The Loch Ness Monster

McBain Memorial Park overlooks Loch Ness!

Questions have come to me about Loch Ness and it’s fabled monster.

Most commonly the question is “have you ever seen the monster?

The answer is NO.

“Had your father ever seen the monster?

Again the answer is NO.

But lets go a little further. My father told the family a story about meeting [...]

What is an FSA Scot?

McBain of McBain FSA SCOT
Questions come to me about the use of FSA SC0T.

FSA is a designation and title of those who are members of The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.

This group was founded in 1780 the purpose was to preserve the ancient history of Scotland with emphasis on the archaeology of the country.

It [...]

McBain Coat of Arms

The arms that appear on the front of the”Clan MacBean Register” are those arms granted by the Lord Lyon King of Arms Edinburgh Scotland to James McBain of McBain and are considered the personal property of the Chief. The Chief has given permission to use HIS arms on the Register.

In the United Kingdom the following [...]