Clan Barclay

Barclay Clan Crest

Barclay

Crest: On a chapeau doubled Ermine a hand holding a dagger, Proper
Motto: Aut Agere Aut Mori (Either action or death)
Lands: Aberdeenshire, Moray, and Ayrshire
Origin of Name: Placename from Berkeley, England
Clan Chief: Peter Barclay of That Ilk

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Barclay Tartan

Barclay Dress

Barclay Clan tartan

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Stonehaven harbour

Barclay History

The Barclays came to Gloucestershire from France during the Norman Conquest. Originally, their name was spelt ‘de Berchelai’, which may be the Anglo-Saxon spelling of ‘beau’ (beautiful) and ‘lee’ (meadow or field). Further more, there was a preponderance of the first names Roger and Ralph among the early Gloucester settlers.

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Barclay Lands

Barclay Map – from Gill Humphrys’ Clan Map of Scotland

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