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'''Clan Arthur''', ([[Scottish Gaelic]]: '''Clann Artair'''), or '''Clan MacArthur''' is a [[Scottish Highlands|highland]] [[Scottish clan]] that once held lands on the shores of [[Loch Awe]] opposite [[Inishail]].<ref name="Anderson709"/> The clan has been described as one of the oldest clans in Argyll.<ref name="clanarthurhistory"/> Clan Arthur and Clan Campbell share a common origin, and at one point the MacArthurs challenged the seniority of the leading Campbell family.<ref name="ScottishClansAndTheirTartans"/> A branch of MacArthurs from the [[Isle of Skye]] were a [[sept (social)|sept]] of the [[Clan MacDonald of Sleat|MacDonalds of Sleat]], and were hereditary [[Bagpipes|pipers]] for the MacDonalds of the Isles.<ref name="Anderson709"/><ref name="WR1100"/> In late 18th century the chief of the clan died without an heir, leaving the clan leaderless until the late 20th century. In 2002, the first chief of Clan Arthur was recognised in about 230 years.
'''Clan Arthur''', ([[Scottish Gaelic]]: '''Clann Artair'''), or '''Clan MacArthur''' is a [[Scottish Highlands|highland]] [[Scottish clan]] that once held lands on the shores of [[Loch Awe]] opposite [[Inishail]].<ref name="Anderson709"/> The clan has been described as one of the oldest clans in Argyll.<ref name="clanarthurhistory"/> Clan Arthur and [[Clan Campbell]] share a common origin, and at one point the MacArthurs challenged the seniority of the leading Campbell family.<ref name="ScottishClansAndTheirTartans"/> A branch of MacArthurs from the [[Isle of Skye]] were a [[sept (social)|sept]] of the [[Clan MacDonald of Sleat|MacDonalds of Sleat]], and were hereditary [[Bagpipes|pipers]] for the MacDonalds of the Isles.<ref name="Anderson709"/><ref name="WR1100"/> In late 18th century the chief of the clan died without an heir, leaving the clan leaderless until the late 20th century. In 2002, the first chief of Clan Arthur was recognised in about 230 years.


==History==
==History==
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[[File:MacArthur tartan (Vestiarium Scoticum).png|thumb|right|MacArthur [[tartan]] as published in the ''[[Vestiarium Scoticum]]'' of 1842.<ref name="WR1100"/> The ''Vestiarium'' is the source of many of today's tartans and has been proven to be a Victorian hoax.<ref name="hoax">{{Cite book|title=Scotland's Forged Tartans, An analytical study of the Vestiarium Scoticum |author=Stewart, Donald C.; Thompson, J Charles |coauthors= |year=1980 |publisher=Paul Harris Publishing |location=Edinburgh |isbn=0-904505-67-7 |page= |pages= }}</ref>]]
[[File:MacArthur tartan (Vestiarium Scoticum).png|thumb|right|MacArthur [[tartan]] as published in the ''[[Vestiarium Scoticum]]'' of 1842.<ref name="WR1100"/> The ''Vestiarium'' is the source of many of today's tartans and has been proven to be a Victorian hoax.<ref name="hoax">{{Cite book|title=Scotland's Forged Tartans, An analytical study of the Vestiarium Scoticum |author=Stewart, Donald C.; Thompson, J Charles |coauthors= |year=1980 |publisher=Paul Harris Publishing |location=Edinburgh |isbn=0-904505-67-7 |page= |pages= }}</ref>]]


<ref>John MacArthur (1767-1834) came to New South Wales in Australia in 1790. He was one of the earliest sheep farmers there (he successfully crossed Bengal and Irish sheep and later introduced the Merino breed from South Africa). His sons planted the first vineyard in Australia.</ref>
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In 1771 Patrick MacArthur, chief of Clan Arthur, died in Jamaica without a male heir. With his death, the official title of Chief of Clan Arthur ceased to exist. In 1986 senior members of Clan Arthur hired a genealogist to trace back through the last chief's family tree to find a living representative with a common ancestor to the chiefs of Clan Arthur.<ref name="Urquhart-Scotsman"/> Genealogical research concluded that the chiefly line of the MacArthurs, the ''MacArthurs of Tirivadich'' could be traced as far back as 1495, to a John MacArthur of Tirivadich. The MacArthur chiefly line was traced nine generations down from this John MacArthur of Tirivadich, through his eldest grandson: Duncan MacArthur of Tirivadich; and three generations through John MacArthur of Tirivadich's younger grandsons: Niall MacArthur of Querlane and John MacArthur of Drissaig. Research showed that the main line had become extinct, however a living descendant through John MacArthur of Drissaig was found – a Canadian born man named James Edward Moir MacArthur. This man traced his descent from a Margaret MacArthur Moir, who died about 1775. A great nephew of hers, Archibald MacArthur Stewart, recordered [[coat of arms|Arms]] in 1775 and traced his descent from John MacArthur of Milton, who died in 1674. The genealogical research conducted on behalf of Clan Arthur linked this John MacArthur of Milton back to John MacArthur of Drissaig.<ref name="clanarthurhistory"/>

