Last time we looked at the Frasers of Lovat and examined their reasons for fighting on different sides during the Jacobite Risings of 1715 and 1745.  That made me curious about other clans that switched sides in the same conflicts.  Here I list eleven clans that found themselves on one side during the 1715 Rising and another during the 1745 Rising.  Not meant to be exhaustive or deep, rather, this episode is only starting the conversation.  What clans did I leave out?  What do you know that you could add to the discussion? Website: www.scottish-clans.com Want to contribute?  www.scottish-clans.com/team Sponsor: www.usakilts.com 

Last time we looked at the Frasers of Lovat and examined their reasons for fighting on different sides during the Jacobite Risings of 1715 and 1745.  That made me curious about other clans that switched sides in the same conflicts.  Here I list eleven clans that found themselves on one side during the 1715 Rising and another during the 1745 Rising.  Not meant to be exhaustive or deep, rather, this episode is only starting the conversation.  What clans did I leave out?  What do you know that you could add to the discussion? Website: <a href="http://www.scottish-clans.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottish-clans.com</a> Want to contribute?  <a href="http://www.scottish-clans.com/team" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottish-clans.com/team</a> Sponsor: <a href="http://www.usakilts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.usakilts.com</a>

133-  11 Clans that Switched Sides in the Jacobite Risings

The Clan Fraser of Lovat sided with the Hanoverians in the 1715 Jacobite Rising but then sided with the Stewarts in 1745.  In this episode I explore why I believe they switched. If you like these podcasts and would like to contribute to the effort, go to www.scottish-clans.com/team.   My website: www.scottish-clans.com My sponsor: www.usakilts.com

The Clan Fraser of Lovat sided with the Hanoverians in the 1715 Jacobite Rising but then sided with the Stewarts in 1745.  In this episode I explore why I believe they switched. If you like these podcasts and would like to contribute to the effort, go to <a href="http://www.scottish-clans.com/team" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottish-clans.com/team</a>.   My website: <a href="http://www.scottish-clans.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottish-clans.com</a> My sponsor: <a href="http://www.usakilts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.usakilts.com</a>

132  Clan Fraser of Lovat and the Jacobite Rebellions: Switching Sides

A few episodes ago I shared some history on the professional kindreds.  Robert Currie, Commander of the Name and Arms of Currie, reached out to me with a small booklet about the MacMhuirich kindred, who were sponsored by the Lords of the Isles as bards.  Here's a few things I learned.  Thanks, Robert! Scottish Clans website - http://www.scottish-clans.com If you like what I'm doing and want to contribute to the cause - http://www.scottish-clans.com/team Sponsor - www.usakilts.com  The YouTube channel -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVefgJWXdhFbq_MwPFTWe2w 

A few episodes ago I shared some history on the professional kindreds.  Robert Currie, Commander of the Name and Arms of Currie, reached out to me with a small booklet about the MacMhuirich kindred, who were sponsored by the Lords of the Isles as bards.  Here's a few things I learned.  Thanks, Robert! Scottish Clans website - <a href="http://www.scottish-clans.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.scottish-clans.com</a> If you like what I'm doing and want to contribute to the cause - <a href="http://www.scottish-clans.com/team" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.scottish-clans.com/team</a> Sponsor - <a href="http://www.usakilts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.usakilts.com</a> The YouTube channel -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVefgJWXdhFbq_MwPFTWe2w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVefgJWXdhFbq_MwPFTWe2w</a>

131   The Bardic kindred of MacMhuirich (Currie)

It's alway nice when you can get the words of the Gaels themselves to describe their own culture.  Here, I use an excerpt from The Everyday Life of the Clans of the Scottish Highlands, by Michael Newton, where a MacLeod of Raasay woman composed a lament for her brother in 1671.  In it, she describes what he wore, which is enlightening but not what you'd expect. For a video about Michael Newton's book -    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w__yMXJnBc&amp;t=192s  To contribute to the cause! - www.scottish-clans.com/team Scottish Clans YouTube Channel -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVefgJWXdhFbq_MwPFTWe2w  Website - www.scottish-clans.com Sponsor - www.usakilts.com 

