Clan Robertson ( Donnachaidh )

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Origins Duncan/Robertson Clan -
Historical origins of the Clan Donnachaidh:
the founder of clan, Donn(a)chadh (Duncan) was second son of Angus MacDonald, Lord of the Isles.
Robertsons are lineal descendants of Celtic Earls of Atholl, whose progenitor was King Duncan I (Donnchadh in Scottish Gaelic), eldest son of Malcolm II. Collins Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia supports this.
Wars of Scottish Independence
The clan's first recognised chief, Donnchadh Reamhar, "Stout Duncan", son of Andrew de Atholia (Latin "Andrew of Atholl"), was a land-owner and leader of a kin-group around Dunkeld, Highland Perthshire, as history has it, an enthusiastic and faithful supporter of Robert I (king 1306–29) during the Wars of Scottish Independence; he looked after King Robert after the Battle of Methven in 1306. The clan asserts that Stout Duncan's relatives and followers (not yet known as Robertsons) supported Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. His descendants became known (in English or Scots) as the Duncansons, or Gaelic Clann Dhònnchaidh, "Children of Duncan". Duncan is believed to have been killed at the Battle of Neville's Cross and was succeeded by Robert, from who the Clan Robertson takes its name, Robert Riabhach ("Grizzled") Duncan, 4th Chief of Clann Dhònnchaidh, was a strong supporter of King James I (1406–1437) The Robertson crest badge of a right hand upholding an imperial crown was awarded by James II (1437–60) to the 4th chief on 15 August 1451 as a reward for capturing his father's assassins. The highly unusual third supporter (below the shield) on the Robertson coat of arms, of a "savage man in chains" is in reference to the capture of Graham. It is in honour of Robert Riabhach that his descendants took the name Robertson. James II also erected the clan lands into the Barony of Struan, which took in extensive lands in Highland Perthshire, notably in Glen Errochty, the north and south banks of Loch Tay and the area surrounding Loch Rannoch.
www.donnachaidh.com is currently the clan's official web site..
I PERSONALLY AM Direct Descent of King Duncan my Grand pap Clark Duncan is (Son of Duncan) direct same line as our current Precious Queen Elizabeth ll ( Elizabeth Alexandra Mary ) who is G.G. + granddaughter of King Duncan..
Long Live & Prosper the Duncan/Robertson Clan..

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Christina Rulestead

March 23, 4:04 pm

Hello everyone! My name is Christina, I am from Michigan(U.S.) but I am related to the Robertson Clan. I am trying to find out more about my ancestors.

Sir.Randall Paul Haffley

October 20, 10:01 pm

Me wishing T'u all An-mhaith day ;-)

Amanda Moffet

April 16, 9:20 am

If anyone wants to be administror for this group please let me know (By direct message). This way you can edit all pages and add pages. Ideal for a Clan Society.

Sonia Reed

March 2, 3:44 am

WoooHooo,lolthats awesome!

Tartan Footprint

March 1, 11:24 am

Congratulation to the Clan Robertson Group. Now joint top group on TF!