Clan Auchinleck

Basic Info.

Auchinleck Clan Crest

Clan Auchinleck

Clan Crest: An ear of rye, Proper
Motto: Pretiosum Quod Utile (What is useful is valuable)
Origins of name: Place name, Ayrshire. Ach, a mound, and leac, a flat stone.
Historic Seat: Affleck Castle
Clan Chief: None, armigerous clan

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Tartan

Auchinleck Tartan

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Lindsay Clan tartan (There is no registered tartan for this clan)

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Clan History

Affleck Castle

Auchinleck History

The origins of the name Auchinleck are most likely to have come from the Gaelic Ach meaning an elevation, mound, or round hill, generally level at the top. Then leac means a flat stone or a tombstone. In several parts of Ayrshire may be traced the remains of cairns, encampments, and Druidical circles. Auchinleck appears to have been one of those places where the ancient Celts and Druids held conventions, celebrated their festivals, and performed acts of worship.

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