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'''Clan Straiton''' also called '''Straton''' or '''Stratton''' is a Lowland [[Scottish clan]]. The clan does not currently have a chief therefore it is considered an [[Armigerous clan]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.usscots.com/clans/s/stratton.html |title=The U.S.SCOTS Directory of Scottish Websites |publisher=usscots.com |accessdate=2008-02-20}}</ref> The barony of Straiton lies in the county of [[Midlothian]] on the outskirts of the city of [[Edinburgh]]. There are also baronies of a similar name in [[Ayrshire]] and in [[Fife]]. |
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|chiefs motto= Surgere Tento (I strive to rise)<ref name="ScotClans">[http://www.scotclans.com/scottish-clans/clan-straiton/ Clan Straiton Profile] scotclans.com. Retrieved 13 July 2014.</ref> |
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'''Clan Straiton''',<ref name="Clan.Encyclopedia.Straiton">{{cite book |last1=Way |first1=George of Plean |last2=Squire |first2=Romilly of Rubislaw |author-link2=Romilly Squire of Rubislaw |author-link1=George Way of Plean |year=1994 |title=Collins Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia |location=[[Glasgow]] |publisher=[[HarperCollins]] (for the [[Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs]]) |isbn=0-00-470547-5 |pages=461–462}}</ref> also called '''Straton''' or '''Stratton''',<ref name="Covenrty">{{cite book |last=Coventry |first=Martin |year=2008 |title=Castles of the Clans: The Strongholds and Seats of 750 Scottish Families and Clans |location=[[Musselburgh]] |publisher=Goblinshead |page=562 |isbn=978-1-899874-36-1}}</ref> is a Lowland [[Scottish clan]]. The clan does not currently have a chief therefore it is considered an [[Armigerous clan]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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According to Nisbet an old family of this name, designed ‘of that Ilk’, received their lands of Straiton from King [[David I of Scotland]]. Alexander Straiton of that Ilk and Andrew Straiton of Craig served in the inquest on the succession of Sir Alexander [[Frasers of Philorth|Fraser of Philorth]] to the estates of his grandfather. |
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===Origins of the clan=== |
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Thomas de Straton of the shire of [[Edinburgh]] appeared in the [[Ragman Rolls]] in 1296. Alisaundre and James de Strachan also rendered homage. Alexander de Straton was a signatory to the [[Declaration of Arbroath]] in 1320. |
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The barony of Straiton is in the county of [[Midlothian]] on the outskirts of the city of [[Edinburgh]].<ref name="Clan.Encyclopedia.Straiton"/> There are also baronies of a similar name in [[Ayrshire]] and in [[Fife]].<ref name="Clan.Encyclopedia.Straiton"/> The historian [[Alexander Nisbet]] said that the family received their lands of Straiton from [[David I of Scotland]].<ref name="Clan.Encyclopedia.Straiton"/> Alexander Straiton of that Ilk and Andrew Straiton of Craig served on the inquest for Sir Alexander Fraser of Pilforth to succeed to the estates of his grandfather. |
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Black suggests that he may be the same Alexander de Straton who is described as ‘of our blood’ in a charter to him by King [[David II of Scotland]]. John de Stratton ‘dominus ejusdem’ (of that Ilk) witnessed a charter of lands in 1351. |
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===Wars of Scottish Independence=== |
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In 1296, Thomas de Straton appeared on the [[Ragman Rolls]].<ref name="Clan.Encyclopedia.Straiton"/> Alexander de Straton was one of the signatories to the [[Declaration of Arbroath]] in 1320.<ref name="Clan.Encyclopedia.Straiton"/> The historian George Fraser Black has suggested that he may be the same Alexander de Straton who is described as ''of our blood'' in a charter by [[David II of Scotland]] to him.<ref name="Clan.Encyclopedia.Straiton"/> In 1351, John de Stratton ''dominus ejusdem'' (of that Ilk) witnessed a charter of lands.<ref name="Clan.Encyclopedia.Straiton"/> |
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===15th century=== |
