| Clan Broun | |
|---|---|
| Mac a' Bhriuthainn,MacIlledhuinn. | |
| Motto | FLOREAT MAGESTAS |
| Profile | |
| Region | Lowlands |
| District | East Lothian |
| Chief | |
 | |
| Sir Wayne Broun of Colstoun | |
| 14thBaronet of Colstoun | |
| Seat | Colstoun House nearHaddington, East Lothian |
| Historic seat | Carsluith Castle |
Clan Broun, also known asClan Brown, is aScottish clan.[1]
The more usual form of the surname Broun isBrown.[1] It is an extremely common name and is usually a reference to colouring.[1] The historian, Black, asserts that Browns ofCeltic origin might have been named after their descent from native judges, who were known asbrehons.[1]
TheScottish Lowland name of Brown achieved prominence in the early twelfth century inEast Lothian.[1] Sir David Le Brun was a witness to the laying of the foundation ofHolyrood Abbey in 1128.[1] He had given lands to the abbey in return for prayers said for the health of his son.[1]
The chiefly family, the Brouns of Colstoun enjoyed considerable royal favour, which may have been because of their claimed descent from the royal house ofFrance.[1] The chief's arms even bear the three gold lilies of France.[1] The family married into other noble families such as that of the chiefs ofClan Hay.[1]
During theCivil War, Sir John Brown of Fordell commanded the royalist army at theBattle of Inverkeithing in 1651.[2] Patrick Broun of Colstoun was created aBaronet of Nova Scotia in 1686.[1]
Seats of the Clan Broun have included:Bruntsfield House andCarsluith Castle.
