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Alasdair Alpin MacGregor
Alasdair Alpin MacGregor (1899 - 1970) was a Scottish writer and photographer, known for a large number of travel books.
Alasdair Alpin MacGregor (1899 - 1970) was a Scottish writer and photographer, known for a large number of travel books.
Alexander Leslie, Earl of Ross
Alexander Leslie, Earl of Ross (d.1402) was a Scottish nobleman.
Alexander Leslie, Earl of Ross (d.1402) was a Scottish nobleman.
Alexander Taylor Innes
Alexander Taylor Innes (1833–1912), was a lawyer, writer, biographer and church historian.
Alexander Taylor Innes (1833–1912), was a lawyer, writer, biographer and church historian.
Andrew Moray
Andrew Moray (Andreas de Moravia), also known as Andrew de Moray, Andrew of Moray, or Andrew Murray, played a prominent role in the Scottish Wars of Independence.
Andrew Moray (Andreas de Moravia), also known as Andrew de Moray, Andrew of Moray, or Andrew Murray, played a prominent role in the Scottish Wars of Independence.
Angus Macaulay
Angus Macaulay (December 10, 1759 – December 6, 1827) was a schoolmaster, physician and political figure in Prince Edward Island.
Angus Macaulay (December 10, 1759 – December 6, 1827) was a schoolmaster, physician and political figure in Prince Edward Island.
Donald Macintyre
Major General Donald Macintyre VC (12 September 1831 – 15 April 1903) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of th...
Major General Donald Macintyre VC (12 September 1831 – 15 April 1903) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of th...
Duncan Mackenzie
Duncan Mackenzie (1861–1934) was a Scottish archaeologist, whose work focused on one of the more spectacular 20th century archaeological finds, Crete's palace of Knossos, the supposed centre of ...
Duncan Mackenzie (1861–1934) was a Scottish archaeologist, whose work focused on one of the more spectacular 20th century archaeological finds, Crete's palace of Knossos, the supposed centre of ...
Duncan Phyfe
Duncan Phyfe (1768-August 16, 1854) was one of nineteenth-century America’s leading furniture makers.
Duncan Phyfe (1768-August 16, 1854) was one of nineteenth-century America’s leading furniture makers.
Eric Black
Eric Black (born 1 October 1963 in Bellshill, Lanarkshire) is a Scottish former footballer who is the currently the assistant manager at Blackburn Rovers.
Eric Black (born 1 October 1963 in Bellshill, Lanarkshire) is a Scottish former footballer who is the currently the assistant manager at Blackburn Rovers.
Euphemia I, Countess of Ross
Euphemia I (d. 1394 x 1398), also called Euphemia of Ross and Euphemia Ross, and sometimes incorrectly styled Euphemia Leslie and Euphemia Stewart (Scottish women in this per...
Euphemia I (d. 1394 x 1398), also called Euphemia of Ross and Euphemia Ross, and sometimes incorrectly styled Euphemia Leslie and Euphemia Stewart (Scottish women in this per...
Euphemia II, Countess of Ross
Euphemia II, Countess of Ross (also Euphemia Leslie) was the daughter of Alexander Leslie, Earl of Ross and his wife Isabella Stewart, daughter of Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany.
Euphemia II, Countess of Ross (also Euphemia Leslie) was the daughter of Alexander Leslie, Earl of Ross and his wife Isabella Stewart, daughter of Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany.
Evan Fraser of Balconie
Captain Evan Baillie Fraser of Balconie was the son of Alexander Fraser of Inchcoulter/Balconie who founded the modern town of Evanton, naming it after his son.
Captain Evan Baillie Fraser of Balconie was the son of Alexander Fraser of Inchcoulter/Balconie who founded the modern town of Evanton, naming it after his son.
Fearchar, Earl of Ross
Fearchar of Ross or Ferchar mac in tSagairt, was the first Mormaer or Earl of Ross we know of from the thirteenth century, whose career brought Ross into the fold of the Scottish kings for...
Fearchar of Ross or Ferchar mac in tSagairt, was the first Mormaer or Earl of Ross we know of from the thirteenth century, whose career brought Ross into the fold of the Scottish kings for...
George Kempt
George Kempt (July 8, 1821 – March 9, 1885) was an Ontario businessman and political figure.