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| ⚫ | In 1411, Alexander Straiton,<ref name="Clan.Encyclopedia.Straiton"/> or Stratton,<ref name="Covenrty"/> was killed at the [[Battle of Harlaw]].<ref name="Covenrty"/><ref name="Clan.Encyclopedia.Straiton"/> The Clan Straiton also held lands in [[Aberdeenshire]] and near [[Inverness]].<ref name="Clan.Encyclopedia.Straiton"/> In 1451, Cristina de Stratone granted a charter in favour of the Friars Preachers in Aberdeen.<ref name="Clan.Encyclopedia.Straiton"/> |
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Alexander Sutherland of [[Dunbeath Castle|Dunbeath]], second son of [[Robert Sutherland, 6th Earl of Sutherland]] (died 1444), mentioned several times in his [[Will and testament|testament]] Alexander Stratoun of Lauriston who he described as his "sister sone" and who had married into the Earl of Sutherland's family.<ref>{{cite journal |last=MacEwen |first=Andrew B. W |year=1982 |title=The Family Connections of Alexander Sutherland of Dunbeath |url=http://marshall.3utilities.com:8000/DISK%201/genealogy/refs/books/MacEwen,%20Andrew%20B%20W,%20Family%20connections%20of%20Alexander%20Sutherland%20of%20Dunbeath,%201982.pdf |journal=[[The Genealogist]] |location=New York |publisher=[[American Society of Genealogists|Association for Promotion of Scholarship in Genealogy]] |page=139 |access-date=September 5, 2021}}</ref> [[John Sutherland, 7th Earl of Sutherland]] is found granting to his kinsman, [[Alexander Sutherland, 3rd of Duffus]], a [[charter]] for the lands of [[Torboll]] and the grant was witnessed by several Scottish gentlemen including Alexander Straton of Lauriston.<ref name="Fraser">{{cite book |last=Fraser |first=Sir William|author-link=William Fraser (historian) |year=1892 |title=The Sutherland Book |url=https://archive.org/details/sutherlandbook01fras |volume=1 |location=[[Edinburgh]] |publisher=s.n |pages=[https://archive.org/details/sutherlandbook01fras/page/216/mode/2up 57]-61 |access-date=September 5, 2021}}</ref> |
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==Castles== |
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*Straiton, which was four and a half miles south of [[Edinburgh Castle]] was held by the clan from the thirteenth century or earlier.<ref name="Covenrty"/> There was a hall house although there are no longer any remains of it.<ref name="Covenrty"/> The Strattons were still in possession of it in the middle of the fifteenth century.<ref name="Covenrty"/> |
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*[[Lauriston Castle, Aberdeenshire|Lauriston Castle]] which is four miles to the south of [[Laurencekirk]], [[Kincardineshire]] was originally held by the [[Clan Stirling]] but was held by the Strattons from the thirteenth century until 1695.<ref name="Covenrty"/> |
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*Kirkside, which is three miles north of [[Montrose, Angus]] is a substantial 18th century mansion that incorporates older work, that was held by the Strattons from 1582 to 1872.<ref name="Covenrty"/> |
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*Seabegs, which is to the south-east of [[Bonnybridge]], [[West Lothian]] was held by the Strattons in the twelfth century and there are the remains of a [[Motte-and-bailey castle|Motte]].<ref name="Covenrty"/> |
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==Clan Profile== |
==Clan Profile== |
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* Motto: Surgere tento (I strive to rise) |
* Motto: Surgere tento (I strive to rise) |
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* Supporters: Dexter, a lion rampant Or; sinister, a bloodhound Sable |
* Supporters: Dexter, a lion rampant Or; sinister, a bloodhound Sable |
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==See also== |
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*[[Scottish clan]] |
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Latest revision as of 01:43, 21 March 2024
| Clan Straiton | |
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| Motto | Surgere Tento (I strive to rise)[1] |
| Clan Straiton no longer has a chief, and is an armigerous clan | |
| Historic seat | Lauriston Castle[2] |
Clan Straiton,[3] also called Straton or Stratton,[2] is a Lowland Scottish clan. The clan does not currently have a chief therefore it is considered an Armigerous clan.
