Tour Scotland photograph of the Robert Forrester gravestone in the old churchyard in Leuchars, Fife, Scotland. Erected by John Forrester, shoemaker in Leuchars, in memory of his son Robert Forrester, who died March 10th, 1842, aged 10 years.
Clan Forrester is an ancient Scottish clan of the Scottish Lowlands. The clan took their name from their ancient role as guardians of the royal forest around Edinburgh. The Forresters had significant holdings in Lothian, and Stirlingshire. During the Wars of Scottish Independence Forresters fought at the Battle of Halidon Hill in 1333. They also fought at the Battle of Sauchieburn in the 15th century. Sir John Forrester of Niddry died at the Battle of Flodden in 1513.
Sir James Forrester, seventh chief of Clan Forrester was killed at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh in 1547, as was Sir David Forrester, 4th of the Torwood branch of the clan.
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