George Kempt (July 8, 1821 – March 9, 1885) was an Ontario businessman and political figure.
George Munro, 10th Baron of Foulis
George Munro of Foulis is traditionally the 10th Baron and 13th successive chief of the Clan Munro.
George Munro of Foulis is traditionally the 10th Baron and 13th successive chief of the Clan Munro.
George Munro, 1st of Culcairn
Sir George Munro of Culcairn (died 1746) was a Scottish soldier of the 18th century from Ross-shire, Scotland.
Sir George Munro of Culcairn (died 1746) was a Scottish soldier of the 18th century from Ross-shire, Scotland.
Hector MacDonald
Major General Sir Hector Archibald MacDonald, KCB, DSO (4 March 1853 – 25 March 1903), also known as Fighting Mac, was a distinguished Victorian soldier.
Major General Sir Hector Archibald MacDonald, KCB, DSO (4 March 1853 – 25 March 1903), also known as Fighting Mac, was a distinguished Victorian soldier.
Hector Munro, 13th Baron of Foulis
Hector Munro, 13th Baron of Foulis was a Scottish clan chief of the highland Clan Munro in Rosshire.
Hector Munro, 13th Baron of Foulis was a Scottish clan chief of the highland Clan Munro in Rosshire.
Hector Munro, 17th Baron of Foulis
Hector Munro, 17th Baron of Foulis, also known as the master of Foulis, was chief of the Highland, Scottish clan, Clan Munro.
Hector Munro, 17th Baron of Foulis, also known as the master of Foulis, was chief of the Highland, Scottish clan, Clan Munro.
Hector Munro, 8th of Novar
General Sir Hector Munro KB was a Scottish soldier in the British army who became the ninth Commander-in-Chief of India.
General Sir Hector Munro KB was a Scottish soldier in the British army who became the ninth Commander-in-Chief of India.
Hugh Miller
Hugh Miller (1802-1856) was a self-taught Scottish geologist and writer, folklorist and an evangelical Christian.
Hugh Miller (1802-1856) was a self-taught Scottish geologist and writer, folklorist and an evangelical Christian.
Hugh Munro, 9th Baron of Foulis
Hugh Munro, 9th Baron of Foulis was a 14th - 15th century Scottish soldier and said to be 12th chief of the Clan Munro in the Scottish Highlands.
Hugh Munro, 9th Baron of Foulis was a 14th - 15th century Scottish soldier and said to be 12th chief of the Clan Munro in the Scottish Highlands.
Hugh, Earl of Ross
Hugh probably Gaelic: Aodh
Was the third successor of Ferchar mac in tSagairt as Mormaer of Ross (1323–1333).
Hugh probably Gaelic: Aodh
Was the third successor of Ferchar mac in tSagairt as Mormaer of Ross (1323–1333).
James Forbes-Robertson
Colonel James Forbes-Robertson VC, DSO & Bar, MC was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded...
Colonel James Forbes-Robertson VC, DSO & Bar, MC was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded...
James Mckenzie (outlaw)
James Mckenzie, possibly born in Ross-shire, Scotland, in 1820 was a New Zealand outlaw who has become one of the country's most enduring folk heroes.
James Mckenzie, possibly born in Ross-shire, Scotland, in 1820 was a New Zealand outlaw who has become one of the country's most enduring folk heroes.
James Munro (VC)
James Munro VC was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
James Munro VC was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
James Ross (Canadian businessman)
James Leveson Ross (1848 - September 20, 1913), was a Scottish-born Canadian civil engineer and businessman, who developed his fortune in railway construction.
James Leveson Ross (1848 - September 20, 1913), was a Scottish-born Canadian civil engineer and businessman, who developed his fortune in railway construction.
James Ross (MLA)
James Ross (1814 – January 1874) was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec.
James Ross (1814 – January 1874) was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec.
James Stewart-Mackenzie, 1st Baron Seaforth
Colonel James Alexander Francis Humberston Stewart-Mackenzie, 1st Baron Seaforth was a Scottish soldier, who was regarded by many as Chief of Clan Mackenzie.
Colonel James Alexander Francis Humberston Stewart-Mackenzie, 1st Baron Seaforth was a Scottish soldier, who was regarded by many as Chief of Clan Mackenzie.
Jimmy Andrews
Jimmy Andrews (born 1 February 1927 in Invergordon) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a left winger.
