Robertson

The clan is descended from the ancient Celtic Earls of Atholl, and their Gaelic name comes from Donnachadh Reamhar, Stout Duncan, who was a great friend of Bruce, who led the clan at Bannockburn. It was from Grizzled Robert, that the clan took the name Robertson, and who also captured the murderers of James I.

The Robertsons received the Barony of Struan for this bravery, but half of the barony was stolen by the Earl of Atholl, and never returned.

The Robertsons were close supporters of the Stewarts and accompanied Montrose in his battles. After the Restoration, Charles II gave Robert of Struan a hefty pension for his services.

Alexander Roberston was training to become a priest when he inherited the chiefship. He left the church, took up the chiefship, wrote celebrated poetry and eventually joined Viscount Dundee. He was attained but received remission in 1703. He was captured again at Sherriffmuir but managed to escape to France.