Fide et Fortitudine
The Farquhar name is an anglicized version of the Gaelic "Fearchar". Composed of the elements "Fear" (Man) and "Char" (Beloved), the name was first recorded in Scotland during the 13th century.
Originating from the Strathclyde Britons of Ayrshire and later spreading to the rugged peaks of Aberdeenshire, the family was defined as the "Standard Bearers"—guardians of the highland tradition.
Closely linked to the Clan Chattan Confederation. Known as the "Fighting Farquhars," they played pivotal roles in the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh (1547), protecting the Royal Standard of Scotland.
The migration to South Africa was a transposition of spirit. The rugged terrain of the Western Cape mirrored the Scottish Highlands, offering a familiar grit to a family built on endurance.
From the historical settlements in the Cape to the industrial heart of modern-day Cape Town, the Farquhar legacy evolved into the industrial standard of the South.
In the shadow of Table Mountain, we continue the ancient tradition of the smithy. Our specialization in Sheet Metal Fabrication is the logical evolution of the clan's historic iron-working roots.
We apply the same Fide et Fortitudine to every structural weld and precision cut that our ancestors applied to the highland broadsword.
The family motto is a dual-clause commitment. Fide (Fidelity) represents loyalty to kin. Fortitudine (Fortitude) represents the strength required to endure the furnace of life.
The Blacksmith Link: Historically, the Farquhar name was associated with the village blacksmith—the most vital member of a highland community, responsible for every tool from the plow to the spear.