Clan Fraser of Lovat

Clan Fraser of Lovat
Clann Friseal[1]
Crest: A buck's head, erased, Or, armed, Argent
Motto	Je suis prest (I am ready)[1]
War cry	"A Mhor-fhaiche" or "Caisteal Dhuni"
Profile
Region	Highland
District	Inverness-shire
Plant badge	French fraise (Strawberry)[1]
Animal	Stag
Pipe music	Lovat's March[1]
Chief
The Rt Hon. Simon Fraser
The 16th Lord Lovat (Mac Shimidh Mòr[2][3])
Historic seat	Beaufort Castle[4]
Septs of Clan Fraser of Lovat Abernethy[5] Bisset,[5] Bissett,[5] Brewster,[5] Cowie,[5] Frazer[5] Freser,[5] Frezel,[5] Frisell,[5] Frizelle,[5] Frizzel, Frizzell,[5] Gilruth,[5] Grewar,[5] Gruar,[5] Gruer,[5] MacGrewar,[5] MacGruer,[5] Macillrick,[5] Macilriach,[5] MacImmey,[5] Mackim,[5] Mackimmie,[5] MacSimon,[5] MacSymon,[5] MacTavish,[5] Oliver,[5] Sim,[5] Sime,[5] Simon,[5] Simons,[5] Simpson,[5] Sims,[5] Simson,[5] Syms,[5] Syme,[5] Symon,[5] Symons,[5] Twaddle,[5] Tweedale,[5] Tweedie.[5]
Clan branches Fraser of Lovat (chiefs) Fraser of Strichen (senior cadets) Fraser of Inverallochy Fraser of Brea Fraser of Farraline Fraser of Erchitt Fraser of Leadclune Fraser-Tytler of Aldourie Fraser of Gortuleg Fraser of Culduthel Fraser of Castle Leathers Fraser of Culbokie and Guisachan Fraser of Belladrum Fraser of Knockie Fraser of Achnagairn Fraser of Struy Fraser of Eskdale (or, Eskadale) Fraser of Balnain Fraser of Ardachy Fraser of Boblainie Fraser of Wales and Nova Scotia Fraser of Fairfield Fraser of Foyers Fraser of Reelick Fraser of Dunballoch and Newton Fraser of Phopachy and Torbreck Fraser of Swordale See also: Clan Fraser Fraser of Muchalls Fraser of Philorth
Allied clans Clan Munro Clan Grant Clan Forbes
Rival clans Clan Gordon Clan Logan Clan MacDonell of Glengarry Clan Macdonald of Clanranald
Kindreds Beaton medical kindred

Clan Fraser of Lovat (Scottish Gaelic: Friseal [ˈkʰl̪ˠãũn̪ˠ ˈfɾʲiʃəl̪ˠ]) is a Highland Scottish clan and the principal branch of Clan Fraser. The Frasers of Lovat are strongly associated with Inverness and the surrounding area since the Clan's founder gained lands there in the 13th century.^[a]

The Clan Fraser of Lovat in Inverness-shire has historically dominated local politics and been active in every major military conflict involving Scotland. It has also played a considerable role in most major political turmoils. "Fraser" remains the most prominent family name within the Inverness area. The Clan's current chief is Simon Fraser, the 16th Lord Lovat, and 25th Chief of Clan Fraser.^[6]

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