It's alway nice when you can get the words of the Gaels themselves to describe their own culture.  Here, I use an excerpt from The Everyday Life of the Clans of the Scottish Highlands, by Michael Newton, where a MacLeod of Raasay woman composed a lament for her brother in 1671.  In it, she describes what he wore, which is enlightening but not what you'd expect. For a video about Michael Newton's book -    <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w__yMXJnBc&amp;t=192s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w__yMXJnBc&amp;t=192s </a> To contribute to the cause! - <a href="http://www.scottish-clans.com/team" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottish-clans.com/team</a> Scottish Clans YouTube Channel -<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVefgJWXdhFbq_MwPFTWe2w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVefgJWXdhFbq_MwPFTWe2w</a> Website - <a href="http://www.scottish-clans.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottish-clans.com</a> Sponsor - <a href="http://www.usakilts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.usakilts.com</a>

130  Symbols of the Scottish Clans:  Kilt and Tartan

Was there a branch of Clan Cameron is Atholl?  Not according to Wikipedia;).  Here's some cool details on something Cameron found in his research.  My apologies to Cameron Moser, who was running the tent for Clan Cameron at the Scots on the Rocks festival in Moab, UT in October.  This is my interview with him.https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVefgJWXdhFbq_MwPFTWe2w scottish-clans.com scottish-clans.com/team scottish-clans.com/somerled usakilts.com

Was there a branch of Clan Cameron is Atholl?  Not according to Wikipedia;).  Here's some cool details on something Cameron found in his research.  My apologies to Cameron Moser, who was running the tent for Clan Cameron at the Scots on the Rocks festival in Moab, UT in October.  This is my interview with him.https://<a href="http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVefgJWXdhFbq_MwPFTWe2w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/channel/UCVefgJWXdhFbq_MwPFTWe2w</a> <a href="http://scottish-clans.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">scottish-clans.com</a> <a href="http://scottish-clans.com/team" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">scottish-clans.com/team</a> <a href="http://scottish-clans.com/somerled" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">scottish-clans.com/somerled</a> <a href="http://usakilts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">usakilts.com</a>

129 The Atholl Camerons?  An interview with Cameron Moser

Here's an episode on a few things I find interesting about the Munros, some of which get us into conversations about broader questions about Scottish clans.  How does DNA evidence connect with their traditional origins?  Why did they choose the sides they did during the Scottish Civil War and the Jacobite Rebellions? My Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x0f6dwjE00 www.scottish-clans.com/somerled for the pdf of Somerled's descendants. If you want to contribute to the cause - www.scottish-clans.com/team For more on the Scottish clans - www.scottish-clans.com Sponsor - usakilts.com  Link to a source:http://www.clanmunroassociation.org.au/clan-munro-association-australia-newsletters/ewExternalFiles/Clan%20Munro%20%28Association%29%20Australia%20Newsletter%2040.pdf

Here's an episode on a few things I find interesting about the Munros, some of which get us into conversations about broader questions about Scottish clans.  How does DNA evidence connect with their traditional origins?  Why did they choose the sides they did during the Scottish Civil War and the Jacobite Rebellions? My Youtube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x0f6dwjE00" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x0f6dwjE00</a> <a href="http://www.scottish-clans.com/somerled" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottish-clans.com/somerled</a> for the pdf of Somerled's descendants. If you want to contribute to the cause - <a href="http://www.scottish-clans.com/team" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottish-clans.com/team</a> For more on the Scottish clans - <a href="http://www.scottish-clans.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottish-clans.com</a> Sponsor - <a href="http://usakilts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">usakilts.com</a> Link to a source:<a href="http://www.clanmunroassociation.org.au/clan-munro-association-australia-newsletters/ewExternalFiles/Clan%20Munro%20%28Association%29%20Australia%20Newsletter%2040.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.clanmunroassociation.org.au/clan-munro-association-australia-newsletters/ewExternalFiles/Clan%20Munro%20%28Association%29%20Australia%20Newsletter%2040.pdf</a>

