It was agreed that this modern intrusion should be removed to return the area to a semblance of how it would have been when the grave markers were erected in 1880/1881. The main Robertson castle was at Invervack, near the present Clan museum, it was burned by Cromwell's forces during the Civil War. Mr. Michael John Robertson (1916-1941), Australian Leading Seaman from Granville, Mr. Thomas Noel Robertson (1914-1941), Australian Acting Stoker Petty Officer from Kingsgrove, New South, Peter Anderson Robertson (d. 1945), British Wireman aboard the HMS Dorsetshire when she was struck by air bombers and sunk; he died in the sinking, Mr. T J Robertson, British Petty Officer, who sailed into battle on the, Mr. H Robertson, British Marine, who sailed into battle on the, Mr. Alexander Robertson, British Petty Officer Telegraphist, who sailed into battle on the, Mr. Robert Watt Robertson, British Ordinary Seaman, who sailed into battle on the, Mr. Percy Edwin Robertson, British Chief Petty Officer Steward, who sailed into battle on the, Norman Claude Robertson, British Telegraphist with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he survived the sinking, Morris Gordon Robertson (d. 1939), British Boy 1st Class with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking, Robert Urquhart Robertson (d. 1939), British Able Seaman with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he died in the sinking, Miss Mary Robertson (b. Family motto Nunquam non paratus (Never unprepared). Did Clan Chattan fight at Culloden? For five months he eluded his pursuers even with a price of 30 thousand pounds on his head. Families of that name are found all over Scotland as they followed the clan for whom they made the arrows, so we find them associated in Argyllshire with the Campbells and the Stewarts, and in Perthshire with the MacGregors. The clan claim descent from the Pictish prince Big Henry, son of King Nechtan, who arrived in Kinlochleven, just north of Glencoe around 900AD. One of the most interesting personages in Broughty Ferry is Mr William Robertson, the almost nonagenarian poet, with whom a representative of this journal had an interview the other day. The Widows of Culloden (Autumn/Winter 2006; Scottish Gaelic: Bantraich de cuil lodair) is the twenty-eighth collection by British designer Alexander McQueen for his eponymous fashion house. This would return the clan graves area to a semblance of how it would have been in the 1880s. Based primarily in Argyll, Clan Campbell's chiefs eventually became the Dukes of Argyll. Whether because of that or just the general post-Culloden actions and taxation by the government, the lands ended up getting sold off piece by piece to meet debts. Returning to Scotland he commanded the Covenanting Army but was defeated by Cromwell at the Battle of Dunbar in 1650. Alexander Gilbert Haldane Robertson of Struan was born in 1938. Admiral Sir Pulteney Malcolm entered the Royal Navy in 1778, and in 1798 captured three Spanish gunboats in Manila Bay. Culloden'den kurtulan tm Jacobitlerden, belki de en nls Lovat'n Simon Fraser. However, the first contemporary record of the clan chiefs is in the thirteenth century. The turf was removed, the Caithness flagstones were recorded and most were taken away, and then the area was turfed with grass from beside the current visitor centre. At the annual Clan Gathering, thousands of people line the Royal Mile to watch the Great Clans of Scotland proudly parading through the ancient streets of the nations capital with pipes sounding and drums beating the march. Montrose commissioned him Colonel in June 1646. In the 12th century, the lands of Kilmaurs in Ayrshire were granted to a Norman named Warnebald, whose descendants adopted the territorial name Cunningham. Although the clan appears to have been loyal to the Bruce and Stewart royal dynasties, they also earned a reputation as raiders and feuders in medieval Scotland. [2] However, in Canada, the name Robertson is ranked the 84th most popular surname with an estimated 30,875 people with that name. Henderson and Mackendrick: The name Henderson is in Gaelic mac Eanruig (son of Henry), sometimes anglicised to McHenry, Henryson, Mackendrick, etc. Alexander Robertson of Struan. Malcolm: The family of Malcolm had settled in the counties of Stirling, Dumbarton and Argyll by the 14th century. Sir William Hay was created Earl of Errol in 1453, and this branch held the office of Hereditary Constable of Scotland from the time of King Robert the Bruce. There is also a stone inscribed to the Campbells at NH 7414 4493. Also under his shield was added a naked man in chains, representing the Regicide. At the same time the route of the main road, which also used to cross the area, was moved some 250m Nwards and the old road was broken up and its line grassed over. John Forbes, 3rd Son