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Welcome to Clan Broun
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- Clan Chief: Sir Wayne Broun of Colstoun, 14th Baronet of Colstoun
- Crest: A lion rampant, holding in the dexter paw a fleur de lys Or
- Motto: Floreat magestas (Let majesty flourish)
- Slogan/War Cry:
- Region: Lowlands
- Historic Seat: Colstoun House near Haddington, East Lothian
- Plant badge:
- Pipe music:
- Gaelic name:
Clan Team
Team Goals
The focus of this team's work is to identify, improve and maintain profiles associated with the Lairds and Chiefs of Clan Broun together with members bearing the name Broun, the related families and those recognised as septs of Clan Broun.
Team To Do List
This list will be developed by the Team. If you are working on a specific task, please list it here:
- promoting the entries of those bearing the name Broun on Wikitree.
- ensuring entries appearing on Wikitree are as accurate as possible, correcting mistakes once spotted.
- encouraging interest in and study of Clan Broun.
Septs
Clan History
Clan Broun (commonly Brown)
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| Arms of the Chief of clan Broun, The Broun of Colstoun, Baronet of Colstoun |
There is an ancient family, the Brouns of Colstoun, a younger branch of which currently enjoys a baronetcy. According to tradition this clan was founded soon after the Conquest by a French warrior bearing the arms of the then royal family of France with which he claimed alliance. The chief's arms even bear the three gold lilies of France.
The more usual form of the surname Broun is Brown. It is an extremely common name and is usually a reference to coloring. The historian, Black, asserts that Browns of Celtic origin might have been named after their descent from native judges, who were known as brehons.
The Scottish Lowland name of Brown achieved prominence in the early twelfth century in East Lothian.
Clan Branches
Other Names Associated with the Clan
- Brown
Allied Clans
Clan Research and Free Space Pages
Source Material
- Wikipedia: Clan Broun. Accessed 26 June 2017.
- The Scottish Nation: Broun or Brown. Electric Scotland. Accessed 26 June 2017.
- Way, George and Squire, Romily. Collins Scottish Clan & Family Encyclopedia. 1994. Page 366.
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