Clan Rose facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Clan Rose |
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Crest: A harp upon a chapeau
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| Motto | Constant and True | ||
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| Chief of Clan Rose, 26th Baron of Kilravock. | |||
| Seat | Kilravock Castle | ||
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The Clan Rose (Clann Ròs) is a Scottish clan from the Scottish Highlands. Clans are like big families or groups of people who share a common ancestor and a strong sense of belonging. The Clan Rose has a long and interesting history, with its roots going back many centuries.
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History of Clan Rose
Where the Clan Began
The leaders of Clan Rose were a Norman family. This means they came from Normandy in France, not from the ancient Celtic people of Scotland. They arrived in England with the early Norman kings. Later, around the 1200s, they moved to the area around the Moray Firth in Scotland.
The Rose family became connected to two other Norman families: the de Bissets and the de Boscos. A woman named Elizabeth de Bisset owned the lands of Kilravock. Her daughter, Marie, married Hugo de Ros around 1290. Hugo's family owned lands at Geddes. Hugo and Marie made their home at Kilravock Castle, which was the main home of the Clan Rose chiefs for a very long time.
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Fighting for Scottish Freedom
During the Wars of Scottish Independence, the leaders of Kilravock supported Robert the Bruce. They fought for Scotland's freedom from England. In 1306, they even captured Invernairn Castle for Robert the Bruce.
The 1300s and 1400s
Hugh Rose, the fourth leader of Kilravock, married Janet Chisholm. She was the daughter of the constable of Urquhart Castle. This marriage brought the Rose chief more land and added a new symbol to their family crest: a boar's head, which was used by the Chisholm family.
Sadly, many of the family's important papers were lost around this time. This happened when Elgin Cathedral was burned down by Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan, also known as the "Wolf of Badenoch." John Rose, the next leader, had to get new official papers from the King of Scotland and other important people.
Around 1460, the seventh leader of Kilravock built the famous Tower of Kilravock. The Clan Mackintosh briefly took over the tower in 1482, but they soon gave it back.
There was also a story about a planned marriage. Hugh Rose of Kilravock was supposed to marry Murial Calder, whose family lived at Cawdor Castle. However, the Clan Campbell took her away. Because of this, Cawdor Castle has belonged to the Clan Campbell of Cawdor ever since.
The 1500s and Wars with England
Hugh Rose of Kilravock, the tenth leader, was known as the "Black Baron." But he was actually a very skilled and respected man. Mary, Queen of Scots even stayed at Kilravock Castle and thought of him as a trusted friend. Her son, James VI of Scotland, also visited Kilravock and treated the baron almost like a father.
The 1600s and Civil War
The Rose family supported the Scottish Reformation, which was a big change in how people practiced their religion. However, they later disagreed with King Charles I of England's religious ideas. They signed the National Covenant, a document promising to defend their religion.
The thirteenth Baron of Kilravock led the Clan Rose in a battle against James Graham, 1st Marquis of Montrose in 1645. Later, the king was handed over to Parliament. Rose then led a group of soldiers called dragoons to try and rescue the king.
The 1700s and Jacobite Rebellions
When the Jacobite rising of 1715 began, the Roses supported the British government. Aurthur Rose was killed while leading a group of Clan Rose members to take back Inverness from the Jacobites.
During the Jacobite rising of 1745, the Baron of Kilravock hosted the Jacobite leader Charles Edward Stuart (also known as Bonnie Prince Charlie) at Kilravock Castle. At the same time, the British commander, Prince William, Duke of Cumberland, stayed in the Rose family's town house in Nairn. After this rebellion, the chief's daughter, Anne Rose, married Sir Harry Munro, 7th Baronet, who was the chief of the Clan Munro.
Kilravock Castle
The current Kilravock Castle was built in 1460. It stands by the River Nairn. For over 500 years, 25 generations of the Rose family lived there. In 1984, Anna Elizabeth Guillemard Rose, the 25th leader, gave the estate to a Christian group. They now use the castle as a conference center.
Clan Chief Today
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In June 2013, David Rose was officially recognized as the Chief of Clan Rose. He is the 26th Baron of Kilravock. He took over from his maternal aunt, Anna Elizabeth Guillemard Rose, who was the 25th leader and passed away in 2012. David Rose is the first Clan Chief and Baron of Kilravock not to live at Kilravock Castle since 1460.
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