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GLASGOW 2006
It was an honor to have our Chief of Clan Elliot, Margaret Eliott of
Redheugh in attendance at the highland games which were held at Glasgow, Kentucky in June of 2006.
The number of Elliot's in attendance at the games was over 150, which was the best
turnout at the Kentucky Games ever, according to Mathew Elliot, Kentucky Comissioner of ECS USA.
Below is link to article
that ran in the Glasgow Daily Times about Margaret's visit.
Glasgow Daily Times Article
If you have any photos you would like to post please do not hesitate to send them to me.
I would be delighted to include them on the site.
Latest information regarding the 2008
Highland Games across the USA.
Current schedule of events, recent announcements and other important inforamtion
related to the games the Elliot Clan will be at during the year.
USA Gatherings for 2008
Informational Links
The Elliots, "The Story of A Border Clan"
This book traces the Eliott's from the time of Robert the Bruce to the
present day. By the sixteenth century the border clans, of which the Eliott's
were one of, had gained the reputation of being "...the finest light cavalry
in all Europe...". The book gives fascinating accounts of contributions made
by the Eliott's both in Scotland and abroad. This work was compiled from
original charters and contemporary records... After 40 years of research by (
Dora Flournoy Hopkins, wife)The Dowager Lady Eliott of Stobs and Sir Arthur
Eliott, her son. The book was published in 1974 in a limited edition of 950
copies by Seeley Service & Co LTD. For more infromationabout how to purchase
this book just go to the
ECS page at www.elliotclan.com
NOW ONLINE COURTESY OF ELECTRIC SCOTLAND
"The Great Historic Families of Scotland"
The book was originally published in 1887 by James Taylor M.A., D.D., F.S.A.
It was originally published in two volumes and limited to 250 copies. A second edition
was published in 1889 in two volumes and was reprinted in 1995, two volumes
in one by Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc., Baltimore, Maryland.
Go to Online Book
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Last Updated: Wednesday, April 16th, 2008 ~ 4:32am
Elliot Clan U.S.A. Page
The Elliot Clan Society is a worldwide organization, with
active branches in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, the United
Kingdom and the United States. In accordance with Scottish Clan Law, Clan
membership includes all Eliots, Elliots, Elliotts, those of whose mother or
grandmother was so named and their spouses. This also applies to Eliots of
known Scottish descent.
The primary purpose of this Society, which is
headquartered in Redheugh, Scotland is to preserve the history and traditions
of the Elliot Clan, and to promote a spirit of kinship among its members. In
the words of Sir Arthur, "The tie is essentially a family one, transcending
national boundaries and disregarding distinctions of age, sex, wealth or
status. Thus our Clan Society is more than a club and more even than what is
generally understood by a 'Society'. It is above all, a family association and
has been formed for those of us who feel that this ancient tie is of special
interest and value to our modern world."
The Elliot Clan Society's is also a source of online genealogical
information. With thousands of records to access, we
hope your visit will be enjoyable and that you are
successful in connecting with your Elliot ancestors.
The Elliot Clan Society Genealogy
Project
The objective of the Genealogy
Project is to help Elliot Clan Society members in their
research by electronically compiling the data of its
members, worldwide. Please be informed that The Elliot
Society does not provide "free genealogical research".
The purpose of this project
The
purpose of the genealogy project is threefold... First
to allow Elliot Clan members to access data that has
been complied within this database and therefore allowing
each individual to research their "genealogical trees".
Secondly, it will allow the Elliot Clan genealogist within other countries to
compare and compile data allowing for a more complete
convergence of genealogy database files in the US and
other countries around the World. And foremost, to be of service to
all Elliot Clan Society members worldwide, thus
promoting a spirit of kinship within all members of our
Clan.
Membership (Becoming an Elliot Clan member)
If you are a person of Scottish ancestry bearing the name Elliot, Elliott or Eliott (including the spouse or descendant of such person) and wish
to join the Elliot Clan Society please fill out the USA membership form(pdf) and mail
it to the address as instructed on form corresponding to the particular area you reside in. If you are visiting this site and are outside the USA, forms may be found on the "Official ECS Website" at: www.elliotclan.com.
