Clan Hannay

Hannay is the name of a Scottish clan.

History

Although the name Hannay most likely derives from the place Hannethe, is this not precisely known. The origin of the family can be traced back as far as Galloway in south west Scotland. The name ' Gillbert de Hannethe ' first appeared on the Ragman Rolls of 1296, the King Edward I of England were presented. It is reported, the lands of Sorbie in Wigtownshire were acquired by the same Gillbert de Hannethe.

Unlike many other Scottish nobles and clans that supported the Hannays not Robert de Bruce but John Balliol, as this was closer to them.

Chiefs

Ramsay William Rainsford Hannay died on 10 January 2004. Was succeeded by his son, Dr. David R Hannay.

Castles

  • Sorbie Tower was once the seat of the Hannay family until it was sold to the Earl of Galloway. To Derelict donated it in 1965, the then owner of the clan; since then Historic Scotland cares about the preservation of the ruins.
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