Jimmy Andrews (born 1 February 1927 in Invergordon) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a left winger.
John Holmes (Nova Scotia politician)
John Holmes was a Canadian politician.
John Holmes was a Canadian politician.
John Mackenzie (VC)
Major John Mackenzie VC DCM (22 November 1871 – 17 May 1915) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy t...
Major John Mackenzie VC DCM (22 November 1871 – 17 May 1915) was a Scottish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy t...
John Mackenzie, Lord MacLeod
John Mackenzie, Lord MacLeod born Castle Leod near Strathpeffer, Scotland eldest son of George Mackenzie, 3rd Earl of Cromartie and Isabel Gordon.
John Mackenzie, Lord MacLeod born Castle Leod near Strathpeffer, Scotland eldest son of George Mackenzie, 3rd Earl of Cromartie and Isabel Gordon.
John MacLean (honorary sheriff)
John MacLean was a pioneer and sheriff in Última Esperanza Province, Magallanes and Antártica Chilena Region, Chile.
John MacLean was a pioneer and sheriff in Última Esperanza Province, Magallanes and Antártica Chilena Region, Chile.
John McKenzie (New Zealand politician)
Sir John McKenzie KCMG (6 October 1839 – 6 August 1901) was a New Zealand politician.
Sir John McKenzie KCMG (6 October 1839 – 6 August 1901) was a New Zealand politician.
John McKenzie (New Zealand)
Sir John McKenzie KCMG (6 October 1839 - 6 August 1901) was a New Zealand politician.
Sir John McKenzie KCMG (6 October 1839 - 6 August 1901) was a New Zealand politician.
John Munro (loyalist)
Captain The Hon. John Munro, was a Highland soldier who after the Seven Years' War received extensive land grants at Albany, New York, becoming a prominent Tory.
Captain The Hon. John Munro, was a Highland soldier who after the Seven Years' War received extensive land grants at Albany, New York, becoming a prominent Tory.
John Munro, 11th Baron of Foulis
John Munro of Foulis (died 1491) was a Scottish clan chief of the highland Clan Munro in Rosshire, Scotland.
John Munro of Foulis (died 1491) was a Scottish clan chief of the highland Clan Munro in Rosshire, Scotland.
John Munro, 4th of Newmore
John Munro, 4th of Newmore represented the county of Ross in parliament from 1733 to 1734.
John Munro, 4th of Newmore represented the county of Ross in parliament from 1733 to 1734.
John Ross (American patriot)
John Ross (Tain, Ross, Scotland, 29 January 1726 – March 1800, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was a merchant during the American Revolution.
John Ross (Tain, Ross, Scotland, 29 January 1726 – March 1800, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) was a merchant during the American Revolution.
Judith Bain
Judith Bain (born 11 October 1944) is a British fencer.
Judith Bain (born 11 October 1944) is a British fencer.
Mairead inghean Eachann
Mairead inghean Eachann (Mariota, daughter of Eachann) was the spouse of Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan (also known as the "Wolf of Badenoch") and mother of Alexander Stewart, Earl of Mar.
Mairead inghean Eachann (Mariota, daughter of Eachann) was the spouse of Alexander Stewart, Earl of Buchan (also known as the "Wolf of Badenoch") and mother of Alexander Stewart, Earl of Mar.
Malcolm Macleod
Malcolm Macleod (born in Edinburgh in 1965) is a Scottish neurologist.
Malcolm Macleod (born in Edinburgh in 1965) is a Scottish neurologist.
Mariota, Countess of Ross
Mariota, Countess of Ross was the daughter of Euphemia I, Countess of Ross and her husband, the crusading war-hero Walter Leslie, Lord of Ross.
Mariota, Countess of Ross was the daughter of Euphemia I, Countess of Ross and her husband, the crusading war-hero Walter Leslie, Lord of Ross.
Murdoch MacKenzie
Murdoch MacKenzie (Muireadhach MacCoinnich; died 1678) was a 17th century Scottish minister and prelate.
Murdoch MacKenzie (Muireadhach MacCoinnich; died 1678) was a 17th century Scottish minister and prelate.
Norman Christie (footballer born 1925)
Norman Christie (1925 – 2010) was a Scottish football player and manager.
