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Medieval knight remains found in Edinburgh car park
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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 ...
- March 13, 2013 9:58 pm
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Clan Feud Over Digging up Rob Roy
An old Clan feud has resurfaced after plans were announced that the remains of Rob Roy MacGregor were to be dug up. The legendary outlaw is believed to have been buried in Balquhidder, Stirlingshire...
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Rob Roy, Clan MacGregor, Clan MacLaren
The Stange Ceremony of Clan MacLachlan
A MacLachlan legend tells of a MacLachlan Chief who would pay his feu duty (a sign of submission to an overlord in true feudal fashion) in a very strange way. The duty itself was a pair of gloves ...
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MacLachlan
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
Scots fought 'in bright yellow war shirts not Bravehear...
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Medieval Scottish soldiers fought wearing bright yellow war shirts dyed in horse urine rather than the tartan plaid depicted in the film Braveheart, according research. Historian Fergus Cannan stat...
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