Clan Ross is a Highland Scottish clan. Scottish clans (from Scottish Gaelic clann, "children" give a sense of identity and shared descent to people in Scotland and to their relations The original chiefs of the clan were the original Earls of Ross. The Mormaer or Earl of Ross refers to the leader of a Medieval Gaelic lordship in northern Scotland, roughly between the Oykell

Contents 1 History 1.1 Origins of the Clan 1.2 Scottish-Norwegian War 1.3 Wars of Scottish Independence 1.4 15th Century & Clan Conflicts 1.5 16th Century & Anglo-Scottish Wars 1.6 17th Century & Civil War 1.7 18th Century Jacobite Uprisings & War in France 2 Clan Chiefs 3 Clan Profile 4 Clan Tartans 5 Clan Ross Today 6 Clan Castle 7 Septs of Clan Ross 8 See also 9 External links and References 10 Sources

History

Origins of the Clan

Clan Ross is a Highland Scottish clan first named as such by King Malcolm IV of Scotland in 1160. Scottish clans (from Scottish Gaelic clann, "children" give a sense of identity and shared descent to people in Scotland and to their relations Malcolm IV ( Mediaeval Gaelic: Máel Coluim mac Eanric; Modern Gaelic Maol Chaluim mac Eanraig) nicknamed Virgo, "the Maiden" ( The first of the chiefs was Fearchar, Earl of Ross from the O'Beolain family, also known as 'Fearchar Mac-an-t-sagairt' (meaning "son of the priest") of Applecross. Fearchar of Ross or Ferchar mac in tSagairt ( Fearchar mac an t-sagairt, often anglicized as Farquhar MacTaggart) was the first Mormaer

Ferquhard Ross helped King Alexander II of Scotland (1214 - 1249) crush a rebellion in Moray and Ross-shire. Alexander II ( Mediaeval Gaelic: Alaxandair mac Uilliam; Modern Gaelic Alasdair mac Uilleim) (24 August 1198 &ndash 6 July 1249 King of Scots When King Alexander II ascended to the throne, a rebellion broke out in Moray and western Ross-shire, whose Celtic population were opposed to the laws and customs of the south. Celts (ˈkɛlts or /ˈsɛlts/, see Names of the Celts The King marched northwards with his army but was unable to crush the insurgents from Ross and Moray. However, Fearchar, Earl of Ross, with a large body of men from his own clan and his allies, appeared on the scene and soon wiped out all opposition to the King's authority. Fearchar of Ross or Ferchar mac in tSagairt ( Fearchar mac an t-sagairt, often anglicized as Farquhar MacTaggart) was the first Mormaer Fearchar brought the King the heads of the rebel leaders and was knighted on 15 June 1215. Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history He was created Earl of Ross in about 1234. The Mormaer or Earl of Ross refers to the leader of a Medieval Gaelic lordship in northern Scotland, roughly between the Oykell

Scottish-Norwegian War

Clan Ross fought at the Battle of Largs in 1263 in support of Alexander III of Scotland against King Haakon IV of Norway. The Battle of Largs was an engagement fought between the armies of Norway and Scotland near the present-day town of Largs in North Alexander III ( Medieval Gaelic: Alaxandair mac Alaxandair; Modern Gaelic Alasdair mac Alasdair) (4 September 1241 – 19 March 1286 King of Scots Haakon Haakonsson (1204 &ndash December 15, 1263) ( Norwegian Håkon Håkonsson, Old Norse Hákon Hákonarson) also called The Norwegian forces were defeated by the victorious Scots.

Wars of Scottish Independence

During the Wars of Scottish Independence the Clan Ross fought against the English at the Battle of Dunbar (1296) where their chief, the Earl of Ross was captured. 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 The Battle of Dunbar (also known as the Battle of Spottsmuir) was the first major battle in the First War of Scottish Independence. The Mormaer or Earl of Ross refers to the leader of a Medieval Gaelic lordship in northern Scotland, roughly between the Oykell This meant that for a short time Uilleam II, Earl of Ross sided with the English but he later supported Robert the Bruce of Scotland. Uilleam II of Ross was the second successor of Ferchar mac in tSagairt, as Mormaer of Ross (1274-1323 The Clan Ross fought alongside King Robert the Bruce when Earl Fearchar's grandson William led the clan against the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. Robert I King of Scots ( 11 July, 1274 &ndash 7 June, 1329) usually known in modern English as Robert the Bruce ( The Battle of Bannockburn ( Blàr Allt a' Bhonnaich in Gaelic (24 June 1314 was a significant Scottish victory in the Wars of Scottish Independence Aodh, the 5th earl, was killed at the Battle of Halidon Hill in 1333, and his successor William died without male issue. Battle of Halidon Hill ( July 19, 1333) was fought during the Second War of Scottish Independence. Uilleam III of Ross, or William III of Ross was the fourth successor of Ferchar mac in tSagairt, as Mormaer of Ross (1333/6-1370 The earldom of Ross and the chiefship of Clan Ross were then separated:

