| Clan Broun | |
|---|---|
| Mac a' Bhriuthainn, MacIlledhuinn. | |
| Motto | FLOREAT MAGESTAS |
| Profile | |
| Region | Lowlands |
| District | East Lothian |
| Chief | |
 | |
| Sir Wayne Broun of Colstoun | |
| 14th Baronet of Colstoun | |
| Seat | Colstoun House near Haddington, East Lothian |
| Historic seat | Carsluith Castle |
Clan Broun, also known as Clan Brown, is a Scottish clan. [1]
The more usual form of the surname Broun is Brown. [1] It is an extremely common name and is usually a reference to colouring. [1] The historian, Black, asserts that Browns of Celtic origin might have been named after their descent from native judges, who were known as brehons. [1]
The Scottish Lowland name of Brown achieved prominence in the early twelfth century in East Lothian. [1] Sir David Le Brun was a witness to the laying of the foundation of Holyrood Abbey in 1128. [1] He had given lands to the abbey in return for prayers said for the health of his son. [1]
The chiefly family, the Brouns of Colstoun enjoyed considerable royal favour, which may have been because of their claimed descent from the royal house of France. [1] The chief's arms even bear the three gold lilies of France. [1] The family married into other noble families such as that of the chiefs of Clan Hay. [1]
During the Civil War, Sir John Brown of Fordell commanded the royalist army at the Battle of Inverkeithing in 1651. [2] Patrick Broun of Colstoun was created a Baronet of Nova Scotia in 1686. [1]
Seats of the Clan Broun have included: Bruntsfield House and Carsluith Castle.
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