Clan MacDowall: Additional Information

 

 

THE CLAN OF THE MACDOWALLS OF GALLOWAY: HANDOUT

This free handout includes information on the Clan Chief, clan branches and extended names, clan history, heraldic symbols and meanings, sites of importance to MacDowalls, and where to find further information. Written by Clan Chief Prof. Fergus D.H. Macdowall and Scott A. MacDougald

 

Free to Download: The Clan of the MacDowalls of Galloway

 

 

 

 

THE MACDOWALLS: BOOK

The MacDowalls traces the glories, tragedies, and amazing accomplishments of MacDowall kindred from their beginnings in Scotland and Ireland hundreds of years ago to their illus-trious present in such countries as the United States, Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, and Russia. The cast of characters ranges from kings and barons to artists and generals, farmers, homemakers, and teachers. Their stories unfold as a history in progress, as each has made a unique and significant impact on the world. Written by Clan Chief Prof. Fergus D.H. Macdowall and William L. MacDougall with Associate Authors

 

Available for Purchase: The MacDowalls

 

 

THE COPPER INHERITANCE: A HISTORY OF THE KINDRED OF MCDOWALL OF SCOTLAND

The Copper Inheritance discusses the origin of the McDowall family - the great dynasty of medieval kings of Galloway from whom they are descended - Dougal McDowall, ‘the chief among the Gallovidians’ and his part in the war against the rebel Robert Bruce. The rise to power of the Douglas - the prioress of Eccles - high treason - Mary Queen of Scots and the Reformation - Oliver Cromwell - Lord Bankton and his four wives - six generations of McDowall in Edinburgh - the first workers’ strike - the master of the Queen’s works who rebuilt Edinburgh castle - ‘bloody Clavers’ (John Graham of Claverhouse, Viscount Dundee), the ‘killing times’ and the covenanting rebels. Written by Michael McDowall

 

Available for Purchase: Contact the Author: Michael McDowall @ mmcdowall@talktalk.net

 

 

THE MACDOWALLS OF GALLOWAY: BROCHURES VOL. 1 + VOL. 2

These booklets are filled with articles on the traditions and history of the MacDowalls of Galloway, their cadets, and their many branches. There are pedigrees of the main families, and discussions of their Heraldic symbols and meanings. Written by Clan Chief Prof. Fergus D.H. Macdowall and Strome Carmichael-Galloway

 

Not Available At This Time: The Macdowalls Of Galloway: Brochures Vol. 1 + Vol. 2

 

 

 

 

 

VINCERE VEL MORI: CLAN MACDOWALL NEWSLETTER

This free newsletter has news from the Chief of Name and Arms of MacDowall, Fergus D.H. Macdowall, as well as clan stories, MacDowall places, and MacDowall/McDowell families of the world. The newsletter also features news and events about MacDowall/McDowells today. Our Newsletter name is entitled “Vincere Vel Mori”: The Clan Motto, meaning Victory or Death. Edited by Charlotte McDowell Baker

 

Available for Free Membership or Past Issue Download: Vincere Vel Mori: Clan MacDowall Newsletter
 

 

 

THE CLAN MACDOUGALL SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA

Clan MacDowall co-partners with Clan MacDougall in the Clan MacDougall Society of North America. Prof. Fergus Macdowall of Garthland and Castlesemple, and Mme. Morag MacDougall of MacDougall and Dunollie are Honorary Presidents of the Clan MacDougall Society of North America. The Clan MacDougall Society of North America, Inc. was founded in 1964 with the full approval of our late chief, Madam MacDougall of MacDougall, thirtieth Chief of the Clan. The Society has continued to grow with the formation of many chapters in Canada and the United States. 

 

Available for Membership: Clan MacDougall Society of North America