Collection: Snodgrass

🏰 Clan Snodgrass History

The name Snodgrass is of Lowland Scottish origin, deriving from the lands of Snodgrasse in Ayrshire. The name itself likely comes from Old Scots words meaning “smooth grass” (snod meaning neat or smooth). Early records show John de Snodgrasse mentioned in 1296 when he swore fealty to King Edward I of England during the Wars of Scottish Independence.

Though not a clan in the traditional Highland sense, the Snodgrasses were a respected Lowland family, often associated with the Clan Douglas and Clan Crawford through service and regional alliances in Ayrshire and Lanarkshire. Members of the family later migrated to Ulster, North America, and Australia during the 17th–19th centuries.

🛡️ Clan Crest

The crest badge in your image shows:

• A phoenix rising from flames, symbolizing rebirth, immortality, and triumph through adversity.
  The phoenix represents endurance and resilience — rising anew from destruction.

• The belt and buckle design indicates allegiance to the clan chief or family heritage, as in all traditional Scottish clan badges.

• The colors — red, gold, and brown — evoke fire and vitality, perfectly matching the phoenix’s symbolism.

💬 Clan Motto

“Facta Non Verba”
(“Deeds, not words”)

This motto reflects a spirit of action, integrity, and courage — valuing accomplishment over mere promises. It conveys that the Snodgrasses were known for their reliability and deeds that spoke for themselves.

👪 Clan Associations

While the Snodgrasses were an independent Lowland family, they are often considered septs or allied with:

• Clan Douglas — through feudal ties in southern Scotland

• Clan Crawford — through regional association in Ayrshire

This allows modern descendants of Snodgrass lineage to wear Douglas or Crawford tartans if desired.

🧵 Tartan

There is no distinct Snodgrass tartan, but members traditionally wear one of the following associated patterns:

• Douglas tartan — deep blue, green, and black with thin white stripes

• Crawford tartan — red base with green and blue overcheck

📜 Summary