The name MacLellan is derived from Mac-a-ghille-dhiolan [1] which means son of the bastard, and appears originally in the 1273 charter for Sweetheart Abbey as McGillolane. [6] The leadership of the clan can be traced back to Cane McGillolane, a knight in the service of John Balliol in the later 13th century.

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Our name has evolved from the Gaelic "MacGillifillan" which means "son of a servant or follower of Saint Fillan." The form "MacLellan" was chosen as our clan name because the castle at Kirkcudbright has this spelling.

Recently, clan societies have allowed the ancestors of these brave Scottish settlers to rediscover their familial roots. Among them: Maclellan Settlers in United States in the 18th Century. James Maclellan, who settled in Grenada in 1788; Archibald Maclellan, who arrived in New York in 1790 2; Maclellan Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

MacLellan Clan Crest: A moors head, on the point of a dagger. MacLellan Clan Motto: Think On. The surname originates from MacGille Fhaolain, meaning 'Son of the Servant of St Fillan.'

MacLellan. Clan Crest: An arm supporting on the point of a sword, a Moor’s head. Clan Motto: Think On. Origin of Name: Gaelic, ‘Son of the Servant of St Filan’ Clan Chief: None, armigerous clan. ⇨ View All MacLellan Tartan Products. MacLellan Clan History. The name is derived from the Gaelic 'MacGillie Ffaolain,' which means "son of St ...

The Maclellan family was one of the oldest in the South of Scotland and was at one period the foremost, in point of territorial possession, in Eastern Galloway. By some it is considered that the family originally came from Ireland or the Western Isles while others allege that it is descended from Thomas Macduallan, the natural son of Alan, Lord ...

The clan has a very long history, being mentioned in a charter of King Alexander in 1217, and is associated with Galloway from 1273. Maclellan of Bombie was a close follower of William Wallace, and after the defeat at Falkirk in 1298, he accompanied Wallace to France in order to enlist the help of King Philip in their efforts against Edward I.

The family surname history of McLellan is of Scottish origins. The Maclellans were numerous in Galloway and gave their name to Balmaclellan in Stewartry. Duncan MacLellan appears in a charter of Alexander II in 1217. Maclellan of Bombie was among the close follow...

MacLellan Clan Crest Crest Description: An arm supporting on the point of a sword, a Moor’s head MacLellan Coats of Arms A note on Coats of Arms: Under Scottish heraldic law a coat of arms is awarded to an individual (with the exception of civic or corporate arms) .