It is said that Kirkpatrick met the Bruce rushing out of the church exclaiming that he thought he had killed Comyn and that Kirkpatrick then drew his dagger with the words, I mak sikkar; meaning “I make sure”; the clan motto and chief's coat of arms allude to this story. [1]

An ally of Robert Bruce, Kirkpatrick in the Chapel of Greyfriars Monastery in Dumfries on 10 February 1306 when Bruce quarrelled with John "the Red" Comyn and Rodger de Kirkpatrick ensured the kill by stabbing him saying "i mak sikker" the family moto.

Dec 2, 2023 · Whichever of these two accounts is more accurate, “I mak Sikker” is something they all have in common. This motto was granted to the Kirkpatricks by Robert after he became king, shortly after this event.

Kirkpatrick drew his dagger with the words, ‘I’ll mak siccar’; the family motto and coat of arms allude to this story. In 1314 he was sent on an embassy with Sir Neil Campbell to England and in recompense the family received the lands of Redburgh.

Rent the building to carry on your own paranormal research, either as a teamwork experience or with guests (different rules apply). Kirkpatrick´s coat of arms and I MAK SICCAR. Embroidered. 1. Kirkpatrick of Closeburn. 2. Closeburn in tartan. 4. Closeburn in the snow. 5. Coat of arms. 6. Grant Alexander II.

As the murder of Red Comyn was 700 years ago... here's the story of the family motto of the Kirkpatrick Clan... I Mak Siccar. The origin of “I mak siccar” forms a direct link with one of the most decisive events in Scotland’s history.

Feb 20, 2020 · The first mention of the Kirkpatrick name appears on the charter witnessed by Ivone de Kirkpatrick in the 12th century. The motto of the clan is “I Mak Sikkar” which means “I Make Sure”, and the clans crest features a hand holding a …

Ise mak siccar,� (or sure,) which became the motto of his family, their crest being a hand holding a dagger, in pale, distilling drops of blood. In 1314 he was sent on an embassy to England, in company with Sir Neil Campbell, ancestor of the duke of Argyle.

Jul 6, 2022 · Genealogy for Sir Roger Kirkpatrick of Closeburn, "I Mak Siccar" (deceased) family tree on Geni, with over 265 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives.

'Ill!' replied Bruce; 'I doubt I have slain the Red Comyn.' 'You doubt!' cried Kirkpatrick; 'I'll mak' siccar' (make sure). And they rushed into the church and buried their daggers in Comyn's body.