{"product_id":"macfarlane-family-crest-rocks-glass-uppercase-f","title":"MacFarlane Family Crest Rocks Glass - Uppercase F","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003eHere’s a proper gift for any MacFarlane who enjoys a wee dram of whisky. The \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(4, 73, 73);\"\u003eMacFarlane Family Crest \u003c\/span\u003eon a classic rocks glass. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eNicely suited for the moments that call for a proper toast. Whether it’s a milestone birthday, a Father’s Day surprise, a new home or a wedding gift, this piece is an instant heirloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe origin of the name MacFarlane\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surname Macfarlane is a patronymic name of Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from Mac Pharlain, which translates to \"son of Parlan\" (the Gaelic variation of the name Bartholomew). The clan traces its lineage directly to the ancient Celtic Earls of Lennox. In the thirteenth century, Gilchrist, a younger brother of Malduin, 3rd Earl of Lennox, was granted a land charter for Arrochar on the shores of Loch Long. Gilchrist’s great-grandson was named Parlan, and it is from this individual that the family adopted their hereditary surname. During the fourteenth century, Parlan's son Malcolm MacFarlane received a formal charter confirming the family's continuous possession of the Arrochar lands, establishing the independent chiefly line of the clan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMilitary Migrations (The Redshanks): Prior to formal colonization, during the sixteenth century, members of Clan MacFarlane traveled from the western Highlands to Ireland as \"Redshanks\"—Scottish mercenary soldiers hired by native Irish chieftains (such as the O'Neills and O'Donnells) to fight against Tudor expansion in Ulster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Plantation of Ulster (17th Century): The most significant permanent migration occurred during the official Plantation of Ulster under King James VI and I. The feudal superior of the MacFarlanes, the Earl of Lennox, was granted a 3,000-acre landholding in Northern Ireland. A substantial number of MacFarlane clansmen accompanied him and settled permanently in the province.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe symbolism of the MacFarlane coat of arms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn official registries, including the records of the Court of the Lord Lyon and the 1884 edition of Burke’s General Armory, the baseline coat of arms for the head of the clan (MacFarlane of that Ilk) is recorded under the official description argent (meaning a silver\/white shield), a saltire engrailed cantoned with four roses gules...the following will help untangle this medieval discription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shield Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e The silver or white background traditionally signifies purity and sincerity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Engrailed Saltire:\u003c\/strong\u003e The large diagonal cross represents the cross of St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. To differentiate their lineage from the smooth-edged cross of their ancestral kinsmen, the Earls of Lennox, the MacFarlane line utilized an \"engrailed\" edge, consisting of uniform scalloped curves. The cross is colored red (gules), the heraldic symbol for military fortitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Four Roses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Positioned in the quarters surrounding the cross, the four red roses are directly derived from the original armorial shield of the Earls of Lennox, serving as a formal marker of the family's historic descent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003eThe Crest:\u003c\/b\u003e Positioned above the shield, the crest depicts a half-length figure of a wild man (\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"104\" data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003edemi-savage\u003c\/i\u003e) waving a broadsword in his right hand and pointing with his left hand to an Imperial Crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe motto: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis specific crest, paired with the motto This I'll Defend, was formally recognized following the Battle of Langside in 1568, where the clan fought to secure the crown of the infant King James VI.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotable historical figures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalcolm MacFarlane\u003c\/strong\u003e (14th Century): The son of Parlan who was the first to formally adopt the patronymic surname in legal land transactions, solidifying the clan's independent status within the Lennox district.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrew MacFarlane\u003c\/strong\u003e (11th Chief, c. 1544–1612): The clan chieftain who commanded the MacFarlane forces at the Battle of Langside on May 13, 1568. His military intervention was a major factor in the battle, directly resulting in the crown's formal recognition of the clan's defensive crest and motto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelen Macfarlane\u003c\/strong\u003e (1818–1860):A Scottish philosopher, Chartist journalist, and early feminist writer. Writing under the pseudonym Howard Morton, she became the first person to translate Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels' Communist Manifesto from German into English, published in London in 1850. Marx considered her 'a rare and original thinker' within the British reform movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003eAbout the artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #066666;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(31, 33, 36); font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eEach coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful and uniquely personal gifts for any occasion with family and friends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct details\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGlass material\u2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVolume: 10.5 oz. (311 ml)\u2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 3.4″ (8.64 cm)\u2028\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 3.2″ (8.13 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlease hand-wash only. Not recommended for dishwasher or microwave use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(6, 102, 102);\"\u003eNo Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(98, 4, 4);\"\u003eDon't see your family name?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you'd like a name added to the collection, please get in touch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Family Crests Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53720329716057,"sku":"8605272_19793","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2669\/2953\/files\/rocks-glass-10.5-oz-front-6a2b68462645d.jpg?v=1781229651","url":"https:\/\/familycrests.store\/products\/macfarlane-family-crest-rocks-glass-uppercase-f","provider":"Family Crests Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}