Clan Munro

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Munro Crest: Dread God (Fear God) and a Golden Eagle

Clan Munro is a Highland Scottish clan. The name Munro (Rothach or Mac an Rothaich in Gaelic) is derived from the area in which they came from, the 'Mountains of Ross-shire', Highlands, Scotland.

1 History
2 Castles
3 Other Achievements
4 Clan Chiefs
5 Clan Septs & Tartans
6 Notable Munros and See also
7 External links
8 Sources

[edit] History

[edit] Origins of the clan

Clan map showing two areas of Munro territory

Some people believe that the Munro's came from Ireland and settled in Scotland in the 11th Century. Another theory is that they were originally from Scotland and moved to Ireland to escape Roman rule and then returned to Scotland 300 years later to expel Viking invaders. None of these theories can be fully substantiated. By tradition it is believed that during the 11th Century the Munro's fought as mercenary soldiers under the Earl of Ross who defeated Viking invaders in Rosshire. The clan under chief Donald Munro, son of O'Ceann were granted lands in Rosshire and a seat at Foulis Castle as a reward for helping King Malcolm II of Scotland to defeat Viking invaders from Scandinavia.

Traditionally, Donald's grandson Hugh Munro was the first Munro recorded to be authentically designated Baron of Foulis, he died in 1126. A reliable scholar, Alexander Nisbet stated in 1722 that George Munro, 5th Baron of Foulis received a charter from the Earl of Sutherland during the reign of Alexander II of Scotland, but this charter can no longer be traced. It is also said that the Munros fought in support of Alexander III of Scotland against the Norwegian forces of Haakon IV of Norway at the Battle of Largs in 1263 and as a result had all their lands in Ross-shire confirmed to them by the King.[1]

The clan soon spread into Sutherlandshire and were given a charter for land in Strathspey in 1309, and were granted more land in 1336 by the Earl of Ross. The Munro's lands lie on the north side of the Cromarty Firth and within their lands is the mountain Ben Wyvis and the Black Rock Gorge.

[edit] Wars of Scottish Independence

During the Wars of Scottish Independence it is said that they fought at the Battle of Dunbar (1296) under the Earl of Ross. Later chief Robert Munro led the clan in support of King Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314 [2]. Robert Munro survived the battle but his son George was there slain. George however had a son of his own before he died also called George. This George Munro succeeded his grandfather Robert as chief and led the clan at the Battle of Halidon Hill in 1333 where he died.

Chief 'Robert de Munro' was married to the daughter of the Earl of Ross and had many charters confirmed to him under King David II of Scotland including one for the "Tower of Strathskehech" and "Estirfowlys" in 1350. Robert was killed in an obscure skirmish fighting in defense of Uilleam III, Earl of Ross in 1369. His son Hugh Munro was also granted many charters including one in respect of the "Tower of Strathschech" and "Wesstir Fowlys" from Euphemia I, Countess of Ross in 1394.

[edit] 15th Century & Clan Conflicts

Hugh Munro led the Clan Munro at the Battle of Harlaw near Inverurie in Aberdeenshire on 24 July 1411 against an army of Scottish Lowlanders. The Munros took the side of Domhnall of Islay, Lord of the Isles who later became the Earl of Ross through marraige. Their enemy was the Duke of Albany who was temporarily prevented from gaining power in Ross-shire.

Bealach nam Broig 1452, A force of Munros and Dingwalls met north-west of BenWyvis. Their enemy was a force of the Clan MacKenzie who had with them an important hostage, who was in fact the Earl of Ross's son. The Munros and their allies rescued the Ross hostage and almost completely exterminated their enemies. However, the Munros victory came at a loss as 11 Munros from the house of Foulis were killed including their Chief thus the Chieftenship was left to a baby still lying in his cradle. Also around 140 Dingwalls and their leader William of Dingwall were killed.[3][4]

