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Clan Carmichael

Tout Jour Prest (Always ready)

Carmichael is a territorial name from the lands of Carmichael in Lanarkshire, granted to Sir James Douglas in 1321 and re-granted to the Carmichaels by William, Earl of Douglas, between 1374 and 1384. The family were close allies of the Douglases, fighting with them at Otterburn in 1388, and the chiefship of the Name and Arms of Carmichael continues today.

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Clan Carmichael Crest

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Tartan Ornament

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Carmichael · Ancient

Wooden Highland cow Christmas ornament wearing a Carmichael Modern tartan scarf, with a ribbon banner for a custom nameExample of the personalized Highland cow ornament with the name "The Carmichael Family" on the ribbon banner

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Tartan Ornament

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Crest & Motto

Clan Carmichael Crest Badge & Motto

The motto of Clan Carmichael is Tout Jour Prest (Always ready). It appears on the Clan Carmichael crest badge: the chief’s heraldic crest set inside a strap and buckle that carries the motto.

In Scotland a crest belongs to the chief, not to everyone with the surname. Clan members may wear the crest badge, with the crest inside the strap and buckle, to show that they belong to the clan. The plain crest without the strap remains the chief’s own.

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The Carmichael Story

  1. 1374-1384

    William, Earl of Douglas, re-grants the lands of Carmichael to the Carmichaels[6]

  2. 1388

    Carmichaels fight alongside the Douglases at Otterburn, where the Scots defeat Henry 'Hotspur', Earl of Northumberland[6]

  3. 1414

    The feudal barony of Carmichael is confirmed[6]

  4. 1421

    Tradition relates that Sir John Carmichael unhorsed the Duke of Clarence at the Battle of Baugé, breaking his own spear in the process[4][6]

  5. 1647

    Sir James Carmichael becomes Lord Carmichael[6]

  6. 1701

    His grandson John is made Earl of Hyndford[6]

  7. 1981

    Richard Carmichael of Carmichael petitions the Court of the Lord Lyon and is recognised as 26th Baron of Carmichael and 30th Chief of the Name and Arms[3]

  8. 2025

    Richard Carmichael of Carmichael dies on 20 June and his son Andrew succeeds him as 31st Chief of the Name and Arms[2][3][5]

Clan Carmichael Crest & Plant Badge

CrestA dexter hand and arm in pale, armed and holding a broken spear, Proper.

Visit the Carmichael Homeland

Map of Scotland with Carmichael places marked

Carmichael, South Lanarkshire

The family's historic lands in Lanarkshire. The estate opened the Carmichael Visitor Centre in 1994, with the Carmichael Clan Room and the Carmichael Farm Shop.[5][7]

Map outline: Natural Earth (public domain). Pins use official Historic Environment Scotland grid references.

Clan Carmichael Today

ChiefAndrew Carmichael of Carmichael, 31st Chief of the Name and Arms and 27th Baron of the lands of Carmichael in Lanarkshire, who succeeded his father Richard Carmichael of Carmichael in 2025.
Clan societyClan Carmichael USA

Surnames linked to Clan Carmichael

These family names are connected with Clan Carmichael. Each list says who records the link.

Listed by the clan society or COSCA

  • Michael
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  • Michaelson

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Questions about Clan Carmichael

What does the Carmichael motto mean?

Tout Jour Prest is medieval French for 'Always ready'.

Where did the Carmichael crest come from?

Tradition holds that Sir John de Carmichael won it at the Battle of Baugé in 1421, after unhorsing the Duke of Clarence while fighting for the French crown; the crest shows an arm holding a broken spear.

Who is the current Chief of Clan Carmichael?

Andrew Carmichael of Carmichael, 31st Chief of the Name and Arms and 27th Baron of the lands of Carmichael, who succeeded his father Richard Carmichael of Carmichael in 2025.

Where is the Carmichael clan from?

From the lands of Carmichael in Lanarkshire. They were granted to Sir James Douglas in 1321 and re-granted to the Carmichaels by William, Earl of Douglas, between 1374 and 1384.

Was Clan Carmichael allied with Clan Douglas?

Yes. The Douglases held the Carmichael lands from 1321 and re-granted them to the Carmichaels between 1374 and 1384, and the two families fought together at the Battle of Otterburn in 1388.

Sources

  1. Find a clan: Carmichael, Council of Scottish Clans & Associations (COSCA)
  2. Clan Chief, Clan Carmichael USA
  3. Chief Richard, Clan Carmichael USA
  4. Origin / Badge, Clan Carmichael USA
  5. Clan Carmichael, Carmichael Estate (carmichael.co.uk)
  6. Clan Carmichael, Electric Scotland
  7. Visitor Centre, Carmichael Estate (carmichael.co.uk)