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Scottish Clan Ancestral Wedding

Scottish Ancestral Wedding

Do you have Scottish ancestry? Are looking for a destination wedding in Scotland? Then this post is for you. We have spent ages** researching Scottish clans to find the ones with the closest geographical ties to the Royal Burgh of Inverurie where Logie Country House Wedding Venue is located. If you would like to get married near to your ancestral seat, we hold two and three day wedding celebrations in our 1680s, 17 bedroom castle. The perfect amount to time to include a trip to your ancestral castle!

What Next?

Then you can come back, pat one of our new herd of Highland cows. (Actually, not a herd. It’s called a fold of Highland cows which is derived from the dry-stone wall circle where they used to coral the “herd” in the good old days). Then relax in our indoor infinity pool, or one of the hot tubs out in the courtyard, or fish in the river that runs across the front lawn. 

Wee dram?

Or would you prefer to relax with a wee dram by one of the many log fires? We have located the closest whisky distilleries to your ancestral seat, which is probably one of the most important considerations! Although not all of them are open to the public, you could just pop down to the Inverurie Whisky Shop for the right bottle, or even arrange for them to visit Logie for a tasting!

Logie Country House is a multi award winning wedding venue and estate and we can hold weddings from 2-180 guests. We have three fantastic wedding planners and award-winning catering too. Our purpose-built ballroom is air conditioned and sound proofed. We have meticulous attention to detail and specialise in hosting guests from all over the world.

Anyway, enough about us! Here is the list of the top ten closest clans to Logie Country House.

**Small print ….. Well we didn’t spend ages, Chat GPT took about 30 seconds, so if there are any mistakes it’s not our fault 🙂

Clan Leslie

Location: Garioch, Aberdeenshire (6 miles from Inverurie)

Clan Leslie’s seat was Leslie Castle, located near Inverurie in the fertile Garioch region.

The Leslies were early Norman settlers in Scotland and were supporters of Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Independence.

They held extensive lands in Aberdeenshire and held influential military and political positions in the region.

Members of Clan Leslie fought in the Thirty Years’ War and became prominent European military leaders.

Famous Event: General Alexander Leslie, the first Earl of Leven, commanded Scottish Covenanter forces during the Battle of Newburn in 1640.

Closest Distillery: Glen Garioch Distillery (Oldmeldrum, 7 miles from Leslie Castle)

Second Closest Distillery (Well specialist Whisky shop): Inverurie Whisky Shop (Inverurie, 6 miles from Leslie Castle)

Third Closest Distillery: Fetternear Distillery (Inverurie, 6 miles from Leslie Castle)

Clan Irvine

Location: Drum Castle, Aberdeenshire (8 miles from Inverurie)

The Irvines were based at Drum Castle, one of Scotland’s oldest tower houses, near the River Dee.

Drum Castle was granted to William de Irwyn by Robert the Bruce as a reward for his loyalty during the Wars of Independence.

The Irvines played significant roles in various Scottish conflicts and were staunch royalists during the English Civil War.

They suffered major losses after the Jacobite rising in 1715 when Drum Castle was seized.

Famous Event: Drum Castle was captured by government forces during the Jacobite rising of 1715, leading to damage and losses for the Irvine family.

Closest Distillery: Royal Lochnagar Distillery (Ballater, 25 miles from Drum Castle)

Second Closest Distillery: Deeside Distillery (Banchory, 16 miles from Drum Castle)

Third Closest Distillery: Fettercairn Distillery (Fettercairn, 40 miles from Drum Castle)

Clan Gordon

Location: Huntly, Aberdeenshire (13 miles from Inverurie)

The Gordons were one of the most powerful clans in the northeast, with their seat at Huntly Castle.

The family was heavily involved in Scottish politics and held the title Marquess of Huntly.

The Gordons supported the Stuart monarchy and were major players in the Jacobite uprisings and other Scottish conflicts.

They were known for their long-standing feud with the Forbes family.

Famous Event: The Battle of Glenlivet in 1594 saw the Gordons defeat a much larger Protestant force, reinforcing their dominance in the northeast.

Closest Distillery: GlenDronach Distillery (Forgue, 10 miles from Huntly Castle)

Second Closest Distillery: Strathisla Distillery (Keith, 12 miles from Huntly Castle)

Third Closest Distillery: Glenglassaugh Distillery (Portsoy, 20 miles from Huntly Castle)

Clan Forbes

Location: Castle Forbes, Aberdeenshire (16 miles from Inverurie)

The Forbes family held vast lands in the Vale of Alford, with their seat at Castle Forbes.

Clan Forbes had significant influence over both local and national politics, often clashing with neighbouring Clan Gordon.

Historically loyal to the Crown, they played key roles during major Scottish conflicts, particularly the Wars of Independence.

Clan Forbes remained neutral during the Jacobite risings, unlike many other Highland clans.

Famous Feud: The Forbes-Gordon feud was one of the bloodiest rivalries in Scotland’s history, marked by violent clashes throughout the 16th century.

Closest Distillery: Glendronach Distillery (Forgue, 16 miles from Castle Forbes)

Second Closest Distillery: Ardmore Distillery (Kennethmont, 17 miles from Castle Forbes)

Third Closest Distillery: Glen Garioch Distillery (Oldmeldrum, 24 miles from Castle Forbes)

Clan Hay

Location: Slains Castle, Aberdeenshire (30 miles from Inverurie)

Clan Hay’s ancestral seat was Slains Castle, perched on the Aberdeenshire coast near Cruden Bay. The castle is famous for many reasons, partly because it was a place where celebrities were entertained on numerous occasions in the 19th Century. Most notable being, Bram Stoker and it is believed the castle is the inspiration for the setting of the tale in Count Dracula (1897).

