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Sgian Dubh
Origin of name; Gaelic Daibhidh, meaning David. When the Comyns were defeated at Badenoch, Donald Dubh of Invernahaven married Slane Mackintosh, the 6th Mackintosh chief's daughter, seeking the protection of William, 7th Mackintosh, before 1350. Ever since they have been regarded as a sept of Clan Chattan. Donald Dubh of Invernahaven became a leading member of Clan Chattan. The clan became known as the Clan Dhai from David Dubh of Invernahaven, their first chief. Arguing over leadership, the Mackintoshes chose the Davidsons and the Macphersons, feeling insulted, left the field. Exploiting their enemies confusion, the Camerons virtually destroyed the Davidsons at the Battle of Invernahaven in 1370. In 1411, Sir Robert led a small force to fight at the Battle of Harlaw where he was killed. He was a friend of the Earl of Mar, a son of the Wolf of Badenoch. Tulloch castle, near Dingwall, was built in 1466 and completed in 1665. It was extensively restored in 1922 by architect Sir Robert Lorimer but has since been sold. Davidson of Tulloch was latterly regarded as chief, but his estates have passed in the female line to Mrs Vickers, who has not taken up the name and arms of Davidson, so the representation lies dormant. A branch of this family entered the service of France in the 17th century, having proved their noble descent prior to 1629, as shown by the Livre d’Or in the French imperial archives. Henry, 1st Laird of Tulloch, became a merchant in London and was succeeded by his brother, Duncan, who became a Member of Parliament. One of Queen Victoria’s favourites, he used to visit her at Balmoral, being also Lord Lieutenant of Ross-shire. There is a Davidson association entitled Clan Dhai, which has recorded arms in Lyon Court. A direct descendent of the Davidsons of Tulloch, now living in New Zealand, is seeking to matriculate arms in the Court of the Lord Lyon and claim chiefship.
Septs of the Clan: Davie, Davis, Dawson, Dow, Kay, Macdade, Macdaid, MacDavid. |
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