of 9th Laird of Tolquhon #25. SC045925. Family motto Accendit cantu (He excites us with song). Le 78e Fraser Highlanders servit durant la guerre de Sept Ans en Amrique de 1756 1763. The family is Norman in origin, and settled in Scotland after a brief period in England. The funeral procession from Carie went eighteen miles to the Struan Kirk where he was buried. His nephew James was killed by government troops at Fealar in the hills north of Blair Atholl in the summer after Culloden. His son died at Moness in 1820, aged 95. Maol derives from the gaelic meaning shaven head or monk, and so Maol Chalum is a monk, or disciple of Columba. His younger brothers, Alexander and Charles, both died. Geni requires JavaScript! Of the 80 persons so named, three, Robertson of Strowan, Robertson of Faskally and Robertson of Blairfetty were specifically excluded. For a first offence of carry a weapon, the fine was 15 pounds. George Robertson held his estate from the Crown, rather than the Duke of Atholl. Tambin hubo otros Robertson que sirvieron con los Macpherson, el regimiento de Lord Ogilvy y el regimiento de caballera de Kilmarnock. Each year almost 50,000 people from at least 40 countries across the world meet in Scotlands capital city Edinburgh, to celebrate Scottish culture, heritage and family history. The clan country is about 50 miles from Edinburgh. Port an Eilein is located in the northwest corner of Loch Tummell and it is recorded that Stout Duncan built a strong house and garden on it. Crinan is buried at the Isle of lona, burial place of Scotland's early Kings. 1780), aged 35, Scottish convict who was convicted in Ayr. John de Napier is first named in a land charter of 1280.These lands at Kilmahew in Dunbartonshire were subsequently held by Napiers for 18 generations, before finally being sold in 1820. He just had time to escape by creeping down the burn and climbing into an old oak tree. Many of the clan fled Atholl and also escaped to safer countries. At that time the clan name was de Atholia, but it then took the Gaelic form of Donnachaidh (descendants of Duncan). Origin of the Name Robertson. Two years later, the Clan Museum was opened at Bruar Falls, a few miles northwest of Pitlochry in Perthshire. The name however, derives from a much earlier date, to the followers of the Irish Saint Columba who established the first monastery on the Scottish Isle of Iona. After Culloden Captain Menzies of the Black Watch was stationed at Castle Menzies when word came that a group of Rebels including Fascally were hiding out at Aldour. At the Clan Battle fought on the North Inch of Perth in 1396, the hero of the fight was the Gobha Chrom the crooked smith said to be small in stature, bandy legged, but fierce he together with nine members of the Clan Chattan were all that remained alive when the battle was over. The name derives from the Saxon cuinneag meaning milk pail along with ham meaning village. His skill and daring were largely responsible for saving Britains Indian Empire. The last Atholl officer to have served in the 45. Photo by Celtus / CC BY-SA 3.0. If like . Removing this item from your shopping cart will remove your associated sale items. After Culloden he was advised to stay in Scotland to secure his succession to the chiefs estates. Patrick Robertson, who died in 1855, was the distinguished Scottish judge whom Sir Walter Scott nicknamed Peter o' the Painch. A vassal of the Duke of Atholl, Blairfettie was one of Lord George Murrays most trusted men and was promoted to major in the 2nd Battalion. His grandson, Abbot Crinan of Dunkeld, married the Kings daughter and then fathered King Duncan I of Scotland who was killed by MacBeth (of Shakespearean fame). Marriage record denotes he "of Kinaldy" and she "of Brigend of Bruar". Some Robertsons were killed at Culloden; others were wounded or taken prisoner. William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and war with England all came to the fore. Younger Sons of Duncan Forbes of Ardgeithen #21. This period in history saw a lot of claims and counter claims as the map of Scotland was being forged uniting smaller kingdoms. For this service, and his subsequent staunch support of the Scottish Crown, his grandson Robert of Struan was granted the lands and barony in 1451. In 1653, the 9th Earl of Glencairn raised an army in support of Charles II. This motto is embossed on the clan's crest which shows a graceful stag and elegant crown. Known as the Father of Australia, he laid out Sydney, but in 1821 was forced to return to Britain due to ill health. The sea-swept Hebrides islands and the west coast of Scotland, made up the ancient Dalriadan kingdom, the ancestral home of the Robertson family. Clan Robertson. Atholl Highlanders made up of Clan Murray and the following clansmen of . Donnachaidh Reamhair nicknamed as Stout Duncan