Clanchnaharry Monument destroyed by lightning

Clachnaharry 1454, John Munro of Milntown, uncle of Foulis, took the clan on a private raid into Perthshire, Clan MacKenzie country. On their way home with their captured cattle the Munros had to pass through Clan MacKintosh country and an amount of 'road collop' or passage money was demanded as was the custom. There was a dispute over the amount and the Munros refused to pay anything. The Munros sent their spoils on ahead hotly pursued by the Mackintoshes who overtook them at Clachnaharry. John Munro ordered the spoils on ahead with 50 men while the remaining 300 Munros stayed behind to fight. In the ensuing fight the Chief of Clan MacKintosh was killed along with most of his company. John Munro was left for dead on the battlefield. He is said to have been found by an old woman after the battle and nursed back to health before being handed over to the Frasers of Lovat who returned him to his own people. The Clachnaharry Monument built in 1820 was 50ft tall but was destroyed by lightning in 1951. There are plans to rebuild it.[5][6][7][8]

Drumchatt 1497, In 1495 King James assembled an army at Glasgow. Then on May 18 many of the Highland Chiefs made their submissions to him, including the MacKenzie and Munro Chiefs. Soon after this Alexander MacDonald of Lochalsh and his clan rebelled against the King. He invaded the fertile lands of Ross-shire where he was defeated in battle by the Munros and MacKenzies at a place called Drumchatt where he was driven out of Ross-shire. He escaped southward amongst the Isles but was caught on the island of Oransay, by MacIian of Ardnamurchan, and put to death.[9]

[edit] 16th Century & Clan Conflicts

Drumchatt 1501, There is no historical record of this second battle at Drumchatt apart from that of what the MacKenzies claim hundreds of years later. In Alexander MacKenzie's book 'The History of the MacKenzies', first published in 1890, he claims that in 1501 a large group of Munros, Dingwells & MacCullochs attacked the MacKenzies, laying waste to their lands and taking much spoil. However, on their return they were attacked by the MacKenzies at a place called Drumchatt where many were killed. However, there is no evidence for this, his account is unsourced and is believed likely to be fiction. There are recorded a series of smaller feuds between the two clans at this time, rather than an actual battle. There is a very lengthy document now in the Scottish Records Office detailing all of the offences claimed by both sides in the troubles between them at this time when there was damage to property and the murder of individuals. In the next generation Chief Hector Munro of Foulis married a daughter of the Chief Mackenzie of Kintail bringing peace between the two clans.

Achnashellach 1505, Little is known of this battle which is often described as an obscure skirmish between the Clan Cameron and Clan MacKay, where chief William Munro who was on the side of the MacKays was killed. Historicial evidence shows that William was acting on the King's orders: "Sir William Munro of Foulis was sent to Lochaber on the King's business and was killed in an engagement between the Camerons and MacKays at a place called Achnashellach in 1505". Although the outcome of the battle is unknown, it is Cameron tradition to say they defeated a joint force of MacKays and Munros. William Munro left two sons Hector and William. The eldest, Hector Munro took over as Chief of the clan and had extensive lands confirmed to him by King James V at Stirling and was made the Royal Lieutenant of Western Ross-shire as his father was before him.[10]

1547, During the Anglo-Scottish Wars Chief Robert Munro died fighting when he led the clan against the English at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh in 1547. This was the last major battle between the Royal Scottish and Royal English armies. Clan chiefs from Clan Hunter, Clan Colquhoun, Clan MacFarlane and Clan Farquharson also died at this battle. A good clan chief was expected to lead by example, this meant being first into battle at the head of the clan. Because of the awful number of Scottish lives lost at the Battle of Pinkie the 10th of September is known in Scotland as Black Saturday.

Inverness 1562, Robert Mor Munro 15th chief of the clan was a staunch supporter of Mary Queen of Scots and he consequently was treated favourably by her son James VI. Robert Mor Munro was also a faithful friend of Mary. Buchanan states, that when the unfortunate princess went to Inverness in 1562; "as soon as they heard of their sovereign's danger, a great number of the most eminent Scots poured in around her, especially the Frasers and Munros, who were esteemed the most valiant of the clans inhabiting those countries in the north". These two clans took Inverness Castle for the Queen, which had refused her admission. The Queen later hanged the governor, a Gordon who had refused her admission. [11]

Fortrose 1569-73, With the MacKenzies the Munros were often at feud, and Andrew Munro of Milntown defended and held, for three years, the Castle Chanonry of Ross, which he had received from the Regent Moray who died in 1569, against the Clan MacKenzie, at the expense of many lives on both sides. The feud was settled when the castle was handed over to the Mackenzies peacefully under the act of pacification, because the MacKenzies had more legal right to own the castle. Again in Alexander MacKenzie's book 'The History of the MacKenzies' published in 1890 he claims that an attempted sortie by the Munros for fish at a nearby loch was foiled and as a result the MacKenzies took control of the castle. Although it is recorded by contemporary evidence to have been handed over peacfully under King James VI, as recorded in Alan MacKenzie's history. [12][13][14][15]

