Clan Troup Explained

Clan Name:	Clan Troup
Chiefs Motto:	Veritas Vincit (Truth conquers)^[1]

Clan Troup is a Scottish clan. The clan is considered an armigerous clan, meaning that it is considered to have had at one time a chief who possessed the chiefly arms; however, no one at present is in possession of such arms. The surname Troup is also considered a sept of Clan Gordon.

History

The name Troup comes from the feudal barony of Troup in Aberdeenshire.^[2] Hammelin de Troup was in 1320, arrested for his involvement in a conspiracy against King Robert I of Scotland along with Roger de Mowbray, David, Lord of Brechin and Willian de Soules.

Clan profile

• Motto: (Latin: Veritas Vincit - English Truth conquers)
• Crest: A hind's head erased, Proper.

Castles

The following is a list of castles known to have been in the ownership of the family.^[2]

• Cullykhan Castle (Troup Castle), overlooking Cullykhan Bay, Aberdeenshire.
• Castle of Findon, overlooking Gamrie Bay, Aberdeenshire.

Notes and References

1. https://www.scotclans.com/scottish-clans/clan-troup/ Clan Troup Profile
2. Coventry, Martin. (2008). Castles of the Clans: The Strongholds and Seats of 750 Scottish Families and Clans. p. 574. .