Clan Brown / Broun
Crest: A lion rampant, holding in the dexter paw a fleur de lis, Or
Motto: Floreat Magestas (Let Majesty Flourish)
Lands: Tweeddale
Historic Seat: Colstoun House, East Lothian
Clan Chief: Sir Wayne Broun of Coulston Bt
Associated Names
Although a Clan in it’s own right Broun was and still is seen as a sept of Clan Douglas. Also Lamont and MacMillan.
Spelling varients: Broun, Brown, Braun, Le Brun
The surname in its more common variation of Brown is a very common name and would normally refer to the colour. The name’s connection with the Celts may possibly be derived from ‘brehon’ a name for a judge in ancient Celtic society.
Early records of the name in Scotland come from 1128 when Sir David Le Brun was witness to the foundations of Holyrood Abbey.
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