Thomas Bruce, who later claimed close kinship with the royal house, organised with Robert the Steward (later Robert II) a rising in Kyle against the English in 1334. He received in recompense part of the Crown lands of Clackmannan. Sir Edward Bruce was made commendator of Kinloss Abbey and appointed judge in 1597.

Clan Bruce Tartans. The Bruce tartan first appeared in the Vestiarium Scoticum and was said to be of ancient origin, but this was never proven. However, it is still nearly 200 years old, so don't be too hard on yourself. The term'modern' refers to the dye shades, which are typically darker. Threadcount W/8 R36 G8 R8 G24 R8 G24 R8 G8 R36 Y/8

There are 4 variants available for the Bruce Clan, from Modern to Ancient, with gorgeous greens and orange tartans, this Clan is truly spoilt for choice. But which is your favourite Bruce Clan tartan?

The information held within The Scottish Register of Tartans for the "Bruce" tartan is shown below. This tartan was recorded prior to the launch of The Scottish Register of Tartans. The...

Lands: Annandale, Clackmannan, and Elgin. Clan Chief: The Rt. Hon. Earl of Elgin & Kincardine K.T.

Clackmannan Tower was built by David II sometime in the 1300s and then he sold it to his cousin Robert Bruce in 1359. One of the less famous Bruce descendants was the seventh Earl of Elgin, the famous diplomat who devoted his own private fortune to reclaiming the ‘Elgin Marbles’, or the marbles of the Pantheon, that were rapidly decaying ...

Lands: Annandale, Clackmannan, and Elgin. Clan Chief: The Rt. Hon. Earl of Elgin & Kincardine K.T.

Annandale, Clackmannan, and Elgin ... Find other tartans here: Surnames: Bruce, Carlisle, Carruthers*, Crosby, Randolph, Stenhouse (*Carruthers has been a traditional Bruce sept, but now has its own chief and is its own clan. See www.clancarrutherssociety.org) Clan Society:

2024年7月4日 · Take a look at this weeks blog about the Bruce tartan, learn more about the roots of the clan and how they created such an iconic design.

Lands: Annandale, Clackmannan, and Elgin. Clan Chief: The Rt. Hon. Earl of Elgin & Kincardine K.T.