Clan Fraser Resources

🔹 Official Clan Associations

Clan Fraser Society of Scotland & the U.K Dedicated to bringing together individuals of Fraser ancestry, preserving historical and genealogical records, and promoting interest in Clan Fraser.
https://fraserclan.net/
Clan Fraser Society of North America Aims to promote the interests of the clan, cultivate kinship among members throughout the Americas, and preserve the clan’s history and heritage.
https://cfsna.com/cfsna.com

🔹 Historical Resources

Clan Fraser – Wikipedia Provides a detailed overview of the clan’s origins, history, and significant events.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Fraser
Clan Fraser of Lovat – Wikipedia Focuses on the Highland branch of the clan, detailing their association with Inverness and surrounding areas since the 13th century.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Fraser_of_LovatWikipedia
History – Clan Fraser Society of Scotland & the U.K Explores the clan’s origins, tracing back to French provinces of Anjou and Normandy, and their establishment in Scotland from 1160 onwards.
https://fraserclan.net/?page_id=30Wikipédia, l’encyclopédie libre+2fraserclan.net+2cfsna.com+2
History – Clan Fraser of Lovat Details the establishment of the Lovat branch in the Highlands and their historical significance in the Beauly and Aird regions.
https://clanfraser.org/history/Clan Fraser of Lovat+1Wikipedia+1

🔹 Genealogical Resources

Genealogy – Clan Fraser Society of Scotland & the U.K Assists in the study of genealogy and family history, focusing on the North-East corner of Scotland, covering old counties like Aberdeenshire, Banffshire, Kincardineshire, and Morayshire.
https://fraserclan.net/?page_id=38fraserclan.net
Clan Fraser Early Genealogy – Plaidwerx Provides insights into the early genealogy and history of Clan Fraser, including associated surnames and historical seats.
https://www.plaidwerx.com/clans/clan-fraser-genealogy.htm
Clan Fraser Family Tree (PDF) A detailed family tree outlining the lineage of Clan Fraser.
https://clanfraser.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/clan-fraser-family-tree.pdfClan Fraser+1Wikipedia+1

🔹 Notable Figures

Simon Fraser, 11th Lord Lovat (1667–1747) Known as “The Fox,” he played a significant role during the Jacobite uprisings and was executed for treason in 1747.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Fraser,_11th_Lord_LovatWikipedia
Simon Fraser of Lovat (1726–1782) A general who served in the Seven Years’ War and the American Revolutionary War.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simon_Fraser_of_LovatWikipedia
Lady Saltoun (1930–2024) Flora Fraser, 21st Lady Saltoun, was the chief of Clan Fraser and a notable figure in promoting family values and clan traditions.
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/lady-saltoun-obituary-clan-chief-who-designed-tartan-and-promoted-family-values-npk9fwbvpPlaidwerx+3Latest news & breaking headlines+3Wikipedia+3

🔹 Community Engagement

Clan Fraser Society of Scotland & the U.K – Membership Offers opportunities for individuals to join, participate in events, and connect with others of Fraser descent.
https://fraserclan.net/
Clan Fraser Society of North America – Membership Provides avenues for members to engage in preserving the clan’s history and fostering fellowship among Frasers in the Americas.
https://cfsna.com/membershipcfsna.com

Fraser of Lovat is the highland branch of the Fraser clan. The clan is located in the Inverness area of Scotland. It has its own clan chief separate from Clan Fraser, recognized by the Lord Lyon King of Arms.

The Clan’s motto is Je suis prest, meaning, I am ready, and, the crest features a buck’s head erased proper.

Their historic seat is located at Dounie or Beaufort Castle, just outside of Kiltarlity, Inverness. The castle was built by the Byset family and was acquired by the Frasers in the 13^th century. The castle was attacked and burned by Oliver Cromwell’s army in 1650.

Clan fraser of lovat can trace its history back to the 14^th century to the younger brother of the Clan Fraser Chief. Simon Fraser, chief Alexander’s brother, acquired the lands of Lovat after marrying the heiress of the property. Over the next hundred years the Fraser’s of Lovat extended its holdings to include Stratherrick and Glenelg.

In 1747, Simon Fraser, the 11^th Lord of Lovat was captured and executed by the English for support the Jacobite rebellion and Castle Dounie was destroyed. In 1771 the clan was able to recover the castle and it was rebuilt in 1857 as Beaufort Castle. The castle was sold in the 1990s to pay off family debt.

Septs and Dependents – Frisell, Frizell, MacKim, MacKimmey, MacGruer, MacShimis, MacSimon, MacSymon, Sim, Syme, Simpson, Tweedie.

Clan Fraser Coat of Arms and Tartan Vintage Poster