Clan Kennedy

descended from the ancient EARLS OF CARRICK, and claim kinship to Robert the

Bruce. They have been associated with the province of Carrick in South

Ayrshire since the 10th century and have been in Galloway since the 5th

century.The family is Ayrshire based. The Chieftainship was first granted to

Rolannd de Carrick in 1256 and repeatedly confirmed to that family. It is

well known that the old Celtic Chieftainship could only go to the male line

which is one of the reasons the House of Lords in 1762 adjudged the title of

Earl of Cassillis to Sir Thomas Kennedy of Culzean((Cullane) as heir-male to

succeed David, the first Earl of Cassilis. He is a direct descendant of John

Kennedy of Dunure. Also, Loch Doon Castle, originally held by the De

Carricks was later cinfirmed in ownership to the Kennedys. Wearing our

Crest-Badge with the Dolophin encircled by the buckle and strap identifies

one who is a follower of the Chief of Kennedy. The clan motto is "Avis La

fin", The Clan plant is Oak, The colours of the House of Cassilis are Royal

blue annd Gold, referrinng to the time when Scotland and France were allies.

For this reason, the troops of the House of Cassillis wore a Fleur de lis on

their bonnets. The Dolphin of the Arms of kennedy are said to relate to the

connection with the Dauphin of France. A Hew Kennedy of Ardstinchar led the

forces of Joan of Arc at Orleans in France.