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<ref>In 1771 Patrick MacArthur, chief of Clan Arthur, died in Jamaica without a male heir. With his death, the official title of Chief of Clan Arthur ceased to exist. In 1986 senior members of Clan Arthur hired a genealogist to trace back through the last chief's family tree to find a living representative with a common ancestor to the chiefs of Clan Arthur.<ref name="Urquhart-Scotsman"/> Genealogical research concluded that the chiefly line of the MacArthurs, the ''MacArthurs of Tirivadich'' could be traced as far back as 1495, to a John MacArthur of Tirivadich. The MacArthur chiefly line was traced nine generations down from this John MacArthur of Tirivadich, through his eldest grandson: Duncan MacArthur of Tirivadich; and three generations through John MacArthur of Tirivadich's younger grandsons: Niall MacArthur of Querlane and John MacArthur of Drissaig. Research showed that the main line had become extinct, however a living descendant through John MacArthur of Drissaig was found – a Canadian born man named James Edward Moir MacArthur. This man traced his descent from a Margaret MacArthur Moir, who died about 1775. A great nephew of hers, Archibald MacArthur Stewart, recordered [[coat of arms|Arms]] in 1775 and traced his descent from John MacArthur of Milton, who died in 1674. The genealogical research conducted on behalf of Clan Arthur linked this John MacArthur of Milton back to John MacArthur of Drissaig.<ref name="clanarthurhistory"/>

<ref>In more modern times, US General Arthur MacArthur, whose parents came from Glasgow in Scotland, became Lieutenant-General in the Philippines in 1906. His son, General Douglas MacArthur, became even more famous in the Pacific and the Philippines during WW2 as commander of the US forces in the Far East.</ref>


