Collection: MacLaren

Clan MacLaren

The Clan MacLaren (Gaelic: Clann Labhruinn) is an ancient Highland clan with its homeland in Balquhidder, Perthshire, where the MacLaren chiefs held lands for centuries. Known for loyalty and martial courage, the MacLarens fought at Bannockburn alongside Robert the Bruce and later supported the Jacobite risings, remaining steadfast to their Highland heritage.

Clan Crest

The crest of Clan MacLaren features a crowned lion’s head emerging from a coronet, symbolizing courage, leadership, and royal loyalty.

Clan Motto

The motto of the clan is “Creag an Tuirc” (The Boar’s Rock), named after the rocky hill near Balquhidder that served as the ancient gathering place of the MacLarens.

War Cry

The war cry “Creag an Tuirc” is both the motto and the battle call of the clan, echoing their bond to their ancestral lands.

Clan Septs

Septs and families historically associated with Clan MacLaren include Lawrence, Lowrance, McLaurin, McClaren, and Laurenson, reflecting the clan’s Gaelic and anglicized forms.

Clan Tartan

The MacLaren tartan is a striking sett of green and blue with black and yellow overchecks, representing the Perthshire glens and the proud Highland spirit of the clan.