Logiebride 1597, At a time of peace between the Clan MacKenzie and Clan Munro a fight broke out at a fair in logiebride which almost put the whole of Ross-shire into combustion. The fight began between John Macgillichallum (brother to MacLeod the Laird of Rassay) and Alexander Bane (brother to Duncan Bane of Tulloch). The Munros took the side of Alexander Bane and the MacKenzies took the side of John Macgillichallum. John Macgllicham was killed along with John Mac-Murdo Mac-William and three others from the Clan MacKenzie. Alexander Bane escaped but three on his side were also killed; John Munro of Culcraggie, his brother Hutcheon Munro and John Munro Robertson. The MacKenzies and Munros then began assisting each side in preparing to invade each other. However, nothing ever came of it and peace was resumed. Again in Alexander MacKenzie's book 'The History of the MacKenzies' published in 1890 he claims that 50 Munros were killed when this took place. Although Munro sources record only two casualties in a family tree dated 1734 and Alan MacKenzie's history provides a similar account.[16][17]

[edit] 17th Century, The Thirty Years' War & Civil War

During the early 17th Century the Munros continued their strong military traditions, fighting in the continental Thirty Years' War. Most notably the 21st chief Robert Munro (d. 1633), known as the Black Baron and 700 members of Clan Munro joined the army of Gustavs Adolphus, in defence of Protestantism in Scandinavia along with many men from the Clan MacKay. In Robert's own words: "When cannons are roaring, and bullets are flying, If one would have honour, he must not fear dying". Robert and his men served with distinction and received the name of the "Invincibles" in recognition of their prowess. There were twenty-seven field officers and eleven captains of the name of Munro in the Swedish army. [18]

1640, During the Bishops' Wars General Robert Munro (d. 1680) laid siege to the fortified Spynie Palace forcing Bishop Guthrie of Clan Guthrie to surrender, he laid siege to Drum Castle of the royalist Clan Irvine which was surrendered after two days as well as occupying Huntly Castle of the Clan Gordon. Between 1642 and 1648 he was in command of the Scottish army in Ireland. [19][20]

Battle of Carbisdale site, north west of Bonar Bridge. Each triangle represents a Munro cadet house

During the Civil War, Sir George Munro, 3rd of Obsdale showed great initiative at the Battle of Stirling (1648) when he successfully commanded a force in support of the Earl of Lanerick who had been left to defend the Scottish parliment against Archibald Campbell, 1st Marquess of Argyll who was in open rebellion against parliament. Sir George Munro had heard that one of Argyll's commanders, a MacKenzie was in Stirling and made a move towards the town in a bid to capture his enemy but actually succeeded in entering the town before any of Argyll's commanders were aware of his presence. Argyll's supprised forces broke after some initial resistance, losing about 200 dead and 400 captured. Among the dead of Argyll's men was William Campbell of Glenfalloch and Sir Colin Campbell of Ardkinglas. If it was not for Munro's initiative quite a different battle may have been fought the following day.[21]

In 1649 a large force stormed Inverness Castle. Among the commanders were Colonel John Munro of Lemlair, Colonel Hugh Fraser, Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromarty and Thomas Mackenzie of Pluscardine. They were all opposed to the authority of the current parliament. They assaulted the town and took the castle. They then expelled the garrison and raised the fortifications. However, on the approach of the parlimentry forces led by General David Leslie all of the clans retreated back into Ross-shire. [22]

In 1650 at the Battle of Carbisdale the Clan Munro and the Clan Ross fought on the side of the Scottish Government, then led by the Duke of Argyll. In 1650 the Marquis of Montrose, a Royalist and his invading army of foreigners, mainly Germans and Danes landed in Ross-shire. The Munros & Rosses had initially indicated that they would join him and arranged to meet him at a specified location, he waited two days for them but the Munros and Rosses did not turn up as they had actually taken the side of the Scottish Government, along with Clan Sutherland. A day later the battle took place in Scroggie Wood. The Munros and their allies completely defeated the invading army.[23]

By 1651 the Scottish Covenantor Government had become disillusioned with the English parliament and decided to support the Royalists instead. At the Battle of Worcester in 1651, William Munroe was one of four Munroes captured. However, Sir Alexander Munro survived the battle and escaped. His son George Munro commanded the victory at the Battle of Dunkeld in 1689.

