The Davidson Story
- mid-14th c.
David Dubh of Invernahavon marries a daughter of the Mackintosh chief, founding Clan Dhai[4]
- 1370 or 1386
Davidsons are routed at Invernahavon after Macphersons leave the field in a precedence dispute[4]
- 1760s
The Tulloch estate passes from the Bains to Henry Davidson and becomes the clan seat[4][5]
- 1917
Death of Duncan Davidson, 6th of Tulloch; the chiefship falls dormant[4]
- Jun 1996
The Lord Lyon recognises Duncan Hector Davidson as Chief of the Name and Arms of Davidson, ending 80 years without a chief[3][6]
- 9 May 2015
Grant Guthrie Davidson, 3rd of Davidston, is inaugurated as chief in Christchurch, New Zealand[3]
Clan MacPhersonMacphersons and Davidsons disputed precedence in Clan Chattan's right wing at Invernahavon; the Macphersons withdrew and the Davidsons were routed.
Clan MacKintoshDavidson is traditionally held to descend from a 14th-century marriage into the Mackintosh chiefly family, and fought as part of the Clan Chattan confederation under Mackintosh leadership.