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Origin of Clan Hay - The Legend of Luncarty
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...
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Hay
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Sir Jack Leslie - A true eccentric
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...
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lesle
Henderson Sisters in final of Glenfiddich Piping and Fi...
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...
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bagpipes, Blair Castle, Henderson, Murray of Atholl
Evil Laird Pringle and the Haunting of Buckholm Tower
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...
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Clan Pringle
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
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