128 The Munro Clan

Most often we see members of a clan come together for a common cause in the realm of warfare.  This episode highlights a welcome break from the bloodshed as we look at clans that embraced certain professions.  Which clans were physicians, historians, craftsmen, etc.?  This is a fascinating aspect of the topic of Scottish Clans. Visit scottish-clans.com for more resources in your study of the Scottish clans. If you find this episode valuable, you can contribute to the cause at scottish-clans.com/team. Sponsor: usakilts.com

Most often we see members of a clan come together for a common cause in the realm of warfare.  This episode highlights a welcome break from the bloodshed as we look at clans that embraced certain professions.  Which clans were physicians, historians, craftsmen, etc.?  This is a fascinating aspect of the topic of Scottish Clans. Visit <a href="http://scottish-clans.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">scottish-clans.com</a> for more resources in your study of the Scottish clans. If you find this episode valuable, you can contribute to the cause at <a href="http://scottish-clans.com/team" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">scottish-clans.com/team</a>. Sponsor: <a href="http://usakilts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">usakilts.com</a>

127  The Professional Clans

This is a continuation of the last discussion regarding the difference between what a clan chief owned and the place where his kindred called home.  Looking at clan maps can give a person the wrong impression about this topic, so we dive into it and bust some misconceptions. Website: scottish-clans.com Do you like this content?  You can give back at scottish-clans.com/team. Sponsor: usakilts.com

This is a continuation of the last discussion regarding the difference between what a clan chief owned and the place where his kindred called home.  Looking at clan maps can give a person the wrong impression about this topic, so we dive into it and bust some misconceptions. Website: <a href="http://scottish-clans.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">scottish-clans.com</a> Do you like this content?  You can give back at <a href="http://scottish-clans.com/team" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">scottish-clans.com/team</a>. Sponsor: <a href="http://usakilts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">usakilts.com</a>

126 Clan Territory vs Chief’s Property Pt 2

In the USA, it's Thanksgiving Day, and I'm thankful for you all!  Thank you so much for listening.  Many of you have followed up with comments and questions and allowed this conversation to grow and develop.  I hope this episode helps some of you better understand the nature of clanship and hopefully erase some misconceptions that could be gained by looking at clan maps. Check out my website at scottish-clans.com. For free pdf's to contribute to your study, go to scottish-clans.com/1587 or scottish-clans.com/wade. If you enjoy this content, you can give back at scottish-clans.com/team. Sponsor: usakilts.com

In the USA, it's Thanksgiving Day, and I'm thankful for you all!  Thank you so much for listening.  Many of you have followed up with comments and questions and allowed this conversation to grow and develop.  I hope this episode helps some of you better understand the nature of clanship and hopefully erase some misconceptions that could be gained by looking at clan maps. Check out my website at <a href="http://scottish-clans.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">scottish-clans.com</a>. For free pdf's to contribute to your study, go to <a href="http://scottish-clans.com/1587" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">scottish-clans.com/1587</a> or <a href="http://scottish-clans.com/wade" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">scottish-clans.com/wade</a>. If you enjoy this content, you can give back at <a href="http://scottish-clans.com/team" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">scottish-clans.com/team</a>. Sponsor: <a href="http://usakilts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">usakilts.com</a>

125 Clan Territory vs Chief’s Property

In another installation of 'Clan Founders' we take a look at a very influential member of the native, Gaelic aristocracy who helped Scotland become what it is today and founded the Ross clan.  Learn what made him such an important person in Scottish history!  This is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify as well.  Thanks for listening. Scottish-clans.com  If you enjoy what you're learning, you can give back at Scottish-clans.org/team.   For free pdf's to help your study of the clans go to Scottish-clans.org/1587 or Scottish-clans.org/wade. Sponsor: usakilts.com

In another installation of 'Clan Founders' we take a look at a very influential member of the native, Gaelic aristocracy who helped Scotland become what it is today and founded the Ross clan.  Learn what made him such an important person in Scottish history!  This is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify as well.  Thanks for listening. <a href="http://Scottish-clans.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scottish-clans.com</a> If you enjoy what you're learning, you can give back at <a href="http://Scottish-clans.org/team" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scottish-clans.org/team</a>.   For free pdf's to help your study of the clans go to <a href="http://Scottish-clans.org/1587" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scottish-clans.org/1587</a> or <a href="http://Scottish-clans.org/wade" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scottish-clans.org/wade</a>. Sponsor: <a href="http://usakilts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">usakilts.com</a>

124 Clan Founders: Ferchar Mac an tSagairt, Founder of Clan Ross

Not just Scottish History, this podcast is about all things relating to the Scottish Clans.

