Clan Leslie
Find Clan Leslie's linked society and follow its public website to explore membership and clan life.
| Clan connection | Leslie |
|---|---|
| Council lists | The Hon. Alexander Leslie (representative)The Council lists Alexander Leslie as representative; the society describes him as Chief. Council wording is preserved here. |
| Society | |
| Motto | Grip Fast. |
| Tartan | The society describes Hunting (green) and Dress (red) Leslie tartans, with different colour shades. Tartan source |
| Official website | Visit organisation |
| Membership | Ask about joiningEligibility and dues are set by each organisation. |
| Gatherings | Next date not verifiedAsk the society before making plans. |
| More sources | Council source |
| Source check | October 10, 2026Research snapshot, not a live feed. |
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Tartan, heraldry & the story
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The story behind the name
The society tells the traditional story of Bartholomew arriving with the future Saint Margaret and receiving lands from King Malcolm. It identifies the Rothes and Balquhain branches and later movement through Ireland to North America. This is an attributed clan tradition, not a documented pedigree for every Leslie. Clan story source
A surname story is a starting point, not your family tree. To connect yourself to it, work back through named relatives and records. A faire souvenir or surname-matched coat of arms does not establish descent or heraldic entitlement.
Your Leslie questions, answered
Where does Clan Leslie come from?
The society tells the traditional story of Bartholomew arriving with the future Saint Margaret and receiving lands from King Malcolm. It identifies the Rothes and Balquhain branches and later movement through Ireland to North America. This is an attributed clan tradition, not a documented pedigree for every Leslie. History source
Does my surname belong to Clan Leslie?
A surname can be a lead, not proof of descent. This profile does not yet have a verified clan-specific sept list. Check your family records and ask the society about its associated names. Council surname guide
What is the Leslie tartan?
The society describes Hunting (green) and Dress (red) Leslie tartans, with different colour shades. Tartan source
What is Clan Leslie's motto?
Grip Fast. Motto source
How do I join a Leslie society?
Start with the linked organisation and ask about eligibility, local branches and current dues. Its membership policy has not been audited in this record. Membership source
When is the next Leslie gathering?
No dated next gathering has been verified for this record. Ask the organisation rather than reuse an old festival date.
Is there a Clan Leslie coat of arms I can use?
The Court of the Lord Lyon says a clan cannot have a coat of arms. The chief's arms belong to the chief; a clan member may use the chief's crest in a belt-and-buckle badge. A shared surname does not give you the chief's personal arms. Lord Lyon guidance
Can I wear the tartan without joining?
The Scottish Register of Tartans says there are no laws about which tartan you may wear, only traditions. Membership and ancestry are separate questions. Register guidance