For centuries, Clan Moncrieffe stood as a proud and noble Lowland name—guardians of Perth’s river valley and keepers of a heritage older than Scotland’s crown. Rooted at the foot of Moncreiffe Hill, their saga is one of honor, learning, and enduring hope. From the ivy-clad walls of Moncrieffe House to the salmon-rich banks of the River Tay, this richly illustrated booklet welcomes you into the legacy of a clan forever guided “Sur Espérance” — Upon Hope . Inside you’ll discover — Hill & Heritage The Moncrieffes’ early Pictish roots, royal charters under David II, and a seat that has watched over Perthshire since the dawn of recorded history. - Motto & Mindset How Upon Hope shaped lairds renowned for clear judgment in court, bold counsel to kings, and patient guardianship of library scrolls, kirk records, and fertile acres. - Law, Loyalty & Learning Advocates who drafted statutes beside James VI, ministers who steered Reformation parishes, and antiquarians like Sir Thomas Innes of Learney who revived heraldic lore for a modern age. - Castles, Kirklands & Hill Paths Wander Moncrieffe House’s sunlit courtyards, climb the birch-lined track to the Stone of Destiny look-out, and trace the Tay-side fields where clan stories still echo in Gaelic, Scots, and Latin. - Symbols of Pride The demi-lion crest clutching a fleur-de-lis, the soft green-and-blue “Moncrieffe Muted” tartan, and worldwide clan gatherings that keep Hope bright from Perth to Patagonia. Whether you bear the name, seek noble roots, or simply relish tales of learning, strength, and enduring promise, this insightfully researched, vividly told booklet opens the realm of Clan Moncrieffe —faithful, far-seeing, and proudly hopeful through every age.