Image Badge: | File:Clan member crest badge - Clan Abercromby.svg |
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.