The Frasers are French in origin. Clan Pipe Music “Cumha Mhic Shimidh” ("Lovat's Lament "); March: “Spaidsearachd Mhic Shimidh “(Lovat's March).
Gilbert of Fraser is mentioned in 1109. Sir Simon Fraser of Oliver Castle was done to death by Edward I. Hugh was the first designed of Lovat, and from him descends the “Clan Fraser of Lovat." Hugh, second of Lovat, was made a Baron about 1460.
Hugh, 3rd Lord, fell fighting with the MacRonalds near Lochlochy in 1544. Hugh, 9th Lord, died, leaving only daughters. Amelia, the eldest, married a Mackenzie a Jacobite in 1714, which enabled Simon, the heir male, and as 11th Lord to bring the clan in allegiance to the Government, but having changed sides in 1746 his title was attainted, and he was beheaded.  
The title was revived in 1837 and passed to Thomas Fraser of Streichen and Lovat, from whom is descended the present Lord Lovat. His seat is Beaufort Castle on the old estate of Lovat.
Another branch of the family is the Frasers (Baronets) of Ledclune; while the House of Fraser of Philorth is represented by Lord Saltoun, and appears heir to the Lordship of Fraser, 1633.

Chief: (of the whole Name) Lord Fraser.
Patronymic: (Lovat) Mac Shimidh.
Clan Seats: Castle-Fraser, Sauchen; Cairnbulg Castle, Philorth, Aberdeenshire; Beaufort Castle, Beauly.
Slogan: A' Mhor Fhaich.
Plant: Yew.
Memorials: Rathen Kirk.
Pipe Music: The Frasers' Salute