Norman Christie (1925 – 2010) was a Scottish football player and manager.
Peter Fraser (New Zealand politician)
Peter Fraser (28 August 1884 – 12 December 1950) was a New Zealand political figure who served as the 24th Prime Minister from 27 March 1940 until 13 December 1949.
Peter Fraser (28 August 1884 – 12 December 1950) was a New Zealand political figure who served as the 24th Prime Minister from 27 March 1940 until 13 December 1949.
Rob MacLean
Robin (Rob) Maclean (born 1958 in Invergordon) is a freelance Scottish television presenter, football commentator and sports writer.
Robin (Rob) Maclean (born 1958 in Invergordon) is a freelance Scottish television presenter, football commentator and sports writer.
Robert Brough
Robert Brough (1872 – 21 January 1905) was a Scottish painter born in Invergordon, Ross and Cromarty.
Robert Brough (1872 – 21 January 1905) was a Scottish painter born in Invergordon, Ross and Cromarty.
Robert de Munro, 8th Baron of Foulis
Robert de Munro is the first chief of the Scottish Clan Munro who can be proved by contemporary evidence.
Robert de Munro is the first chief of the Scottish Clan Munro who can be proved by contemporary evidence.
Robert Monro
Robert Monro of the Munro of Obsdale family (died 1680), was a famous Scottish General, from the Clan Munro of Ross-shire.
Robert Monro of the Munro of Obsdale family (died 1680), was a famous Scottish General, from the Clan Munro of Ross-shire.
Robert Mor Munro, 15th Baron of Foulis
Robert Mor Munro, 15th Baron of Foulis and 18th chief of the Clan Munro was a 16th century Scottish chief.
Robert Mor Munro, 15th Baron of Foulis and 18th chief of the Clan Munro was a 16th century Scottish chief.
Robert Munro, 14th Baron of Foulis
Robert Munro, 14th Baron of Foulis was a Scottish soldier and clan chief of the Highland Clan Munro.
Robert Munro, 14th Baron of Foulis was a Scottish soldier and clan chief of the Highland Clan Munro.
Robert Munro, 18th Baron of Foulis
Colonel Robert Munro of Foulis (died April 1633), also known as the Black Baron, was traditionally the 18th Baron of Foulis in Scotland.
Colonel Robert Munro of Foulis (died April 1633), also known as the Black Baron, was traditionally the 18th Baron of Foulis in Scotland.
Roddie MacDonald
Roddie MacDonald (born 30 August 1954 in Alness) is a Scottish former footballer, who played for Celtic, Hearts, Morton, Partick Thistle and Queen of the South.
Roddie MacDonald (born 30 August 1954 in Alness) is a Scottish former footballer, who played for Celtic, Hearts, Morton, Partick Thistle and Queen of the South.
Roderick Macdonald (politician)
Roderick Macdonald, MD, FRCS (1840 — 1894) was a Scottish doctor and a Crofters Party politician.
Roderick Macdonald, MD, FRCS (1840 — 1894) was a Scottish doctor and a Crofters Party politician.
Roderick Murchison
Sir Roderick Impey Murchison, 1st Baronet KCB DCL FRS FRSE FLS PRGS PBA MRIA (22 February 1792 – 22 October 1871) was a Scottish geologist who first described and investigated the Silurian system.
Sir Roderick Impey Murchison, 1st Baronet KCB DCL FRS FRSE FLS PRGS PBA MRIA (22 February 1792 – 22 October 1871) was a Scottish geologist who first described and investigated the Silurian system.
Saint Duthac
Saint Duthac (or Duthus or Duthak) (1000–1065) is the patron saint of Tain in Scotland.
Saint Duthac (or Duthus or Duthak) (1000–1065) is the patron saint of Tain in Scotland.
Sir Charles Munro, 9th Baronet
Sir Charles Munro, 9th Baronet of Foulis-Obsdale was a Scottish Baronet and soldier.
Sir Charles Munro, 9th Baronet of Foulis-Obsdale was a Scottish Baronet and soldier.
Sir Hector Munro, 11th Baronet
Colonel Sir Hector Munro was a Scottish chief and military officer.
Colonel Sir Hector Munro was a Scottish chief and military officer.