In 1991 a ''derbfine'' was organised by [[armiger]]s of the clan. There is was determined that James Edward Moir MacArthur of Milton should petition the Lord Lyon to be appointed [[Clan Commander]] of Clan Arthur. Ten years later, James Edward Moir MacArthur of Milton successfully petitioned the Lord Lyon to appointed chief of the clan. In August 2002, the Lord Lyon recognised James Edward Moir MacArthur of that Ilk as the rightful heir to the arms of MacArthur of Tirivadich, and that he was entitled to the chiefship of Clan Arthur. Later in April 2003, he was officially inaugurated by clan members as Chief of Clan Arthur. He was the first official chief of the clan in about 230 years.<ref name="Urquhart-Scotsman">{{Cite news|first=Frank|last=Urquhart|title=Ancient clan installs its first chief for 230 years|url=http://www.scotsman.com/scotland/Ancient-clan-instals-its-first.2420979.jp|work=[[The Scotsman]] |accessdate=10 May 2008|date=22 April 2003}}</ref> Upon his death in 2004, he was succeeded as chief by his son, John Alexander MacArthur of that Ilk.<ref name="clanarthurhistory">{{Cite web|url=http://www.clanarthur.org/history.htm|title=history|accessdate=9 September 2007|work=Clan Arthur USA Association (www.clanarthur.org)}}</ref> The current chief of Clan Arthur represents the clan as a member of the [[Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs]].<ref name="clanchiefs">{{Cite web|url=http://www.clanchiefs.org/?init=clanfinder&id=MacArthur|title=MacArthur|accessdate=5 May 2008|work=[[Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.clanchiefs.org/members.html|title=The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs Members of the Standing Council|accessdate=5 May 2008|work=[[Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs]]}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
In 1991 a ''derbfine'' was organised by [[armiger]]s of the clan. There is was determined that James Edward Moir MacArthur of Milton should petition the Lord Lyon to be appointed [[Clan Commander]] of Clan Arthur. Ten years later, James Edward Moir MacArthur of Milton successfully petitioned the Lord Lyon to appointed chief of the clan. In August 2002, the Lord Lyon recognised James Edward Moir MacArthur of that Ilk as the rightful heir to the arms of MacArthur of Tirivadich, and that he was entitled to the chiefship of Clan Arthur. Later in April 2003, he was officially inaugurated by clan members as Chief of Clan Arthur. He was the first official chief of the clan in about 230 years.<ref name="Urquhart-Scotsman">{{Cite news|first=Frank|last=Urquhart|title=Ancient clan installs its first chief for 230 years|url=http://www.scotsman.com/scotland/Ancient-clan-instals-its-first.2420979.jp|work=[[The Scotsman]] |accessdate=10 May 2008|date=22 April 2003}}</ref> Upon his death in 2004, he was succeeded as chief by his son, John Alexander MacArthur of that Ilk.<ref name="clanarthurhistory">{{Cite web|url=http://www.clanarthur.org/history.htm|title=history|accessdate=9 September 2007|work=Clan Arthur USA Association (www.clanarthur.org)}}</ref> The current chief of Clan Arthur represents the clan as a member of the [[Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs]].<ref name="clanchiefs">{{Cite web|url=http://www.clanchiefs.org/?init=clanfinder&id=MacArthur|title=MacArthur|accessdate=5 May 2008|work=[[Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.clanchiefs.org/members.html|title=The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs Members of the Standing Council|accessdate=5 May 2008|work=[[Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs]]}} {{Dead link|date=October 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>
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==Clan symbols==
==Clan symbols==
The current chief of Clan Arthur is John Alexander MacArthur of that Ilk. The chief bears the [[undifferenced arms]] of the name ''MacArthur'', and is the only person legally entitled to these arms under [[Scots law]]. The [[blazon]] of the chief's armoiral shield is ''Azure, three antique crowns Or'' and corresponds to one of the [[attributed arms]] of the legendary [[King Arthur]].<ref name="clanarthur.org-symbols">{{Cite web|url=http://www.clanarthur.org/xar/Symbols.htm|title=symbols|accessdate=10 May 2008|work=Clan Arthur USA Association (www.clanarthur.org)}}</ref> A modern [[crest badge]], suitable for wear by a member of Clan Arthur contains the chief's [[heraldic crest]] and [[heraldic motto]]. The chief's crest is ''two branches of bay in orle, proper''.<ref name="clanarthurhistory"/> The chief's heraldic motto is ''FIDE ET OPERA'' which translates from [[Latin]] as "by fidelity and work" or "by faith and work".<ref name="ScotClans-clanhistory">{{Cite web|url=http://www.scotclans.com/scottish_clans/clans/macarthur/history.html|title=Clan History|accessdate=10 May 2008|work=www.scotclans.com}}</ref><ref name="clanarthur.com--crest-motto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.clanarthur.com/crest-motto.htm|title=crest / motto & variant spellings|accessdate=18 February 2008|work=www.clanarthur.com}}</ref> The chief's [[Slogan (heraldry)|slogan]] is ''EISD O EISD'' which translates from Scottish Gaelic to "Listen!, O Listen!".<ref name="clanarthurhistory"/><ref name="ScotClans-clanhistory"/> Several [[clan badge]]s have been attributed to Clan Arthur. These include: Wild Myrtle and Fir Club Moss.<ref name="ScottishClansAndTheirTartans">{{Cite book|title=The Scottish Clans And Their Tartans: With Notes|url=http://www.archive.org/details/scottishclansand00edin|publisher=W. & A. K. Johnston|location=Edinburgh|edition=Library Edition|page=38}}</ref>
The current chief of Clan Arthur is John Alexander MacArthur of that Ilk. The chief bears the [[undifferenced arms]] of the name ''MacArthur'', and is the only person legally entitled to these arms under [[Scots law]]. The [[blazon]] of the chief's armoiral shield is ''Azure, three antique crowns Or'' and corresponds to one of the [[attributed arms]] of the legendary [[King Arthur]].<ref name="clanarthur.org-symbols">{{Cite web|url=http://www.clanarthur.org/xar/Symbols.htm|title=symbols|accessdate=10 May 2008|work=Clan Arthur USA Association (www.clanarthur.org)}}</ref> A modern [[crest badge]], suitable for wear by a member of Clan Arthur contains the chief's [[heraldic crest]] and [[heraldic motto]]. The chief's crest is ''two branches of bay in orle, proper''.<ref name="clanarthurhistory"/> The chief's heraldic motto is ''FIDE ET OPERA'' which translates from [[Latin]] as "by fidelity and labour" or "by faith and work".<ref name="ScotClans-clanhistory">{{Cite web|url=http://www.scotclans.com/scottish_clans/clans/macarthur/history.html|title=Clan History|accessdate=10 May 2008|work=www.scotclans.com}}</ref><ref name="clanarthur.com--crest-motto">{{Cite web|url=http://www.clanarthur.com/crest-motto.htm|title=crest / motto & variant spellings|accessdate=18 February 2008|work=www.clanarthur.com}}</ref> The chief's [[Slogan (heraldry)|slogan]] is ''EISD O EISD'' which translates from Scottish Gaelic to "Listen!, O Listen!".<ref name="clanarthurhistory"/><ref name="ScotClans-clanhistory"/> Several [[clan badge]]s have been attributed to Clan Arthur. These include: Wild Myrtle and Fir Club Moss.<ref name="ScottishClansAndTheirTartans">{{Cite book|title=The Scottish Clans And Their Tartans: With Notes|url=http://www.archive.org/details/scottishclansand00edin|publisher=W. & A. K. Johnston|location=Edinburgh|edition=Library Edition|page=38}}</ref>