15th Century & Clan Conflicts

The chiefship of the Clan Ross passed to Earl William's brother Hugh Ross of Rariches, who was granted a charter, in 1374, for the lands of Balnagowan. The Rosses of Balnagowan held the chiefship for 300+ years. David, the last of that direct line, passed the chiefship to the Hon. Charles Ross, son of Lord Ross of Hawkhead, Renfrewshire, although they were not connected by blood.

The earldom of Ross passed through a female line, and that later led to dispute between two rival claimants -- the Lord of the Isles and the Duke of Albany. The designation Lord of the Isles (Triath nan Eilean or Rí Innse Gall now a Scottish title of nobility, emerged from a series of hybrid Viking / Gaelic Duke of Albany is a Peerage title that has occasionally been bestowed on the younger sons in the Scottish, and later the British Royal family, particularly This resulted in the Battle of Harlaw 1411, where the Clan Ross fought as Highlanders in support of the Lord of the Isles against an army of Scottish Lowlanders who supported the Duke of Albany. The Battle of Harlaw ( Cath Gairbheach in Gaelic) was fought near Inverurie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, on 24 July,

The title reverted to the crown in 1424. King James I of Scotland restored the title to Margaret, whose son was Alexander, 3rd Lord of the Isles. James I ( December 10, 1394 &ndash February 21, 1437) was nominal King of Scots from April 4, 1406, and The earldom of Ross remained with the Lord of the Isles until that lordship was forfeited to the crown in 1476. The designation Lord of the Isles (Triath nan Eilean or Rí Innse Gall now a Scottish title of nobility, emerged from a series of hybrid Viking / Gaelic

The Rosses took part in the Battle of Verneuil 1424, against the English in France. The Battle of Verneuil (occasionally 'Vernuil' was a Battle of the Hundred Years' War, fought on 17 August 1424 near Verneuil On the death of the Earl of Buchan and Ross, at that battle, the Earldom of Ross reverted to the crown. The Mormaer or Earl of Ross refers to the leader of a Medieval Gaelic lordship in northern Scotland, roughly between the Oykell James I on his return from his long captivity in England, restored it to the heiress of line, the mother of Alexander, Lord of the Isles. James I ( December 10, 1394 &ndash February 21, 1437) was nominal King of Scots from April 4, 1406, and The designation Lord of the Isles (Triath nan Eilean or Rí Innse Gall now a Scottish title of nobility, emerged from a series of hybrid Viking / Gaelic

At the Battle of Tarbat, 1486, Angus Roy Mackay was overthrown and slain at Tarbet Church by the Clan Ross. The Battle of Tarbat was a Scottish clan battle fought on the peninsula of Tarbat near to the village of Portmahomack, in Easter Ross in the Scottish The MacKays and Rosses had long feuded. Again and again the Rosses had suffered attacks on their lands from their enemies and when at last, driven to desperation and thoroughly infuriated, they gathered their forces and marched against the Mackay Chief, they were in the mood to teach the MacKays a severe lesson. The Mackays, with Angus of Strathnaver at their head, finding themselves fiercely attacked and being defeated by the Rosses, sought shelter in the church of Tarbat. There many were slain, and the church being set on fire, Angus Mackay and many of his clansmen were burnt to ashes.

