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Clan Broun
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Clan Broun, also known as Clan Brown, is a Scottish clan.[1]
History
Origins of the Name
The more usual form of the surname Broun is Brown.[1] It is an extremely common name and is usually a reference to colouring.[1] The historian, Black, asserts that Browns of Celtic origin might have been named after their descent from native judges, who were known as brehons.[1]
The Scottish Lowland name of Brown achieved prominence in the early twelfth century in East Lothian.[1] Sir David Le Brun was a witness to the laying of the foundation of Holyrood Abbey in 1128.[1] He had given lands to the abbey in return for prayers said for the health of his son.[1]
The chiefly family, the Brouns of Colstoun enjoyed considerable royal favour, which may have been because of their claimed descent from the royal house of France.[1] The chief's arms even bear the three gold lilies of France.[1] The family married into other noble families such as that of the chiefs of Clan Hay.[1]
During the Civil War, Sir John Brown of Fordell commanded the royalist army at the Battle of Inverkeithing in 1651.[2] Patrick Broun of Colstoun was created a Baronet of Nova Scotia in 1686.[1]
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Clan profile
- Clan Chief: Sir Wayne Broun of Colstoun, 14th Baronet of Colstoun, Chief of the Name and Arms of Broun[3]
- Tartans: Clan Broun of Coulston, Clan Brown of Castledean,[5] Clan Brown Military Watch, Clan Brown Dress Watch
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Clan Castles
Seats of the Clan Broun have included: Bruntsfield House and Carsluith Castle.
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