Clan Urquhart
Clan Urquhart is an ancient Celtic family that once held power over lands in the northeast of Scotland. Their name comes from Glen Urquhart and the magnificent Urquhart Castle located on Loch Ness. According to Clan history, the name comes from a Gaelic word air meaning “by” and the Old Welsh word cardden, meaning “thicket or wood,” a similar form of which was recorded in the life of St. Columba. Legend has it that Conachar Mor, scion of Ulster’s royal house, fought for Malcolm III and was rewarded with ownership of Urquhart Castle, where he killed a wild boar that had defeated all other hunters before him.
The first Chief of the clan, William de Urchard, defended Moote at Cromarty against English crown supporters during the time of William Wallace and Robert Bruce. His descendants continued to hold positions of power, with Adam de Urchard assuming the titles of Baron and Sheriff in 1358. The family line continued through the centuries, with Thomas Urquhart’s nephew, Thomas, becoming a renowned scholar and writer, and his son, Adam, becoming sheriff of Wigton.
Over the years, members of the clan have been involved in battles, pirate activities, and even served as agents for Scottish affairs. Today, the clan chief resides in the US and has established the rightful chief status, and their places to visit include Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness, with its stunning beauty and incredible arch joining wings supporting corbelled parapet, and the rolling Ocil hills, the site of a famous battle fought by Captain John, who was also known as Pirate. Visitors can stay overnight, get married, or explore the glorious carvings, drawing room, and heraldry artifacts.
Clan Urquhart Location
The address for Clan Urquhart we have is: Scotland , United Kingdom. Use the map below for a closer view.
Your Feedback & Reviews of Clan Urquhart
Lets us know what you think of Clan Urquhart and you can do that using the reviews button below.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Featured Things to See & Do
Here are the featured activities to Clan Urquhart which are also on the North Coast 500
Related Things to See & Do
Here are the related things to see and do for Clan Urquhart which are also on the North Coast 500
Maximise Your NC500 Experience!
Our newsletter is packed with helpful tips and resources to help you save money and time when planning your NC500 experience. Sign up now and join our community of savvy NC500'ers.
We have done our best to ensure that the details about Clan Urquhart are correct at the time of publishing. But do be aware that things change over time and we’re also human. We do not provide all the content in our web listings. Much of it comes from third-parties. Consequently, we cannot be held responsible for any errors or misrepresentations in these listings. Please note that the information presented here is solely for informational purposes and does not constitute an endorsement by us.
