Brandanes

The men of the Isle of Bute were called Brandanes, from what derivation is not quite certain, though the strong
probability lies with Dr Leyden, who deduces that name from the patron saint of the Island in the Firth of Clyde, that is, St Brandin. The territory of Bute was the king's own patrimony, and its natives his personal followers. The noble family of Bute, to whom the island now belongs, are an ancient illegitimate branch of the royal house.

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