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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.
- 242 - The Scottish Clans at Flodden: A Generation Lost
The Battle of Flodden in 1513 was one of the greatest military disasters in Scottish history—but its impact on the Scottish clans went far beyond the battlefield. In this episode, we examine the remarkable number of Scottish clan chiefs who fell at Flodden, working through the clans whose leadership was suddenly cut down and considering what the loss of so many chiefs meant for the continuity of clan leadership. The death of a chief was not simply the loss of one individual; it could create succession problems, weaken a kindred, and open the door to rival claims and political instability. By looking at the clans affected by Flodden, we can better understand the human and political consequences of the battle and why its effects continued to be felt long after the fighting ended. If you are interested in Scottish clan history, the Battle of Flodden, Scottish chiefs, clan succession, and medieval Scottish history, this episode offers a closer look at one of the most consequential moments in the history of Scotland's kindreds.
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In this episode, we step into one of the darkest chapters of clan history: the Massacre of Eigg. Reading directly from Stuart McHardy's The Well of the Heads, we tell the story of the Smooring of the MacDonalds — the moment invading MacLeods cornered the MacDonalds of ClanRanald hiding in a sea cave on the Isle of Eigg and killed nearly the entire population of the island by lighting brush fires at the cave mouth and suffocating everyone inside.
After reading the story straight from the source, we break down a few key details worth a closer look — which MacLeods and which MacDonalds? The importance of Eigg in the history of the Hebrides, and whether this story ever actually took place...
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The fall of the Lordship of the Isles didn't just fracture a clan — it set off a centuries-long story of survival, rivalry, and extinction. In Part 2, we continue our deep dive into the independent branches that emerged from the ruins of Clan Donald, focusing on four clans that carved out their own identities and legacies — and honoring the branches that didn't survive into the modern era.
If you haven't listened to Part 1 yet, start there — we lay the groundwork with the history of the Lordship, its forfeiture in 1493, and an introduction to the major branches of Clan Donald.
The Branches Covered in This Episode:
🗡️ MacDonalds of Keppoch — Based in Lochaber, the Keppoch MacDonalds were notorious for holding their lands by the sword rather than by legal title. They remained a powerful and combative force in the Highlands well into the 18th century, fighting at Killiecrankie and Culloden.
🗡️ MacDonalds of Glencoe — A small branch descended from Iain Abrach, the MacDonalds of Glencoe are best known today as the victims of the 1692 Massacre of Glencoe, one of the most notorious acts of betrayal in Scottish history.
🗡️ MacDonalds of Largie (Kintyre) — Descended from the ancient line holding Kintyre, the Largie branch maintained a presence in one of the most historically significant territories of the old Lordship of the Isles.
🗡️ Clan Donald of Dunyveg — Also known as Clan Ian Mòr, this branch dominated Kintyre and Islay and had deep ties to the MacDonnells of Antrim in Ulster, making them a major force in Gaelic Scotland and Ireland.
⚔️ Honorable Mentions — The Lost Branches:
MacIain of Ardnamurchan — Once powerful, this branch was ultimately destroyed, its chiefs killed and lands forfeited in the early 16th century.MacDonald of Islay — Holders of the ancient heartland of the Lordship, this branch dwindled and eventually disappeared from the historical record.MacDonald of Lochalsh — Claimants to the Lordship itself, this branch was extinguished through conflict and forfeiture in the late 15th and early 16th centuries.Missed Part 1?Catch up on the history of the Lordship of the Isles, its dramatic fall in 1493, and the first wave of independent Clan Donald branches — including Sleat, Clanranald, Glengarry, and the MacDonnells of Antrim.
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Thu, 11 Jun 2026 - 20min - 239 - After 1493, There Was No Clan Donald — There Were Several: The Legacy of the Lordship of the Isles — Part 1
When the Lordship of the Isles fell in 1493, it didn't just end a political dynasty — it shattered one of the most powerful Scottish clans in history. In this episode, we explore how the mighty Clan Donald ceased to exist as a single unified clan and instead splintered into multiple independent branches, each with its own chief, territory, and identity.
Whether you're tracing Scottish ancestry, fascinated by Highland history, or just discovering the world of Scottish clans, this is the story that explains why the MacDonalds cease to exist as one clan and, until recently, there was no single MacDonald clan.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
The rise and golden age of the Lordship of the Isles — the near-independent Gaelic kingdom that dominated the west coast of Scotland for over a centuryThe key events and political pressures that led to the forfeiture of the Lordship by the Scottish Crown in 1493The desperate attempts to restore the Lordship — and why they all failedAn introduction to the major cadet branches of Clan Donald that emerged after the fall — each becoming, in effect, its own independent Scottish clanResources & Links:
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Wed, 20 May 2026 - 24min - 238 - The Biggest Clans in Scottish History Pt 2
Which Scottish clans truly dominated the landscape of Scotland? In Part 2 of this two-part series, we continue our look at the 15 biggest Scottish clans, measured by territory, influence, and the number of cadet branches they produced. These were the kindreds that expanded, adapted, and established lasting power across multiple regions—shaping the political and social fabric of Scotland.
Aimed at those newer to clan history, this episode completes the list and adds important context for understanding how these large kin-groups functioned, grew, and maintained influence over time. Together with Part 1, this provides a clear foundation for identifying the major clans and understanding why some families rose to prominence while others remained more localized.
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Which Scottish clans were truly the largest and most powerful? In this episode of the Scottish Clans podcast, we look at the 15 biggest Scottish clans, judging their influence by the amount of land they controlled and the number of cadet branches they produced. These were the kindreds that dominated regions, produced numerous offshoot families, and shaped the political and military landscape of Scotland for centuries.
Designed especially for those newer to clan history, this episode provides a clear introduction to the major players of the clan world and explains how certain families grew into sprawling kin-groups with far-reaching influence. This is Part 1 of a two-part series, where we begin examining the clans whose power, territory, and branches made them giants in Scottish history.
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Email: thescottishclans@gmail.comFri, 17 Apr 2026 - 22min - 236 - The Keppoch Murders: Darkness within Clan Donald
In this episode, I read and discuss the story behind the Keppoch Murders from Stuart McHardy’s The Well of the Heads, one of the most haunting episodes in the history of Clan Donald. This account explores the killing of the Keppoch chief and his brother by members of their own kindred, revealing the volatile internal politics of Highland clan society and the deadly consequences of disputed leadership. After reading the story that gives McHardy’s book its name, I close with historical context on the cadet branches of Clan Donald and explain how Coll “of the Cows” MacDonald of Keppoch connects to the lineage involved in the Keppoch Murder narrative. For those interested in Scottish clan history, Highland succession disputes, and the realities behind clan violence, this episode separates legend from documented tradition while situating the event within the broader structure of Clan Donald.