also gets a mention as the first recognised chief of the Clann Dhnnchaidh and took his men to Bannockburn to fight for Bruce. What happened to the Scottish clans after Culloden? He was the first Colonel of the Scots Greys, the regiment that defeated the Covenanters at the Battle of Rullion Green. They were active throughout the rising and took part in all the major events of the campaign. Robert later became Lord Great Chamberlain of Scotland 1350 1357. They were opposed by Sir Walter Ogilvie, the Sheriff of Angus, and others. CLAN GORDON Conviction for a second offense could result in imprisonment for 6 months or transport for seven years tone of the English colonies. James Robertson and his son returned home with Struan after Prestonpans and was then given charge of 113 prisoners in the courthouse at Logierait. 2. Two trenches (3 x 1m and 4 x 1m) were then excavated, to confirm the route. Following the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, King Robert the Bruce proclaimed that Clan Donald would always occupy the honoured position on the right wing of the Scottish army. There were also other Robertsons who served with the Macphersons, Lord Ogilvy's regiment and Kilmarnock's cavalry regiment. Clan Donnachaidh Society. Family motto Grip fast. William Gray: Late [apprentice] to Pat Black Surgeon in Perth . . After the rising she moved to Edinburgh under the name of Mrs. Black and died in 1787. He escaped the following year and subsequently traveled to Russia, where he served the Tsar as a general of cavalry against the Turks and Poles. Napier: Tradition says the Napiers were descended from the old Celtic Earls of Lennox. Together with his king he was beheaded in London in 1649. His son Alexander, the 15th chief, had the Barony of Struan restored to him by the crown in 1784. Maj-Gen Lachlan MacQuarrie joined the Black Watch in 1777, and after serving in North America, India and Egypt was appointed Governor of the convict settlement of New South Wales. The four graves shown on OS 25" at NH7416 4485, NH 7417 4484, NH 7412 4479 and NH7409 4474 respectively are all graves of the Campbells. . Legend has it that Bonnie Prince Charlie took refuge in Clan Mackenzie's Kinkell Castle following the Battle of Culloden in 1745. Il joua un rle important dans diffrentes batailles, soit la prise le Louisbourg en 1758 et les trois batailles - celles de Beauport et des plaines d'Abraham en 1759 et celle de Sainte-Foy en 1760 - Qubec. Prince Charles was with her. Allan Macquarrie of Ulva, chief of the Clan MacQuarrie and most of his followers were killed in the battle. Despite the edict against him, over 2,000 persons of all ranks attended his funeral service. In the summer of 1746, two companies of the locally raised Black Watch were ordered by the Government to scour Atholl in search of Jacobite fugitives who had not been included in the Act of Indemnity. The Battle of Culloden in Inverness, Scotland in the year 1746 was the final, decisive battle of the Forty-Five Rebellion or Jacobite Rebellion, whereby . The septs are more loosely related families who also look for their protection to the clan chief whose authority they acknowledge. Who Fought On What Side At Culloden . Bruce died at Cardross the following year. Site NameCulloden Moor, The Graves Of The Clans, ClassificationCommemorative Stone(S) (Period Unassigned), Grave(S) (Period Unassigned), Alternative Name(s)Culloden Muir; Culloden Moor, Memorial Cairn; Graves Of The Clans, Cairn And Well Of The Dead, Permalinkhttp://canmore.org.uk/site/14204. The Lord of the Isles had its own parliament and at one time was powerful enough to challenge the kings of Scotland. There were also other Robertsons who served with the Macphersons, Lord Ogilvy's regiment and Kilmarnock's cavalry regiment. Cada clan ten o seu propio patrn de tartn, de forma xeral dende o sculo XIX, e os seus membros poden empregar saias, capas, cintas, gravatas, panos e outros artigos de roupa feitos do tartn, que supoen un smbolo de pertenza.. Tipos. Family motto Per mare per terras (By sea and by land), also My hope is constant in thee. He succeeded his father as chief of Clan Donnachaidh in 1983. Clan Gordon Insignia. The Clan Armstrong's crest features an arm from the shoulder, armed, in the centre of the strap and buckle, framed by the motto Invictus maneo, latin for I remain unvanquished. originally published in "Robertsons Rant" May 1996 by James E. Fargo, FSA Scot. Soon, the full implications of the defeat became apparent. List of prisoners following the Battle of Culloden. It is from this Chief that his descendants and many of his clanfolk took the name "Robert's sons" or Robertson. Baird: From the 13th century this surname has been associated with Lanarkshire and also with the Aberdeen and Banff regions. She was infatuated with the Prince and was described