Battle of Auldicharish, 1487, to take revenge on the Clan Ross, chief Ian MacKay of Strathnaver, also helped by a force from the Clan Sutherland marched south invading the territory of Clan Ross and began laying waste to it. The Battle of Auldicharish also known as the Battle of Strathcarron was a Scottish clan battle fought in 1487 at a place called Auldicharish or Alt a'Charrais in Clan Sutherland is a Highland Scottish clan whose traditional territory is located in the region of Sutherland in northern highlands of Scotland and was Chief Alistair Ross gathered his forces of 2000 men and engaged in a long and desperate battle with the invading forces. In the end the battle went against the Rosses with the MacKays and Sutherlands gaining the upper hand. The Ross chief was killed along with many of his clan. Amongst the dead "gentlemen" of the province were Angus MacCulloch of Tarell, Alexander Tarell, William Ross of Little Allan, John Vass, Thomas Vass, Hugh Vass, John Mitchell and William Ross. The name MacCulloch is an ancient Scottish name Families of the name MacCulloch MacCulloch of Myreton 1 After this the Clan Ross took many years to recover their once large numbers of fighting men. ^[1]

Within a few years the MacKays were raiding Ross lands once again and more blood was shed. In 1496 the King summoned chiefs David Ross and Iye Roy MacKay. He ordered them to appear before the Earl of Argyll who was then the Lord High Chancellor of Scotland and make peace, on the understanding that should they not be peacful that they would be fined 500 merks. The title Duke of Argyll was created in the Peerage of Scotland in 1701 and in the Peerage of the United The MacKays continued to raid the Rosses and it would appear the civil authority was too feeble to stop them. However the MacKays soon became involved in feuding with the Clan Sutherland and raids on the Rosses did not continue. Clan Sutherland is a Highland Scottish clan whose traditional territory is located in the region of Sutherland in northern highlands of Scotland and was

16th Century & Anglo-Scottish Wars

During the Anglo-Scottish Wars, John Ross, Lord of Halkhead, died when leading his forces against the English at the Battle of Flodden Field on September the 9th, 1513. The Anglo-Scottish Wars were a series of wars fought between England and Scotland during the sixteenth century The Battle of Flodden or Flodden Field was fought in the county of Northumberland, in northern England on September 9, 1513, Fought in the county of Northumberland, in northern England, between an invading Scots army under King James IV and an English army commanded by Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey. Northumberland is a county in the North East of England. The non-metropolitan county of Northumberland borders Cumbria to the west England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland James IV may refer to James IV of Majorca (circa 1336-1375 King of Majorca James IV of Scotland (1473-1513 Duke of Rothesay Thomas Howard 2nd Duke of Norfolk (1443 &ndash 21 May 1524) was an English soldier and statesman and son of John Howard 1st Duke of Norfolk It ended in a bloody defeat for the Scots. It is sometimes referred to as the Charge of the Earls.

Chief Alexander Ross 9th of Balnagowan (d. 1592) is recorded as being a man of violence, utterly unscrupulous, given to raiding lands and forcing his clansmen to draw out agreements in his favour with total disregard for the law. Soon he was imprisoned in Tantallon Castle. Tantallon Castle is a mid 14th century fortress located 5 km (3 miles south-east of North Berwick, in East Lothian, Scotland. Later he was released on the condition that he would live peacefully but he did not. His own son George was given permission to use fire and sword against him but Alexander could not be brought in. Alexander died in 1592.

17th Century & Civil War

George 10th of Balnagowan was educated at St Andrew's University, the first Ross chief to receive university education. However, he became as notorious as his father and died in 1615. His son David 11th of Balnagowan was a more peace- and law-abiding chief than his father and grandfather. David died in 1632 and his son, also called David, succeeded him.

David Ross 12th of Balnagowan signed the National Covenant at Inverness on 26 April 1638. Inverness (Inbhir Nis iɲɪɾʲˈniʃ is a city in northern Scotland. He later joined the royalists for a short time only to become a covenanter again and was present at the defeat of James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose in 1650. James Graham 1st Marquess of Montrose (October 1612 - 21 May 1650) was a Scottish nobleman and soldier who initially joined the

During the Civil War at the Battle of Carbisdale the Clan Ross and Clan Munro fought on the side of the Scottish Government, then led by the Duke of Argyll. The Battle of Carbisdale took place close to the Village of Culrain on 27 April 1650 and was part of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. Clan Munro is a Highland Scottish clan. The clan name Munro or Rothach, Roich, or Mac an Rothaich in Gaelic means Ro - Man In 1650 James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose, who was a Royalist, and his invading army of foreigners, mainly Germans and Danes, landed in Easter Ross. James Graham 1st Marquess of Montrose (October 1612 - 21 May 1650) was a Scottish nobleman and soldier who initially joined the The Munros and Rosses had initially indicated that they would join him and arranged to meet him at a specified location; he waited two days for them but the Rosses and Munros did not turn up as they had actually taken the side of the Scottish Government, along with Clan Sutherland. Clan Munro is a Highland Scottish clan. The clan name Munro or Rothach, Roich, or Mac an Rothaich in Gaelic means Ro - Man Clan Sutherland is a Highland Scottish clan whose traditional territory is located in the region of Sutherland in northern highlands of Scotland and was A day later the battle took place in Scroggie Wood. The Germans and Danes fought gallantly deeper and deeper into the wood but they were losing the battle and in the end the need for self-preservation took over and those that were left attempted to flee. Montrose's force of cavalry also fought bravely but were soon overwhelmed. History records that the bloodshed in the wood continued for over two hours and even after the battle ended, the slaughter did not cease, for the clansmen of Ross-shire continued the killing of the escaped from the battle for many days thereafter. Shortly after Montrose's death the Scottish Covenanter Government became disillusioned with the English parliament and decided to support the Royalists instead.

