Buchan Clan Crest
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CREST: (upon a chapeau Gules furred Ermine) a sun shining upon a sunflower full blown Proper MOTTO: Non inferior a secutus TRANSLATION: Not having followed mean pursuits VARIATIONS: N/A |
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| Clan Buchan is a Scottish clan with a long and rich history dating back to the Middle Ages. The name Buchan is derived from the district of Buchan, which comprises the north-eastern part of Banffshire. The ancient manorship, or earldom, of Buchan was once held by the Comyns but was later conferred upon Alexander Stewart, the natural son of Robert II. | |||
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| The earliest known members of the Buchan family were clerks and landholders in Aberdeen around the thirteenth century. In the late fifteenth century, Andrew Buchan of Auchmacoy became the first recognized chief of the clan. The Barons of Auchmacoy were staunch royalists and firm supporters of the Stuarts throughout the seventeenth century. Thomas Buchan, the third son of James Buchan of Auchmacoy, was a professional soldier who fought for the deposed monarchs of Scotland and was appointed commander-in-chief of all Jacobite forces in Scotland after the death of Viscount Dundee at Killiecrankie in 1689.
The Buchan family continued to produce notable figures throughout the centuries. Alexander Buchan was an eminent British meteorologist who first observed what were to become known as Buchan Spells: departures from the normally expected temperature occurring during certain seasons. John Buchan, born in 1875, was a clergyman’s son who became a renowned writer and novelist. His most famous work was The Thirty-nine Steps, which was popularized by the motion picture directed by Alfred Hitchcock. In 1935, he was appointed Governor General of Canada and was created first Baron Tweedsmuir. The current recognized chief of Clan Buchan is the descendant of Lady Olivia, who became the seventeenth of Auchmacoy. Her son changed his name in 1949 to be recognized by the Lord Lyon as the chief of the Buchan clan. The chief’s seat remains at Auchmacoy House near Ellon. The Buchan clan is an ancient Scottish clan with a rich history and a legacy of notable figures in literature, science, and politics. From their early days as clerks and landholders to their prominent role in the Jacobite rebellions, the Buchan family has left an indelible mark on Scottish history and culture. Today, the Buchan clan remains an important part of Scottish heritage and a source of pride for those who claim it as their own. |
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