Names and dates are important, but the real story of Clan MacRae and related families comes from historical and genealogical records, oral tradition, and family stories and customs. Every story tells us more about our shared heritage, the pain and the joy, and we learn about real people - not just another name or another date. From the well known Big Duncan of the Battle Axe, or his lesser known son Dougal, to the mystery of Macrae's Folly or One-Armed John, and more. Learn more in our Clan History section.
In this section is information on Clan Symbols, Clan Maps, our castle Eilean Donan.
There are articles in our newsletter KINTAIL about our member's families and ancestors in the 19th and 20th centuries.
We encourage you to become a Clan MacRae member and contribute your stories as well. KINTAIL is available free to all active members. We have a tremendously rich heritage to share!
- Kenneth McRae - World Champion Athlete
Written by Peter MacRae, London, September 1999 INVERNESS is famous as the birthplace of noted… Read more: Kenneth McRae - World Champion Athlete - Helena Tolmie 1840-1881
The life of my great-great grandmother, Helena MacRae, has fascinated me for more than a… Read more: Helena Tolmie 1840-1881 - Dornie ManuscriptThe following is a representation of the document known as the Dornie Manuscript, the history… Read more: Dornie Manuscript
- The Macraes of Strathglassby Peter A. MacRae Part I: INTRODUCTION Before setting out this brief history, it is… Read more: The Macraes of Strathglass
- Descendants of Maurice of Clunes (1 - 10) and (11-15)Generation No. 1 Maurice Of Clunes1 MacRath1 was born Abt. 1280 in Ireland, and died… Read more: Descendants of Maurice of Clunes (1 - 10) and (11-15)
- Lyon CourtThe Court of the Lord Lyon All heraldry in Scotland is controlled by the Court… Read more: Lyon Court
- The Scottish NationBy William Anderson Excerpt … Macrae, a minor clan of Ross-shire, which has from time… Read more: The Scottish Nation
- Domesday BookLeslie A. McRae This was the name given to a survey that was commissioned by… Read more: Domesday Book
- Clan Without A Chief© Peter MacRae, London 1999 A dissertation concerning the Chiefship Issue in The Clan MacRae.… Read more: Clan Without A Chief
- Introduction to the Derivation of Scottish SurnamesBy William L. Kirk, Jr., Ph.D.1 July 1992 The whole subject of Scottish surnames, and… Read more: Introduction to the Derivation of Scottish Surnames
- Saint DonanFrom SAINTS OF SCOTLAND by Edwin Sprott Towill, publishers: St. Andrew's Press. A remarkable fact… Read more: Saint Donan
- Clan MapsWhen researching clan and family history, place names have more meaning if they are located… Read more: Clan Maps
- The Five sisters of KintailThe Five Sisters mountain range lies at the head of Loch Duich, at the western… Read more: The Five sisters of Kintail
- Heraldry & NameMacRae: from the Ancient Gaelic Macrath meaning 'Son of Prosperity' or 'Divine Grace' Patronymic (a name derived… Read more: Heraldry & Name
- Coat of Arms and BadgeArmorial Honours: "Ar. a fess betw. three mullets in chief and a lion ramp. in… Read more: Coat of Arms and Badge
- TartansTartans: There are over 16 tartans associated with Clan MacRae. These tartans can be categorized as… Read more: Tartans
- Origins of Surname MacRaeBy Leslie A. McRae | Origins of Surnames in Europe Surnames as we know them… Read more: Origins of Surname MacRae
- A Brief History of Clan MacRaeBy Cornelia W. Bush | The name MacRae, frequently translated as Son of Grace, more properly… Read more: A Brief History of Clan MacRae
- Clan MacRae - A Most Brief HistoryBy Leslie McRae | "Chapter One - Origins of Clan MacRae The Scots came from… Read more: Clan MacRae - A Most Brief History
- The 1909 Petition of Sir Petition of Sir Colin MacRae of Inverintate© Peter MacRae, London 1999 | CLAN MACRAE SOCIETY OF CANADA ONLINE The Petition of… Read more: The 1909 Petition of Sir Petition of Sir Colin MacRae of Inverintate
