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MacSporran, from the Gaelic Mac an sporail ('son of the purse'), is a name associated with Kintyre in Argyll and listed among the names of Clan Donald (Clan Donald South); Clan Donald's lists describe the MacSporrans as pursebearers or treasurers to the Lords of the Isles, an office George F. Black records as popular tradition rather than as a documented appointment. No chief is listed for MacSporran by the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs. Dated records trace bearers of the name in Kintyre and neighbouring Knapdale through the 17th century.
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Personalized Clan MacSporran Ancient Tartan Bagpipe Ornament with Custom Name – Scottish Christmas Tree Decoration
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Clan MacSporran Ancient Tartan Canvas Table Runner A table runner printed all over in the MacSporran Ancient tartan. The motto of Clan MacSporran: Per mare per terras ("By sea and by land"). Product detail: Canvas fabric, 75% polyester and 25% cotton. Printed on one...
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Clan MacSporran Ancient Tartan Piper Highland Cow Ornament with Custom Name
Clan MacSporran Ancient Tartan Piper Highland Cow Ornament with Custom Name A fluffy Highland cow calf playing the bagpipes, dressed for Christmas in a Santa hat, scarf and pipe bag of the MacSporran Ancient tartan. The white fur band of the hat carries the...
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Clan MacSporran Ancient Tartan Christmas Piper Ornament with Custom Photo
Clan MacSporran Ancient Tartan Christmas Piper Ornament with Custom Photo A Santa-style Highland piper playing the pipes, dressed in a kilt, plaid and hose in the MacSporran Ancient tartan. Send us a photo and our designers put the face on the piper, so the...
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Clan MacSporran Ancient Tartan Christmas Piper Plaque with Custom Photo & Name
Clan MacSporran Ancient Tartan Christmas Piper Plaque with Custom Photo & Name A Christmas piper in the MacSporran Ancient tartan, playing the pipes on a snowy log base with a lantern, a little tree and a snowman. Send us a photo and our designers...
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Clan MacSporran Ancient Tartan Thistle Christmas Tree Topper
Clan MacSporran Ancient Tartan Thistle Christmas Tree Topper A stained-glass style tree topper: Scotland's thistle, framed in gold, standing in front of a round window of the MacSporran Ancient tartan. A Scottish heritage finish for the top of your Christmas tree. The centre carries...
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Clan MacSporran Ancient Tartan Thistle Christmas Tree Topper
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Personalized Clan MacSporran Ancient Tartan Highland Cow Ornament with Custom Name – Scottish Christmas Tree Decoration
Personalized Clan MacSporran Ancient Tartan Highland Cow Ornament with Custom Name A shaggy Highland cow, Scotland's favourite, wrapped up for winter in a scarf of the MacSporran Ancient tartan, with a sprig of holly between its horns. The ribbon banner below carries the name...
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Clan MacSporran Ancient Tartan Highland Christmas Tree Skirt - MacSporran Ancient Tartan
Clan MacSporran Ancient Tartan Highland Christmas Tree Skirt Bring your family's Scottish heritage to the foot of your tree. The border of this tree skirt carries the MacSporran Ancient tartan, framing a snowy Highland scene with a stone castle, a red stag, a Highland...
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Personalized MacSporran Ancient Clan Bagpipe Garden Gnome Caricature Plaque Custom Photo, Any Clan Tartan, Wood or Acrylic, Grandpa & Dad Gift, Scottish Highland Garden Decor
Personalized MacSporran Ancient Clan Bagpipe Garden Gnome Caricature Plaque Custom Photo, Any Clan Tartan, Wood or Acrylic, Grandpa & Dad Gift, Scottish Highland Garden DecorCelebrate your Scottish heritage with a one-of-a-kind Personalized Bagpipe Garden Gnome Caricature Plaque. Upload your favorite photo, choose your Scottish...
