Find Product    Advanced Search Kilts & More Spring Highlights: Men's Wear: Ladies' Wear: Childrenswear: Highland Dancing: Drum Major Corner: Clan Crest Products: Learn The Bagpipes: Bagpipes: Bagpipe Accessories: Scottish Drumming: Tartan Products: Tartan Search: CDs / DVDs / Books: Gifts: Gift Voucher: Miscellaneous: Haggis: Workshops: Clan Crest:   > A - C   > D - F   > G - H   > I - J   > K - L   > Mac   > M - O   > P - R   > S - T   > U - Z   > Clan Affiliations (Sept): Excess Stock: my account login Shopping Cart 0 items Special Offers CD - Wanted - Kyle Warren Price (inc): 18,00 EUR 15,00 EUR Price (ex): 15,13 EUR 12,61 EUR Product No.:  Turnbull Order options: Cap Badge Kilt pin Plaid Brooch Tie pin Cuff links Sgian Dubh There is some debate over the exact origins of the name Turnbull. Legend states that a native of the Borders, Rule, literally turned a bull as the beast attempted to attack Robert the Bruce, and was awarded the name Turnbull as reward as well as lands which were named "bedrule" after their owner. It is more likely however that the name derives from the old English "Trumbald" meaning "strong" or "bold". The presence of three bulls heads on the family arms may support the legend, or may simply be a pun. The family did certainly originate from the borders and held lands throughout. William Turnbull was awarded the lands at Philliphauigh by Robert the Bruce, and John Turnbull received the lands of Hundleshope from David II. John Turnbull who was renowned for his vicious temper was nicknamed 'out with sword', and around 1400 was listed as a Scots prisioner of war in England. William Turnbull, Bishop of Glasgow, was awarded permission to establish a university in the city in 1450, and in 1451 the University of Glasgow was founded. Herbert Turnbull was widely regarded for his contributions to algebraic mathematics, he died in 1961. privacy notice  |  shipping  |  conditions  |  contact  |  imprint  |  © 2012 Kilts & More