David Ross, 12th of Balnagowan later led some of the clan at the Battle of Worcester in 1651 where he was captured and imprisoned at the Tower of London. The Battle of Worcester took place on 3 September 1651 at Worcester England and was the final battle of the English Civil War. Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, more commonly known as the Tower of London (and historically as The Tower) is a historic monument in central London He is said to have died there in 1653 and been buried in Westminster.

In 1689 100 men of the Clan Ross occupied Castle Leod to watch for movements of the Jacobite MacKenzies. Castle Leod is located near Strathpeffer in the east of Ross-shire in the Scottish Highlands.

18th Century Jacobite Uprisings & War in France

1715 - 1719 Jacobite Uprisings

Clan Ross supported the Hanoverian Government during the Jacobite uprisings. In 1715 The Earl of Seaforth led a force of 3000 men headed by the Clan MacKenzie which also included men from the Clan MacDonald, Clan MacKinnon, Clan MacRae and the Clan Chisholm. Earl of Seaforth was a title in the Peerage of Scotland and Peerage of Great Britain. Clan Mackenzie is a Highland Scottish clan, traditionally associated with Kintail and lands in Ross-shire. Clan Donald is one of the largest Scottish clans The MacDonald clan has many separate branches These are Clan Mackinnon or Clan Fingon is a Highland Scottish clan associated with the islands of Mull and Skye, in the Inner Hebrides The Clan MacRae is a Highland Scottish clan. The clan does not currently have a chief therefore it is considered an Armigerous clan. Clan Chisholm is a Scottish clan. The clan had its origin outside Scotland He was opposed by Colonel Sir Robert Munro of Foulis who had formed a camp at the Bridge of Alness with 600 men, which also included men from the Clan Ross. Sir Robert Munro of Foulis 6th Baronet ( 24 August 1684 - January 17 1746) was a soldier-politician whose Munro had sent many of his own men south to protect the lands of the Clan Forbes of Culloden from the Jacobites. Clan Forbes is a Lowland Scottish clan from Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Munro was soon joined by the Earl of Sutherland and the Chief of Clan MacKay who both brought with them only a portion of their clans. The title of Earl of Sutherland is an ancient one in the Peerage of Scotland, created circa 1230 The Clan Mackay ( Gaelic: Mac Aoidh) is an ancient and once powerful Scottish clan from the country's far north in the Scottish Highlands, but As a result of underestimating the strength of the enemy the government force totalled just 1800 and expected support from the Clan Grant did not arrive. Clan Grant is a Highland Scottish clan which inhabited land in Northern Scotland since 1316 although the clan is known to have existed farther back than that The Earl of Seaforth's forces advanced on the Sutherland's camp who made a quick retreat to avoid contact with their more powerful foe. Soon afterwards a council of war was held between the two sides and the Sutherlanders and MacKays peacefully moved back north to their own territory, while much of the Ross's and Munro's lands were ravaged.

The clan rivalries which had erupted in rebellion were finding an outlet in local politics. The MacKenzie's Earl of Seaforth came to an end in 1716, and it seems to have been arranged that while the Clan Ross held the county seat the Munros would represent the Tain Burghs. Earl of Seaforth was a title in the Peerage of Scotland and Peerage of Great Britain. To secure the burghs, control of three out of the five was necessary. The Ross ascendancy was secure in Tain, and from 1716 to 1745 the Munros controlled Dingwall. Tain ( Gaelic Baile Dhubhthaich, Duthac's town is a former Royal burgh in the Committee area of Ross and Cromarty, in Dingwall ( Inbhir Pheofharain in Gaelic) is a town and former Royal burgh in the highlands of Scotland. In 1719 some men from the Clan Ross fought for the government at the Battle of Glen Shiel where the Jacobites were defeated. The Battle of Glen Shiel ( Scottish Gaelic:) was a battle in Glen Shiel, in the West Highlands of Scotland on 10 June 1719 [1]