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Email: thescottishclans@gmail.comThu, 19 Feb 2026 - 19min - 235 - The Complex World of Gaelic Scotland
In this episode, I step away from a simple Highland–Lowland divide and draw on research from Wilson McLeod’s PhD thesis,Divided Gaels: Gaelic Scotland and Gaelic Ireland, 1200–1650 to show just how fragmented and uneven Gaelic Scotland really was. Using McLeod’s work, I explore how some Highland regions lay at the cultural core of the Lordship of the Isles, while others sat on its margins or were shaped by entirely different political and social forces—and how parts of the Lowlands retained Gaelic far longer than is usually assumed. The result is a far messier, more regional picture of language, identity, and power than the clean lines we often draw on maps. This episode is an invitation to rethink easy categories and to see Gaelic Scotland as a patchwork of overlapping influences rather than a binary world.
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Tue, 27 Jan 2026 - 31min - 234 - The Galloway Clans: MacDowall
Clan MacDowall (often rendered MacDougall or MacDowell in later forms) represents one of the most significant Gaelic kindreds of medieval Galloway, rooted in the same west-Gaelic world that shaped the clans of Argyll and the Hebrides. Emerging from the Gall-Ghaidheil milieu—a fusion of Gaelic and Norse influence—the MacDowalls were established as regional lords in Galloway well before the Wars of Independence, holding land and authority through kinship rather than later feudal clan structures. Like many Galloway families, they became entangled in the political struggles of the late 13th and early 14th centuries, and their alignment with the Balliol cause brought lasting consequences after Robert the Bruce’s victory, contributing to the erosion of their power and territorial base. Though often overshadowed in popular clan narratives, the MacDowalls illustrate how deeply Gaelic Galloway was integrated into the wider clan world of medieval Scotland—and how its clans paid a heavy price for backing the losing side in the struggle for the Scottish crown.
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Wed, 14 Jan 2026 - 22min - 233 - The Galloway Clans: McCulloch
This episode tells the story of Clan McCulloch, a proud Galloway family with deep Celtic ties but a surprising genetic signature. We examine their documented beginnings in 1296, loyalty to the Balliols, violent rivalries (especially the long feud with the Gordons that ended in a public execution), key alliances, and roles in Scottish history. Recent DNA results show the senior Myretoun line belongs to haplogroup R1a-BY32010 – a marker more common in Eastern Europe than typical Scottish Gaelic lines – challenging old origin tales. Though chief-less and with most ancestral estates lost, the McCullochs remain connected through societies, research, and diaspora pride.
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Mon, 05 Jan 2026 - 28min - 232 - The Galloway Clans: MacLellan
In this episode of Scottish Clans, we delve into Clan MacLellan, a powerhouse of medieval Galloway whose story is one of meteoric rise, bloody feuds, and tragic decline through unyielding loyalty. Emerging in the late 13th century as devotees of St. Fillan (their name from Gaelic MacGilleFhaolain), the MacLellans swiftly claimed lands around Balmaclellan, Raeberry, and Bombie in the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright. Scholar Graeme M. Mackenzie proposes an intriguing shared origin with Clan MacMillan, tracing both to 12th-century Bishop Cormac mac Airbertach – a theory bolstered by adjacent settlements in the Glenkens and early heraldic similarities. From Balliol supporters in the Wars of Independence to staunch royalists against the Black Douglases, the MacLellans earned a fearsome reputation as one of Galloway's toughest clans.
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Fri, 26 Dec 2025 - 22min - 231 - Galloway’s Clans in the Wars of Independence — The Balliol Connection
In this second installment of our series on the Gaelic clans of Galloway, we dig deeper into a pattern that kept surfacing in every clan’s story: their consistent support for the Balliol side during the Scottish Wars of Independence. Building on Episode One’s overview of Galloway’s early history, this episode explains the political, cultural, and regional forces that shaped Galloway’s loyalties. Understanding this context sets the stage for future episodes where we’ll explore individual Galloway clans in greater depth and uncover their roles in Scottish clan history.
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Fri, 12 Dec 2025 - 21min - 230 - A Small Clan with a Great History!
Join us on Scottish Clans as we journey to the wild cliffs of Trotternish on the Isle of Skye and uncover the remarkable tale of the Martins – a proud sept of Clan Donald whose story begins with the legendary seafarer Aonghas na Gaoithe, winds through centuries of loyal service to the MacDonalds of Sleat, and reaches its brightest moment with the celebrated 17th-century traveller and author Martin Martin, whose Description of the Western Islands remains one of the greatest windows into Gaelic life ever written. From sea-born Gaelic wanderers to Jacobite warriors and Enlightenment chroniclers, discover how this small Skye kindred left an outsized mark on Highland history.
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Wed, 19 Nov 2025 - 17min - 229 - The Gaelic Clans of Galloway Pt 1
When people talk about the Gaelic clans of Scotland, they usually picture the Highlands and the Isles. But what about Galloway? In this episode, I dive into the rich, overlooked story of the Gaelic clans of Galloway — a region whose people shared the same ethnic and cultural roots as the clans of the Hebrides.
We’ll explore their origins, language, and leadership structures, and highlight some of the key families that played vital roles in medieval Scotland — clans too often forgotten in popular retellings of Scottish history.
If you want to understand how the Galloway clans fit into the broader story of Gaelic Scotland, this episode is for you.
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In this episode, we uncover a dramatic chapter in the history of Clan Cameron—a time when internal rivalries turned deadly. During the late sixteenth century, rising tensions between Allan Cameron of Lochiel and the powerful cadet branches of Glen Nevis and Erracht boiled over into open conflict. What began as disputes over loyalty and leadership soon escalated into a violent confrontation that would test the unity of one of the Highlands’ most formidable clans.
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Thu, 16 Oct 2025 - 30min - 227 - 190 Blood and Power in the Lennox: The Colquhouns, MacGregors, and MacFarlanes
This episode traces the violent struggles that engulfed the Lennox in the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, where the Colquhouns of Luss found themselves beset by MacFarlane raids, MacGregor incursions, and the shifting politics of Scotland’s great magnates. From the burning of Bannachra Castle to the climactic Battle of Glen Fruin, we explore how raids, assassinations, and open warfare revealed the dynamics of Highland conflict — and how rivalries between Argyll, Huntly, and Lennox shaped the fates of clans on the front line.
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Tue, 26 Aug 2025 - 51min - 226 - 189 Clan Donald Heritage Hangs in the Balance
The Armadale Estate on the Isle of Skye - the modern beating heart of Clan Donald - may soon be sold. In this powerful interview, four members of the MacDonald clan speak out about what's truly at stake. This isn't just about land. It's about culture, identity, and preserving a sacred legacy for future generations.
