Clan MacNaghten

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Clan MacNaghten Crest: I hope in God

Clan MacNaghten is a Scottish clan who claim descent from the Pictish king, Nechtan.

1 Origin of the Name
2 History
3 Clan Profile
4 Chief
5 Clan Seat
6 Branches
7 Septs of Clan MacNaghten
8 External links

[edit] Origin of the Name

Mac Neachdainn (Gaelic for "Son of Nechtan").

[edit] History

[edit] Origins of the Clan

The earliest reference to the Clan MacNaghten (or MacNaughton) is in connection with great Pictish rulers of Moray. The name 'Nechten' which means "pure" or "clear" was popular in the Pictish royal line. The originator of the clan is believed to have been "Nechtan Mor" who lived in the 10th Century.

[edit] 14th Century and Robert the Bruce

During the 14th Century the MacNaghtens were opposed to Robert the Bruce and his claim to the throne of Scotland, however he did eventually become King Robert I of Scotland. As a result the MacNaghten's forfeited many of their lands. the Clan MacNaughten also fought against Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Dalree in 1306. The fortunes of the clan were restored however when King David II of Scotland granted them lands in Lewis.

[edit] 16th Century and Anglo Scottish Wars

In the sixteenth century during the Anglo-Scottish Wars the Clan MacNaughten led by Chief Alistair MacNaughten, who was knighted by King James IV of Scotland fought at the Battle of Flodden Field in 1513. However the Chief was killed during the course of the battle.

[edit] 17h Century & Civil War

In the 17th century during the Civil War Chief John MacNaghten and his clan were Royalist supporters. The MacNaghtens had a strong force and joined King James VII's general the Viscount Dundee and is said to have taken a leading part when the Clan MacNaughten were victorious at the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689.