Clan Anderson officially recognized by the Lord Lyon King of Arms
Clan Anderson: A Proud Scottish Legacy
Clan Anderson is officially recognized by the Lord Lyon King of Arms as a Scottish clan, though it is currently armigerous (without a recognized chief). The Anderson surname, meaning "Son of Andrew," is one of the most widespread in Scotland, owing to the country’s patron saint, Saint Andrew. In Scottish Gaelic, the name is derived from Gilleaindreas, meaning "Servant of Andrew."
Origins & Notable Andersons in History
Although Clan Anderson has no single place of origin, historical records show Andersons as:
✅ Burgesses of Peebles and residents of Dumfriesshire
✅ Highland MacAndrews, considered a sept of Clan Mackintosh and the Chattan Confederation
✅ Associated with Clan MacDonell of Glengarry and Clan Ross
Some famous Andersons in history include:
🔹 Alexander Anderson – Mathematician
🔹 David Anderson of Finshaugh – Scientist who cleared rocks blocking Aberdeen Harbor
🔹 Jean Anderson – Philanthropist
🔹 John Anderson, 1st Viscount Waverley – Creator of the Anderson bomb shelters during World War II
Clan Anderson Today
The Clan Anderson Society, formed in 1973, actively promotes the clan’s heritage throughout North America. A clan room and archival display is maintained at Wyseby House in Kirtlebridge, Dumfriesshire. In 2014, the society was granted letters patent for a coat of arms by Lyon Court.
Although Clan Anderson has no cadet branches, major family lines include:
🏰 Anderson of Ardbrake & Westerton (whose crest is used in the clan’s crest badge)
🏰 Anderson of Kinneddar, Noth, Newbiggin & Kingask
🏰 Anderson of Dowhill & Stobcross, Linkwood, Inchyra & Stonyhill
🏰 Seton-Anderson of Mounie, Anderson of Candacraig
The Anderson Clan Motto, Crest & Tartan
🏆 Motto: Stand Sure
🌳 Crest: An oak tree proper, symbolizing strength and resilience
🎨 Tartan: The Anderson tartan, first recorded in 1815 by the Highland Society of London, is notable for its seven colors, a rarity in Scottish tartan designs
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