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Thu, 24 Jul 2025 - 57min - 225 - 188 How Gaels Really Pronounce Scottish Clan Words (Pt2)
In Part 2 of my conversation with Dr. Aonghas MacCoinnich—native Gaelic speaker and lecturer at the University of Glasgow—we continue exploring how to pronounce the Gaelic words and names connected to Scotland’s clans. From clan surnames to titles, place names, and common terms like mac and gille, Dr. MacCoinnich breaks down the original forms and meanings behind words many of us use—but few say correctly. If you’ve ever wondered how the name MacCoinnich (Mackenzie) was originally spoken, or why the word “clan” itself has deeper meaning in Gaelic, this episode is for you. This is a must-listen for anyone tracing Scottish ancestry or seeking to better understand the living language behind clan heritage.
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Tue, 24 Jun 2025 - 1h 23min - 224 - 187 How Gaels Really Pronounce Scottish Clan Words (Pt 1)
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Aonghas MacCoinnich, lecturer at the University of Glasgow and native Gaelic speaker from the Isle of Lewis. Together, we explore the original Gaelic pronunciation of Scottish surnames, place names, and clan-related terms that many people—even those of Scottish descent—have never heard spoken correctly. Dr. MacCoinnich shares not only accurate pronunciations but also the cultural insights behind the language. If you’ve ever wondered how your Scottish surname should be said in Gaelic, this episode is for you.
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Wed, 11 Jun 2025 - 59min - 223 - 186 The Truth about Clan Slogans/War Cries
Where do Scottish clan slogans come from—and are they the same as heraldic mottos? In this episode, we explore the Gaelic origins of the word "slogan," meaning "army shout," and how these cries functioned in Highland warfare. While many Highland clans had distinctive battle slogans, not all did, and Lowland examples are even rarer. We'll also untangle the confusion between slogans and formal mottos found in coats of arms. Tune in to better understand the role of these rallying cries in Scotland’s clan history.
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Wed, 21 May 2025 - 28min - 222 - 185 Border Reivers, Ulster, and the End of the Lowland Clan World
When King James VI of Scotland became James I of England, he brought sweeping changes to the Anglo-Scottish Borders and Ulster that few today connect to the collapse of kin-based society in the Scottish Lowlands. In this episode, we explore how the brutal suppression of the Border Reivers, combined with the Ulster Plantation, disrupted centuries-old clan ties, dismantled local power structures, and reshaped Lowland identity.
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Sat, 10 May 2025 - 29min - 221 - 184 Clan Menzies: A Peaceful Power in Turbulent Times
In this episode, we explore the lesser-told story of Clan Menzies, a Highland clan known more for its diplomacy and loyalty than for bloodshed. While not the most warlike of clans, the Menzies still played a role in major conflicts of the 17th and 18th centuries—including the Jacobite Risings—sending troops when duty called. Learn about their Norman origins, their connection to Castle Menzies, and how they maintained influence in Scotland’s often volatile clan landscape. Perfect for history buffs, ancestry researchers, and anyone curious about Scotland’s quieter clans with lasting legacies.
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Wed, 09 Apr 2025 - 24min - 220 - 182 Colonel Anne Mackintosh: The Jacobite Heroine & the Rout of Moy
During the 1745 Jacobite Rising, Colonel Anne Mackintosh defied expectations by rallying the Mackintosh clan for Bonnie Prince Charlie—despite her husband fighting for the British government. Her leadership and cunning played a pivotal role in the Jacobite cause, culminating in the legendary Rout of Moy, where a handful of Highlanders tricked and routed a much larger British force. Join us as we uncover the remarkable story of this fearless woman who left her mark on Scottish history. Subscribe for more untold stories of the Scottish clans!
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Sat, 15 Mar 2025 - 32min - 219 - 181 How the Campbells and MacGregors went from Allies to Enemies
In this episode, we delve into the fierce conflict between Clan Campbell and Clan MacGregor, a struggle for survival that would shape Highland history. Led by the cunning Cailean Liath Campbell, the Campbells sought to expand their dominance, but standing in their way was the fearless and audacious Donnchadh Ladasach MacGregor. From brutal raids and shifting alliances to betrayal and execution, this is the untold story of how a clan's fight for independence turned into a deadly blood feud.
Drawing from Dr. Martin MacGregor’s groundbreaking research, we uncover the politics, warfare, and personal rivalries that fueled this legendary conflict. Join us as we bring the past to life in this gripping tale of ambition, defiance, and the brutal reality of Highland clan warfare.
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Mon, 10 Mar 2025 - 21min - 218 - 180 Clan Chiefs and Lords: How Feudalism Relied on Kinship Pt 2
Thanks to Christopher Menzies in our Scottish Clans Podcast Facebook group, who came up with a great question about how clan society interacted with the political structure of Scotland. I demonstrate here how the political system didn't just coexist with the clans, it relied on them. I include several examples at the levels of Earl and Lord to paint the picture.
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Mon, 10 Feb 2025 - 25min - 217 - 179 Clan Chiefs and Lords: How Feudalism Relied on Kinship Pt 1
Thanks to Christopher Menzie in our Scottish Clans Podcast Facebook group, who came up with a great question about how clan society interacted with the political structure of Scotland. I demonstrate here how the political system didn't just coexist with the clans, it relied on them. I include several examples at the levels of Earl and Lord to paint the picture.
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Mon, 10 Feb 2025 - 40min - 216 - 178 The Last Clan Battle? Pt 2
Was the last clan battle that which happened at Altimarlach in 1680 or the battle of Mulroy in 1688? In this two-part episode I consider the events that lead up to the battle of Mulroy and the different perspectives one could take in deciding if it was the last clan battle. The Highland clans of Mackintosh and MacDonnell of Keppoch take center stage with supporting performances by the MacDonald branches of Glencoe, Glengarry, maybe clan Ranald, Cameron (MacMartin), Grant, and MacPherson. Several notable personalities also make an appearance, including Ewen Cameron of Lochiel, Kenneth Mackenzie of Suddie, chief Lachlan Mackintosh, and the now famous but then young and inexperienced Donald MacBane. Listed below are links to sources that contributed to this episode.
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https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/apex/f?p=1505:300:::::VIEWTYPE,VIEWREF:designation,BTL26
https://archive.org/details/historicalmemoir00mack
https://archive.org/details/historyofcameron00mackuoft/historyofcameron00mackuoft/
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzs8CtcRzwo&pp=ygUQYmF0dGxlIG9mIG11bHJveQ%3D%3D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQq6l-0gWp8&t=97s
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 - 32min - 215 - 177 The Last Clan Battle? Pt 1
Was the last clan battle that which happened at Altimarlach in 1680 or the battle of Mulroy in 1688? In this two-part episode I consider the events that lead up to the battle of Mulroy and the different perspectives one could take in deciding if it was the last clan battle. The Highland clans of Mackintosh and MacDonnell of Keppoch take center stage with supporting performances by the MacDonald branches of Glencoe, Glengarry, maybe clan Ranald, Cameron (MacMartin), Grant, and MacPherson. Several notable personalities also make an appearance, including Ewen Cameron of Lochiel, Kenneth Mackenzie of Suddie, chief Lachlan Mackintosh, and the now famous but then young and inexperienced Donald MacBane. Listed below are links to sources that contributed to this episode.