In 1720 a force of men from the Clan Ross, led by chief William Ross 6th of the Pitcalnie line and his brother Robert went on a rent collecting expedition into the lands of the MacKenzies. They were confronted by a force of 300 men from the Clan MacKenzie and Clan MacRae, led by a Colonel Donald Murchison. Clan Mackenzie is a Highland Scottish clan, traditionally associated with Kintail and lands in Ross-shire. The Clan MacRae is a Highland Scottish clan. The clan does not currently have a chief therefore it is considered an Armigerous clan. The Rosses were outnumbered and after a short battle some discussion took place between the two sides and the Rosses withdrew realising that further resistance was useless. The next day chief William Ross died of his wounds. His nephew William, son of Robert Ross was also wounded but survived. [2]

War in France

Col. Charles, 13th Lord Ross of Hawkhead and 15th of Balnagowan was killed in 1745 leading some members of the clan at the Battle of Fontenoy fighting against the French on 30 April 1745. This battle should not be confused with the two battles of Fontenay, which occurred at a different location in 841 and 1944 Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Year 1745 ( MDCCXLV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Balnagowan passed to George, 13th Lord Ross, in 1745. Year 1745 ( MDCCXLV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a William, 14th Lord Ross, died unmarried, and Balnagowan then passed to Sir James Lockhard, 2nd Baronet of Carstairs.

1745 - 1746 Jacobite Uprising

During the Jacobite Risings in the County of Ross, although from the Pitcalnie line, the nominal 18th Chief of Clan Ross was Alexander Ross of Pitcalnie. The Jacobite Risings were a series of uprisings rebellions and wars in the kingdoms of England, Kingdom of Scotland (later the United Kingdom of Great Britain He was a staunch Protestant, somewhat more tolerant of Jacobites than his father but definitely pro-Hanoverian. In addition, Alexander's uncle, Duncan Forbes of Culloden, was Lord President of the Court of Session for King George II of Great Britain's government in London. Clan Forbes is a Lowland Scottish clan from Aberdeenshire, Scotland. George II (George Augustus 10 November 1683 &ndash 25 October 1760 was King of Great Britain and Ireland, Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg ( Duncan Forbes and Alexander Ross the Pitcalnie chief raised a Ross Independent Company to garrison Inverness Castle against the Jacobites. Inverness Castle sits on a cliff overlooking the River Ness, in Inverness, Scotland.

The McFarquhars of Redcastle brought a strong Jacobite contingent from the Black Isle to join the forces of the Earl of Cromarty and a rebel, John Ross joined them. The Black Isle ( Scottish Gaelic an t-Eilean Dubh ən̴̪ tʲelan d̪̊uh is an eastern area of the Highland local government council area Earl of Cromartie (pronounced " Crum -aty" is a title that has been created twice in British history both times for members of the Mackenzie family Prior to the Battle of Culloden on April 16, 1746, several forays were undertaken and on the day before the battle, about 200 of the McFarquhar's Jacobite force were ambushed by Scots, loyal to the government, between Skelbo Castle and Dunrobin Castle in Caithness. Events 1178 BC - A Solar eclipse may have marked the return of Odysseus, legendary King of Ithaca, to his kingdom Year 1746 ( MDCCXLVI) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Skelbo Castle is a ruined 14th century Keep, located on the high shore at the mouth of Loch Fleet in the Highlands in Scotland. Dunrobin Castle is a stately home in Sutherland, in the Highland area of Scotland, United Kingdom, and the seat of the Countess of Only one-tenth at the most escaped to equally perilous Sutherland. Sutherland (In Gaelic the area is referred to according to its traditional areas Dùthaich 'Ic Aoidh (NW Asainte (Assynt and Cataibh (East John Ross escaped to Sutherland but was first to be put on a list of rebels. However, apart from this individual the Clan Ross on the whole supported the government.

