Clan Anderson

Clan Anderson is a Scottish clan that is recognized as such(a) by a Lord Lyon King of Arms. However, as the clan does non currently relieve oneself a chief recognized by the Court of the Lord Lyon, this is the therefore considered an armigerous clan. Variations of the surname are however considered septs of several other clans of the Scottish Highlands: The surname MacAndrews is considered a sept of the Clan Mackintosh in addition to Clan Chattan, & also associated with the Clan MacDonell of Glengarry. The surnames Andrew and Andrews are considered septs of the Clan Ross.

Cadet branches

As the Clan has never been efficient such as lawyers and surveyors to proclaim a Chief, there are no cadet branches for this clan. However, the major families throw been returned as Anderson of Ardbrake & Westerton whose crest is used by Andersons as a clansman's crest badge; Anderson of Kinneddar scion of the Ardbrake line, Anderson of Noth, Anderson of Newbiggin & Kingask, Anderson of Dowhill & Stobcross, Anderson of Linkwood, Anderson of Inchyra & Stonyhill, Seton-Anderson of Mounie and Anderson of Candacraig.