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https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/apex/f?p=1505:300:::::VIEWTYPE,VIEWREF:designation,BTL26
https://archive.org/details/historicalmemoir00mack
https://archive.org/details/historyofcameron00mackuoft/historyofcameron00mackuoft/
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YouTube videos used for this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if9JBe0zExw&t=591s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzs8CtcRzwo&pp=ygUQYmF0dGxlIG9mIG11bHJveQ%3D%3D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQq6l-0gWp8&t=97s
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 - 34min - 214 - 176 These Clans Still Have Chiefs!
This is a small sampling of clans that still have chiefs. Some of them come from a line of chiefs which is unbroken since the founder of the clan. Others lines were resurrected after a period of time where the clan was chiefless.
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Sat, 14 Dec 2024 - 31min - 213 - 175 A Different Macintyre Origin and MacDonnell of Keppoch's Candlesticks
The book The Well of the Heads: Historical Tales of the Scottish Clans is a new addition to my library (amazon link below). It's a wealth of semi-historical lore of the clans. Here I pull two stories, one for the Macintyres and one for the MacDonnells of Keppoch. Both are great stories that I hope you enjoy.
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Fri, 22 Nov 2024 - 22min - 212 - 174 10 Castles Still Owned by the Original Clan
Fortunes rise and fall but these clans managed to hold on to these castles throughout the generations. Some of them are even still lived in by the chief!
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Wed, 06 Nov 2024 - 31min - 211 - 173 Scottish Clans Foundations: The Normans
The Normans' impact on Scotland was disproportionately large compared to their genetic contribution. They were the "cool kids" and native magnates from all over Scotland were eager to adapt their ideas and ways. In addition, they founded several major clans. Join me to examine their military and political contributions. At the end I'll highlight SOME of the clans that came from this dynamic group.
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Fri, 18 Oct 2024 - 37min - 210 - 172 Scottish Clan Foundations: The VikingsMon, 07 Oct 2024 - 33min
- 209 - 171 Scottish Clan Foundations: The Angles of Northumbria
This group is often overlooked when discussing those groups that contributed to the foundations of the Scottish clans. Then why discuss them? Join me and see. Also available on Apple Podcasts. Check the links below.
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Wed, 18 Sep 2024 - 30min - 208 - 170 Scottish Clan Foundations: The Britons of Strathclyde
This kingdom of Britons was a major power in what would become Scotland from the fall of the Roman Empire to it's annexation by the Scottish kings. Let's look at why this group is important as we seek to understand the ethnic origins of the Scottish clans.
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Sun, 08 Sep 2024 - 25min - 207 - 169 Scottish Clans Foundations: Joining the Gaels and Picts!
In this episode, I start by sharing the traditional narrative of the Gaelic takeover of the Picts. Next, I add important historical context around this process. Finally, I present a brilliant theory by Dr. Alan Bruford as found in the book Alba: Celtic Scotland in the Medieval Era. Amazon link to the book below.
Alba: Celtic Scotland in the Medieval Era
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Tue, 27 Aug 2024 - 34min - 206 - 168 Scottish Clan Foundations- The Picts
We continue with the miniseries detailing the various groups that contributed to the Clans of Scotland! In this episode, we discuss myths and traditional narratives of the Picts and challenge them with more recent scholarship.
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Sun, 11 Aug 2024 - 40min - 205 - 167 Scottish Clan Foundations - Scots of Dal Riata
We're taking it back to the foundations folks! The Scots of the kingdom of Dal Riata made important contributions to the concept of the Scottish clans. Find out what they were in this new take on one of my earliest episodes for this podcast. This is the first in a series of podcasts revisiting the ethnic roots of the Scottish clans. Sponsor: usakilts.com Scottish Clans YouTube Channel Scottish Clans Website Check out a list of resources for studying the Scottish clans!
Sat, 20 Jul 2024 - 34min - 204 - 166 The Fight for the Lordship of Lorne: Stewarts, Campbells, and MacDougalls
This one is the stuff best-selling novels, movies or series are made of! We take a story I've told before here and, using a paper written by Prof. Steve Boardman, peel back the layers to reveal and even more compelling story than I originally ever imagines. Loyalty, betrayal, feud, alliance, romance, infidelity, and action all come together to make this one of my all-time favorites. I hope you enjoy it to. University of Strathclyde Course on the Highland Clans Scottish Clans YouTube Channel Scottish Clans Website Contribute to the Cause Here! Get yourself a kilt and other cool Scottish stuff!
Sat, 06 Jul 2024 - 42min - 203 - 165 Destroying Myths and Revealing the True Scottish Clans with Dr. Murray Pittock
You won't agree with everything Dr. Pittock says but hopefully you've considered the possibility that some of your conceptions about Scottish clans are off. What are some of the misconceptions that are widely held that Dr. Pittock corrects? What ideas of your own did he challenge? This episode is sure to stir the pot but I hope you enjoy it and that it is helpful. Check out Dr. Pittock's books on Amazon (links below)! They're pretty reasonably priced. This podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and a video version is on YouTube. Books: Scotland: The Global History Culloden: Great Battles The Myth of the Jacobite Clans Celtic Identity and the British Image Jacobitism Scottish Clans YouTube channel Contribute to the Cause! Scottish Clans Website Sponsor: www.usakilts.com
Thu, 13 Jun 2024 - 1h 06min - 202 - 164 The Appin Murder: Post Culloden Intrigue
During the Jacobite Rising of 1745, clans that were already at feud chose different sides and continued the conflict. But with the failure of the rising and its disastrous conclusion at the Battle of Culloden, sometimes the fighting didn't stop. Check out this story of conflict between the Stewarts of Appin and the Campbells. Website: www.scottish-clans.com Contribute to the cause! Online Course: Origins of the Scottish Clans 101 Scottish Clans YouTube Channel Sponsor: www.usakilts.com
Mon, 13 May 2024 - 25min - 201 - 163 Campbells and MacGregors with Professor Martin MacGregor Pt 2
I hope you enjoyed the part of my discussion with Dr. Martin MacGregor. Here is the rest of our conversation. Now that we've established the origins of both clans, we get into their turbulent relationship with each other, which ended far away from where it began. This is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Stay tuned for YouTube clips with visual aids. Scottish Clans YouTube channel Scottish Clans Website Sponsor: USA Kilts
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 - 58min - 200 - 162 Campbells and MacGregors with Professor Martin MacGregor!
