
Anderson from the lowlands meaning "son of Andrew" is MacAndrew in the Highlands. The clan is part of the Clan Chattan confederation, accept into the group of clans in the early 15th century. Promenient MacAndrews come from Dowhill, Wester Ardbreck and Candacraig in Strathdon. Iain Beg MacAindrea was a well known bowman and fighter in the late 1600's