The chiefship of Clan Ross devolved upon Ross of Pitcalnie, heir of David who was the last of the direct line of Balnagowan. Sir John, the 5th baronet, assumed the name "Ross" and then, after Carstairs was sold in 1762, the designation "of Balnagowan. Year 1762 ( MDCCLXII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year "

Clan Chiefs

Name of Clan Ross Chief	Chief until	Further details
Fearchar, Earl of Ross (Fequhard 1st Earl of Ross)	1249	Crushed a rebellion in Moray and Ross, brought the King the heads of the rebel leaders and was knighted on 15 June 1215. Fearchar of Ross or Ferchar mac in tSagairt ( Fearchar mac an t-sagairt, often anglicized as Farquhar MacTaggart) was the first Mormaer Events 763 BC - Assyrians record a Solar eclipse that will be used to fix the Chronology of Mesopotamian history
Uilleam I, Earl of Ross (William 2nd Earl of Ross)	1274	Justiciar of Scotland, North. Uilleam I of Ross was the first successor of Ferchar mac an tSagairt, as Mormaer of Ross, with his comital dates traditionally given as 1251-1274 Dau of William Comyn, Earl of Buchan. Clan Cumming, also known as Clan Comyn, is a Scottish clan from the central Highlands that played a major role in the history of 13th century Scotland and The Mormaer or Earl of Buchan was originally the provincial ruler of the medieval province of Buchan.
Uilleam II, Earl of Ross (William 3rd Earl of Ross)	1323	Changed sides during the Wars of Independence, his son Walter fought at Bannockburn for Scotland. Uilleam II of Ross was the second successor of Ferchar mac in tSagairt, as Mormaer of Ross (1274-1323
Aodh, Earl of Ross (Hugh 4th Earl of Ross)	1334	A favorite of King Robert the Bruce. Robert I King of Scots ( 11 July, 1274 &ndash 7 June, 1329) usually known in modern English as Robert the Bruce ( Married the Bruce's sister, Matilda.
Uilleam III, Earl of Ross (William 5th Earl of Ross) The last Chief of Clan Ross that was also Earl of Ross. Uilleam III of Ross, or William III of Ross was the fourth successor of Ferchar mac in tSagairt, as Mormaer of Ross (1333/6-1370 The Mormaer or Earl of Ross refers to the leader of a Medieval Gaelic lordship in northern Scotland, roughly between the Oykell	1372	Uilleam married the daughter of Angus Og of Islay, Lord of the Isles. The designation Lord of the Isles (Triath nan Eilean or Rí Innse Gall now a Scottish title of nobility, emerged from a series of hybrid Viking / Gaelic Had a daughter Euphemia I, Countess of Ross (6th Earl of Ross but not Chief of Clan Ross). Euphemia I (d 1394 x 1398 also called Euphemia of Ross and Euphemia Ross, and sometimes incorrectly styled Euphemia Leslie and Euphemia Stewart Euphemia first married Alexander Leslie then divorced. Clan Leslie is a Lowland Scottish clan. History Origins The family name comes from the Leslie lands of Aberdeenshire and was to become famous She later married Alexander Stuart. The House of Stuart or Stewart was a Royal house of the Kingdom of Scotland, later also of the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Her child called Alexander Leslie from her first marriage took over as Earl of Ross when she died in 1398. Alexander Leslie (7th Earl of Ross but not Chief of Clan Ross) married Isabel, daughter of Robert Stuart the Earl of Fife and Duke of Albany. The House of Stuart or Stewart was a Royal house of the Kingdom of Scotland, later also of the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of The Earl of Fife or Mormaer of Fife referred to the Gaelic Comital lordship of Fife which existed in Scotland until the early 15th Duke of Albany is a Peerage title that has occasionally been bestowed on the younger sons in the Scottish, and later the British Royal family, particularly Their second daughter Mary married MacDonald, Lord of the Isles, he then claimed right as the Earl of Ross through marriage. Clan Donald is one of the largest Scottish clans The MacDonald clan has many separate branches These are The designation Lord of the Isles (Triath nan Eilean or Rí Innse Gall now a Scottish title of nobility, emerged from a series of hybrid Viking / Gaelic The Mormaer or Earl of Ross refers to the leader of a Medieval Gaelic lordship in northern Scotland, roughly between the Oykell The Earldom of Ross would later pass from the Macdonalds to the Stuarts and did not return to the Clan Ross Chief.
Hugh Ross of Rarichies later the 1st of Balnagowan.	1374	Hugh Ross of Rarichies who later became the 1st of Balnagowan was descended from Aodh, 4th Earl of Ross. He took over as Chief of the Clan Ross when Uilleam III 5th Earl of Ross died in 1372, however the title of Earl of Ross had gone elsewhere (see above). Uilleam III of Ross, or William III of Ross was the fourth successor of Ferchar mac in tSagairt, as Mormaer of Ross (1333/6-1370 The Mormaer or Earl of Ross refers to the leader of a Medieval Gaelic lordship in northern Scotland, roughly between the Oykell Hugh Ross married Jean, a daughter of Robert Munro of Foulis. Clan Munro is a Highland Scottish clan. The clan name Munro or Rothach, Roich, or Mac an Rothaich in Gaelic means Ro - Man
William Ross 2nd of Balnagowan	1412	Married Catherine, daughter of Paul Macintyre. Clan Macintyre is a Scottish clan. History Origins of the clan In Gaelic the name Macintyre is rendered ‘Mac an t-Saoir’ meaning
Walter Ross 3rd of Balnagowan	1412	?
Hugh Ross 4th of Balnagowan	?	Married the daughter of the Earl of Sutherland. The title of Earl of Sutherland is an ancient one in the Peerage of Scotland, created circa 1230 The Earl of Sutherland was married to Helen Sinclair. Clan Sinclair is a Scottish clan of highland extraction with lands in the north of Scotland, the Orkney Islands, and the Lothians Helen Sinclair was the daughter of the Earl of Orkney. Earldom of Orkney The Earl of Orkney was originally a Norse jarl ruling Orkney, Shetland and parts of Caithness and Sutherland