What a great experience it was to learn these two well-known clans, the Campbells and MacGregors, and their turbulent relationship from one of the most knowledgeable people on the subject! I hope you enjoy this conversation I had with him. This is only the first half of our discussion. Stay tuned for part 2 as well as YouTube content complete with visual aids coming soon. YouTube Channel for Scottish Clans Scottish Clans Website My Sponsor: USA Kilts
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 - 1h 02min - 199 - 161 The MacLeods of Lewis and Mackenzies with Dr. Aonghas MacCoinnich Pt 2
I'm excited to share part 1 of the discussion that I had with Dr. Aonghas MacCoinnich!!! He focuses on the Clans Mackenzie and MacLeod of Lewis. You could not get a more knowledgeable person for these two clans. This was truly a feast. If you have any interest in either of these two clans, this and the next episode are for you. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. Scottish Clans YouTube channel Sponsor: USA Kilts Contribute to the cause!
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 41min - 198 - 160 The MacLeods of Lewis and Mackenzies with Dr. Aonghas MacCoinnich
I'm excited to share this discussion that I had with Dr. Aonghas MacCoinnich!!! He focuses on the Clans Mackenzie and MacLeod of Lewis. You could not get a more knowledgeable person for these two clans. This was truly a feast. If you have any interest in either of these two clans, this and the next episode are for you. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. Scottish Clans YouTube channel Sponsor: USA Kilts Contribute to the cause!
Tue, 26 Mar 2024 - 58min - 197 - 159 Pre-Clan Clans pt 2
As promised during last episode, I share a couple more examples of earlier kindreds that begat clans that we are more familiar with today. I also discuss why I feel this is an important thing to consider when understanding where clans come from and what they really are. Also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Sponsor: USA Kilts Scottish Clans website Contribute to the Cause Free Resources
Sat, 02 Mar 2024 - 30min - 196 - 158 Pre-Clan Clans
Many of the clans we recognize today formed between the twelfth and fourteenth centuries. What is less well-known is that many of these clans evolved from previous clans. Some of these previous kindreds are well-documented. Others remain obscure both regarding their history and their antiquity. Here are some examples of clans that emerged from earlier clans, whether familiar or mysterious. My website: www.scottish-clans.com My sponsor's website: www.usakilts.com Contribute to the team: www.scottish-clans.com/team My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVefgJWXdhFbq_MwPFTWe2w
Fri, 16 Feb 2024 - 33min - 195 - 157 Scottish Clans and the Highland Charge! Pt 1
The Highland charge was a devastating military tactic that scattered enemy forces on numerous occasions. The big question is, "Which specific clans actually executed the Highland charge?" Many people see Alasdair mac Colla MacDonnell as the author of this tactic and it was specifically the clans fighting under him that performed this feat of arms. Yet not all the those who had this experience were Highlanders! Join me as I examine which clans likely participated in this (this is in no way an exhaustive list). Source: Roberts, John L., Clan, King and Covenant: History of the Highland Clans from the Civil War to the Glencoe Massacre on Amazon here. The Scottish Clans YouTube Channel Online course on the Origins of the Scottish Clans! Contribute to the Cause! My Sponsor: USA Kilts!
Thu, 25 Jan 2024 - 59min - 194 - 156 The Highland Charge!
One of the most dynamic and exciting aspects of seventeenth century Highland history was the Highland Charge. We'll go over what a Highland charge was and why it was so effective. In subsequent episodes we'll go over which battles it was used in and therefore which clans have engaged in this fearsome military tactic. Scottish Clans website: www.scottish-clans.com Scottish Clans YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVefgJWXdhFbq_MwPFTWe2w Sponsor: www.usakilts.com Online course on the Origins of the Scottish Clans! www.scottish-clans.com/origins Contribute to the cause: www.scottish-clans.com/team
Tue, 09 Jan 2024 - 27min - 193 - 155 The Battle of Inverlochy!
Just to get to the battlefield, the Marquis of Montrose and his Royalist forces pulled off "one of the greatest exploits in the history of British arms." I take this episode from John L. Roberts' Clan, King, and Covenant: History of the Highland Clans from the Civil War to the Glencoe Massacre. Learn about the incredible march as well as the epic battle between Royalist and Covenanter forces. This is also available on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5dIBeGaqEg2cbbS3uPXZqM?si=abb55a1246ce4360 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-scottish-clans-podcast/id1434619462 My website: https://www.scottish-clans.com Online Course on the origins of the Scottish clans: https://www.scottish-clans.com/origins Contribute to the Cause: https://www.scottish-clans.com/team Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVefgJWXdhFbq_MwPFTWe2w My Sponsor: www.usakilts.com
Tue, 02 Jan 2024 - 35min - 192 - 154 Irish and Scottish Clans Pt 5
This is the last segment of my discussion with Mike Doyle of the Clans and Dynasties YouTube channel. Many thanks to him for sharing his knowledge with the Scottish Clans audience. In this episode, we discuss the relationship between the Irish and Scottish clans, using the MacSween/MacSweeneys as an illustration. Mike's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Clans_Dynasties You can find some of his work with Phillip here: https://www.youtube.com/@IrishMedievalHistory My YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@thescottishclans My Sponsor: www.usakilts.com An online course for the Origins of the Scottish Clans: www.scottish-clans.com/origins You can contribute to the cause here: www.scottish-clans.com/team My episode on the MacSweeneys: https://scottishclans.podbean.com/?s=macsweeney
Sat, 23 Dec 2023 - 38min - 191 - 153 Irish and Scottish Clans Pt 4
This is a continuation of a discussion I had with Mike Doyle of the Clans and Dynasties youtube channel. In this episode, we discuss: The need to trace your ancestry to a specific location to know what clan you might tie into, and not just go off of the last name. The Northern Ireland element. Did all Scottish names in Ulster come from Scotland? Sources that we use for study, like named.publicprofiler.org, https://www.johngrenham.com/, and Wikipedia! Clans and Dynasties on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Clans_Dynasties Mike also has content on https://www.youtube.com/@IrishMedievalHistory Scottish Clans on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thescottishclans. Scottish Clans website: www.scottish-clans.com My Sponsor: www.usakilts.com
Fri, 15 Dec 2023 - 21min - 190 - 152 Irish and Scottish Clans Pt 3
This is a continuation of a discussion I had with Mike Doyle of the Clans and Dynasties YouTube channel. In this episode, we discuss: The Gall-Gaedheil. The Galloglass, their origins and cultural identities. Specific Galloglass clans, like MacDonald, MacDougall, MacKay (MacCoy), and MacCabe. Clans and Dynasties: https://www.youtube.com/@Clans_Dynasties Mike's content on Irish Medieval History: https://www.youtube.com/@IrishMedievalHistory My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thescottishclans My website: www.scottish-clans.com My sponsor: www.usakilts.com
Fri, 15 Dec 2023 - 39min - 189 - 151 Irish and Scottish Clans Pt 2
