Clan Stewart of Appin
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Clan Stewart of Appin is the West Highland branch of the Clan Stewart and have been a distinct clan since their establishment in the 15th century. Their Chiefs are descended from Sir James Stewart of Perston, who was himself the grandson of Alexander Stewart, the fourth High Steward of Scotland. His cousin Walter Stewart, the 6th High Steward, married Marjorie Bruce, the daughter of King Robert the Bruce, and their son Robert II was the first Stewart Monarch. The Stewarts of Appin are cousins to the Royal Stewart Monarchy.[1][2]
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Clan Stewart of Appin | |||
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Stiùbhairt | |||
Motto | Quihidder Wil Ȝie (Whither will ye? i.e., what/which will you choose?) | ||
War cry | Creag an Sgairbh ("The Cormorant's Rock") (Castle Stalker sits atop this) | ||
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District | Appin Duror, West Coast Scotland, above Oban, below Ballaculish | ||
Plant badge | Darag (Oak) | ||
Animal | Unicorn | ||
Pipe music | Bratach Bhàn nan Stiùbhartach (The white banner of the Stewarts) | ||
Chief | |||
Andrew Francis Stewart of Lorn, Appin and Ardsheal, 17th of Appin & 12th of Ardsheal | |||
(MacIain Stiùbhairt na h-Apainn) | |||
Seat | Castle Stalker | ||
Historic seat | Castle Stalker | ||
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