Clan chiefs only live so long.  What happens when the clan needs a new leader?  In this episode, I discuss tanistry, the system used amongst the Gaels of Scotland for picking a new leader.

Clan chiefs only live so long. What happens when the clan needs a new leader? In this episode, I discuss tanistry, the system used amongst the Gaels of Scotland for picking a new leader.

Clan chiefs only live so long.&nbsp; What happens when the clan needs a new leader?&nbsp; In this episode, I discuss tanistry, the system used amongst the Gaels of Scotland for picking a new leader.

Episode 44  Tanistry: Succession in a Clan

For those of you who want to discover the wild and colorful history of the Scottish clans without the Victorian era romanticism, this is the place for you. Riveting stories and scholarly information fuel this podcast, enabling listeners to learn the truth about their ancestors or discover the real story behind award-winning films such as Outlander, Outlaw King, and Braveheart. Presented by Clint Edwards- a husband, father, teacher, retired soldier, and disciple of Christ.

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