Siol Alpin
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Siol Alpin (from Gaelic, Sìol Ailpein: Seed of Alpin) is a family of seven
Historical examples of a Siol Alpin tradition
There are several historical examples that show the strength of the Siol Alpin tradition.
Clan Gregor and Clan Grant
The Siol Alpin tradition was so strong in the clans Gregor and Grant that in the early part of the eighteenth century the two clans met at Blair Atholl to discuss re-uniting them.[3] In the discussions, which lasted fourteen days, it was agreed that if the proscription against the surname MacGregor could be reversed then the new clan would take that name, otherwise MacAlpin of Grant would then be used.[3] On the issue of the chiefship of the combined clan there was disagreement, and discussions eventually broke down.[3] Though several Grants, including the Laird of Ballindalloch, "showed their loyalty to the ancient kinship by adding the MacGregor patronymic to their name".[4]
Clan Gregor and Clan MacAulay
On 27 May 1591
Clan MacKinnon and Clan MacNab
On 12 July 1606 Lauchlan MacKinnon of Strathairdle and Finlay Macnab of Bowaine, entered into a bond of friendship.[9] In the bond the two chiefs claimed to "come from one house and one lineage", promising to lend aid to each other.[9] This bond was seen as further proof, by Skene, that the MacKinnons were descended from Siol Alpin.[9]
Clan Gregor and Clan MacKinnon
Another bond involving the MacKinnons , this time between the MacKinnons and MacGregors, has also been seen as proof on a Siol Alpin descent.[9] In 1671, in Kilmorie, Lauchlan MacKinnon of Strahairdle and James Macgregor of Macgregor, entered into the bond, stating that the two chiefs descended "fra twa breethren of auld descent".[9]
Clan Grant and Clan Mackinnon
Following the failed
Heraldic examples of the Siol Alpin tradition
The belief in their Alpinian descent is shown in the clan badges (sometimes known as plant badges) of the seven clans. Clan badges were worn in the
References
- ^ Skene, William Forbes (1837). The Highlanders of Scotland, Their Origin, History, And Antiquities. London: John Murray. pp. 258–260.
- ^ Johnston, Ian (2 October 2004). "First king of the Scots? Actually he was a Pict". The Scotsman (www.scotsman.com). Retrieved 12 April 2008.
- ^ a b c Skene, William Forbes (1837). The Highlanders of Scotland, Their Origin, History, And Antiquities. London: John Murray. pp. 254–258.
- ^ "Grant". Electric Scotland (www.electricscotland.com). Retrieved 6 December 2007.
- ^ a b Irving, J. (1860). "The M'Aulays Of Ardincaple". Notes and Queries. Series 2. 9. London: Bell & Daldy: 465–466.
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- ^ Skene, William Forbes (1837). The Highlanders of Scotland, Their Origin, History, And Antiquities. London: John Murray. pp. 264–265.
- ^ a b c d e Maclauchlan, Thomas; Wilson, John; Keltie, Sir John Scott (ed.) (1875). A History of the Scottish Highlands, Highland Clans and Highland Regiments. Vol. 2. Edinburgh: A. Fullarton & Co. pp. 256–258.
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- ^ a b "The Siol Alpin Clans". Clan Grant Society US (www.clangrant-us.org). Retrieved 6 December 2007.
- ^ "Clan Gregor International". Clan Gregor Society (www.clangregor.org). Retrieved 24 October 2007.
- ^ "Clan Macfie". (www.clanmacfiehomepage.org). Archived from the original on 23 August 2005. Retrieved 8 October 2007.
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