Many important branches of the clan were established throughout Scotland at an early date. In Perthshire there were the Fergussons of Dunfallandy and Balquhidder, in Aberdeenshire the families of Kinmundy and Pitfour, in Fife the Fergusons of Raith, in Ayrshire the Kilkerran family, and in Dumfries the Fergussons of Craigdarroch. Other families had their homes in Banff, Kincardine and Angus.

In Argyll, where the clan is numerous, the Fergusons held the lands of Strachur until the beginning of the 19th century, and there appears to be a connection between them the Fergussons of Kilkerran who were granted charters by Robert the Bruce, and by James III in 1466. The Kilkerran family were active in the affairs of state and Sir James, 2nd Baronet, was appointed Lord of Session in 1735, when he took the title of Lord Kilkerran. His son, George, Lord of Session in 1799, took the title of Lord Herman. Both were recognised as amongst the ablest lawyers of their time.

The Fergussons of Craigdarroch claim descent from Fergus, Prince of Galloway, in the 12th century, and the family lands have been in their possession since the 15th century. Annie Laurie, famous in Scottish song, was the wife of Alexander Fergusson of Craigdarroch in the 17th century.

The Fergusons acquired the estate of Raith almost two centuries ago, and one of its members was Gen. Sir Ronald C. Ferguson, colonel of the Cameron Highlanders, who had a distinguished military career and received a special medal at the hands of George III, and the thanks of Parliament for his services in Portugal.

The Fergusons of Perthshire were recognised as the principal Highland branch of the clan and the chiefship belonged to the Dunfallandy family, the head of which was designated “MacFhearghuis”, and the direct line terminated in 1834.

Crest: A bee upon a thistle. Badge: Little sunflower, Foxglove.