Here's an episode that comes from a listener request.  The Kerrs were everything that we think of when we hear the term "Border Reivers".  Here's a few things about them that I consider noteworthy.   If you like this and other episodes, consider contributing to the cause at scottish-clans.com/team.   Pick up your free pdf of the 1587 Act of Parliament that lists clans that the Scottish crown viewed as more loyal to their chiefs than to their landlords when those weren't the same person.  scottish-clans.com/1587 Another free pdf of General Wade's Report on the Highlands from 1724 is available at scottish-clans.com/wade.  This one gives the number of fighting men that various chiefs could put on a battlefield. Sponsor: usakilts.com

Here's an episode that comes from a listener request.  The Kerrs were everything that we think of when we hear the term "Border Reivers".  Here's a few things about them that I consider noteworthy.   If you like this and other episodes, consider contributing to the cause at <a href="http://scottish-clans.com/team" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">scottish-clans.com/team</a>.   Pick up your free pdf of the 1587 Act of Parliament that lists clans that the Scottish crown viewed as more loyal to their chiefs than to their landlords when those weren't the same person.  <a href="http://scottish-clans.com/1587" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">scottish-clans.com/1587</a> Another free pdf of General Wade's Report on the Highlands from 1724 is available at <a href="http://scottish-clans.com/wade" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">scottish-clans.com/wade</a>.  This one gives the number of fighting men that various chiefs could put on a battlefield. Sponsor: <a href="http://usakilts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">usakilts.com</a>

123 The Kerrs - True Border Reivers

Often lumped in with and undistinguished from the Normans, this group of bold adventurers begat kindreds that had a disproportionate influence on Scottish history compared to their actual numbers.  Check out Amy Eberlin's research on them and their involvement in Scottish history in the link below. https://flemish.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/author/ae29/ Sponsor: usakilts.com and https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial

Often lumped in with and undistinguished from the Normans, this group of bold adventurers begat kindreds that had a disproportionate influence on Scottish history compared to their actual numbers.  Check out Amy Eberlin's research on them and their involvement in Scottish history in the link below. <a href="https://flemish.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/author/ae29/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://flemish.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/author/ae29/</a> Sponsor: <a href="http://usakilts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">usakilts.com</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial</a>

122 Clan Clusters - The Flemish Clans

The Redeswirer Fray, or Raid on Redeswire, is considered by some to be the last official conflict between England and Scotland.  Follow me as I describe the role the Rutherfords played in this this battle. Useful links: YouTube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SQHovR98R4 Scottish-clans.com Scottish-clans.com/1587 for a free pdf of the Roll of the Clans http://www.clanrutherfurd.org Tons of work on the Flemish kindreds in Scotland: https://flemish.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/author/ae29/ Sponsor: usakilts.com and https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial

The Redeswirer Fray, or Raid on Redeswire, is considered by some to be the last official conflict between England and Scotland.  Follow me as I describe the role the Rutherfords played in this this battle. Useful links: YouTube version: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SQHovR98R4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SQHovR98R4</a> <a href="http://Scottish-clans.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scottish-clans.com</a> <a href="http://Scottish-clans.com/1587" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scottish-clans.com/1587</a> for a free pdf of the Roll of the Clans <a href="http://www.clanrutherfurd.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.clanrutherfurd.org</a> Tons of work on the Flemish kindreds in Scotland: <a href="http://www.clanrutherfurd.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://flemish.wp.st-andrews.ac.uk/author/ae29/</a> Sponsor: <a href="http://usakilts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">usakilts.com</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial</a>

