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David Booth an amateur metal-detecting enthusiast came across more than the usual tin cans and coins when he unearthed a collection of 2000 year old Iron Age golden neckbands in a field near Stirli...

I came across some MacNeil legends, would be interested in finding out more about them, or anyone else knows any MacNeil of Barra/MacNeil of Colonsay tales? "There is a Saying in the Highlands ...

Scottish tradition holds that a member of the MacLachlans of Kilbride travelled to Aberdeen to purchase cattle. While there, he fell in love with the daughter of the Duke of Gordon. The two love...

There are two ways to approach the origins of Clan Hay. The first is the Legend of Luncarty, which is an important Hay tradition, while the second is based on historical research, albeit that incons...

Still moving and shaking around the globe at 93 My most memorable holiday was... a three-month, round-the-world-trip back in 1957. I just took a wad of travellers' cheques, a little suitcase and wen...

The siblings Fiona and Faye Henderson from Kirriemuir practise at Blair Castle ahead of this weekend's Glenfiddich Piping and Fiddle Championships. Fiona and Faye are finalists in the events, th...

Authentic records showing the descendants of Anderson, MacAndrew & Gillanders families are to be found in various official depositries around the UK, in published material and also in the private arch...

One evening in the 1680s, as the light was starting to fade and the colour of day drained away turning eveything to grey an ominous dark character can be seen striding over Ladhope Moor with two lar...

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...

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...

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...