Clan Mar

Mar Clan Crest

Mar

Crest: On a chapeau Gules furred Ermine, two wings, each of ten pen feathers, erected and addorsed, both blazoned as in the Arms
Motto: Pans Plus (Think More)
Lands: Aberdeenshire
Origin of Name: Geographical – Kingdom of Mar
Clan Chief: The Rt. Hon. The Countess of Mar

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Mar Tartan

Mar Clan

Mar Clan tartan

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Ruins of Kildrummy Castle

Mar History

One of the 7 ancient kingdoms of Scotland, the rulers of this kingdom were known as ‘Mormaer’ an ancient Pictish form of Earl. The Earldom of Mar lies in Aberdeenshire between Dee and Don among spectacular scenery.

Donald Mormaer of Mar fought alongside the great Irish King Brian Boru against Norse invaders in 1014.

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Mar Lands

Mar Map – from Gill Humphrys’ Clan Map of Scotland

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