Forbes ClanCrest and Tartan
Clan Forbes has resided in Aberdeenshire for over 800 years. During the War of Independence Alexander Forbes died defending Urquhart Castle against the forces of Edward Longshanks in 1303. At the time of the Rising of 1745 Duncan Forbes of Culloden used his considereable influence to presuade clans not to side with Prince Charles. In spite of his loyalty and considerable personal expense an ungrateful King George never offered to reward his patronage. Motto “Grace Me Guide” Septs of Clan Forbes:
Bannerman, Fordyce, Lumsden, MacWatt, Walter, Water,Watt
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