John Ross 5th of Balnagowan	?	Married Christian daughter MacLeod of Torquil. Clan MacLeod is a Highland Scottish clan. The Gaelic form is Clann Mhic Leòid.
Alexander Ross 6th of Balnagowan	1486	Married Dorothy daughter of Alexander Sutherland. Clan Sutherland is a Highland Scottish clan whose traditional territory is located in the region of Sutherland in northern highlands of Scotland and was Killed leading the Clan Ross into battle against the Clan MacKay and Clan Sutherland at the Battle of Auldicharish (Battle of Strathcarron). The Clan Mackay ( Gaelic: Mac Aoidh) is an ancient and once powerful Scottish clan from the country's far north in the Scottish Highlands, but Clan Sutherland is a Highland Scottish clan whose traditional territory is located in the region of Sutherland in northern highlands of Scotland and was The Battle of Auldicharish also known as the Battle of Strathcarron was a Scottish clan battle fought in 1487 at a place called Auldicharish or Alt a'Charrais in
Sir David Ross 7th of Balnagowan	?	Married Helen, daughter of Keith of Inverugie. Clan Keith is a Scottish clan associated with lands in northeastern and northwestern Scotland.
Walter Ross 8th of Balnagowan	1528	Married Marrion, daughter of Sir John Grant of Freuchie. Clan Grant is a Highland Scottish clan which inhabited land in Northern Scotland since 1316 although the clan is known to have existed farther back than that
Alexander Ross 9th of Balnagowan	1592	Married Janet, daughter of the 3rd Earl of Caithness. The title Earl of Caithness has been created several times in the Peerage of Scotland, and has a very complex history
George Ross 10th of Balnagowan	1615	Married Marrion, daughter of Sir John Campbell of Calder. Clan Campbell is historically one of the largest and most powerful Highland Scottish clans History Origins of the clan The origins of Clan Later married Isobel, daughter of Angus MacKintosh of Torcastle. Clan Mackintosh is a Scottish clan from Inverness with strong Jacobite ties
David Ross 11th of Balnagowan	1632	Married Mary, daughter of Alexander Earl of Sutherland. The title of Earl of Sutherland is an ancient one in the Peerage of Scotland, created circa 1230
David Ross 12th of Balnagowan	1653	Married Mary, daughter of the 7th Lord Fraser of Lovat. Lord Lovat is a title in the Peerage of Scotland. It was created in 1458 for Hugh Fraser. Fought at the Battle of Worcester in 1651 where he led some of the clan, captured and imprisoned at the Tower of London, said to have died there and been buried in Westminster. The Battle of Worcester took place on 3 September 1651 at Worcester England and was the final battle of the English Civil War. Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress, more commonly known as the Tower of London (and historically as The Tower) is a historic monument in central London
David Ross 13th of Balnagowan	1711	Last of Balnagowan O' Beolain line. Married Anne, daughter of the 4th Earl of Moray. title Earl of Moray (pronounced "Murry" has been created several times in the Peerage of Scotland. Left his estates to a stranger in blood: Charles Ross.
Lt-General Charles Ross 12th of Hawkhead and 14th of Balnagowan	1732	First of Hawkhead. Also inherited the estates of Balnagowan.
Col. Charles, 13th Lord Ross of Hawkhead and 15th of Balnagowan.	1745	Killed in 1745 leading some members of the clan at the Battle of Fontenoy 30 April 1745. This battle should not be confused with the two battles of Fontenay, which occurred at a different location in 841 and 1944 Events 313 - Roman emperor Licinius unifies the entire Eastern Roman Empire under his rule Year 1745 ( MDCCXLV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a
George, 14th Lord Ross of Hawkhead and 16th of Balnagowan.	1754	Chieftainship passed to Lockhart line of Ross.
William, 15th Lord Ross of Hawkhead and 17th of Balnagowan.	1754	Chieftainship passed to Lockhart line of Ross.
Grizel Lockhart Ross, daughter of William, 12th Lord Ross of Hawkhead	1755	On expiry of the male Ross of Hawkhead line the estates of Balnagowan passed to James Lockhart of Carstairs whose grandfather had married Grizel the daughter of Lt-General Charles Ross 12th of Hawkhead and 14th of Balnagowan. Sir James assumed the name Lockhart-Ross.
Sir William Lockhart-Ross	1758	First of Lockhart line.
Sir James Lockhart-Ross	1760	Second of Lockhart line.
Sir George Lockhart-Ross	1778	Third of Lockhart line.
Admiral Sir John Lockhart-Ross	1790	Fourth of Lockhart line.
Lt. General Sir Charles Lockhart-Ross of Balnagown	1814	Fifth of Lockhart line.
Sir Charles William Augustus Lockhart-Ross of Balnagown	1893	Sixth and last of Lockhart-Ross line.
Ethel Frances Sarah Williamson Ross	1957	The Rosses of Pitcalnie. The Chieftainship of Balnagowan then passed to a line who were direct descendants of Nicholas Ross who was the second son of Chief Alexander Ross 9th of Balnagowan who died in 1592. (The Chieftainship back then had gone to Alexander's first son George 10th of Balnagowan who died in 1615)
Rosa Williamson Ross	1968	The Rosses of Pitcalnie.
David Campbell Ross	The current Chief of Clan Ross.	The Chieftainship passed to another line of Rosses. The Rosses of Shandwick are direct descendants of William Ross who was killed in battle in 1486. William was the grandson of Hugh Ross the 4th of Balnagowan and the brother of Alexander Ross 6th of Balnagowan.

