[2] Known as the Sons of Fergus they have spread across Scotland from as far as Ross-shire in the north to Dumfriesshire in the south.
[2] Most shields of this family include a Boar's head which indicates a connection with the early Scots of Dál Riata.
[2] Sir John Fergusson, who was born in about 1653 was a distinguished lawyer and a member of the Faculty of Advocates.
[2] In 1735 his son, James Fergusson became a judge of the Supreme Court and was given the title Lord Kilkerran.
[2] General Sir Charles Fergusson, the 7th Baronet served in the British Army for almost forty years.