121  The Redeswire Fray and the Rutherfords!

There is so much misunderstanding at the beginner level when people learn they have Scottish ancestors.  What they picture in their minds, unless they have verified Highland ancestry,  is often wrong.  Those from the Borders looked (in dress) and sounded (in language) much different from their Highland counterparts.  In this episode I endeavor to untangle this.  Never fear!   Border Reiver descendants,  your history is no less colorful than that of the Highlands. Sponsor:  usakilts.com and https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial This is also available on my YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVefgJWXdhFbq_MwPFTWe2w scottishclans.podbean.com Facebook.com/groups/thescottishclans

There is so much misunderstanding at the beginner level when people learn they have Scottish ancestors.  What they picture in their minds, unless they have verified Highland ancestry,  is often wrong.  Those from the Borders looked (in dress) and sounded (in language) much different from their Highland counterparts.  In this episode I endeavor to untangle this.  Never fear!   Border Reiver descendants,  your history is no less colorful than that of the Highlands. Sponsor:  <a href="http://usakilts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">usakilts.com</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial</a> This is also available on my YouTube channel! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVefgJWXdhFbq_MwPFTWe2w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVefgJWXdhFbq_MwPFTWe2w</a> <a href="http://scottishclans.podbean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">scottishclans.podbean.com</a> <a href="http://Facebook.com/groups/thescottishclans" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook.com/groups/thescottishclans</a>

120 Highland Clans.vs Lowland Clans

Following the last episode, here are my interviews with Helen at the Young Clan tent and Steven Argyle and Lois Ann Garlitz at the MacGregor tent from the Payson Scottish Festival.   I've spent most of my time studying the Scottish clans in their original context so it was interesting to learn about a more modern incarnation from those deeply involved in it.  I hope all you Youngs and MacGregors (or whatever you changed your name to after Glen Fruin) enjoy this episode.  Next Stop: Scots on the Rocks in Moab! Sponsor: usakilts.com and https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial

Following the last episode, here are my interviews with Helen at the Young Clan tent and Steven Argyle and Lois Ann Garlitz at the MacGregor tent from the Payson Scottish Festival.   I've spent most of my time studying the Scottish clans in their original context so it was interesting to learn about a more modern incarnation from those deeply involved in it.  I hope all you Youngs and MacGregors (or whatever you changed your name to after Glen Fruin) enjoy this episode.  Next Stop: Scots on the Rocks in Moab! Sponsor: <a href="http://usakilts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">usakilts.com</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial</a>

119 Modern Clan Societies Pt 2, feat. Young and MacGregor

This was a new experience for me.  We recently had the Payson Scottish Festival and I had the chance to interview Tom Campbell at the Campbell tent and Alex and Ted at the MacDonald tent.  What a cool experience and a look into an aspect of our subject that I haven't spent a lot of time studying.  Thanks to Tom, Ted, and Alex for taking the time to visit with me.  No, it's not intentional to put the Campbells and the MacDonalds in the same episode, it just worked out with the length of the interviews better. Sponsor usakilts.com and https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial

This was a new experience for me.  We recently had the Payson Scottish Festival and I had the chance to interview Tom Campbell at the Campbell tent and Alex and Ted at the MacDonald tent.  What a cool experience and a look into an aspect of our subject that I haven't spent a lot of time studying.  Thanks to Tom, Ted, and Alex for taking the time to visit with me.  No, it's not intentional to put the Campbells and the MacDonalds in the same episode, it just worked out with the length of the interviews better. Sponsor <a href="http://usakilts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">usakilts.com</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial</a>

118 Modern Clan Societies, feat. Campbell and MacDonald

I get a lot of people asking me for more information about the clan they're descended from.  In this episode, I give 3 tips for the beginner to start down the road of learning more about their Scottish ancestors.  This road is one that can give them starting information but also lead them to more advanced sources. Sponsor usakilts.com and https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial

I get a lot of people asking me for more information about the clan they're descended from.  In this episode, I give 3 tips for the beginner to start down the road of learning more about their Scottish ancestors.  This road is one that can give them starting information but also lead them to more advanced sources. Sponsor <a href="http://usakilts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">usakilts.com</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial</a>

117 - 3 Tips for Studying Your Scottish Ancestors

I ordered a new kilt!  How does someone pick a tartan for a kilt?  If I had a Scottish last name, it would be pretty straightforward.  But I don't.  I'll share my unconventional method for choosing the tartan.  Do you agree?  Let me know.

