lowland Scottish clan from Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Clan Chattan or the Chattan Confederation is a confederation of a number of Scottish clans who joined for mutual defence or blood bonds and is closely linked with

16th century & clan conflicts

17th century & Civil War

17th century alliances

In the early 17th century Clan Gordon had a number of alliances by marriage or friendship. Among these was a strong bond to the Clan Burnett of Leys. History Origins of the name There is still debate over the origin of the name Burnett The Gordon crest is emblazoned in plasterwork on the ceiling of the early 17th century great hall of Muchalls Castle built by Alexander Burnett. Plasterwork refers to Construction or ornamentation done with Plaster, such as a layer of plaster on an interior wall or plaster decorative moldings A great hall was the main room of a royal Palace, a Nobleman 's Castle or a large Manor house in the Middle Ages, and Muchalls Castle stands overlooking the North Sea in the countryside of Kincardine and Mearns, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

18th century & Jacobite Risings

During the Jacobite Uprisings of 1715 - 1716 and 1745 - 1746 there were Gordons on both sides. The 2nd Duke of Gordon followed the Jacobites in 1715, but Cosmo Gordon, 3rd Duke of Gordon supported the British government by the time of the 1745 uprising. Cosmo George Gordon 3rd Duke of Gordon KT (c 1720&ndashAugust 5 1752 styled Marquess of Huntly until 1728 was a Scottish peer. While his brother, Lord Lewis Gordon raised two regiments against him at the Battle of Inverurie (1745), the Battle of Falkirk (1746) and the Battle of Culloden (1746). For the battle of the same name during the Wars of Scottish Independance see Battle of Inverurie (1308. During the Second Jacobite Rising, the Battle of Falkirk Muir ( Scottish Gaelic:) was the last noteworthy Jacobite success The Battle of Culloden (Blàr Chùil Lodair (16 April 1746 was the final clash between the French-supported Jacobites and the Hanoverian

Gordon castles

Clan profile

Clan tartans

Gordon tartan, as  published in the Vestiarium Scoticum of 1842. The tartan is based upon the Black Watch tartan.
Gordon tartan, as published in the Vestiarium Scoticum of 1842. Tartan is a pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours The Vestiarium Scoticum (full title Vestiarium Scoticum from the Manuscript formerly in the Library of the Scots College at Douay Year 1842 ( MDCCCXLII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Common [1] The tartan is based upon the Black Watch tartan. The Black Watch 3rd Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS is an Infantry Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.

Clan Gordon has several recognized tartans:

The Gordon Modern tartan was used by The Gordon Highlanders, (now The Highlanders (4th Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland)) and is sometimes referred to as "Military". Tartan is a pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours The Gordon Highlanders was a British Army Infantry Regiment from 1881 until 1994 The tartan itself is based on the Black Watch military tartan with an additional yellow stripe. The Black Watch 3rd Battalion Royal Regiment of Scotland (3 SCOTS is an Infantry Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland. The difference between the family sett (modern) and military sett is only in the pleating of the kilt. The military pleat to the stripe, showing a series of stripes across the back of the kilt. The family sett is pleated to the sett, showing the repeat of the pattern in its entirety across the back of the kilt. The Red Gordon tartan is sometimes referred to as "Huntly".

The Gordon Modern tartan was used for many years as the troop tartan for the 10th Finchley (Scottish) Scout Group, London N3.

Clan chief & arms

Clan branches

Septs of Clan Gordon

  • Adam(son)
  • Ad(d)ie
  • Addison
  • Adkins
  • Aiken
  • Aitchison
  • Aitken
  • Atkin
  • Atkins(on)
  • Badenoch
  • Barrie
  • Connor
  • Connon
  • Coyle
  • Craig
  • Cromb(ie)
  • Cullen
  • Culane
  • Darg(e)
  • Dorward
  • Duff
  • Durward
  • Eadie
  • Ed(d)ie
  • Edison
  • Esslemont
  • Garden
  • Gard(i)ner
  • Garioch
  • Garr(o)ick
  • Geddes
  • Gerrie
  • Harrison
  • Haddo
  • Huntl(e)y
  • Jessiman
  • Jopp
  • Jupp
  • La(i)ng
  • Laurie
  • Lawrie
  • Leng
  • Ling
  • Long
  • MacAdam
  • MacGwyverdyne
  • Mallett
  • Manteach
  • Marr
  • Maver
  • McGonigal
  • Meldrum
  • Mill
  • Mills, Milles
  • Miln(e)
  • Milner
  • Moir
  • More
  • Morrice
  • Muir
  • Mylne
  • Pittendri(e)gh
  • Steel(e)
  • Teal
  • Tod(d)
  • Troup

Notes

  1. ^ Scotland's Forged Tartans, p. Marquess of Huntly is a title in the Peerage of Scotland. It was created on April 17, 1599, for George Gordon 6th Earl of Huntly, making it For Badenoch Ontario, see that article Badenoch ( Gaelic: Bàideanach) is a traditional district which today forms part of Seton is the Surname of a prominent Scottish Lowlands family and may refer to Hereditary Titles: The Baronet of Olivestob Clan Fraser (Clann Frisealach Clan Frasier is a Scottish clan of French origin Aboyne ( Scottish Gaelic: Abèidh) is a village on the edge of the Highlands in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on the River Dee A sept is an English word for a division of a Family, especially a division of a clan. People with the surname Milne, Miln, Milns, Milnes and Mylne are probably from the same basic clan People with the surname Milne, Miln, Milns, Milnes and Mylne are probably from the same basic clan 68

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