Clan Skene
Clan Skene | |||
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MacSgian Chief of the Name and Arms of Skene | |||
Historic seat | Skene Castle | ||
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Clan Skene is a Scottish clan.[3]
History
Origins of the clan
Traditional origins
The traditional origin of the Clan Skene is found in a legend of the
Recorded origins
The first bearer of the name on record was John de Skeen, who lived during the reign of Malcolm III of Scotland.[3] After Malcolm died, Skeen supported the claim of Donald Bane who was a rival to the succession of Edgar, King of Scotland.[3] As a result his lands were forfeited and were only restored when the Skenes joined the army of Alexander I of Scotland which marched against rebels in the north in 1118.[3]
John de Skeen's grandson, John de Skene, held the lands during the reign of Alexander III of Scotland.[3]
Wars of Scottish Independence
John de Skene's son was Patrick who appeared on the Ragman Rolls of 1296, submitting to Edward I of England.[3] Despite this the Skenes staunchly supported Robert the Bruce and after his victory the Skene lands were erected into a barony.[3]
15th and 16th centuries
In 1411 Adam de Skene was killed at the
Other prominent branches of the Clan Skene were the Skenes of Curriehill and Skenes of Hallyards.
17th century and Thirty Years' War
The Skenes were forced into exile for their support of
19th century
The direct line of the chiefs of Clan Skene died out in 1827 and the estates passed to a nephew, James Duff, 4th Earl Fife.[3]
Another prominent branch of the Clan Skene were the Skenes of Rubislaw.
William Forbes Skene is a celebrated Scottish writer and historian who was appointed historiographer royal for Scotland in 1881.[3]
Clan castle and seat
Skene Castle was the seat of the chiefs of Clan Skene until the main line died out in 1827 and it passed to the Earl of Fife.
Clan chief
On 17 February 1994
Clan septs
See also
References
- ^ a b Clan Skene Profile scotclans.com. Retrieved 7 December 2013.
- ^ Current Chief Dugald Skene, Clan Skene Association.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad ae af ag ah ai aj Way, George and Squire, Romily. Collins Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia. (Foreword by The Rt Hon. The Earl of Elgin KT, Convenor, The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs). Published in 1994. Pages 324 - 325.