I ordered a new kilt!  How does someone pick a tartan for a kilt?  If I had a Scottish last name, it would be pretty straightforward.  But I don't.  I'll share my unconventional method for choosing the tartan.  Do you agree?  Let me know.

116  How did I pick the tartan for my new kilt?

The Campbells were one of the most powerful clans in Scotland.  What was their origin?  Were they Gaels from Dal Riata?  Britons of Strathclyde?  Picts?  Angles from Northumbria?  Normans?  Vikings?  Let's hear from Professor Stephen Boardman of the University of Edinburgh on this topic!  It's taken from his book The Campbells: 1250-1513. I really enjoyed this book and will be sharing more from it in future episodes. Sponsor:  usakilts.com and https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial Source:  The Campbells: 1250-1513 by Stephen Boardman More Sources at scottishclans.podbean.com - click on the sources link.

The Campbells were one of the most powerful clans in Scotland.  What was their origin?  Were they Gaels from Dal Riata?  Britons of Strathclyde?  Picts?  Angles from Northumbria?  Normans?  Vikings?  Let's hear from Professor Stephen Boardman of the University of Edinburgh on this topic!  It's taken from his book The Campbells: 1250-1513. I really enjoyed this book and will be sharing more from it in future episodes. Sponsor:  <a href="http://usakilts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">usakilts.com</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial</a> Source:  The Campbells: 1250-1513 by Stephen Boardman More Sources at <a href="http://scottishclans.podbean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">scottishclans.podbean.com</a> - click on the sources link.

115 What was the Origin of the Campbells? - From Stephen Boardman’s ’The Campbells’

In and interview with Bruce from Scotland History Tours, Dr. Martin MacGregor of the University of Glasgow shared some fascinating perspectives about the existence of clans in the Lowlands as well as his opinion of the term "Clan System".  In this episode, I just share the highlights of the interview.  To see the whole thing, become a subscriber to Scotland History Tours on Youtube.   Sponsor: usakilts.com and https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial Podcast website: https://scottishclans.podbean.com

In and interview with Bruce from Scotland History Tours, Dr. Martin MacGregor of the University of Glasgow shared some fascinating perspectives about the existence of clans in the Lowlands as well as his opinion of the term "Clan System".  In this episode, I just share the highlights of the interview.  To see the whole thing, become a subscriber to Scotland History Tours on Youtube.   Sponsor: <a href="http://usakilts.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">usakilts.com</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/c/USAKiltsOfficial</a> Podcast website: <a href="https://scottishclans.podbean.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://scottishclans.podbean.com</a>

114 How did the Clans come to the Lowlands?

What a rare find.  I have been hooked since downloading the App 10 days ago… Very informative and entertaining.  I really love the way the discussion gets around to giving some history into the different clans, battles and politics.  Well done.

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50 Episodes!  My topic here is a more detailed look at the Jacobite rising of 1745.  Paintings of the Battle of Culloden, the final battle of the rising, make it appear that this whole effort was the Highland clans in support of the Stewart dynasty verses Lowlanders/Englishmen supporting the Hanoverians.  I did a project with Google Maps to dive into this deeper and here I share some of my observations.  It's a little more complex than "Highlanders vs. Englishmen".  This is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean.

50 Episodes!  My topic here is a more detailed look at the Jacobite rising of 1745.  Paintings of the Battle of Culloden, the final battle of the rising, make it appear that this whole effort was the Highland clans in support of the Stewart dynasty verses Lowlanders/Englishmen supporting the Hanoverians.  I did a project with Google Maps to dive into this deeper and here I share some of my observations.  It's a little more complex than "Highlanders vs. Englishmen".  This is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean.

