THINK ON

This site derives its name from the Clan MacLellan motto: "Think On." This motto can sometimes be seen in Latin as "superba frango" or "I break the proud."... According to legend, in the 15th century King James II of Scotland offered a large reward for the capture of a notorious criminal. Sir William MacLellan hunted down and killed the criminal, and brought the severed head to King James to claim the reward. When the king failed to honor his promise, Sir William responded "Think On!" thus prompting the king to fulfill his promise, restoring substantial lands and honor to Clan MacLellan. As a result, the motto of Clan MacLellan is the challenge to "Think On." In a macabre reference to Sir William's conquest, the coat of arms and insignia of Clan MacLellan also depict a severed head impaled on a sword.