History[edit]
Origins of the clan[edit]
The barony of Straiton is in the county of Midlothian on the outskirts of the city of Edinburgh.[3] There are also baronies of a similar name in Ayrshire and in Fife.[3] The historian Alexander Nisbet said that the family received their lands of Straiton from David I of Scotland.[3] Alexander Straiton of that Ilk and Andrew Straiton of Craig served on the inquest for Sir Alexander Fraser of Pilforth to succeed to the estates of his grandfather.
Wars of Scottish Independence[edit]
In 1296, Thomas de Straton appeared on the Ragman Rolls.[3] Alexander de Straton was one of the signatories to the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320.[3] The historian George Fraser Black has suggested that he may be the same Alexander de Straton who is described as of our blood in a charter by David II of Scotland to him.[3] In 1351, John de Stratton dominus ejusdem (of that Ilk) witnessed a charter of lands.[3]
15th century[edit]
In 1411, Alexander Straiton,[3] or Stratton,[2] was killed at the Battle of Harlaw.[2][3] The Clan Straiton also held lands in Aberdeenshire and near Inverness.[3] In 1451, Cristina de Stratone granted a charter in favour of the Friars Preachers in Aberdeen.[3]
Alexander Sutherland of Dunbeath, second son of Robert Sutherland, 6th Earl of Sutherland (died 1444), mentioned several times in his testament Alexander Stratoun of Lauriston who he described as his "sister sone" and who had married into the Earl of Sutherland's family.[4] John Sutherland, 7th Earl of Sutherland is found granting to his kinsman, Alexander Sutherland, 3rd of Duffus, a charter for the lands of Torboll and the grant was witnessed by several Scottish gentlemen including Alexander Straton of Lauriston.[5]
Castles[edit]
- Straiton, which was four and a half miles south of Edinburgh Castle was held by the clan from the thirteenth century or earlier.[2] There was a hall house although there are no longer any remains of it.[2] The Strattons were still in possession of it in the middle of the fifteenth century.[2]
- Lauriston Castle which is four miles to the south of Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire was originally held by the Clan Stirling but was held by the Strattons from the thirteenth century until 1695.[2]
- Kirkside, which is three miles north of Montrose, Angus is a substantial 18th century mansion that incorporates older work, that was held by the Strattons from 1582 to 1872.[2]
- Seabegs, which is to the south-east of Bonnybridge, West Lothian was held by the Strattons in the twelfth century and there are the remains of a Motte.[2]
Clan Profile[edit]
- Arms: Argent, three bars counter embattled Azure.
- Crest: A falcon rising Proper
- Motto: Surgere tento (I strive to rise)
- Supporters: Dexter, a lion rampant Or; sinister, a bloodhound Sable
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Clan Straiton Profile scotclans.com. Retrieved 13 July 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Coventry, Martin (2008). Castles of the Clans: The Strongholds and Seats of 750 Scottish Families and Clans. Musselburgh: Goblinshead. p. 562. ISBN 978-1-899874-36-1.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Way, George of Plean; Squire, Romilly of Rubislaw (1994). Collins Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia. Glasgow: HarperCollins (for the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs). pp. 461–462. ISBN 0-00-470547-5.
- ^ MacEwen, Andrew B. W (1982). "The Family Connections of Alexander Sutherland of Dunbeath" (PDF). The Genealogist. New York: Association for Promotion of Scholarship in Genealogy: 139. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
- ^ Fraser, Sir William (1892). The Sutherland Book. Vol. 1. Edinburgh: s.n. pp. 57-61. Retrieved 5 September 2021.