Clan Profile

• Gaelic Names: Clann Andrias, Ròs, Ròis.
• Origin of name: Ross-shire.
• Motto: Spem successus alit ("Success nourishes hope").
• Plant Badge: Juniper. Junipers are Coniferous plants in the genus Juniperus of the cypress family Cupressaceae.
• Pipe Music: The Earl of Ross's March.

Clan Tartans

Clan Ross has three tartans:

• Red ancient Ross tartan (shown)
• Red dress Ross tartan
• Green Ross hunting tartan (shown)

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Clan Ross Today

The Balnagowan estate itself is no longer in Ross hands. It is currently owned by the millionaire Egyptian proprietor Mohammed Al-Fayed of the Harrods department store who has put a lot of money into improving the estate and restoring the castle. Harrods is a Department store located on Brompton Road in Knightsbridge, London, England. The current Chief lives in Perthshire. Perthshire ( Siorrachd Pheairt in Gaelic) officially the County of Perth, is a Registration county in central Scotland. His son, Hugh lives in Aberdeen with his family: Jennifer, Calum and Catriona Ross.

Clan Castle

The seat of the chief of Clan Ross is still at Balnagown Castle. Kildary is a small village in Easter Ross, Ross and Cromarty, Highland, Scotland. The correct spelling is actually Balnagown (correct locally as in Balnagown Arms, Tain and Ardgay (now defunct Public Houses), or alternatively Balnagowan or Balnagowen. Tain ( Gaelic Baile Dhubhthaich, Duthac's town is a former Royal burgh in the Committee area of Ross and Cromarty, in Ardgay railway station is a Railway station serving the village of Ardgay in the Highland council area of Scotland.

Other castles that have been held by the Clan Ross include Portencross Castle and Sanquhar Castle

Septs of Clan Ross

See also

• Scottish clan
• Earl of Ross

External links and References

• Clan Ross Association
• Clan Ross Association of Canada, Inc.
• Clan Ross images from the Tain Through Time museum

Sources

• The Clan Ross by Donald MacKinnion published by Johnston and Bacon Ltd.

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