There are several tartans attributed to the MacArthurs. The most commonly used tartan today was is the ''MacArthur'' tartan and was first published in the ''[[Vestiarium Scoticum]]'' in 1842. The ''Vestiarium'' was the work of the dubious "[[Sobieski Stuarts]]" and has been proven to be a forgery and a hoax.<ref name="hoax"/> A group of MacArthurs from the Isle of Skye were hereditary pipers to the MacDonalds, and this tartan shares the same basic form of the MacDonald, Lord of the Isles tartan.<ref name="WR1100">{{Cite web|url=http://www.tartans.scotland.net/tartan_info.cfm@tartan_id=115.htm|title=MacArthur Clan Tartan WR1100|accessdate=10 September 2007|work=Tartans of Scotland (tartans.scotland.net)}}</ref> Another MacArthur tartan is the ''MacArthur of Milton Hunting'' tartan. This tartan is considered the elder of MacArthur tartans and is similar to the Campbell tartan. The source of this tartan is ''Wilson's '1823' Sample Book''.<ref name="WR700">{{Cite web|url=http://www.tartans.scotland.net/tartan_info.cfm@tartan_id=2135.htm |title=MacArthur of Milton Hunting Clan Tartan WR700|accessdate=10 September 2007|work=Tartans of Scotland (tartans.scotland.net)}}</ref>
There are several tartans attributed to the MacArthurs. The most commonly used tartan today was is the ''MacArthur'' tartan and was first published in the ''[[Vestiarium Scoticum]]'' in 1842. The ''Vestiarium'' was the work of the dubious "[[Sobieski Stuarts]]" and has been proven to be a forgery and a hoax.<ref name="hoax"/> A group of MacArthurs from the Isle of Skye were hereditary pipers to the MacDonalds, and this tartan shares the same basic form of the MacDonald, Lord of the Isles tartan.<ref name="WR1100">{{Cite web|url=http://www.tartans.scotland.net/tartan_info.cfm@tartan_id=115.htm|title=MacArthur Clan Tartan WR1100|accessdate=10 September 2007|work=Tartans of Scotland (tartans.scotland.net)}}</ref> Another MacArthur tartan is the ''MacArthur of Milton Hunting'' tartan. This tartan is considered the elder of MacArthur tartans and is similar to the Campbell tartan. The source of this tartan is ''Wilson's '1823' Sample Book''.<ref name="WR700">{{Cite web|url=http://www.tartans.scotland.net/tartan_info.cfm@tartan_id=2135.htm |title=MacArthur of Milton Hunting Clan Tartan WR700|accessdate=10 September 2007|work=Tartans of Scotland (tartans.scotland.net)}}</ref>

==Legend==
<ref>The forename Arthur may owe its origins to the Greek word "arktouros" meaning keeper of the bears and in the Celtic world it came to mean "strong as a bear". The name is now known around the world as a result of the legendary King Arthur who may have been a Celtic chieftain around the 6th century. The first reliable record of the name is in Adomnan's "Life of Columba" which tells of a king of the Scots called Aedan mac Gabhrain named his son Arthur, also in the 6th century. The MacArthur clan is believed to have the same roots as the [[Clan Campbell|Campbells]], but claims that further back they are descended from the legendary King Arthur, are unprovable.The clan is certainly regarded as ancient and there is a Gaelic saying "as old as the hills, the MacArthurs and the Devil".

