The McFarlan name is of Scotch origin, and comes lineally from the old Earls of Lennox, the ancient name of the county of Dumbarton, Scotland. The name MacFarlan of Scotland, and McFarland of Ireland originated from a name of a place, hence the name Farland, from the far-lands of Scotland. The family arms support the inscription: This I'll defend!" The scroll beneath the shield contains the word "Loch Sloy." The family is of ancient and honorable descent. Dumbarton is next to Glasgow.
