THE 24 MOST-RECOGNISED
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The clans most often searched, asked about, and worn around the world. Click any clan to read its history, see its tartans, and find related septs.
Macdonald
Clann Dòmhnaill
"Per Mare Per Terras"
By sea and by land
Stewart
Stiùbhart
"Virescit Vulnere Virtus"
Courage grows strong at a wound
Campbell
Na Caimbeulaich
"Ne Obliviscaris"
Do not forget
Fraser
Na Frisealaich
"Je suis prest"
I am ready
Cameron
Na Camshronaich
"Aonaibh Ri Cheile"
Unite
MacKenzie
Clann Choinnich
"Luceo Non Uro"
I shine, not burn
MacLeod
Clann Mhic Leòid
"Hold Fast"
Hold Fast
Gordon
Na Gòrdanaich
"Bydand"
Remaining / steadfast
Wallace
Uallas
"Pro Libertate"
For liberty
Bruce
Brùs
"Fuimus"
We have been
Sinclair
Na Sionclairich
"Commit thy work to God"
Commit thy work to God
Ross
Clann Anndrais
"Spem Successus Alit"
Success nourishes hope
MacKintosh
Mac an Tòisich
"Touch Not the Cat Bot a Glove"
Touch not the cat without a glove
Buchanan
Cananach
"Clarior Hinc Honos"
Brighter hence the honour
Robertson
Clann Donnchaidh
"Virtutis Gloria Merces"
Glory is the reward of valour
Henderson
Henderson
"—"
Motto not on record
MacLean
Clann 'IcGill-Eathain
"Virtue Mine Honour"
Virtue mine honour
Murray
Moireach
"Tout Prest"
Quite ready
Hamilton
Hamilton
"Through"
Through
Douglas
Dubhghlas
"Jamais Arrière"
Never behind
Scott
Scott
"Amo"
I love
Kerr
Kerr
"—"
Motto not on record