For centuries, Clan Agnew stood as a loyal and noble Lowland name—hereditary sheriffs who kept watch over Galloway’s windswept shores. Their saga is one of duty, service, and steadfast pride, rooted in Wigtownshire’s rolling fields and the salt-aired coast of Dumfries. From the island stronghold of Lochnaw Castle to the throne rooms of Scotland’s royal courts, this booklet ushers you into the world of a clan guided always “Consilio Non Impetu”—By Wisdom, Not Force.
Inside you’ll discover —
Sheriffs of Galloway: the Agnews of Lochnaw, their royal commission to uphold law in Scotland’s far southwest, and the lineage that carried the sheriff’s baton for nearly five hundred years.
Motto & Mindset: how Consilio Non Impetu forged a reputation for clear judgment, diplomacy, and principled resolve in times of war and peace alike.
Law, Land & Loyalty: courtroom decisions that shaped regional justice, border skirmishes defended with measured strength, and alliances that bound Agnews to crown and kirk.
Castles & Heartlands: explore the half-ruined curtain walls of Lochnaw, coastal kirkyards, and the moorland marches where Agnew bannerets once rode.
Symbols of Pride: the silver eagle crest, deep red-and-green tartan, and worldwide clan gatherings that keep Agnew heritage vibrant today.
Whether you bear the name, seek Lowland roots, or simply relish tales of wisdom, honor, and quiet strength, this insightfully researched, vividly told booklet opens the realm of Clan Agnew—wise, faithful, and proud through every age.
