![]() ![]() In a similar manner, the lowland Scots embraced Protestantism and the newer Presbyterianism while more Highland and island Scots clung to Catholicism, the "Auld Religion." Highland and island Scots clung longer to the older familial system in order to survive. The Union with Scotland in 1707 further weakened the clans since new opportunities in trade opened up in the cities. Lowland Scots received grants of good arable land and adapted more quickly to the new order. However, the need for clans began diminishing in the 15th century with the spread of land-based feudalism. Some clans became more powerful than others and those who needed protection were welcomed into the larger clans. These clans existed throughout Scotland and were vital to the survival of their families. Chronicles of the Picts, Chronicles of the Scots, and Other Early Memorials of Scottish History. Fib, Fidach, Fotla, Fortrenn." (Skene, William Forbes, Editor. Fib, Fidach, Fotla, Fortrenn." The English translation is "Seven children of Cruthne divided Alban (Scotland) into seven divisions. "Clan" is the modern spelling of the Gaelic word "clanna" and "clainn" meaning "children" or "family." The first mention of the clans of Scotland was by the Irish missionary Columcille or Saint Columba (521 –597.) He wrote: "Moirsheiser do Cruitline clainn, Eaindset Albain i seclit raind, Cait, Ce, Cirig, cethach clanii. Most clan societies, which are the modern-day equivalents of the medieval clans, welcome everyone who has an ancestral link, a birth surname that is a spelling variation of the main clan name, descendants of one of the traditional “septs” or associated families, and anyone who has an interest or spiritual connection to the clan society. However, the notion of a clan has evolved in the past few hundred years. On November 7th, 1998, a group of MacGillivray clans folk met in the Highlands of Scotland and unanimously agreed to the formation of The Clan MacGillivray Association whose mandate is “To promote and maintain an interest in the history and traditions of The Clan MacGillivray, To extend knowledge of The Clan and The Association throughout the world and to give support to similar clan movements.You do not need to have the same surname of of a clan in order to be a part of that clan! Traditionally, a man with the same surname as the chief or a woman who marries such a man are considered members of that specific clan. The clan currently does not have a chief. George MacGillivray petitioned the Lord Lyon King of Arms several times in the proceeding years asking to be declared chief but each time was denied. The last chief of the clan died in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 1942 leaving no heir to the chiefdomship. In 1609 the chief of Clan MacGillivray, Malcolm MacGillivray, declared the clan loyal to the Chattan Confederation. This is an organization that unites twelve separate clans under a superior chief, for the purpose of mutual solidarity and protection. John William MacGillivray whose estate was sold after he died without an heir in 1914. The last chief to reside in Dunmaglass was Capt. The MacGillivray clan in the subsequent years went on to possess other lands in the area such as Aberchallader, Letterchallen, Largs, Faillie, Dalcrombie and Davoit. The MacGillivray Clan was first recorded as living in Dunmaglass in the year 1549 and in 1626 it was recorded that Ferquhard, the clan chief, purchased the lands of Dunmaglass. The historic seat of the clan is Dunmaglass in the Monadhliath Mountians of Scotland near Inverness. The Motto of the clan is “Touch Not This Cat”, and the clan’s crest features a wild cat. They were associated with the Macleans of Mull in the early folklore of the Western Scottish Islands. The surname MacGillivray translated from Gaelic means “Son of the Servant of Judgment”. It is believed that the MacGillivray’s were around in the late 12th century during the rein of King Somerled, Lord of the Isles. Clan MacGillivray is a highland Scottish clan originating on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. ![]()
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