Clan MacNaghten
Clan MacNaughton is a Scottish clan who claim descent from the Pictish king, Nechtan.
Origin of the Name
Mac Neachdainn (Gaelic for "Son of Nechtan").
History
Origins of the Clan
The earliest reference to the Clan MacNaughton or MacNaughten is in connection with great Pictish rulers of Moray. The name 'Nechten' which means "pure" or "clear" was popular in the Pictish royal line. The originator of the clan is believed to have been "Nechtan Mor" who lived in the 10th Century.
14th Century and Robert the Bruce
During the 14th Century the MacNaughtens were opposed to Robert the Bruce and his claim to the thrown of Scotland, however he did eventually become King Robert I of Scotland. As a result the MacNaughten's forfeited many of their lands. the Clan MacNaughten also fought against Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Dalree in 1306. The fortunes of the clan were restored however when King David II of Scotland granted them lands in Lewis.
16th Century and Anglo Scottish Wars
In the sixteenth century during the Anglo-Scottish Wars the Clan MacNaughten led by Chief Alistair MacNaughten, who was knighted by King James IV of Scotland fought at the Battle of Flodden Field in 1513. However the Chief was killed during the course of the battle.
17h Century & Civil War
In the 17th century during the Civil War Chief John MacNaughten and his clan were Royalist supporters. The MacNaughtens had a strong force and joined King James VII's general the Viscount Dundee and is said to have taken a leading part when the Clan MacNaughten were victorious at the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689.
Clan Profile
- Gaelic Names: MacNeachdainn (Surname) & Clann 'icNeachdainn (Collective).
- Motto: I hope in God.
- Slogan: "Fraoch Eilean" (The Heathery Isle).
- Crest: A castle embattled, Gules.
- Plant Badge: Trailing Azalea.
Chief
- Sir Patrick Macnaghten of Macnaghten and Dundarave, 11th Bt
Clan Seat
Branches
- MacNaghten of Dundarave
- MacNaghten of MacNaghten
Septs of Clan MacNaghten
- Ayson
- (Mac)Coll
- (Mac)Cracken
- (Mac)Hendry
- (Mac)Henrie
- (Mac)Kendrick
- (Mac)Knight
- (Mac)Nair(y)
- (Mac)Nayer
- (Mac)Neid
- (Mac)Portland
- (Mac)Quake(r)
- (Mac)Rac(k)
- (Mac)Racken
- (Mac)Nutt
- (Mac)Vicar(s)
- (Mac)Vicker(s)
- Mannis(e)
- Porter
- Weir
