Rose

Gaelic: Ròs

Motto: Constant and True

Badge: Wild Rosemary

Lands: Strathnairn, Ross-shire

Name Origin: From the flower

Famous Roses:
Charlie Rose – TV talk show host
Axl Rose – Singer (Guns N’ Roses)
Pete Rose - Baseball Player

The Rose Clan was formed in early 13th century at Nairn in Kilravock County Scotland and the Clan Castle built in 1460, Kilravock Castle, still stands today on the banks of the Nairn River and is now a bed and breakfast.

The Rose Clan is unique among Scottish Clans. Since its formation the Chief of the Clan has always been passed down in succession from father to son. Mirroring the succession rights of royal families. And the name of the first born is normally Hugh Rose. Only twice in its history, as at present, there was no male heir and was passed down to the oldest daughter who has always been named Elizabeth. The Rose family is one of the few in Scotland where the chiefship has descended in an unbroken line to the present day.

 

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