After The Restoration the chief's brother George Munro of Obsdale commanded the forces of King Charles II in Scotland from 1674 to 1677.

[edit] 18th Century & Jacobite Uprisings

The United Kingdom

After Queen Elizabeth I of England died without a heir, King James VI of Scotland also became King of England in the Union of the Crowns in 1603. A century later in 1707 England and Scotland were officially united to form the United Kingdom of Great Britain.

Jacobite Uprising of 1715 to 1719

The Earl of Seaforth led a force of 3000 men headed by the Clan MacKenzie which also included men from the Clan MacDonald, Clan MacKinnon, Clan MacRae and the Clan Chisholm. He was opposed by Colonel Sir Robert Munro of Foulis who had formed a camp at the Bridge of Alness with 600 men which also included men from the Clan Ross. Munro had sent many of his own men south to protect the lands of the Clan Forbes of Culloden from the Jacobites. Munro was soon joined by the Earl of Sutherland and the Chief of Clan MacKay who both brought with them only a portion of their clans. As a result of underestimating the strength of the enemy the government force totalled just 1800 and expected support from the Clan Grant did not arrive. The Earl of Seaforth's forces advanced on the Sutherland's camp who made a quick retreat to avoid contact with their more powerful foe. Soon afterwards a council of war was held between the two sides and the Sutherlanders and MacKays peacefully moved back north to their own territory, while much of the Ross's and Munro's lands were ravaged.

The MacKenzie Jacobite garrison at Inverness surrendered to Simon Fraser of Lovat upon the very day when the Battle of Sheriffmuir was fought and another Jacobite force was defeated at the Battle of Preston. Soon after this 31 year old Colonel Robert Munro of Foulis marched into the town of Inverness with 400 Munros and took over control as governor from Fraser. Government troops arrived in Inverness towards the end of February, and for some months the process of disarming the rebels went on, helped by a Munro detachment under Culcairn. With the rising suppressed, and the Hanoverian succession firmly established, Robert's interest with the Government and his own compassionate nature prompted him to mediate on behalf of some of the defeated leaders (including Alexander Macdonell of Glengarry) and their wives and children.

The clan rivalries which had erupted in rebellion were finding an outlet in local politics. The MacKenzie's Earl of Seaforth came to an end in 1716, and it seems to have been arranged that while the Clan Ross held the county seat the Munros would represent the Tain Burghs. To secure the burghs, control of three out of the five was necessary. Ross ascendancy was secure in Tain, and from 1716 to 1745 the Munros controlled Dingwall, with one of Robert Munro's brothers as provost, but not without something like two armed Munro "invasions" of the county town in 1721 and 1740, when opposing councillors were abducted to secure a favourable result (for the first incident Colonel Robert and his brother were fined £200 each, and after the second his parliamentary career came to an abrupt end with defeat at the 1741 election).

The blind baron's third son, George Munro of Culcairn raised a detachment from his father's clan to fight at the Battle of Glen Shiel in 1719 where they defeated the Jacobites and George Munro was wounded. [24]

The Black Watch

In 1725 six Independent Black Watch companies were formed. One of Munros, one of Frasers, one of Grants and three of Campbells. These companies were known by the name Reicudan Dhu, or Black Watch. By 1740 it had become the 43d Highland regiment and then the 42d Royal Highlanders. Sir Robert Munro was appointed lieutenant-colonel. Among the captains were his next brother, George Munro of Culcairn, and John Munro, promoted to be lieutenant-colonel in 1745. The surgeons of the regiment was his younger brother, Dr James Munro and before him a distant relation George Munro of Auchinbowie.

