The motto reflects the clan's loyalty and steadfastness, traits that have defined the Boyd family through centuries.
Clan Boyd is one of Scotland's oldest and most distinguished clans, with a rich history that dates back to the Norman Conquest. The Boyds played a significant role in the political and military history of Scotland, particularly in the southwest region.
Clan Boyd is one of Scotland's oldest and most distinguished clans, with a rich history that dates back to the Norman Conquest. The Boyds played a significant role in the political and military history of Scotland, particularly in the southwest region.
The Boyd family name is believed to be of Norman origin, possibly derived from the name of the island 'Bute' in the Firth of Clyde. The first Boyd in Scotland was Sir Robert Boyd who was a supporter of Robert the Bruce and played a significant role in the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.
Throughout Scottish history, the Boyds have been closely intertwined with the royal family and the politics of the region. Notably, they were elevated to the peerage of Scotland as Lords Boyd in 1454, and later as Earls of Kilmarnock in 1661. The clan faced ups and downs, including involvement in the Jacobite Risings which led to the attainder of the title in 1746.
Notable figures from Clan Boyd include Robert Boyd, 1st Lord Boyd, who was a regent of Scotland during the minority of James III, and William Boyd, 4th Earl of Kilmarnock, who supported the Jacobite cause and was executed after the Battle of Culloden.
