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Branches: MacGregor of Glengyle, MacGregor of Glenlyon, MacGregor of Glenorchy, MacGregor of Glenstrae. Arms: Argent, a sword in bend dexter Azure and an oak tree eradicated in bend sinister Proper, the former supporting on its point in dexter canton an antique crown proper. Gules. Badge: A lion's head, erased, crowned with an antique crown. Motto: 'S rioghal mo dhream (Royal is my race) Gaelic Name: MacGrioghair War Cry: Ard-choille (The High Wood) Plant Badge: Pine Pipe Music: Ruaig Ghlinne Freoine (Chase of Glen Fruin). The first chief of the clan was probably "Gregor of the golden bridles" and his son, Iain Camm, succeeded as 2nd chief before 1390. Robert the Bruce granted the barony of Loch Awe (near Crianlarich) to the Campbells and this covered much of the land occupied by the MacGregors. As a result, the clan were confined to the Glenstrae area. With encouragement from the Campbells, King James issued an edict banning the use of the name MacGregor. The clan chief was hanged at Edinburgh's Mercat Cross in 1604. The surname was not fully restored until 1774. In the 18th century there were disputes over the chieftainship but eventually John Murray (later MacGregor) of Lanrick was recognised. Rob Roy MacGregor was a younger son of MacGregor of Glengyle. He took part in the first Jacobite Uprising in 1715. Rob Roy died peacefully in 1734 and is buried with his family in the churchyard at Balquhidder. The MacGregor chief, Sir Evan MacGregor, played a prominent part in the visit of King George IV to Scotland in 1822 and he and his clansmen guarded the honours of Scotland. Despite its persecution and proscription, MacGregor is found frequently in Scotland. It was the 82nd most frequent surname at the Scottish Registry Office in 1995 |
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