Celtic Ancestry Blog

Scottish Highlands winter scene with stone cottages, soldiers, and 'Massacre of Glencoe 1692' text.

Massacre of Glencoe (1692): What Happened and W...

In February 1692, a betrayal in the Highlands led to one of Scotland’s most infamous tragedies. The story of Glencoe is still remembered more than 300 years later.

Massacre of Glencoe (1692): What Happened and W...

In February 1692, a betrayal in the Highlands led to one of Scotland’s most infamous tragedies. The story of Glencoe is still remembered more than 300 years later.

Clan Newton text over Scottish countryside village with stone church and scenic hills

Clan Newton History, Motto & Origins: Lands, Ca...

The Newton surname is a historic Scottish name derived from “new town” settlements across Scotland, with families connected to several regions and traditions.

Clan Newton History, Motto & Origins: Lands, Ca...

The Newton surname is a historic Scottish name derived from “new town” settlements across Scotland, with families connected to several regions and traditions.

Clan Nesbitt text over Scottish countryside with stone castle and rolling hills at sunset

Clan Nesbitt (Nisbet, Nessbitt) History, Motto ...

Clan Nesbitt, also spelled Nisbet or Nessbitt, is a historic Border family whose name comes from lands in Berwickshire and whose members served Scotland for centuries.

Clan Nesbitt (Nisbet, Nessbitt) History, Motto ...

Clan Nesbitt, also spelled Nisbet or Nessbitt, is a historic Border family whose name comes from lands in Berwickshire and whose members served Scotland for centuries.

Clan Nairn Scottish coast landscape with historic buildings, sandy beach, and sunset sky

Clan Nairn History, Motto & Origins: Lands, Cas...

The Nairn surname is closely connected to the ancient town of Nairn in the Scottish Highlands, a region rich in history, coastal heritage, and clan connections.

Clan Nairn History, Motto & Origins: Lands, Cas...

The Nairn surname is closely connected to the ancient town of Nairn in the Scottish Highlands, a region rich in history, coastal heritage, and clan connections.

Colorful landscape illustration of Scottish countryside with the text Clan Napier, representing the history and heritage of Clan Napier.

Clan Napier History, Motto & Origins: Lands, Ca...

Clan Napier is one of Scotland’s historically significant families, known for its connection to Merchiston, its famous mathematician John Napier, and centuries of service to crown and country.

Clan Napier History, Motto & Origins: Lands, Ca...

Clan Napier is one of Scotland’s historically significant families, known for its connection to Merchiston, its famous mathematician John Napier, and centuries of service to crown and country.

Blair Castle in Atholl, Scotland at sunset, surrounded by rolling hills and forest, with large text reading “Clan Murray” in the sky above the castle.

Clan Murray History, Motto & Origins: Atholl, D...

Explore the history of Clan Murray, a powerful Scottish clan rooted in Atholl and Dysart, known for leadership, loyalty, and enduring Highland heritage.

Clan Murray History, Motto & Origins: Atholl, D...

Explore the history of Clan Murray, a powerful Scottish clan rooted in Atholl and Dysart, known for leadership, loyalty, and enduring Highland heritage.