Clan MacPherson Resources

Genealogical Resources

Clan Macpherson Association – Genealogy Provides guidance on researching family history, including information on archives, records, and genealogical resources.
https://www.clan-macpherson.org/genealogy/index.html
Clan Macpherson Genealogy Files Offers downloadable genealogy files in PDF and GED formats for those researching Macpherson family history.
https://www.clan-macpherson.org/genealogy/genfiles.htmlclan-macpherson.org
The Urlar: The Journal of the Clan Macpherson Association This journal contains reports, announcements, biographical sketches, and historical vignettes valuable for genealogical research.
https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/79521FamilySearch

Notable Figures

Ewen Macpherson of Cluny (1706–1764) A significant figure in the Jacobite rising of 1745, Ewen led Clan Macpherson in support of Bonnie Prince Charlie. After the uprising’s failure, he evaded capture for nine years before fleeing to France.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ewen_MacPherson_of_ClunyWikipedia – Die freie Enzyklopädie
Sir William Macpherson of Cluny (1926–2021) The 27th Chief of Clan Macpherson, Sir William was a British High Court judge known for chairing the inquiry into the murder of Stephen Lawrence.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Macpherson_of_Cluny

Community Engagement

Clan Macpherson Association – Membership Offers opportunities for individuals to join, participate in events, and connect with others of Macpherson descent.
https://www.clan-macpherson.org/
Clan Macpherson Museum Located in Newtonmore, the museum provides insights into the clan’s history and heritage, hosting events and exhibitions.
https://www.clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk/Wikipedia+2clanmacphersonmuseum.org.uk+2VisitScotland+2

Additional Resources

Clan Macpherson Scottish History – YouTube A video providing insights into the history of Clan Macpherson.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvX7Lpc_sXU

Clan Macpherson is a highland Scottish clan. The surname Macpherson means son of the parson. It is believed that the founder of the clan was a man named Muireach who was the priest of Kingussie in the 12th century. According to legend the clan acquired their lands in 1309 after supporting Robert the Bruce.

Clan Macpherson Crest The clan’s motto is “Touch not the cat but a glove”, and, the clan’s crest features a sitting wildcat with its paw extended.

The historic seat of clan Macpherson is Cluny Castle located in Laggan. The castle was destroyed by the crown in 1746 after the Jacobite defeat at the Battle of Culloden. The castle remained their seat until 1930. Newton castle in Blairowrie is the present seat of the clan.

The Macpherson clan is a member of the Chattan confederation or Clan Chattan. This is an organization, founded in the 17th century, that unites twelve separate clans under a superior chief, for the purpose of mutual solidarity and protection.

The Clan Macpherson Association was formed in 1946 by a group of clansman in Scotland. The organization now claims memberships from around the world. There is a clan museum located in Newtomore, Inverness-shire Scotland, opened in 1952. The museum boasts a large collection of artifacts and objects of historical importance to the history of Scotland and the Macpherson clan.