Scottish Clans

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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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.

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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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The Scotts, one of the premier Border Clans, had a fascinating history.  Here are just a few of the many things I find interesting about this kindred.

In this episode, I discuss the story behind the origin of the MacFarlanes' war cry: Loch Sloy!

 

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In this episode, let's dive into where war-cries came from and how they were used.  This will lay the foundation for future episodes highlighting the gripping accounts of how some clans acquired their war-cries, or slogans.