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Clan Glen (Tartans, Crest) and The Story Behind

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Glen

Clan Crest: A dexter arm embowed, sleeved Sable, holding a heart, Proper

Clan Motto: Alta Pete (Aim high)

Lands :Borders

Region: Lowlands

Clan Chief: None, armigerous family

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Glen Clan History

The name comes from the lands of Glen in Traquair, Peebles-shire, but the castle on these lands was built for the Tennant family, who now hold the title of Lord Glenconner, rather than the Glen family.

In 1328, Colban del Glen received a royal legacy, and the following year, Robert I confirmed to Colban and his wife the land of Quilte in the sheriffdom of Peebles.

Roger de Glen received an annuity in 1329 and rendered the accounts of the provost of Peebles at Scone to the exchequer in 1332.

Duncan de Glene witnessed a charter of Longneuton in 1377, and another John de Glene witnessed the confirmation of the lands of Micarny in Fife in 1386.

In 1420, Margaret de Glen granted the lands of Harlaw to Walter Ogilvy of Luntrathin, in 1422, Thomas of Glen had safe passage into England, and in 1452, William Glen, an armiger, was a witness in Paisley.

Glen Places & People

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Glen Tartans

There is no registered tartan for this name; however, these tartans are suitable.

Douglas the Elder

Douglas Contemporary

Grey, Douglas

Glen Crest & Coats of Arms

Coats of Arms of Glen

Crest: A dexter arm embowed, sleeved Sable, holding a heart, Proper

Coats of Arms of Glen

A word about Coats of Arms:

A coat of arms is granted to an individual under Scottish heraldic law (with the exception of civic or corporate arms). A 'family coat of arms' does not exist. With the exceptions noted above, the arms depicted below are personal arms. Only the person who has been granted these weapons has the right to use them.