Clan Rose
Of Kilravock — Norman roots in the Highlands.
Motto
Constant and true
What does the Rose name mean?
Norman in origin, settled in Scotland after a brief sojourn in England. The chief branch is the Roses of Kilravock.
The history of Clan Rose
The chief branch is the Roses of Kilravock, recorded at Inverness in the 13th century; the charter confirming the Barony of Kilravock dates from 1293. The family is Norman in origin, settling in Scotland after a brief period in England.
The Roses supported Robert the Bruce, and Sir William Rose captured Invernairn Castle for him in 1306 during the Wars of Scottish Independence. Kilravock Castle was built by Hugh Rose, 7th Laird, in 1460.
During the Jacobite Rising the Rose chief sided with the British government. Sir Hugh Rose (1803–1885) commanded the Central Field Force during the Indian Mutiny — capturing 150 pieces of artillery, twenty forts, and a string of strongholds — credited with saving Britain's Indian Empire.
Notable bearers of the Rose name
- Sir Hugh Rose, Field Marshal of the Indian Mutiny