Campbell of Strachur facts for kids
The Campbells of Strachur are a very old part of the famous Clan Campbell in Scotland. They are sometimes called the MacArthur Campbells of Strachur. Many people believe they might be the oldest branch, or family line, of the entire Clan Campbell.
This family believes their history goes back to a person named Sir Arthur Campbell. In Gaelic, the language of Scotland, the leaders of the Strachur family were called Mac Artairr, which means "son of Arthur." The main leader of the family still uses the Gaelic title MacArtair Strachuirr.
Who Are the Campbells of Strachur?
The Campbells of Strachur are a special part of the larger Clan Campbell. A "clan" is like a big family group in Scotland, often sharing a common ancestor and a special name. The Clan Campbell is one of the largest and most powerful clans in Scottish history.
Their Special Place in History
Some historians, like William Forbes Skene, believed that the Campbells of Strachur were the original leaders, or "chiefs," of the whole Clan Campbell a long time ago. They think that over time, another part of the family, the Argyll family, became the main chiefs.
The Strachur Campbells have always been proud of their history. They have sometimes disagreed with the Argyll family about who should be seen as the oldest and most important part of the clan. This shows how important family history and leadership were in Scottish clans.
See also
- Clan Arthur, the MacArthers of Terivadich are sometimes confused with the Campbells of Strachur
- John Campbell, of Strachur
