Clan Maclean

🔹 Official Clan Associations

Clan Maclean International
Dedicated to preserving and promoting the heritage of Clan Maclean, offering resources, events, and membership opportunities.
https://www.maclean.org/
Clan Maclean Atlantic Canada
Serving Macleans in Atlantic Canada, this branch provides regional events and connections.
http://www.clanmacleanatlantic.org/
Clan Maclean Association of California
Focused on members in Southern California, offering local events and cultural activities.
http://www.socalmaclean.com/

🔹 Historical Resources

Clan Maclean History Project
An extensive repository recording and sharing the history of Clan Maclean, tracing back to approximately 320 BCE.
https://macleanhistory.org/macleanhistory.org
Origins of the Clan Maclean
Explores the early history of the clan, detailing its establishment in the Inner Hebrides and Western Highlands.
https://macleanhistory.org/history/origins/maclean.us.org+1macleanhistory.org+1
Duart Castle History
Details the history of Duart Castle, the ancestral seat of the Clan Maclean chiefs.
https://duartcastle.com/maclean-clan/history/duartcastle.com+2duartcastle.com+2maclean.us.org+2

🔹 Genealogical Resources

Clan Maclean Genealogy
Offers resources for individuals researching their Maclean ancestry, including family trees and historical records.
https://www.maclean.org/maclean-genealogy/index.php
Genealogy of the Clan Maclean – Duart Castle
A publication detailing the genealogy of the clan, spanning 970 years from Old Dubhghall of Scone.
https://duartcastle.com/product/genealogy-of-the-clan-maclean/duartcastle.com+1Amazon+1
Maclean/Maclaine DNA Project
Aims to use DNA analysis to explore and document the genetic heritage of the Maclean and Maclaine families.
https://maclean.us.org/affiliations-resources-links/

🔹 Tartans and Symbols

Clan Maclean Tartan
The traditional Maclean tartan features distinctive patterns, with variations such as the Hunting tartan registered with Lyon Court in 1960.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Maclean
Clan Crest and Motto
The clan’s crest depicts a tower embattled Argent, accompanied by the motto “Virtue Mine Honour.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_MacleanWikipedia

🔹 Notable Figures

Gilleain na Tuaighe (Gillean of the Battle-Axe)
The 13th-century warrior considered the founder of Clan Maclean.
https://www.greatscottishclans.com/clans/maclean.phpGreat Scottish Clans+1duartcastle.com+1
Sir Lachlan Mor Maclean
A prominent chief known for his leadership during the late 16th century.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Maclean

🔹 Community Engagement

Clan Maclean Heritage Trust
Supports projects that preserve and promote the heritage of Clan Maclean.
https://maclean.us.org/affiliations-resources-links/
Clan Maclean Amateur Radio Society (CMARS)
Connects amateur radio enthusiasts of Maclean descent.
https://maclean.us.org/affiliations-resources-links/maclean.us.org

Clan Maclean is a highland Scottish clan originating in the Argyll and Inner Hebrides area of Scotland. It is believed that the surname MacLean is an Anglicized version of a Gaelic term that means “servant of Saint John”. The progenitor of the clan is believed to be a Scottish warrior named “Gillean of the Battle Axe”, from the 13th century.

Clan Maclean Crest The motto of clan Maclean is “Virtue Mine Honour” and the clan crest features a tower, embattled Argent.

The historic seat of the clan is Duart Castle located on the Isle of Mull. It is believed that the castle was originally built by Clan MacDougall in the 13th century and was acquired by the Maclean family in the 14th century. The castle was destroyed by the Campbells in 1691 and the stones were scattered. In 1911 the castle was reacquired by the clan chief Sir Fitzroy Donald Maclean and restored.

The Maclean’s supported the Stuarts during the Jacobite revolution and paid a large price after their defeat. The clan lost most of their lands and the clan chiefs were forced to lead their clan from abroad. In the early 20th century the chief of the clan was able to reclaim some of their ancestral lands.

The Clan Maclean society claims eleven different associations around the world. The Society was created in 1892 with the goal of organizing clan membership and coordinating clan gatherings. An exhibition area at the top of Castle Duart is dedicated to the history of the clan and contains many artifacts from the clan’s past.