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This weekend we have been staying at the lovely Witches Craig campsite, just a stones throw (well maybe a few throws) away from The Wallace Monument at Abbey Craig. Next to the campsite are the remain...

Topics: Graham, Scottish Myths, wallace

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The Gordons at Otterburn

by Donald

On the 5th of August, 1388, the Battle of Otterburn took place. This was a skirmish between Scotland's James, 2nd Earl of Douglas, and England's Henry "Hotspur" Percy, the son of the Earl of Northum...

Topics: 1388, Battle of Otterburn, Douglas, Gordon, Graham, Henry "Hotspur" Percy, Johnstone, Lindsay, Montgomery

History of Kilts Worn in Battle

by Donald

There is no documentation for the kilts we know today before 1575. There are many kilt like clothing that is worn with armour, like that a Roman soldier would wear. Or The Leine Croich or belted saffr...

Topics: First World War, Kilts!, War

Royal Middleton Roots

by Donald

Gordon Casely, a heritage consultant in Aberdeen, has inadvertently discovered that Prince William was a direct descendant of a 17th century Middleton from the small town of Luthermuir in south Aberd...

Topics: Kate Middleton, lyon, Middleton, Prince William

World's First Colour Photo of Tartan Ribbon

by Donald

This picture of tartan ribbon is pretty unique as it is world's first ever colour photograph. The three colour method, which is the basis of virtually all practical colour processes, was suggested by...

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