Clan Butter

Clan Butter (Butter Tartan)

Crest: Two hands issuing from a cloud in dexter, extended to the sinister and drawing an arrow in a bow, all Proper
Motto: Diriget Deus (God directs)
Lands: Perthshire
Historic Seat: Faskally, near Pitlochry, Perthshire
Clan Chief: None, armigerous clan

1. Clan Butter History

Let's delve into the intriguing world of Scottish surnames, shall we? Now, you might come across the name Buttar, or perhaps even Butters if you're lucky! These names have deep roots in bonnie Fife and Perthshire.

Legend has it they might have a wee connection to the ancient moniker Buttercask, a quaint village nestled in the parish of Ardoch.

Now, cast your mind back to the olden days of Perthshire. There, the Butters were a prominent clan, especially around Pitlochry.

They held sway over the lands of Fascally, a name that just rolls off the tongue, doesn't it? And let's not forget about the Butters of Gormock, an even older bunch hailing from the same county. Ah, the tales these names could tell!

Back in 1331, there's a wee mention of Adam Butir's escheat, whatever that means. Then, fast forward to 1360, and we've got William Butyr and Patrick Butirr strutting their stuff as collectors of contributions in Gowrie, dealing with some ylef business.

In 1511, our fisherman mate James Buttir got himself an ox-hide for crafting his currach. Talk about making waves, eh?

Now, let's talk Acts of Parliament and Laing's Charters. Seems like there were a fair few Butters kicking about, even popping up in a lordship charter from 1656. Butterlaw Loche, Butterlaw Syke, and Butterlaw Cairne all got their moment in the spotlight in that same charter.

Oh, and if you're ever wandering around Kincardineshire, keep an eye out for Butter Road. It's an old drovers road, you see, where cattle used to strut their stuff.

They called it Butter Road 'cause in Gaelic, bothar means 'a road for cattle.' Ain't that somethin'?

2. Clan Butter Tartans

Since there's no officially registered Butter tartan, those linked to the name have the option to don the Perthshire District tartan, representing the area where the name historically resided.

Perthshire District

3. Clan Butter Crest & Coats of Arms

3.1 Clan Butter Crest

Worn by all of the name and ancestry

Crest Description:
Two hands emerge from a cloud on the right, reaching towards the left and pulling back an arrow in a bow, all depicted accurately in terms of their natural colors.

3.2 Clan Butter Coat of Arms

A note on Coats of Arms:

Under Scottish heraldic law, a coat of arms is granted to an individual, except in cases of civic or corporate arms. The concept of a "family coat of arms" does not exist. The arms depicted below are personal and exclusive to the individual granted them, with exceptions made for civic or corporate entities. Only the individual bestowed with these arms possesses the right to utilize them.

BUTTER of Gormack
Argent, a cross, Sable, between four human hearts, Proper

4. Clan Butter Places & People

Clan Butter Places

The historic seat of Clan Butter is at Faskally, near Pitlochry in Perthshire.

Loch Faskally is a man-made reservoir located in Perthshire, Scotland. It was created in 1950 as part of the Tummel Valley hydro-electric power scheme, which involved damming the River Tummel. The construction of the Pitlochry Dam formed Loch Faskally, which serves as a water storage reservoir for the hydro-electric power station located downstream at Pitlochry.

The reservoir is situated near the town of Pitlochry and is a popular recreational area, offering opportunities for fishing, boating, and scenic walks along its shores. Loch Faskally is surrounded by picturesque woodlands and hills, making it a scenic destination for outdoor enthusiasts and tourists visiting the area.

In addition to its recreational value, Loch Faskally also plays a significant role in generating renewable energy through hydro-electric power generation. The dam and power station harness the natural flow of the River Tummel to produce electricity, contributing to Scotland's renewable energy infrastructure.

Overall, Loch Faskally is both a beautiful natural attraction and an important component of Scotland's renewable energy resources.

5. Associated Names

Butter is a sept of Clan Murray