Clan Fraser

Fraser is the name of a Scottish clan, which originated from the area around Loch Ness.

History

The first authentic Fraser was Sir Andrew, of the lands around Lovat acquired by marriage. Later the clan was an opportunistic reputation - Montrose was fought, Bonnie Dundee supported, even though they represented both the same thing. Simon Fraser, 11th Lord Lovat, was dismissed because of disgraceful behavior by the king of his title and his possessions, but denied as a result his royal hostile - Jacobite connections and was pardoned. Simon Fraser helped organize the Jacobite Rising of 1715, and was involved in its crackdown after it became clear that he was doomed to failure. At the Second Jacobite Rising, he turned face up on the side of the rebels after they had won at the Battle of Prestonpans, and was beheaded at the age of 80 years after the renewed crackdown on the rebellion.

The motto of the clan is Je suis perst ( "I'm ready ").

Pictures

Coat of Arms of the Fraser of Lovat

Tartan

Simon Fraser, 11th Lord Lovat, called " the fox "

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