Family of Bruce

Bruce Crest

Clan Bruce (correctly called Family of Bruce)

Gaelic Name: Brus
Crest: A lion stantan Azure armed and langued Gules
Motto: Fuimus (We have been)
Badge: Rosemary
Lands: Annandale, Clackmannan, and Elgin
Origin of Name: Placename, Bruis – France
Clan Chief: The Rt. Hon. Earl of Elgin & Kincardine K.T.

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Bruce Tartan

Bruce Modern

Bruce Clan tartan

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David I

Bruce History

It is possible to trace the descendancy of this famous clan to Normandy, France in the 11th century. Robert de Brus followed William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy to England in 1066. One of his relatives, Robert de Brus, became a companion-in-arms to Prince David in his visit to the court of Henry I of England, afterwards David I of Scotland, following him north as he went to reclaim his kingdom in 1124.

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Bruce Lands

Bruce Map- from Gill Humphrys’ Clan Map of Scotland

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