The more established records show that they originated from the district of Lennox, part of the old kingdom of Strathclyde and moved into Argyll. The clan seat was established at Strachur, on Loch Fyne. The clan was at its peak in the 14th century when a MacArthur married the heiress of the progenitor of the Campbell lords of Loch Awe. The MacArthurs from Loch Awe supported Robert the Bruce and fought at the [[Battle of Bannockburn]]. Their leader, Mac-ic-Artair, was rewarded with land previously held by the MacDougalls of Lorne (who had supported the Comyns). The MacArthurs became keepers of Dunstaffnage castle. When King [[James I]] attempted to subdue the Highland clans who were becoming too powerful in the 15th century, the MacArthurs were amongst those who bore the brunt of his actions. The clan chief, Iain MacArthur, who could summon 1,000 men, was executed in 1427 and most of the clan lands were confiscated. For all practical purposes that was the end of the clan; unlike others who suffered setbacks and managed to recover, the MacArthurs never regained their clan lands, though the name survived as many of the clan dispersed. For a while, a sept of the MacArthurs were the hereditary pipers of the MacDonalds of Sleat, who were frequently at odds with the Campbells. Charles MacArthur, piper to Sir Alexander MacDonald, was a pupil of Patrick Og MacCrimmon. Another group of MacArthurs were armorours to MacDonald of Islay.

Towards the end of the 15th century, and into the 16th century, a number of MacArthurs held prominent positions in Argyll. Some of their neighbours became jealous and as a result of a skirmish on Loch Awe, Duncan MacArthur and his son were drowned. The Earl of Argyll ordered compensation to be paid but took advantage of the situation and appointed his nephew John to be leader of the Loch Awe MacArthurs.

In the 17th century, one of the MacArthurs of Milton in Dunoon rose to be a baillie in Kintyre and a chamberlain to the Marquess of Montrose in Cowal. Large numbers of MacArthurs fought on both sides during the Jacobite Uprisings in 1715 and 1745. After the '45, many emigrated to the West Indies and North America. </ref>


==See also==
==See also==

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Clan Arthur
Crest: Two laurel branches in orle Proper
MottoFIDE ET OPERA
SloganEISD O EISD
Profile
DistrictArgyll
Plant badgeWild Myrtle or
Fir Club Moss
Chief
John Alexander MacArthur of that Ilk
The Chief of Clan Arthur

Clan Arthur, (Scottish Gaelic: Clann Artair), or Clan MacArthur is a highland Scottish clan that once held lands on the shores of Loch Awe opposite Inishail.[1] The clan has been described as one of the oldest clans in Argyll.[2] Clan Arthur and Clan Campbell share a common origin, and at one point the MacArthurs challenged the seniority of the leading Campbell family.[3] A branch of MacArthurs from the Isle of Skye were a sept of the MacDonalds of Sleat, and were hereditary pipers for the MacDonalds of the Isles.[1][4] In late 18th century the chief of the clan died without an heir, leaving the clan leaderless until the late 20th century. In 2002, the first chief of Clan Arthur was recognised in about 230 years.

History

Mac Arthur by Robert Ronald McIan, from Logan's Highland Clans (1845).

Early history

During the reign of Alexander III (r.1249-1286), the Clan Campbell made its first appearance, and was dived into two branches Mac Cailinmor and Mac Arthur.[5] The nineteenth century historian William F. Skene wrote that during the reign of Robert I (r.1306–1329), the Mac Cailinmor branch (the Campbells) did not possess any land in what is now Argyll, while Mac Arthur, head of the Mac Arthur branch was in possession of extensive territory in the earldom Garmoran, which was the original seat of the Campbells.[5] Skene wrote that "it is therefore impossible to doubt that Mac Arthur was at this time the head of the clan, and this position he appears to have maintained until the reign of James I of Scotland."[5]