For US residents, please make sure that you
send your completed ECS USA membership forms to the Membership/Treasurer. Once you join the
Society you will receive periodic newsletters from the ECS USA and our Parent
society in Scotland. The newsletters will inform you of gathering information,
Scottish festivals in your area and other announcements of importance to our
Clan - Furthermore it allow you to meet other Elliots with similar
interests our Scottish heritage.
ECS Family Generation Form (PDF)
ECS USA Membership Form for 2008(PDF)
The Genealogical Origin of the Elliot's
The roots of the
Elliot family stem back many centuries... Many
traditions claim and there is much evidence that
supports the fact that the Elliot's are predominately of
ancient Celtic stock. Others attest that the main branch
of the family is directly linked with Kings named
Æthelgeat and Ælfweald; One King ruled in Northumbria
on the northeastern coast of England and the other ruled
East Anglia to the South. Still others insist that the
Elliots are from some sources are a "Noble and Ancient
Tribe/Clan of Caledonii" (Caledonians) and they fought
alongside Calgacus to help defended Scotland against the
Rome's invading armies.
Whatever the
case it is very clear that this the Elliot Clan or
family is of ancient descent. Perhaps the answer to
their origins lies within the convergence of the
disciplines of Genealogy, Archeology, Anthropology, DNA
Research and the study and various historical accounts that
have been passed down for generations about the Clan.
NEWS and ANNOUNCEMENTS - Check These
Out
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3/13/2008
NEW INFORMATION--(Elliot Chief Margaret to COME to USA in 2008)
Our Chief, Margaret, will be the guest of honor at the Greenville
Scottish Games and Highland Festival in Greenville, South Carolina, June 6th, and 7th, 2008....")
09/06/2007
NEW ECS USA Commissioner for West Virginia and ECS Scotland 2009 -
--(There will be a gathering of the clans on July 24 & 25 of 2009, in Edinburgh, and our Chief is very involved..")
06/16/2007
NEW Commissioners for Southern California and Georgia -
--(Please welcome Slyvia Elliott our new commissioner for Georgia and Pam LaRue our...
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Hermitage Castle
The origin of the Elliot Clan according to tradition is Angus, the
River Elliot runs into the sea near Arbroath. In
ancient times the name was spelled ELLOCH, ELLOTH
or ELLOT. The migration of the Elliot Clan point
to the change in the Lordship of Liddesdale in
1320-1321. Family tradition says that the Elliots,
came from the north of Scotland from, "the foot of
Glenshie in Angus". The Elliott's were first found
in Liddesdale and Teviotdale Scotland. The Elliot's held lands in Angus and were were seated from very ancient
times, some say well before the Norman Conquest
and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in
1066 AD.
"Our earliest reference", according to the author of the book,
"The Elliots, The Story of A Border Clan", is to Redheugh itself in 1376.
Next, we know from a Berwickshire Pedigree, of the existence of
an "Elwald of Redheugh" living in the early 1400s, a man of some
consequence. "Robert Elwald of Redheugh" appears as Chief in
1476. In 1470 he built a strong tower on a cliff overlooking
the ford on Hermitage Water. This was one of about one hundred such
towers belonging to the Ellots which were dotted around Liddesdale,
which they shared with the Armstrongs, another of the great Borders riding clans.
This lack of information can probably be traced to the destruction of the
old castle at Stobs in a fire in 1712, when all the family documents, with a single exception,
were burnt. One Pedigree dated c.1704, which had been kept at Minto, survived.
read more about our history...
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The Elliot Clan Tartan is available in both "ancient" and "modern" versions.
The modern and the ancient "Elliot" tartan" are very similar, but differ slightly in color's intensity and hue. The
ancient tartan is less bright a representation, as the
dyes used were from plants and berries that were readily available. The "dark stripes" of the "ancient" tartan
thereby appear to be a dark burgundy or brown, and the blue is a lighter shade.
The modern version is made with stronger, modern chemical dyes and thus the result is a much bolder color.
The dark stripes appear almost as black and the blue can be described as almost a radiant sapphire.
According to legend, the Countess of
Minto chose the modern Elliot Tartan's colors, as they closely matched the
color of her eyes.
Elliot Clan Merchandise
There
is a whole array of Elliot Clan merchandise
available including: Elliot Clan Tartans, toys,
Elliot Clan crests, maps that show Elliot Clan
territory, books, videos and CD's. For a
complete list of products currently available
and prices just go to the ECS online store,
which is on the "Official ESC Webpage", at
www.elliotclan.com.
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