Collection: Strang

🏰 Clan Strang

The Strang family is an ancient Scottish Lowland clan, with historical roots in Fife and Ayrshire. The surname “Strang” derives from the Old Scots word “straing” or “strang,” meaning “strong” or “powerful,” reflecting the clan’s reputation for resilience and determination. Records of the Strang family date back to the 13th century, with early mentions in the royal burghs of Kirkcaldy and Dumbarton.

🛡️ Clan Crest Description

The crest badge in your image features:

• A cluster of blue grapes on a brown vine with green leaves, symbolizing abundance, fruitfulness, and the rewards of honest labor.

• The belt and buckle surround, a traditional heraldic symbol, represents loyalty and allegiance to the chief of the clan.

• The vivid colors — gold, blue, and green — convey prosperity, faith, and growth.

💬 Clan Motto

“Dulce Quod Utile”
— “That which is useful is sweet.”

This Latin phrase embodies the Strang family’s values of practicality, hard work, and the idea that true satisfaction comes from useful and productive endeavors.

🪶 Clan History Highlights

• The Strangs were influential landowners and burgesses, particularly in Fife, where they held property in Balcaskie and other estates.

• Members of the family were merchants and officials in the coastal towns of the east of Scotland during the 15th and 16th centuries.

• The clan maintained connections with neighboring families, including the Bruces and Douglases, often supporting them in local disputes and royal causes.

• The name appears frequently in church and civic records, marking the family’s prominence in Scottish trade and governance.

👪 Clan Details Summary