Arthur Campbell, of the Mac Arthur branch, along with Neil Campbell, of the Mac Cailinmor branch, supported Robert the Bruce and were richly rewarded by the king with the forfeited lands of his opponents.[5] Arthur Campbell was made keeper of Dunstaffnage Castle along with extensive territory in the district of Lorne.[5] Later, during the reign of David II, the Mac Cailinmor ever becoming more powerful, since the marriage of Sir Neil Campbell with a sister of Robert I, were resisted from taking control of the clan by the Mac Arthur branch with the obtaining of a charter "Arthuro Campbell quod nulli subjictur pro terris nisi regi," by Arthur Campbell.[5]

In 1427 James I held parliament at Inverness and summoned the Highland chiefs.[1] Iain MacArthur, the chief of the MacArthurs, was one of the unlucky chiefs who were beheaded by the king of Scots. This chief had been described as "a great prince among his own people and leader of a thousand men".[note 1] With the execution of Iain MacArthur, and Alexander, Lord of Garmoran, the MacArthurs lost possession of all their lands with the exception of Strachur and lands of Glenfalloch and Glendochart in Perthshire.[1][5] From this time, and on, the Mac Cailinmor branch were the head of the clan and the Campbells continued their rise in power.[5]

Modern history

MacArthur tartan as published in the Vestiarium Scoticum of 1842.[4] The Vestiarium is the source of many of today's tartans and has been proven to be a Victorian hoax.[7]

[8]

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In 1991 a derbfine was organised by armigers of the clan. There is was determined that James Edward Moir MacArthur of Milton should petition the Lord Lyon to be appointed Clan Commander of Clan Arthur. Ten years later, James Edward Moir MacArthur of Milton successfully petitioned the Lord Lyon to appointed chief of the clan. In August 2002, the Lord Lyon recognised James Edward Moir MacArthur of that Ilk as the rightful heir to the arms of MacArthur of Tirivadich, and that he was entitled to the chiefship of Clan Arthur. Later in April 2003, he was officially inaugurated by clan members as Chief of Clan Arthur. He was the first official chief of the clan in about 230 years.[9] Upon his death in 2004, he was succeeded as chief by his son, John Alexander MacArthur of that Ilk.[2] The current chief of Clan Arthur represents the clan as a member of the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs.[10][11]

The MacArthur of Milton Hunting tartan is similar to Campbell tartans, and is consider the oldest MacArthur tartan.[12]

Clan symbols

The current chief of Clan Arthur is John Alexander MacArthur of that Ilk. The chief bears the undifferenced arms of the name MacArthur, and is the only person legally entitled to these arms under Scots law. The blazon of the chief's armoiral shield is Azure, three antique crowns Or and corresponds to one of the attributed arms of the legendary King Arthur.[13] A modern crest badge, suitable for wear by a member of Clan Arthur contains the chief's heraldic crest and heraldic motto. The chief's crest is two branches of bay in orle, proper.[2] The chief's heraldic motto is FIDE ET OPERA which translates from Latin as "by fidelity and labour" or "by faith and work".[14][15] The chief's slogan is EISD O EISD which translates from Scottish Gaelic to "Listen!, O Listen!".[2][14] Several clan badges have been attributed to Clan Arthur. These include: Wild Myrtle and Fir Club Moss.[3]

There are several tartans attributed to the MacArthurs. The most commonly used tartan today was is the MacArthur tartan and was first published in the Vestiarium Scoticum in 1842. The Vestiarium was the work of the dubious "Sobieski Stuarts" and has been proven to be a forgery and a hoax.[7] A group of MacArthurs from the Isle of Skye were hereditary pipers to the MacDonalds, and this tartan shares the same basic form of the MacDonald, Lord of the Isles tartan.[4] Another MacArthur tartan is the MacArthur of Milton Hunting tartan. This tartan is considered the elder of MacArthur tartans and is similar to the Campbell tartan. The source of this tartan is Wilson's '1823' Sample Book.[12]

Legend

[16]

