The Scottish Thistle..slightly thorny, requires gentle handling *wink*. So what's this page about your probably asking??? Well there's so many things I
love about Scotland and being Scottish. Each clan is unique and the of the history of the Scots date back century's. So many people seem really interested in my heritage that I thought hell, why not put together
a page dedicated to all things Scottish..that way all the world can see just how beautiful MY country is!!!
THE MACIVER CLAN
Motto: Nunquam obliviscar "I will never forget"
Gaelic Name: Mac Iomhair
Origin of Name: Gaelic Mac Iomhair (Son of Ivar)
Plant Badge: Bog Myrtle and Fir Club Moss.
HISTORY OF THE CLAN
In the 13th century Iver Crom possessed some lands in Argyllshire and it is claimed he conquered the lands of Cowal for King Alexander II. He possessed the lands of Asknish, Lergachonzie and Glassary in Cowal. His son or grandson, Malcolm MacIver had lands in 1292 and about 1500 Iver MacIver of Lergachonzie was chief of the clan. He had three sons; Duncan, Charles and Iver Ban. A descendant of Charles was chief about 1572 and was designated "of Asknish and Stronshiray". His son, Iver was forfeited in 1685 for his part in the rebellion by Archibald, 9th Earl of Argyll. After the Revolution in 1688 the 10th Earl restored the estates of the Clan Iver to Duncan, son of Iver, on the condition that he and the heirs of the family of MacIver should assume the name and bear the arms of Campbell. Sir Humphray Trafford Campbell who died in 1818 was the last male descendant of Duncan MacIver of Stronshiray. Other families of MacIvers assumed the name of Campbell including the MacIvers of Ardlarach who also adopted the name at about 1688, the MacIvers of Pennymore on Loch Fyne, the MacIvers of Glassary and the MacIvers of Ballochyle. The MacIvers in the Gairloch region descend from a MacIver from the Argyll area, some of the MacIvers of this area remained MacIvers while others changed their name to Campbell. A sept of MacIver Campbells were found in Glenlyon and about 1580 a number moved to Caithness (where they feuded with the Gunns) and to Lewis.
THE MACIVER'S ALIVE & KICKING
On the 9th June 1977 I was born into a happy family of 3 MacIvers consisting of my mother, my father & my sister, also my elder by four years and one day. Unfortunately due to cancer taking her life, our family now only consists of three *God bless my mother 'Catherine MacIver' who died in 1987*. Our clan also extends to include my grandmother and aunt who lives on Skye and all over the world there are MacIver's and the clan has its own tartan which is a mixure of reds and is still tradionally worn by men and women as kilts.
The capital city of Scotland is EDINBURGH and with the castle visable from all angles of the city, Edinburgh has one of the most beautiful landscapes. The city itself is steeped in history and there's always something to see or do. As well as having fantastic old buildings and musuems, there is also a wide range of traditional and modern pubs, clubs and theatres. For a taster of the magic and atmosphere of this incredible city try out this virtual tour:
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