as behaving like a "light giglet" in his presence. Waterton #23. Estuvieron activos durante todo el levantamiento y participaron en todos los eventos importantes de la campaa. The National Trust is now looking at how that part of the battlefield can be better protected. Hugh died at the battle; Alexander survived and hid out in the countryside until things became safer. The Scottish clan system dates back to the 12th Century. Family motto Jamais arrire (Never behind). Between December 2006 and April 2007 the following work was undertaken by the NTS: 1. He was succeeded by his son Alexander Son of Alexander Robertson and Janet Robertson In 1460 Robert died as a result of wound received in a skirmish over lands at Dunkeld. The Bruces held important lordships in the north of England and a branch of the family settled in Annandale in the 12th century. Many who arrived from Scotland settled along the east coast of North America in communities that would go on to become the backbones of the young nations of the United States and Canada. The Robertson lands did not follow that strategy. Culloden was the last battle fought on British soil. Grizzled Robert tracked down and captured two of the assassins, Sir Robert Graham and the King's uncle, the Earl of Atholl. The Robertsons played a big part in the route of Argyll at the Battle of Inverlochy. Donald Robertson of Woodsheal was the son of Invervack. Understand it all by viewing our, Another 107 words (8 lines of text) about their life in, Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI, Family Crests and Genealogy: how they relate, https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/calcutta, https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/fairlie, https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/eliza, https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/countess-of-harcourt, http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html, http://www.uswarmemorials.org/html/monument_details.php?SiteID=317&MemID=550, http://www.empress2014.ca/seclangen/listepsc1.html. Family motto Fortiter et recte (With strength and right). As a token of gratitude and warning to all Robert was given the symbol of the hand and the crown to display on his crest by King James 2nd. Our main duties are to preserve Government records and to set standards in information management and re-use. No artefacts were found. Members of this House held the Scottish throne during the 11th and 12th centuries. 2022 Clan Donnachaidh Society, Mid-Atlantic Branch. The island was reached by a secret causeway that would have been about 1 metre below the surface at that time. In January 1746 Clan Mackintosh was led out in support of the Jacobites by 'Colonel' Anne Mackintosh. This assignment should never have been assigned at all, let alone to Scottish troops. Kinaldy is located in Glen Errochy, between Trinafour and Struan, in the Parish of Blair Atholl. After his escape from the battlefield, the Bonnie Prince fully expected the clans to rally again at Fort Augustus. The Macleans supported King Charles I against the Parliamentarians. His son led his tenants throughout the campaign. He died in 1355. Much of his time was spent recruiting and chasing deserters. The name Bruce derives from an area of land in Normandy, France, now called Brix. Was a cousin to Lt. Col. Alexander Robertson, 15th chief of Clan Robertson-Struan, who was granted all of Big Island, Halifax County (later Pictou County), Colony of Nova Scotia, for service rendered with the 82nd . Family motto Sola virtus nobilitat (Virtue alone enobles). Robertson of Balnacraig|Robertson of Balnaguard|Robertson of Eastertyre|Robertson of Kincraigie, Robertson of Balnakeilly|Reid of Pitnacree|Reid of Straloch, This article is reprinted from the Newsletter of the Clan Donnachaidh Society of the North Island of New Zealand. Le rgiment fut . Their arrival in Teviotdale can be traced back to the reign of Robert the Bruce. Donald was wounded and left for dead. The "island" is 3 metres under the surface and surrounded by deep water. Sir Alex J E Cockburn, the eminent Judge, was appointed Solicitor-General in 1850, Chief Justice in 1858 and Lord Chief Justice of England in 1859. Family motto Constant and true. Clans Many people visit Culloden because they're interested in the legacy of the Scottish clans, as well as to research their own ancestral past. National Library of Scotland Moving Image Archive, Historic Environment Scotland. While Commander-in-Chief of the St.Helena Station, 1816-17, he won the warm regard of Napoleon. Members of this House held the Scottish throne during the 11th and 12th centuries. William Robertson (d. Dalziel: The family takes its name from Dalziel in Lanarkshire. The chieftainship passed to Duncan Robertson of Drumachuine but he could not attempt to recover any lands as he himself was outlawed for his part in the 1745 uprising. He remained hiding until the search was over and afterwards escaped to France. The Robertson clan motto is "Virtutis gloria merces" (Glory is the reward of valour) and the clan crest is a hand holding a crown. In 1967, the Clan Society purchased a site in the former clan territory to establish a museum and clan centre. Alistair Cam Forbes #26. http://www.tn.gov/tsla/exhibits/disasters/fraterville.htm). The principal graves are as described by Authy. Rob Ban (fair) Robertson rescued his cousin and Chief Alexander of Struan when he was captured at Sheriffmuir in 1715. 