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Custom Bagpipe MacSporran Ancient Tartan LED Night Light - Personalized Scottish Bagpiper Figurine with Wooden Stand
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Personalized Clan MacSporran Ancient Tartan Drummer Ornament with Custom Name – Scottish Christmas Tree Decoration
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Personalized Clan MacSporran Reproduction Tartan Bagpipe Ornament with Custom Name – Scottish Christmas Tree Decoration
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Personalized Clan MacSporran Modern Tartan Bagpipe Ornament with Custom Name – Scottish Christmas Tree Decoration
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Clan MacSporran Ancient Tartan Rug – Scottish Highland Carpet for Living Room, Celtic Home Decor & Scotland Gift
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Clan MacSporran Ancient Tartan Scotland Map Canvas “Tartan Runs Through My Veins” Wall Art
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Personalized Clan MacSporran Ancient Tartan Shirt with Scotland Coat of Arms & Custom Name - MacSporran Ancient
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Personalized Clan MacSporran Ancient Tartan Shirt with Scotland Coat of Arms & Custom Name
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Clan MacSporran Ancient Tartan Flat Cap - Clan MacSporran Ancient Tartan
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Clan MacSporran Ancient "Merry Christmas" Tartan Acrylic Ornament - MacSporran Ancient Tartan
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Clan MacSporran Ancient Tartan Tartan Crest Gnome Heart Ceramic Ornament - MacSporran Ancient Tartan
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Knapdale and Killean parish, Argyll
Bearers of the name are recorded at Auchnagairoch in the parish of Knapdale in 1677 and at Muastill in the parish of Killean in 1678.[3]Map outline: Natural Earth (public domain). Pins use official Historic Environment Scotland grid references.
Clan MacSporran Today
ChiefNo chief is listed for MacSporran by the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs; the name is listed among the names of Clan Donald (Clan Donald South).
Surnames linked to Clan MacSporran
These family names are connected with Clan MacSporran. Each list says who records the link.
Spellings of the name
- Sporran
- M'Sporran / N'Sporran / Macsparran
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Questions about Clan MacSporran
Is MacSporran its own clan?
No. The Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs does not list a MacSporran chief; the name is listed among the names of Clan Donald, under Clan Donald South.
What does the name MacSporran mean?
It comes from the Gaelic Mac an sporail, 'son of the purse'. Clan Donald's name lists connect it with the office of pursebearer or treasurer to the Lords of the Isles; George F. Black records that office as popular tradition rather than as a documented appointment.
Where does the MacSporran name come from?
Kintyre, in Argyll. Bearers of the name are also recorded in neighbouring Knapdale in 1677 and in the parish of Killean in 1678.
Are there dated records of the MacSporran name in Argyll?
Yes. Duncan M'Sparren was shipped at Lochkilcherane for service in France in 1627; Donald M'Sporran was at Auchnagairoch in the parish of Knapdale in 1677; and Gormla N'Sporran, spouse to Donald M'ncher, was at Muastill in the parish of Killean in 1678.
Is the MacSporran name connected with Iona?
Only through burial. Black quotes Martin's description of the Western Islands, which records at the west end on Iona 'the Tombs of Gilbrid and Paul Sporran, ancient tribes of the Mack Donalds'. No source places a MacSporran seat or lands on Iona.
Clan MacDonaldMacSporran is listed among the names of Clan Donald (Clan Donald South), described in those lists as pursebearers or treasurers to the Lords of the Isles.Sources
- Are you a MacDonald? Clan MacDonald Names, Clan Donald USA
- Members of the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs, Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs
- George F. Black, The Surnames of Scotland, entry 'MacSporran' (M'Sparren, M'Sporran, N'Sporran, Macsparran), as reproduced on the society's clan-arms information sheet, The Scottish Society of Louisville, Inc. (clan reference sheet citing Black/New York Public Library)
- Names and Families of Clan Donald, entry (138) MacSporran, High Council of Clan Donald
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