Episode 50  The Clans of the Jacobite Risings Pt. 1

Here you go, a special episode on the Campbells.  Actually, this is the beginning of at least two, possibly three episodes on the Campbells.  The last one will be a Clan Clusters episode where we discuss the many branches of this clan, especially those branches that became notable kindreds in their own right.  In this episode, I focus on Campbell origins but didn't get as far as I wanted so I'll save some more of that until next episode.  There's so much cool history!     Clan Campbell Society of North America, tons of good info:  https://www.ccsna.org/

Here you go, a special episode on the Campbells.  Actually, this is the beginning of at least two, possibly three episodes on the Campbells.  The last one will be a Clan Clusters episode where we discuss the many branches of this clan, especially those branches that became notable kindreds in their own right.  In this episode, I focus on Campbell origins but didn't get as far as I wanted so I'll save some more of that until next episode.  There's so much cool history!   Clan Campbell Society of North America, tons of good info:  <a href="https://www.ccsna.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.ccsna.org/</a>

Episode 40  Clan Campbell Pt 1

We're going to a place in Scotland that is often overshadowed by more popular regions.  I'm talking about Galloway, and the Gaelic clans that held sway there.  Some of these kindreds are easily identified as having Gaelic roots by their names.  Others may surprise you how Gaelic they were, despite their Norman names.  Thanks again for listening to the Scottish Clans podcast.

We're going to a place in Scotland that is often overshadowed by more popular regions.  I'm talking about Galloway, and the Gaelic clans that held sway there.  Some of these kindreds are easily identified as having Gaelic roots by their names.  Others may surprise you how Gaelic they were, despite their Norman names.  Thanks again for listening to the Scottish Clans podcast.

Episode 35  The Gaelic Clans of Galloway

A disagreement over the chiefly succession of Clan Ranald leads to a fight that included a few other clans and excluded certain pieces of clothing.  Join me for the story of Blar na Leine; the Battle of the Shirts.  Available on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

A disagreement over the chiefly succession of Clan Ranald leads to a fight that included a few other clans and excluded certain pieces of clothing.  Join me for the story of Blar na Leine; the Battle of the Shirts.  Available on Podbean, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

Episode 47  The Battle of the Shirts: Clan Ranald vs the Frasers of Lovat

Complimenting the last episode, I continue looking at the Jacobite risings.  I mapped out the clans on a Google map, marking which clans took which side using different colors.   Looking at the two maps (the 1715 and the 1745 risings) and noticing trends or lack of them, I compare and contrast them and see what value it gives us.  I hope this episode sparks some ideas of your own for a more in-depth study.  This is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Complimenting the last episode, I continue looking at the Jacobite risings.  I mapped out the clans on a Google map, marking which clans took which side using different colors.   Looking at the two maps (the 1715 and the 1745 risings) and noticing trends or lack of them, I compare and contrast them and see what value it gives us.  I hope this episode sparks some ideas of your own for a more in-depth study.  This is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Episode 51  The Clans of the Jacobite Risings Pt. 2

The Grahams produced several capable leaders who took part in some of Scotland's hottest contentions, some of their names will be familiar to you.  We focus on what's probably not familiar to you, which what DNA tests tell us about the origin of the Grahams.  Thanks for joining me.  This is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

The Grahams produced several capable leaders who took part in some of Scotland's hottest contentions, some of their names will be familiar to you.  We focus on what's probably not familiar to you, which what DNA tests tell us about the origin of the Grahams.  Thanks for joining me.  This is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Episode 46  The Grahams: Unique Genes

Kinmont Willie Armstrong

I could have labeled this episode "Clan Alliances: the Scotts and the Armstrongs".  William Armstrong is wrongly imprisoned and Walter Scott is taking matters into his own hands.  Join me for one of the coolest stories in Scottish history.

I could have labeled this episode "Clan Alliances: the Scotts and the Armstrongs".  William Armstrong is wrongly imprisoned and Walter Scott is taking matters into his own hands.  Join me for one of the coolest stories in Scottish history.

Episode 37  The Rescue of Kinmont Willie Armstrong

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