I hope you enjoy this continuation of my discussion with Mike Doyle, from the Clans and Dynasties YouTube channel. We discussed such topics as: The Ethnic foundations of the Scottish clans How much do the Scottish clans owe to Ireland vs other groups like the Picts, Britons, Angles, etc.? Where does Scotland derive its Gaelic language from? Was it brought from Ireland or is it organic? How far back does Scotland’s connection with Ireland go? Join us for a great discussion on the foundations of the Scottish clans! Sponsor: usakilts.com For more content: www.scottish-clans.com Clans and Dynasties on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Clans_Dynasties Mike's work with Phillip on Irish Medieval History: https://www.youtube.com/@IrishMedievalHistory The Scottish Clans YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thescottishclans
Sun, 03 Dec 2023 - 25min - 188 - 150 Irish and Scottish Clans Pt 1
I'm excited to share with you the first part of my discussion with Mike Doyle from the Clans and Dynasties YouTube channel! He brings a great value to the Scottish Clans audience. He has a solid understanding of the history of the Scottish clans but he also has a great depth of knowledge of the Irish clans. His YouTube content involves history regarding clans from both lands. Please join us for this conversation! We cover: The age of Irish clans vs Scottish clans What was a clan? Succession among the clans: Primogeniture vs Tanistry The messiness of history! Watch for the next episode soon, as Mike and I continue the conversation. Mike's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Clans_Dynasties Mike's video on which clans may have fought at Bannockburn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMYFRhRuzoo&t=217s Mike's work with Phillip: https://www.youtube.com/@IrishMedievalHistory My webpage: www.scottish-clans.com Contribute to the cause! www.scottish-clans.com/team My online course on the origin of the Scottish clans: www.scottish-clans.com/origins
Mon, 27 Nov 2023 - 37min - 187 - 149 Busting Scottish Clan Myths with Murray Pittock
There are so many misconceptions, misunderstandings, and straight up myths regarding the Scottish clans. For this episode I'm taking comments from Scottish scholar, Prof. Murray Pittock, who teaches at the University of Glasgow. These comments come from an interview he did on the History Extra Podcast. Get ready to have some of your current understandings assaulted! Is this content valuable? You can contribute easily by pitching in the price of a drink at www.scottish-clans.com/team. Want to take your understanding of the Scottish Clans to the next level? Check out The Origins of the Scottish Clans 101 at www.scottish-clans.com/origins. Tartan Finder: https://www.lochcarron.co.uk/tartan-finder Link to History Extra Podcast w/ Murray Pittock: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/scottish-clans-everything-you-wanted-to-know/id256580326?i=1000555926450
Fri, 10 Nov 2023 - 30min - 186 - 148 The MacRaes or ”Mackenzie’s Shirt of Mail”
Through thick and thin, the MacRaes were there for the Mackenzies. In this episode I discuss what it might have meant that the MacRaes were "Mackenzie's Shirt of Mail." I share one example of this from the battle known as Blar na Pairce. Sources: https://archive.org/details/historyofclanmac00macr for a pdf download https://electricscotland.com/webclans/m/macrae2.html My website, where you can find links to: More resources My online course-Origin of the Scottish Clans 101 A place to contribute to the effort Sponsor: www.usakilts.com
Mon, 23 Oct 2023 - 29min - 185 - 147 Mackenzie vs Huntly Over a Woman!
I read this story and had to share it with you. It's a story of a man's love for a woman, but it's not romantic. It's two brothers taking care of their sister in a heroic way. Having a sister myself, I love it! Contribute to the Cause! www.scottish-clans.com/team Sponsor: www.usakilts.com Podcast website with other resources: www.scottish-clans.com
Fri, 06 Oct 2023 - 25min - 184 - 146. Professor Ali Cathcart- A feast of Scottish Clan History Pt 2
This is the second part of my discussion with Prof. Ali Cathcart, of the University of Stirling. If you want to know more about the Scottish clans, then this is a must. Sponsor: www.usakilts.com My website: www.scottish-clans.com. You will find links to: my online course on the origins of the Scottish clans. Where you can contribute to the cause. free resources, like maps, historical documents, and a copy of my MA Thesis comparing Highland and Border Clans. Ali's bio on the University of Stirling website: https://www.stir.ac.uk/people/1403494.
Fri, 15 Sep 2023 - 57min - 183 - 145 Professor Ali Cathcart- A feast of Scottish Clan History Pt 1
I'm excited to share with you my conversation with Ali Cathcart! We covered such topics as: The Highland/Lowland divide (did clans exist in the Lowlands?), Variety among the Highland clans, information on specific clans like the Mackintoshes, Gordons, MacPhersons, and more! Enjoy Prof. Cathcart's wealth of knowledge in helping us understand the Scottish clans better. Clan Conclave Dinner: https://clanconclave.eventbrite.com Podcast website where you can find links too free resources, my online course on the origins of the Scottish clans, where you can contribute to the cause, and more: www.scottish-clans.com Sponsor: www.usakilts.com
Wed, 06 Sep 2023 - 41min - 182 - 144 Did These Clans Fight at Bannockburn? Pt 3
For the last episode in this mini-series, I take a look at a few more clans and their claim to have fought at Bannockburn. Did these clans even exist at the time? Is it plausible, if they weren't yet a clan, that their ancestors were still there, stomping the English alongside Robert the Bruce and his allies? This episode was inspired by a video by Clans and Dynasties on Youtube, which can be viewed at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMYFRhRuzoo. Check out the following link for a cool, upcoming event in Pleasant Grove, Utah: https://clanconclave.eventbrite.com My Sponsor-USA Kilts: www.usakilts.com. Contribute to the cause! www.scottish-clans.com/team Online course- Origins of the Scottish Clans 101 at www.scottish-clans.com/origins.
Fri, 01 Sep 2023 - 26min - 181 - 143 Did These Clans Fight at Bannockburn? Pt 2
This episode is part 2 of 3 as I go over additional claims of clans that claim to have fought at Bannockburn. Were they even in existence long enough for this claim to be true? Part 3 will be delayed as the next episode I publish will be my interview with Professor Ali Cathcart who teaches at the University of Stirling. I hope you enjoy this episode, which is also available on Apple Podcasts. Scottish Clans website: www.scottish-clans.com Want to contribute to the cause by contributing the cost of an energy drink or a book? www.scottish-clans.com/team. Check out my online course on the origins of the Scottish Clans!!!! www.scottish-clans.com/origins Sponsor: www.usakilts.com
Sun, 27 Aug 2023 - 29min - 180 - 142 Did These Clans Fight at Bannockburn?
Many clans claim to have fought at the Battle of Bannockburn on 23-24 June, 1314. This battle happened at an interesting time for the clans as we would recognize them. Some of them had taken shape by this point and some hadn't. My goal here is not to proclaim whether they were definitively there or not. Rather, I look at scholarly sources and the accounts as given by the clans themselves or their origins to see whether they were even developed as clans by the this decisive battle or not. I sampled 15 clans. Did yours make the list? Were they even there? Podcast website: Scottish-clans.com Contribute to the cause: Scottish-clans.com/team Check out my new online course-Origins of the Scottish Clans 101: Scottish-clans.com/origins Sponsor: usakilts.com For free resources: Scottish-clans.com/resources
Wed, 16 Aug 2023 - 22min - 179 - 141 The MacNeils: Hebridean Pirates!
