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ScotlandClan Ross History and
Trip Itinerary for
the family of
Malcolm Samuel Ross
Balnagown Castle
seat of the chief of Clan Ross
Map of Scottish Clans
Fearn Abbey Located 2 miles
northwest of Balintore, this abbey was founded by the Earl of Ross in 1225. On the north side, is a mausoleum which served as the burial place for the Ross Family.
Monument to Scots who
served in Union Army A tribute to Scottish-
Americans fighting for the Union Army during the American Civil War including our own,Malcolm Samuel Ross
Bronze sculpture placed in Old Calton Cemetery, located in Edinburgh, in 1893
A freed slave at the feet of President Abraham Lincoln
Paid for by Scottish-Americans
Ross Clan Tartan
• Originally, tartans varied by
region and did not have ties to
individual clans.
• The wearing of tartans was
banned by the government
after the Battle of Culloden
until 1782.
• Families now often have
several tartans such as hunting,
wedding, ancient, and
modern tartans.
Urquhart Castle
Urquhart Castle is located on Loch Ness. It was
once controlled by Robert the Bruce, whom the
Ross Clan fought alongside.
Dunvegan Castle
Dunvegan Castle is located on the Isle of Skye, and
was built in 1825 for the MacDonald clan. In the
early 13th century, land of the Isle of Skye was given
to the Earl of Ross and there are many ties between
Clan Ross and Clan MacDonald.
Cromarty Firth
View from Dingwall to Ben Wyvis over the Cromarty Firth.
During the 14th and 15th centuries, the followers of the Earl of
Ross, who later became Clan Ross, settled between the
Dornoch and Cromarty Firths.
Linlithgow Palace
Linlithgow Palace, built by James I in 1424, is the
birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and was the
residence of most of the Stewart Kings. Located in
Linlithgow near Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Skara Brae
This well-preserved, prehistoric village, located
near Stromness on the Orkney Islands, was
inhabited around 5000 years ago.
Stirling Castle
One of the grandest castles in Scotland, Stirling Castle,
was commissioned by James V in 1538.
Eilean Donan Castle
Eilean Donan Castle was first built in the 13th century. It
sat as ruins for 200 years before being reconstructed
starting in 1912 until its completion in 1932.
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is full of places to visit including
Edinburgh Castle pictured above, the
Royal Mile and Holyrood Abbey.
Additional Information
Additional information for a Clan Ross
itinerary can be found at
www.visitscotland.com/en-us/see-
do/itineraries/ancestry/clans-m-2/ross
Endnote: This slide show is the final piece
of my multigenre research report on
Scotland and my family history. For
references please see the bibliography at
the end of the complete report.