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Clan Fraser: Origins, History and Battles
Proud, loyal and reliable in battle: Clan Fraser originated in the Scottish Lowlands, but soon grew...
Clan Mackenzie: History, Tartan, & Crest
Friends of the monarchy, Clan Mackenzie was a force to be reckoned with in the north of Their...
Clan Gordon: Feuds, Family and Territories
The Clan Gordon tale is one of conflicting sides and bloody feuds with neighbouring clans, which the...
Scottish Castles: The Official Guide to Scotland’s Castles
From fairytale castles and fascinating stately homes to eerie ruins and haunted rooms, Scotland is a...
House Of Stewart – The Monarchs Of Scotland
Plagued by misfortune, spectacular deaths and infant rulers – the House of Stewart (later or...
6 Unusual Facts You Didn’t Know about Robert Burns
January 25th sees the annual celebration of the birth of ‘The Bard’ – Scotland’s poet, a...
Robert The Bruce: The Father of Scottish Independence
Robert the Bruce: Overview Life: 1274 – 1329 Reign: 1306 – 1329 Age at ascension: 31 of...
The History of Piping for Fallen Heroes in the US
Brought to the United States over one hundred and fifty years ago by the Scottish immigrants, the a...
The Claymore – Blade of Scotland
The claymore was a unique weapon found solely among the clansmen of Scotland. Developed in the early...