This second part of the MacNeil episodes is taken from a book called "Highlanders: A History of the Scottish Gaels," by John MacLeod. It focuses on the MacNeils of Barra and their piratical activities. I hope you enjoy! Check out the links below for more great content! Podcast website: www.scottish-clans.com New online course on the origins of the Scottish clans: www.scottish-clans.com/origins. Buy me a drink or a book! www.scottish-clans.com/team. Sponsor: www.usakilts.com Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/@thescottishclans.
Wed, 26 Jul 2023 - 15min - 178 - 140 The MacNeils: One Clan or Two? More?
This clan only has one chief: Macneil of Barra. Should there be another? This and more on the MacNeils in this episode. Make sure to check out the next episode, a part 2 on the MacNeils, which is already available. Check out the links below for more great content! Online course on the origins of the Scottish Clans: www.scottish-clans.com/origins. Podcast website: www.scottish-clans.com Would you like to buy me a drink? Or a book? www.scottish-clans.com/team. Sponsor: www.usakilts.com Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thescottishclans
Wed, 26 Jul 2023 - 37min - 177 - 139.Highland Clan Origin Legends: Macintyre and MacRae/MacRath
Highland clan origin legends were not intended to convey absolute truth to later generations about how the clan started. Well, then what were they intended for? For this episode, I share from a book by Michael Newton, The Everyday Life of the Clans of the Scottish Highlands. We start by learning about some of the purposes of these legends generally, then read the origin legends of two clans: the Macintyres and MacRaes. Check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVefgJWXdhFbq_MwPFTWe2w Check out my website: www.scottish-clans.com For free study material: www.scottish-clans.com/resources Check out my sponsor: www.usakilts.com Here's the book I read from in this episode on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Life-Clans-Scottish-Highlands/dp/0971385823/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1688008630&sr=8-1
Thu, 29 Jun 2023 - 23min - 176 - Episode 38 Listener Feedback
It's time to show some love for those of you who have taken the effort to submit comments, questions, food for thought, etc. I'm so grateful for those of you who have done that and hope that today's episode will inspire more of you to comment, submit reviews and share this podcast with your friends. Sit back and enjoy a conversation on the Scottish Clans that is generated by the thoughts of your fellow listeners.
Mon, 01 Jul 2019 - 40min - 175 - Episode 37 The Rescue of 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.
Wed, 19 Jun 2019 - 41min - 174 - Episode 36 Clan Duncan/Robertson of Struan
Here's a look at Clan Donnchaidh, aka Robertson of Struan. What are their origins? Why do they have two names? What were some of their defining features? Join me for a short look at a powerful kindred from the central Highlands.
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 - 38min - 173 - Episode 35 The Gaelic Clans of Galloway
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.
Mon, 27 May 2019 - 44min - 172 - Episode 34 Gospatrick and the Dunbar and Home Clans
Two major clans of southeast Scotland descend from the same man, Gospatrick. This man was a composite of three of the dominant ethnic groups of southern Scotland and northern England: the Scots of Alba, the Britons of Strathclyde, and the Angles of Northumbria. He would become the Earl of Dunbar and from him descend two related clans of southeast Scotland: the Dunbars and the Homes.
Mon, 20 May 2019 - 54min - 171 - Episode 33 The MacLeods of Lewis: What Happened to Them?
The MacLeods of Lewis (Siol Thorcaill) were among the most powerful of the Hebridean clans, controlling most of the land around the North Minch, a body of water rich in its fisheries. They were also unfailingly loyal to the MacDonalds, Lords of the Isles. And then in the 1600's they ceased to function as a cohesive force. Learn more of the story and questions to pursue on the subject in this episode.
Wed, 08 May 2019 - 48min - 170 - Episode 32 Clan Clusters: Siol Alpin Pt 2
I'm back! I had a great adventure in Palau but I'm excited to get back in the saddle and ride into the world of the Scottish Clans. In this episode I'm picking back up the subject of this group of seven clans that all claim descent from Alpin, father of Kenneth mac Alpin.
Thu, 25 Apr 2019 - 35min - 169 - Episode 31 Clan Clusters: Siol Alpin Pt. 1
The Siol Alpin (seed, or descendants of Alpin) were a group of seven clans that all claimed descent from Alpin, who was the father of Kenneth Mac Alpin, the first king of the combined Scots and Picts. Or was he? And were they? I discuss this idea and take a short look at the individual clans that made up this group: Grant, MacGregor, MacFie, MacQuarrie, MacNab, MacKinnon and MacAulay.
Tue, 09 Apr 2019 - 32min - 168 - Episode 30 MacNab vs MacNeish and Grant Origins
For a wild story about a fight between the MacNabs and MacNeishes as well as a brief discussion about the origins of the Grants, join me on this episode. This will be a lead-in to a future episode about the Siol Alpin, or those clans claiming descend from Alpin, father of Kenneth, King of the Picts.
Mon, 01 Apr 2019 - 41min - 167 - Episode 29 Clan Clusters: The Stewarts
For a long time now, the Stewarts and their many branches have been tangled in my mind. In this episode, I share what I have learned as I have sought to straighten out how these branches are related to each other, where they split off, and their individual character. Thanks for listening! Also, this is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Fri, 22 Mar 2019 - 58min - 166 - Episode 28 Mac vs. O'
Did you ever wonder why the O' prefix rarely occurs with indigenous Scottish names? In episode 28 I relate what I have found about the origin of the O' and Mac prefixes and why there's not as many of them in Scotland, as opposed to Ireland, where they are much more common.
Wed, 13 Mar 2019 - 27min - 165 - Episode 27 The Clan Chattan
This is the first in a series of episodes on clan clusters. What clans made up the confederation known as Clan Chattan? How did the confederation come to be? How were these clans connected? Join me as I discuss this major Highland group.
Wed, 06 Mar 2019 - 40min - 164 - Episode 26 The Gallowglass Pt 3
Wrapping up the series on the Gallowglass, I discuss three more kindreds who operated as Gallowglass, one that you would expect and two that you wouldn't.
Wed, 27 Feb 2019 - 36min - 163 - Episode 25 The Gallowglass Pt 2 - Gallowglass Clans
In the last episode we did an introduction to the Galloglass. In this episode we discuss SOME of the prominent Galloglass kindreds, specifically the MacDonnells, MacDougalls (MacDowells), MacRorys, MacCabes, MacSheehys and MacCoys. In the next episode we'll introduce some clans that are well-known but not as Galloglass. This is also available on iTunes and Spotify. Hope you enjoy! facebook.com/clansofscotland
Sun, 17 Feb 2019 - 35min - 162 - Episode 24 The Gallowglass Pt. 1
The Gallowglass were some of the most fearsome fighters of their day. Hailing from the Western Highlands and Isles, these clans of mixed Gaelic and Scandinavian descent provided the Lords and Chieftains of Ireland with elite infantry that became famous in western Europe for their prowess on the battlefield.