War against the French

The Clan Munro fought for the British Army against the French. Their first action came on 11 May 1745, at the Battle of Fontenoy. Allowed "their own way of fighting", each time they received the French fire Col. Sir Robert Munro ordered his men to "clap to the ground" while he himself, because of his corpulence, stood alone with the colours behind him. For the first time in a European battle they introduced a system of infantry tactics (alternatively firing and taking cover) that was not superseded. Springing up and closing with the enemy, they several times drove them back, and finished with a successful rear-guard action against French cavalry.[25]

Jacobite Uprising of 1745 to 1746

In June 1745, a little more than a month after the battle of Fontenoy, Col. Sir Robert Munro was "rewarded" by an appointment to succeed General Ponsonby as Colonel of the English 37th Regiment of Foot. When the Jacobite Rising broke out, his friends in the Highlands hoped for his presence among them. One wrote that it would have been "the greatest service to His Majesty and the common cause", but it was not to be. The Munros supported the British government during the Jacobite uprisings.

In 1745 the Jacobites were led by Charles Edward Stuart who was the exiled claimant to the thrones of England, Scotland, and Ireland, commonly known as "Bonnie Prince Charlie". Charles was the son of James Francis Edward Stuart who was in turn the son of King James II of England, Scotland and Ireland, who had been deposed in 1688. After his father's death Charles was recognised as "King Charles III" by his supporters but his opponents referred to him as "The Young Pretender".

In the northern shires the Earl of Sutherland was the King's Lieutenant, and the Clan Sutherland, Clan MacKay, Clan Ross, Clan Munro, Clan Gunn, Clan Campbell, and Clan Grant could be counted on to support the British Government, but the Clan MacDonald, Clan MacKenzie, Clan MacKintosh, Clan Menzies, and Clan Chisholm were Jacobites, and the Clan Fraser was divided owing to a disputed chiefship but they later joined the Jacobites.

Tomb of Col. Sir Robert Munro

[edit] Sir Robert Munro

Chief Col. Sir Robert Munro had been fighting at the front at the second Battle of Falkirk (1746) when, by account of the rebels, the English 37th Regiment he was in command of ran away and he was surrounded and attacked by seven Jacobites, he killed at least two with his pike before being shot by a Jacobite commander with a pistol, he was 62 years old. The Jacobites wished to do special honour to their opponent: They buried Robert in the grave of Sir John de Graham who died at the first Battle of Falkirk (1298). The graves can be seen in Falkirk churchyard.

Robert's son Sir Harry Munro who served as an officer in Loudon's Highlanders had been captured at the Battle of Prestonpans in September 1745. He returned home to find Foulis Castle had been partially destroyed by Jacobites who set fire to it after the Battle of Falkirk. A few months after Falkirk the Jacobites were finally defeated at the Battle of Culloden by government forces. After the rising was suppressed a Munro Independent Company under Harry continued to police the Highlands and was disbanded in 1748. Harry set about rebuilding the castle as it is today incorporating what he could of the original building which now appears as a mansion house built in a formal Georgian style rather than the defensive fort it once was.

[edit] Castles

Foulis Castle from the air

Foulis Castle has always been and is still the seat of the Chief of the Clan Munro.
Teaninich Castle was bought by the Munros in 1660.
Newmore Castle was occupied by the Munros from the 16th century to the 18th century.
Balconie Castle was the seat of the Munros of Balconie.
Novar House was originally built by the Munros in the 17th century.
Lemlair House was the seat of the Munros of Lemlair.

[edit] Other Achievements

War in India

Sir Hector Munro (1726 - 1805) and Sir Thomas Munro (1761 to 1827) were Scottish Generals in the British Army who had great success fighting in India. James Munro (VC) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross during the Crimean War, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Church & Music

The Munros made a significant early contribution to Scottish traditional arts in the fifteenth century with what is probably the earliest piece of pipe music written for the Pibroch. This piece, entitled Bealach na Broige has been attributed to one of the early Munro family and is the pipe music for the clan.

The Munros were also prominent members of the Scottish clergy in the north of Scotland and clan members became justices of the peace in Caithness and its environs.

Mountains

Sir Hugh Munro (1856-1919) was the founding member of the Scottish Mountaineering Club in 1889.