See also

Footnotes

  1. ^ "princeps magnus apud suos et dux mille hominum".[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Anderson, William (1862). The Scottish Nation; Or The Surnames, Families, Literature, Honours, And Biographical History Of The People Of Scotland. Vol. 2. Edinburgh: A. Fullarton & Co. p. 709.
  2. ^ a b c d "history". Clan Arthur USA Association (www.clanarthur.org). Retrieved 9 September 2007.
  3. ^ a b The Scottish Clans And Their Tartans: With Notes (Library Edition ed.). Edinburgh: W. & A. K. Johnston. p. 38. {{cite book}}: |edition= has extra text (help)
  4. ^ a b c "MacArthur Clan Tartan WR1100". Tartans of Scotland (tartans.scotland.net). Retrieved 10 September 2007.
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h Skene, William Forbes; Macbain, Alexander (ed.) (1902). The Highlanders of Scotland. Stirling (Scotland): E. Mackay. pp. 356–359. {{cite book}}: |author= has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  6. ^ Moncrieffe, Iain (1967). The Highland Clans. New York: Bramhall House. p. 110.
  7. ^ a b Stewart, Donald C.; Thompson, J Charles (1980). Scotland's Forged Tartans, An analytical study of the Vestiarium Scoticum. Edinburgh: Paul Harris Publishing. ISBN 0-904505-67-7. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ John MacArthur (1767-1834) came to New South Wales in Australia in 1790. He was one of the earliest sheep farmers there (he successfully crossed Bengal and Irish sheep and later introduced the Merino breed from South Africa). His sons planted the first vineyard in Australia.
  9. ^ Urquhart, Frank (22 April 2003). "Ancient clan installs its first chief for 230 years". The Scotsman. Retrieved 10 May 2008.
  10. ^ "MacArthur". Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs. Retrieved 5 May 2008.
  11. ^ "The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs Members of the Standing Council". Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs. Retrieved 5 May 2008. [dead link]
  12. ^ a b "MacArthur of Milton Hunting Clan Tartan WR700". Tartans of Scotland (tartans.scotland.net). Retrieved 10 September 2007.
  13. ^ "symbols". Clan Arthur USA Association (www.clanarthur.org). Retrieved 10 May 2008.
  14. ^ a b "Clan History". www.scotclans.com. Retrieved 10 May 2008.
  15. ^ "crest / motto & variant spellings". www.clanarthur.com. Retrieved 18 February 2008.
  16. ^ The forename Arthur may owe its origins to the Greek word "arktouros" meaning keeper of the bears and in the Celtic world it came to mean "strong as a bear". The name is now known around the world as a result of the legendary King Arthur who may have been a Celtic chieftain around the 6th century. The first reliable record of the name is in Adomnan's "Life of Columba" which tells of a king of the Scots called Aedan mac Gabhrain named his son Arthur, also in the 6th century. The MacArthur clan is believed to have the same roots as the Campbells, but claims that further back they are descended from the legendary King Arthur, are unprovable.The clan is certainly regarded as ancient and there is a Gaelic saying "as old as the hills, the MacArthurs and the Devil". The more established records show that they originated from the district of Lennox, part of the old kingdom of Strathclyde and moved into Argyll. The clan seat was established at Strachur, on Loch Fyne. The clan was at its peak in the 14th century when a MacArthur married the heiress of the progenitor of the Campbell lords of Loch Awe. The MacArthurs from Loch Awe supported Robert the Bruce and fought at the Battle of Bannockburn. Their leader, Mac-ic-Artair, was rewarded with land previously held by the MacDougalls of Lorne (who had supported the Comyns). The MacArthurs became keepers of Dunstaffnage castle. When King James I attempted to subdue the Highland clans who were becoming too powerful in the 15th century, the MacArthurs were amongst those who bore the brunt of his actions. The clan chief, Iain MacArthur, who could summon 1,000 men, was executed in 1427 and most of the clan lands were confiscated. For all practical purposes that was the end of the clan; unlike others who suffered setbacks and managed to recover, the MacArthurs never regained their clan lands, though the name survived as many of the clan dispersed. For a while, a sept of the MacArthurs were the hereditary pipers of the MacDonalds of Sleat, who were frequently at odds with the Campbells. Charles MacArthur, piper to Sir Alexander MacDonald, was a pupil of Patrick Og MacCrimmon. Another group of MacArthurs were armorours to MacDonald of Islay. Towards the end of the 15th century, and into the 16th century, a number of MacArthurs held prominent positions in Argyll. Some of their neighbours became jealous and as a result of a skirmish on Loch Awe, Duncan MacArthur and his son were drowned. The Earl of Argyll ordered compensation to be paid but took advantage of the situation and appointed his nephew John to be leader of the Loch Awe MacArthurs. In the 17th century, one of the MacArthurs of Milton in Dunoon rose to be a baillie in Kintyre and a chamberlain to the Marquess of Montrose in Cowal. Large numbers of MacArthurs fought on both sides during the Jacobite Uprisings in 1715 and 1745. After the '45, many emigrated to the West Indies and North America.

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