2. He was knighted by King Gustavus Adolphos of Sweden in 1606, and appointed Field Marshall some years later. The island is a sandbank that has been built up with rocks, on a 2004 survey radio carbon dating on cut timbers returned dates of 1110 and 1290. Clan Donnachaidh, also known as Clan Robertson, is one of the oldest clans in Scotland with an ancestry dating back to the Royal House of Atholl. In 1572 he was elected Regent of Scotland, but in 1581 was beheaded for his alleged part in the Darnley Conspiracy. ), Scottish lexicographer, was a graduate of Edinburgh, and is probably the William Robertson who was laureated by Duncan Forester . He had, in his time, four wives and the current chief is descended from him. The cavalry were positioned on the outside of the troops to protect both infantry and artillery as they approached the battlefield. King Robert the Bruce (1274 1329), was crowned King of Scotland in 1306. An amusing anecdote concerning Lady Lude, in 1745 she held a ball in Lude house for Bonnie Prince Charlie who was over-nighting at Blair Castle. Some are marked by an inscribed stone only, others (Campbells) have neither stone nor mounds. Ballone Castle. The colony was in a critical condition when he arrived, but under his wise government the colony prospered. The surname derives from a place name near Duns, in Berwickshire. It is a hard burden to carry, but my MacGregor, MacMillan, MacEachern and Fraser clan genes fight those Campbell genes daily, not to mention living with a scrappy member of Clan Robertson. Cannons and muskets had defeated the targe and broadsword. 10Jun1722, s/o Alexander and Margaret (Stewart) Robertson; and, Donald, bp. He was the youngest of four children, and only son, of Langton George Duncan Haldane Robertson of Struan and his wife, Laurie. The MacDougalls built Ardchattan Priory near to Oban in Argyll, and the clan chiefs were buried there until the early 1700s. There are claims that the Robertsons are the oldest documented clan in Scottish history, descended from the Celtic Earls of Atholl, who in turn were from a line of the kings of Dalriada. James the 15th Chief was killed with James IV at the Battle of Flodden in 1513. Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. We are comprised of over 50 affiliated families (or Septs) and our history dates back to 1016 or earlier on the banks of Loch Lomond, northwest of Glasgow. Robert's brother Patrick was ancestor of the principle cadet line, House of Lude. His son had the estate of Struan restored to him in 1784. Many spelling variations of Robertson have been recorded over the years, including These are the result of the medieval practice of spelling according to sound and repeated translation between Gaelic and English. Behind the dry stone dyke were the Government's Campbell militia and Cobb's dragoons. 1520-1561), schoolmaster and dean of Durham, was born at or near Wakefield in Yorkshire early in the sixteenth century. He returned in 1666, when he was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the forces in Scotland by Charles II. Prince Charles Edward, grandson of the deposed Roman Catholic Stuart king, James II and VII, raised the standard of rebellion in 1745. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. ), Scottish lexicographer, was a graduate of Edinburgh, and is probably the William Robertson who was laureated by Duncan Forester in April 1645. Family motto I Dare. After the Battle of Culloden, estates owned by Jacobites were forfeited and run by the government until 1784 when they were returned --along with . Many of the clans represented have a rich history, such as those featured in our listing below. We use cookies to enhance your personalized experience for ads, analytics, and more. Histoire L'histoire du clan. During the Civil War, the Clan Johnstone supported the Royalist cause of King Charles. He died at Culloden. Family motto Serva jugum (Keep the yoke). He was a Jacobite supporter right from the start, but he and his son were killed at the battle. All rights reserved. Information from Historic Scotland, scheduling document dated 8 September 2003. After the battle he hid in forests around Glenshee, but was captured in January, 1747, and thrown into Dundee prison. He died at Culloden. Family motto Je Pense Plus (I think more). In 1876 Sir Harry Maclean resigned his commission in the British Army to join the army of the Sultan of Morocco. Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley (1545 1567) was the second son of the Earl of Lennox. The National Archives is the UK government's official archive. Did the Fraser clan fight at Culloden? A Link with Culloden. This became the Robertson Hunting tartan. Supporters of King Charles II of England, the Scots Royalist forces were decimated by the well disciplined Parliamentarian New Model Army of the English. The MacDonalds were involved in both the 1715 and 1745 Jacobite Uprisings. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. Donald Robertson of Woodsheal, although wounded, had managed to return home but then escaped to France where he joined the Scots Brigade as a Captain in the French army. Pitnacaddel (and Forbes-Robertson) #22. His successor, Duncan, the 5th Chief, led the Clan in the army of King Bruce at Bannockburn in 1314 against the English. The Erskines were supporters of Robert the Bruce, and it was Bruces son, David II, that appointed Sir Robert de Erskine Keeper of Stirling Castle. AUTHORITY Struan was the only Chief to be at every Jacobite uprising, the first being in 1689. Bruar is located between Struan and Blair Atholl. Aerial view of Culloden Battlefield, E of Inverness, looking SE. [2] Contents 1 History 1.1 Origins of the clan 1.2 Wars of Scottish Independence 1.3 Sheriffs of Angus (Forfar) The four graves shown on OS 25" at NH 7416 4485, NH 7417 4484, NH 7412 4479 and NH 7409 4474 respectively are all graves of the Campbells (Neil MacDonald, Warden NTS, Culloden). By 2 PM on Wednesday April 16, 1746, Prince Charles Edward Stuart's dream of restoring his father to the British throne died on Drumossie Moor. His son Archibald accompanied James VI to London in 1603 when he became king of England. Widows was inspired by McQueen's Scottish ancestry, and was named for the women who were widowed following the Battle of Culloden, an engagement which marked the defeat of the Jacobite rising of 1745, a . The Bairds have long been prominent in the legal profession as well as in national affairs. The traditional origins of the clan are placed in the 12th century. What is the oldest clan in Scotland? Commemorative Stone(S) (Period Unassigned). It was King James III that granted Sir William Cunningham the titles of Lord Kilmaurs in 1462 and later earl of Glencairn in 1488. Losses to the Jacobite army that day were immense. Mr. Francis Robertson, (b. Living in Atholl in September 1745, he was summoned to the home of his landlady, Lady Charlotte Robertson of Lude. Like other Lowland families it appears that they had taken to the new Norman fashion of adopting a surname. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Robertson research. Clan Robertson Products Authentic Robertson clan crest & plaid products & Robertson tartans with expert service from CLAN, Scotland's original online heritage store. For his support of King Charles I, the third Marquess was created a Duke in 1643. William Robertson (d. Christian Robertson Eastertyne, the betrothed of Prince Charlie's aide-de-camp James Johnston, rode over the blood-stained moors of Culloden seeking her wounded lover and upon finding him, lifted him onto her horse, escaped with him to a local cave where they hid through six weeks of endless peril while she fed and healed him. He was appointed colonel and governor of Atholl during the Rebel army's campaign in England. Was "out" in the Jacobite army during the Uprisings of 1745/6, and had his left hand severed in the Battle of Culloden on 16Apr1746. The Duke of Cumberland earned his nickname "The Butcher of Culloden" for ordering his troops to kill the Jacobite wounded after the battle. General Sir David Baird (1737 1829) entered the Army in 1772 and served in India from 1780; he was severely wounded and taken prisoner by Hyder Ali. After the battle of Culloden (which Cluny Macpherson and his men missed), the chief went into hiding. Log in. Johnstone: There are several Johns towns in Scotland, however the earliest record of it being used as a surname is in 1174 by one John of Johnstone in Annadale, Dumfrieshire. His grandson was created Lord Erskine and from this branch was descended the Earls of Kellie. Struan died in 1749, and two thousand men marched a dozen miles behind his coffin to his grave at Struan Kirk. In addition, Abbot Duncan of Dunkeld, the Robertson progenitor, was killed in battle in 964, as he led the warriors, bearing, a reliquary of St. Columba. ; Alexander survived and hid out in the Darnley Conspiracy, rather than the Duke of Atholl during the and! 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