Sir John Munro, 4th Baronet
Sir John Munro, 4th Baronet of Foulis, 22nd Baron and 25th chief of the Clan Munro, was such a strenuous supporter of Presbyterianism, that, being of a large frame, he was known as "the Presbyte...
Sir John Munro, 4th Baronet of Foulis, 22nd Baron and 25th chief of the Clan Munro, was such a strenuous supporter of Presbyterianism, that, being of a large frame, he was known as "the Presbyte...
Sir Robert Munro, 3rd Baronet
Sir Robert Munro, 3rd Baronet of Foulis, 21st Baron and 24th chief of the Clan Munro was a 17th century Scottish soldier and politician.
Sir Robert Munro, 3rd Baronet of Foulis, 21st Baron and 24th chief of the Clan Munro was a 17th century Scottish soldier and politician.
Sir Robert Munro, 5th Baronet
Sir Robert Munro, 5th Baronet of Foulis was also 23rd Baron and 26th chief of the Clan Munro.
Sir Robert Munro, 5th Baronet of Foulis was also 23rd Baron and 26th chief of the Clan Munro.
Sir Robert Munro, 6th Baronet
Sir Robert Munro of Foulis, 6th Baronet (24 August 1684 – 17 January 1746) was a soldier-politician whose life followed an 18th century pattern.
Sir Robert Munro of Foulis, 6th Baronet (24 August 1684 – 17 January 1746) was a soldier-politician whose life followed an 18th century pattern.
Thomas Munro (solicitor)
Sir Thomas Munro GBE (10 June 1866–11 April 1923) was a Scottish solicitor, county council clerk and public servant.
Sir Thomas Munro GBE (10 June 1866–11 April 1923) was a Scottish solicitor, county council clerk and public servant.
Uilleam I, Earl of Ross
Uilleam I of Ross was the first successor of Ferchar mac an tSagairt, as Mormaer of Ross, with his comital dates traditionally given as 1251–1274.
Uilleam I of Ross was the first successor of Ferchar mac an tSagairt, as Mormaer of Ross, with his comital dates traditionally given as 1251–1274.
Uilleam II, Earl of Ross
Uilleam II of Ross was the second successor of Ferchar mac in tSagairt, as Mormaer of Ross (1274–1323).
Uilleam II of Ross was the second successor of Ferchar mac in tSagairt, as Mormaer of Ross (1274–1323).
Uilleam III, Earl of Ross
Uilleam (or William) III of Ross was the fourth successor of Ferchar mac in tSagairt, as Mormaer of Ross (1333/6-1370).
Uilleam (or William) III of Ross was the fourth successor of Ferchar mac in tSagairt, as Mormaer of Ross (1333/6-1370).
Walter Ross
Walter Ross (1817 – November 12, 1888) was a Canadian businessman and political figure who represented Prince Edward in the Canadian House of Commons as a Liberal member from 1867-1878.
Walter Ross (1817 – November 12, 1888) was a Canadian businessman and political figure who represented Prince Edward in the Canadian House of Commons as a Liberal member from 1867-1878.
William Forsyth (merchant)
William Forsyth (1722–1800), was a Scottish merchant.
William Forsyth (1722–1800), was a Scottish merchant.
William J. Watson
Professor William J. Watson was a toponymist, one of the greatest Scottish scholars of the 20th century, and was the first scholar to place the study of Scottish place names on a firm linguistic...
Professor William J. Watson was a toponymist, one of the greatest Scottish scholars of the 20th century, and was the first scholar to place the study of Scottish place names on a firm linguistic...
William Munro, 12th Baron of Foulis
Sir William Munro of Foulis (died 1505) was a Scottish Knight and Scottish clan chief of the highland Clan Munro.
Sir William Munro of Foulis (died 1505) was a Scottish Knight and Scottish clan chief of the highland Clan Munro.
William Sutherland Macdonald
William Sutherland Macdonald MC, MB, CHB, DPH was a soldier and doctor.
William Sutherland Macdonald MC, MB, CHB, DPH was a soldier and doctor.
Willie Logan (Loganair)
William "Willie" Logan (1913–1966) was a Scottish construction engineer who contributed to many important infrastructure projects in Scotland during the 1950s and 1960s, primarily road networks ...
William "Willie" Logan (1913–1966) was a Scottish construction engineer who contributed to many important infrastructure projects in Scotland during the 1950s and 1960s, primarily road networks ...