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Fire at Blair Castle causes near devastation
On thursday night a fire engulfed the clock tower of one of Scotlands most historic castles, Blair Castle. A section of the 13th century castle collapsed after a blaze ripped through it. Luckily the f...
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Blair Castle, Murray, Murray of Atholl
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High Visibility Kilts
Now here's a kilt that stands out - even at night!
A Sweedish company Luckily Blaklader has offered up another choice option for those working construction jobs at night.
So maybe don't look up...
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Kilts!
Clan Crests that depict women
With Mother's day approaching I thought it would be good to do a series of female orientated blogs.
It's interesting to see how many crest use the image of a woman within them.
Think the Urquhart cr...
All hail to the female chiefs
Men and women have long been recognised in Scotland as equals. A good example of this is that female chiefs supply a goodly number of places in the current 135-strong listings of the Standing Council ...
The falcon and the ox-yoke of Clan Hay
The origin of the Hay family, Earls of Errol, is said to date from the time of the Battle of Luncarty believed to have taken place in 971 A.D. The Danish were invading Scotland. The reigning sovereign...
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Clan Hay
MacThomas Gathering Announced - Glenshee, May 2011
The MacThomas Society has decided that the 2011 Clan MacThomas Gathering will be based around the beautiful Dalmunzie Castle Hotel near Glenshee. All events, other than the Cockstane Gathering, will t...
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MacThomas
Stovies by Dustin Hoffman
This made me chuckle. For those of you that don't know Stovies are basically a load of old leftovers, usually from a Sunday Roast.
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stovies
Clan Douglas and The Battle of Ancrum Moor
by Nadine Lee
Archibald Douglas
In 1545 the aptly titled War of Rough Wooing was in full, ruthless swing. In order to gain Scotland’s allegiance to England, King Henry VIII employed the curious tactic of scorching...
Medieval knight remains found in Edinburgh car park
An elaborately decorated sandstone slab bearing markings of a member of the nobility – the carvings of the Calvary Cross and an ornate sword.
The skeleton of a medieval knight have been discovered ...
Nigel Ivan Forbes, 22nd Lord Forbes 1918-2013
by Nadine Lee
Nigel Ivan Forbes, 22nd Lord of Forbes, KBE, JP, DLChief of Clan Forbes(19 February 1918- 5 March 2013)
Nigel Ivan Forbes, 22nd Lord of Forbes and Chief of Clan Forbes, has died aged 95. A distinguish...
Macnab Memorial
by Nadine Lee
Macnab Country – The village of Killin and Loch Tay from Stron a’Chlachain. Photo by Andy Hall
Last Friday Amanda and I attended the memorial service for James Charles Macnab of Macnab, 23rd Chief o...
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Macnab, Death, Dochart Falls, Innis Bhuidhe, Killin, Memorial Service, The Trossochs
An Unlikely Jacobite Hero
by Nadine Lee
A number of molehills have sprung up across the battlefield site at Culloden, much to the delight of a Jacobite supporters group. The Circle of Gentlemen – a Highland based Jacobite supporters socie...
Q&A: Charlie “Chick” Allan Of Saor Patrol
He’s led an army of 160 trained warriors through the gory battle scenes of Gladiator and the forests of Robin Hood. Is the father of five children. And heralded as one of Scotland’s most dedicated pr...
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MacDonald, Clanranald, MacDonald of Clanranald
Tartan Day 2013 Guide
by Nadine Lee
With Tartan Day just around the corner, we've put together a selection of global events celebrating Scotland's contribution to the world. This year's festivities range from a Ceilidh in Cuba, to hist...
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Buenos Aires, Canada, Ceilidh, Cuba, Decleration of Arbroath, Edward II, Netherlands, New York, Parade, Roberth the Bruce, South Africa, Tartan Day, Tartan Week, United States, United States of America
Clan Munro Boosts Highlanders Museum Revamp
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by Nadine Lee
Left to right Hector Munro of Foulis, Major General Seymour Monro and Lt Col Patrick Gascoigne with two of the swords from the vast collection of artifacts.
Clan Munro has helped to bring a Highland...
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Cameron Highlanders, Fort George, Highlands, Lovat Scouts, Munro, Scottish Regiments, Seaforth Highlanders
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