Clan Gayre ( Eng. Clan Gayre or Clan Gair ) - one of the clans of the lowlands of Scotland .
| Gair | |
|---|---|
| Gayre, Gair | |
| Motto | I hope for the stars ( lat.Super astra spero ) |
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History
Clan Origin
There are several theories regarding the origin of the name Gair. According to one of the variants, the genus is of Celtic origin in the Ke Kaira variant, in the other it is Norman , but it is first found in Cornwall , where the family had several manors received from Robert de Morten in 1066 . On the other hand, the Orkney and Shetland clan branches may have a family name of a different origin - from Old Icelandic geirr , meaning "spear".
See also
- Clans of Scotland