Clan Abercromby Explained

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Clan Name:Clan Abercromby
Chiefs Motto:Petit Alta ('He seeks high deeds')[1]
Chiefs Crest:A falcon rising belled Proper.[2]
Branches:Abercromby of Birkenbog (historic chiefs)(see Abercromby baronets)
Titles:Baron Abercromby
District:Banffshire, Clackmannanshire, Fife

Clan Abercromby, also known as Clan Abercrombie, is a Scottish clan with lands in the Scottish Highlands and Lowlands. The clan was first attested to in 1296 with William de Abercromby, who was given charter of Abercrombie, Fife.[3]

Lt.-Gen. Sir Ralph Abercromby was a notable commander during the French Revolutionary Wars who greatly reformed the British Army. His widow was created Baroness Abercromby in 1801.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Clan Abercromby. 14 April 2008. . ClanChiefs.org.
  2. Web site: Abercromby . 1 September 2008 . MyClan.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20070319213617/http://www.myclan.com/clans/Abercromby_138/default.php . 19 March 2007 . dead.
  3. Web site: Clan Abercrombie History . 2023-11-18 . ScotClans . en.