Clan MacFarlane

🔹 Official Clan Associations

• Clan MacFarlane Society Established in 1911 in Glasgow and London, and re-established in 1973 at Grandfather Mountain, North Carolina, this society is dedicated to preserving and promoting the heritage of Clan MacFarlane. It offers resources, events, and membership opportunities for individuals interested in the clan’s history and culture.
  https://www.macfarlane.org/about-clan-macfarlane/​macfarlane.org+1macfarlane.org+1

• Clan MacFarlane Worldwide A global organization committed to uniting MacFarlanes and associated families worldwide, providing genealogical resources, historical information, and fostering community among members.
  https://clanmacfarlane.org/​

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🔹 Historical Resources

• Clan MacFarlane – Wikipedia Offers a detailed overview of the clan’s origins, history, and significant events.
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_MacFarlane​

• Clan MacFarlane’s Rich History and MacFarlane Name Origin Explores the origins and storied past of the MacFarlane clan, tracing lineage back to Alwyn, the Celtic Earl of Lennox.
  https://www.macfarlane.org/blog/history-and-heritage/clan-macfarlanes-rich-history-and-macfarlane-name-origin/​arrocharheritage.com+2macfarlane.org+2trossachs.co.uk+2

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🔹 Genealogical Resources

• Clan MacFarlane Worldwide Genealogy Provides a platform for individuals to explore and contribute to the genealogical records of the MacFarlane family and its associated septs.
  https://genealogy.clanmacfarlane.org/​

• Clan MacFarlane Early Genealogy – Plaidwerx Offers insights into the early genealogy and history of Clan MacFarlane, beneficial for those tracing lineage within the clan.
  https://www.plaidwerx.com/clans/clan-macfarlane-genealogy.htm​

• Clan MacFarlane Genealogy Research Archives Contains historical texts, archived information, and related society information pertinent to genealogical research.
  https://www.macfarlane.org/tag/genealogy-research/​macfarlane.org

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🔹 Notable Figures

• Andrew MacFarlane Led the clan during the Battle of Langside in 1568, supporting the Regent Moray against forces loyal to Mary, Queen of Scots.
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_MacFarlane​de.wikipedia.org+2Wikipedia+2plaidwerx.com+2

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🔹 Community Engagement

• Clan MacFarlane Society – Membership Offers opportunities for individuals to join, participate in events, and connect with others of MacFarlane descent.
  https://www.macfarlane.org/welcome-clan-macfarlane/​

• Clan MacFarlane Worldwide – Membership Provides avenues for members to engage in preserving the clan’s history and fostering fellowship among MacFarlanes globally.
  https://clanmacfarlane.org/index.php/membership/join-us.html​

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

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Clan MacFarlane is a highland Scottish Clan originating in the Argyll district of Scotland.  It is believed that the clan is descendant from the Earls of Lennox, who ruled the Lennox district of Scotland in the middle ages.  Clan MacFarlane is considered an armigerous clan since they currently do not have a clan chief.

The motto of the clan is This I’ll defend.  The clan crest features a savage holding a sword in the right hand and pointing to a crown with the left.

The historic seat of the clan is Arrochar within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park.  The clan controlled this land for nearly five centuries.  In 1886 the direct male line of the clan died with out a successor and the lands were sold off.

The Clan MacFarlane Heritage Centre located in an old church near Loch Lomond.  The centre includes a museum dedicated to the clan and highland life, a craft shop and a tartan centre. Next to the centre is the churchyard that contains the graves of the MacFarlane chiefs.

The Clan MacFarlane Society was established in 1911 in Glasgow, Scotland.  The Society died out after the First World War but was reestablished in 1973.  The Society now claims members from all around the world.