[edit] Clan Chiefs

Name	Died	Comments
Finnian Munro	-	The younger of Foulis, eldest son of the present chief.
Hector W. Munro	-	The Present Chief.
Capt. Patrick Munro	1995	Son of Eva Marion Munro and C. H. Gascoigne, took his mothers maiden name to become chief.
Eva Marion Munro	1976	eldest daughter of 11th baronet married Col C. H. Gascoigne.
Col. Sir Hector Munro	1935	11th baronet, Seaforth highlanders ADC to Edward VII & George V - end of male line.
Sir Charles Munro	1888	10th baronet, D.L. & J.P. for Ross-shire.
Sir Charles Munro	1886	9th baronet, cousin. Married Amelia, daughter of Frederick Browne.
Sir Hugh Munro	1848	8th baronet - end of direct line. Married Jane, dughter of Alexander Law.
Sir Harry Munro	1781	7th baronet, rebuilt Foulis Castle after a fire destroyed it - MP for Ross-shire 1746 - 47, fought at Culloden. Married Anne, daughter of Hugh Rose of Kilravock.
Col. Sir Robert Munro	1746	6th baronet, the Black Watch - killed at Falkirk, interred in the Churchyard of Falkirk next to John Graham. Married Mary, daughter of Sir Henry Seymour of Woodlands.
Sir Robert Munro	1729	5th baronet, the blind baron. Married Jean, daughter of John Forbes of Culloden.
Sir John Munro	1696	4th baronet, a zealous promoter of Presbyterian. Married Agnes, daughter of Sir Kenneth MacKenzie.
Sir Robert Munro	1668	3rd baronet, (son of Col John Munro, 2nd of Obsdale, grandson of Chief Robert-Mor Munro, d.1588).
Sir Hector Munro	1651	2nd baronet, died age 17 - ending direct male line.
Sir Hector Munro	1635	Made 1st baronet by Charles I - died in Hamburg, Germany. Married Mary, daughter of Hugh MacKay of Farr and Stravnaver.
Robert Munro	1633	The black baron served in the 30 years war - died at Ulm, Germany. Married Margarat daughter of William Sutherland of Duffus.
Hector Munro	1603	Brother of Robert. Married Anne daughter of Hugh Fraser, 5th Lord Lovat.
Robert Munro	1589	Died 8 months after his father.
Robert-Mor Munro	1588	Added to the estate of Foulis, a loyal protector of Queen Mary- first Protestant and 1st to be buried at Kiltearn Church. Married Margaret, daughter of James Ogilvy of Cardell.
Robert Munro	1547	Married Margaret, daughter of Sir Alexander Dunbar of Westfield. Loyal supporter of Scotland against invasion of Protector, Duke of Somerset - killed at Pinkie
Hector Munro	1541	Extensive lands confirmed to him by James V at Stirling 1541. Married Kathrine, daughter of chief of MacKenzie of Kintail.
William Munro	1505	Married Anne, daughter of Lachlan Og MacLean of Duart. Killed in a raid assisting Chief of the Mackays.
John Munro	1490	In minority was under his uncle John who led the Clan at Clachnaharry 1454, married Margaret, daughter of Sir William Calder of Calder.
George Munro	1452	Under the Great Seal of James I, dated at St. Andrews 1426 - lands of great extent confirmed to him, killed at Bealach-nam-Brog. Married a daughter of Alexander MacCulloch of Plaids.
Hugh Munro	1425	Joined the Lord of the Isles in contest with Duke of Albany 1411. Married Isabel, daughter of John Keith of 1st of Inverugie.
Robert de Munro	1369	A charter confirmed by David II of Scotland 1364. First married Margaret Barclay. Later married a daughter of the laird of Forrester of Corstorphine.
George Munro	1333	Succeeded his grandfather - continued his support of Bruce, killed at Halidon Hill. Married a daughter of Ross of Balnagowan.
George Munro	1314	Only son of Robert - predeceased his father, was killed at Bannockburn. Married a daughter of Kenneth the 4th Earl of Sutherland.
Robert Munro	1323	Joined the party of King Robert the Bruce, led the clan at Bannockburn in 1314.
George Munro	1282	Had all his Ross-shire lands confirmed to him by charter from Alexander II of Scotland before 1249.
Robert Munro	1239	Married daughter of the Earl of Sutherland.
Donald Munro	1195	Said to have built the old Tower of Foulis 1154. Assisted Wm the Lion in repressing rebellion.
Robert Munro	1164	Loyal subject of David I of Scotland and Malcolm IV of Scotland - Interred in Church of Chanonry of Ross - burial place of Munros for 400 years.
Hugh Munro	1126	First member of the line "Baron of Foulis".
George Munro	1101	Assisted Malcolm III of Scotland in contention with Macbeth for Crown of Scotland.
Donald Munro	1039	Founder of the ancient House of Munro.