I’ve seen a lot of conversations on the interwebs that lead me to believe that the term “Celtic” is a little foggy in the minds of many people.  In this episode I endeavor to bring some clarity to the term and hope this will help people see their ancestry a little more clearly.  Hope you enjoy!  This is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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This episode is a mix of an exciting story and an academic conversation regarding the nature of clans, with the Hamiltons being the case study.  I hope you enjoy it!

 

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http://www.douglashistory.co.uk/history/Battles/causeway.htm

Here's one for you Hamiltons.  There's a short introduction to the Hamiltons followed by the story of the origin of their war cry "Through!"  In case you don't use Podbean, this is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

 

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I'm sorry I couldn't find where I found the article to post a link.  I'll keep trying and add it later to the facebook group.

Hamilton DNA:  http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/g/a/gah4/HamDNA/Results.html

Let's finish the story we started in the last episode.  MacDonalds v. MacLeans.  Lots of destruction.  An absolute lack of romance.  Let's go!  Also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

With the dissolution of the Lordship of the Isles, clans that were once allies became fierce competitors.  Join me in this first of two episodes to learn how the MacLeans and MacDonalds came to blows and how each clan fared.

 

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https://www.electricscotland.com/webclans/conflict/index.html

I was only going to do 5 interesting things but something crept in that I wanted to include.  So here are six interesting things about this Hebridean clan that played a major role in so much of Scotland's history: the MacLeans.

Join me for a look at a clan from the eastern Highlands with an ancient lineage: the Fighting Farquharsons.

Links:

https://web.archive.org/web/20100725234333/http://www.farquharson-clan.co.uk/content/history.htm

http://clanfarquharson.org/

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These two mercenary groups from Scotland had a lot in common and a few major differences.  To better understand the nature of West Highland and Hebridean warfare, as well as to learn which clans were at the forefront of this trade, join me for this episode on the Gallowglass and the Redshanks.

This episode deals with the branch of the MacDonalds that became established in northern Ireland and became known as the MacDonnells of Antrim (or The Glenns).  How did they get established there?  What became of their Scottish ties?  Famous members?  Join me for a look at this interesting branch of a branch of the MacDonalds.

 

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Join me for my first interview in the history of this podcast.  I'll be visiting with Rocky and Eric from USA Kilts.  The kilt and the tartans that are used on them have become an identifying feature of clan culture.  We talk about how that came to be, along with the different types of kilts and various other topics.  I'll think you'll find this episode both informative and enjoyable.  Thanks for joining us.

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