The Hay family gained prominence for their loyalty to Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Independence, for which they were rewarded with lands.

They held the title of Constable of Scotland, one of the highest military positions.

Clan Hay’s influence spread across northern Scotland, from Aberdeenshire to Banffshire.

Famous Inspiration: Slains Castle is said to have inspired Bram Stoker’s depiction of Dracula’s Castle in his famous novel.

Closest Distillery: Glen Garioch Distillery (Oldmeldrum, 22 miles from Slains Castle)

Second Closest Distillery: Arbikie Distillery (Inverkeilor, 40 miles from Slains Castle)

Third Closest Distillery: Fettercairn Distillery (Fettercairn, 55 miles from Slains Castle)

Clan Keith

Location: Dunnottar Castle, Aberdeenshire (32 miles from Inverurie)

The Keiths were hereditary Earls Marischal of Scotland and were tasked with protecting the Crown jewels.

Their seat, Dunnottar Castle, is a clifftop fortress with a dramatic view over the North Sea.

The Keiths were key players in the Scottish Reformation and remained influential during political upheavals in Scotland.

Dunnottar Castle played an important role during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms and Cromwell’s invasion.

Famous Event: The Scottish Crown jewels were hidden at Dunnottar Castle during Cromwell’s invasion, ensuring they were not captured by English forces.

Closest Distillery: Fettercairn Distillery (Fettercairn, 25 miles from Dunnottar Castle)

Second Closest Distillery: Arbikie Distillery (Inverkeilor, 45 miles from Dunnottar Castle)

Third Closest Distillery: Glen Garioch Distillery (Oldmeldrum, 32 miles from Dunnottar Castle)

Clan Fraser

Location: Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire (34 miles from Inverurie)

The Frasers of Philorth were major landowners in Aberdeenshire, with their seat at Philorth Castle near Fraserburgh.

The family founded Fraserburgh, a significant fishing and trade town, in the northeast of Scotland.

Clan Fraser also had strong ties to the Highlands, particularly the Frasers of Lovat.

The Frasers were royalists and played a key role in the Jacobite uprisings, siding with the Stuart cause.

Infamous Figure: Simon Fraser, the 11th Lord Lovat, was executed for treason after the Battle of Culloden, the last person to be publicly beheaded in Britain.

Closest Distillery: Glen Garioch Distillery (Oldmeldrum, 28 miles from Fraserburgh)

Second Closest Distillery: Macduff Distillery (Banff, 28 miles from Fraserburgh)

Third Closest Distillery: Glenglassaugh Distillery (Portsoy, 35 miles from Fraserburgh)

Clan Sinclair

Location: Caithness and Aberdeenshire (70 miles from Inverurie)

Clan Sinclair is primarily associated with Caithness, though they also had estates in Aberdeenshire and Kincardine O’Neil.

The clan has Norman origins, having settled in Scotland in the 11th century.

Clan Sinclair became influential in both the Highlands and Lowlands, with significant power and landholdings.

Castle Sinclair Girnigoe in Caithness is their ancestral seat, still standing as a historic site today.

Famous Defeat: Clan Sinclair suffered a heavy loss at the Battle of Altimarlach in 1680, where many of their men were killed by the rival Clan Campbell.

Closest Distillery: Old Pulteney Distillery (Wick, 90 miles from Sinclair estates in Caithness)

Second Closest Distillery: Wolfburn Distillery (Thurso, 92 miles from Sinclair estates in Caithness)

Third Closest Distillery: Glen Ord Distillery (Muir of Ord, 113 miles from Sinclair estates)

Clan Innes

Location: Elgin, Moray (75 miles from Inverurie)

The Innes family was a significant force in Moray, particularly around Elgin.

Their seat was Innes House, an elegant 17th-century mansion still in use today. (And they hold Weddings too!)

The Inneses were staunch supporters of the Scottish Crown during the Wars of Independence and later conflicts.

They played a role in various European military campaigns, with many members serving in foreign armies.

Famous Event: Sir Robert Innes of that Ilk was created a baronet in 1628 by King Charles I for his loyalty to the crown.

Closest Distillery: Glen Moray Distillery (Elgin, 5 miles from Innes House)

Second Closest Distillery: BenRiach Distillery (Elgin, 10 miles from Innes House)

Third Closest Distillery: Glen Grant Distillery (Rothes, 15 miles from Innes House)

Clan Grant

Location: Strathspey, Highlands (80 miles from Inverurie)

Clan Grant is associated with the Strathspey region, with their seat at Castle Grant, near Grantown-on-Spey.

The Grants held significant lands in the Highlands and were prominent Jacobite supporters during the uprisings.

The chief of Clan Grant is known as the Laird of Grant, and the clan has played a notable role in Highland and national politics.

Clan Grant supported Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Independence and were known for their loyalty to the Crown.

Famous Event: During the Jacobite rising of 1745, Clan Grant fought alongside the British Government, contrary to many other Highland clans that supported Bonnie Prince Charlie.

Closest Distillery: Glenfarclas Distillery (Ballindalloch, 12 miles from Castle Grant)

Second Closest Distillery: The Macallan Distillery (Craigellachie, 20 miles from Castle Grant)

Third Closest Distillery: Aberlour Distillery (Aberlour, 23 miles from Castle Grant)

Summary
Get married in Scotland near your ancestral roots
Service Type
Get married in Scotland near your ancestral roots
Provider Name
Logie Country House,
A96,Pitcaple,Inverurie-AB51 5EE,
Telephone No.08450942424
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Worldwide
Description
Blog post on the closest 10 Clan seats to Logie County House and their closest distilleries too!