What was Clan Fraser known for?

The Fraser clans are known for their fighting spirit, and unsurprisingly the Frasers fought in many wars and even continue to serve today. At the Siege of Inverness in 1562, Clan Fraser fought valiantly for Mary, Queen of Scots, alongside Clan Munro. Together they took Inverness Castle for the queen.

Was there a real Clan Fraser?

There are actually two clan Frasers – the highland clan (Clan Fraser of Lovat, to which Jamie belongs) and a related lowland Fraser family. Fraser of Lovat’s territory borders the Makenzie Clan in Inverness-shire with a historic seat in Beaufort Castle (Castle Dounie).

How many Fraser’s died at Culloden?

It said visitors still have full access to the site, near Inverness. Fought on 16 April 1746, Culloden saw Jacobite forces loyal to Bonnie Prince Charlie defeated by the Duke of Cumberland’s government army. It involved the deaths of about 1,600 men – 1,500 of them Jacobites.

What nationality is Fraser?

Scottish
Fraser is predominantly a Scottish surname, connected to the Clans Fraser and Fraser of Lovat. It is most commonly found in the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand. The surname is also occasionally found as an Americanised form of similar-sounding Jewish surnames.

Where does the Clan Fraser name come from?

Clan Fraser. Jump to navigation Jump to search. Clan Fraser is a Scottish clan of the Scottish Lowlands.

Is the last name Fraser the same as Fraser of Lovat?

Not to be confused with Fraser (surname). Clan Fraser is a Scottish clan of the Scottish Lowlands. It is not to be confused with the Clan Fraser of Lovat who are a separate Scottish clan of the Scottish Highlands (though with a common ancestry).

Who are the Frasers of the Scottish Highlands?

Clan Fraser. Clan Fraser is a Scottish clan of the Scottish Lowlands. It is not to be confused with the Clan Fraser of Lovat who are a separate Scottish clan of the Scottish Highlands (though with a common ancestry).

Where do the Frasers live in the world?

The Scottish diaspora is concentrated in countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, but Frasers have found their way all across the globe as you will see from our map below. We have created a clan map to show all the Clan Fraser points of interest across the world.