Mon, 11 Feb 2019 - 31min - 161 - Episode 23 The Montgomery vs. Cunningham Feud
Our first visit to Ayrshire in this podcast, I relate the main events of the Montgomery vs. Cunningham feud. This feud was inextricably entwined with the dynastic struggles and the religious conflicts of their nation.
Thu, 31 Jan 2019 - 36min - 160 - Episode 22 The Structure of a Clan Pt. 2
In this second part of the series on the structure of a clan, I discuss what the membership of a clan would look like. Did everyone who rallied to the chief's call bear the same surname? Were they related to the chief in any way? Check out this episode to see what I've read on this subject.
Mon, 21 Jan 2019 - 36min - 159 - Episode 21 The Battle of Melrose, Henry Sinclair, Does a Clan Need a Chief?
This episode is mostly in response to listener engagement and feedback. Thanks to those of you who have pursued the conversation! Your comments have been interesting and insightful. I also added a little storytelling at the end. Here's to the Border Reivers!
Sun, 13 Jan 2019 - 43min - 158 - Episode 20 Clan Structure, Pt. 1
This is the first in a series where I discuss how a clan was put together. This episode focuses on the chief and his retinue, to include: the military commander, the poet/historian, piper/harpist, and the physician.
Sun, 06 Jan 2019 - 39min - 157 - Episode 19 The Gordon vs. Forbes Feud
This episode doesn't cover the whole length of the feud between these two prominent Scottish kindreds. Rather, it relates the conflicts that happened in 1572 as related by Alexander MacGregor in "The Feuds of the Clans", published in 1907. I might add that it seems like MacGregor's account is biased toward the Gordons. Sorry. Forbes, do you have any other sources for this time period? Share them in the comments.
Sat, 29 Dec 2018 - 34min - 156 - Episode 18 The Last Clan Battle, Altimarlach
When John Campbell of GlenOrchy takes possession of lands in Caithness, the title of Earl of Caithness, and George Sinclair's widow as payment for the debt Sinclair owed him, George Sinclair of Keiss isn't having it. That's his inheritance and he won't take this intrusion laying down.
Sat, 22 Dec 2018 - 48min - 155 - Episode 17 Alliances: MacFarlane and MacGregor, Modern Surname Locations
Today we flesh out the histories of the MacFarlane and MacGregor clans in the first of a series on alliances. These two clans shared more than neighboring territory across Loch Lomond. They stirred up trouble together and fought through thick and thin. I also highlight a website that displays the current geographical distribution of surnames within the UK. Here's the link: named.publicprofiler.org Here's Michael Newton's website which will give you access to a lot of his fine work on the Highlands and Gaelic history. I have this link also on the Scottish Clans facebook page: https://virtualgael.wordpress.com/. The MacFarlane source I used the most can be found here: https://archive.org/stream/historyofclanmac00macf/historyofclanmac00macf_djvu.txt. I believe from here you can download the pdf. Here's where you can download the pdf of Dr. MacGregor's PhD thesis. https://www.era.lib.ed.ac.uk/handle/1842/6887
Wed, 12 Dec 2018 - 50min - 154 - Episode 16: Highland Clans and the 1724 General Wade Report
In the service of his king, General Wade spent time in the Highlands, taking notes on aspects of Highland culture that would be militarily relevant. His report on this experience offers interesting insight into the culture of the clans, such as clan structure and cattle stealing. https://www.electricscotland.com/webclans/geog/chapter8.htm named.publicprofiler.org facebook.com/clansofscotland
Thu, 06 Dec 2018 - 40min - 153 - Episode 15, Origins of Today's Clans - Some Observations
I've been working on a couple projects surveying the origins of the Scottish clans, as well as those in Ireland. In doing so, I have seen certain trends that are worth mentioning. Where do the oldest clans (in a form we would recognize today) come from? How far do they go back? Check out this episode to see what I've learned.
Mon, 26 Nov 2018 - 54min - 152 - Episode 14, The Gunn vs. Keith Feud
A jealous abduction, a heartbroken suicide, and a fatal loophole; the Gunn vs. Keith feud has all the elements of a blockbuster movie.
Sun, 18 Nov 2018 - 30min - 151 - Episode 13, The Border Reivers, An Introduction
The Borders Reivers are not what you imagine when you think of Scottish icons. They weren't kilted light infantry swinging claymores, charging into battle to the sound of the Highland pipes. But their history is not less colorful, nor their stories any less exciting than their northern countrymen. Join me as I discuss these raiding, feuding, daring Borderers and tell the tale of the Battle of Dryfe Sands!
Wed, 07 Nov 2018 - 40min - 150 - Episode 12 The Battle of Harlaw
One of the bloodiest battles in Scottish history, Harlaw involved a multitude of clans and pitted the men of the western Highlands and Isles against the men of northeast Scotland. Included in this campaign was the Battle of Dingwall, near Inverness, where the men of the Mackenzie, Mackay, Fraser, and Dingwall clans tried, unsuccessfully, to check the advance of the Lord of the Isles and his men. Hope you enjoy.
Mon, 29 Oct 2018 - 38min - 149 - Episode 11 The Origin of the Lords of the Isles
Somerled, the founder of the Lordship of the Isles...or was he? In this episode, I discuss some of the things I have found through reading "Kinship, Church and Culture". Where did the Lordship of the Isles have its beginning? This is a huge topic for those of you with MacDonald, MacDougall or MacRory ancestry. I also discuss the connection between the MacRorys and the MacDonnells of Clan Ranald.
Tue, 23 Oct 2018 - 35min - 148 - Episode 10 Is Your Clan Really a Clan? and Thoughts on Kilts
There is a difference in the way Highland clans and Lowland clans are presented in many of our clan sources. This leads us to wonder how similar they really were. Were the Lowland clans really more like English aristocratic families (with the exception of the Border clans, who are portrayed more like the Highland clans)? I found some answers and look forward to sharing my research with you.
Sun, 14 Oct 2018 - 29min - 147 - Episode 9 The Problem with our Sources
This episode is meant to help those of you who want to do some of your own research on the clans of Scotland. There is a discrepancy between what is available on a general internet search and what the scholarly community has accomplished. As long as we know what we're getting into, we can handle some of these flaws in the sources.
Mon, 08 Oct 2018 - 28min - 146 - Episode 8 The Appin Stewarts vs the Rest of Argyll
This has got to be one of the most exciting stories in Highland history. Feuds, ambushes, sieges, plotting. This story needs to become either a bestselling novel or a blockbuster hit. The Stewarts of Appin are in the center of the story, with John, Lord of Lorn, trying to pass on his inheritance to an illegitimate son, Dugald, if he can live long enough to do it. Also, there is some information on the MacFarlanes, who play an antagonistic role. Below are some links. The first is to Electric Scotland, which was the source I read the story from. Follow more links at the bottom of that webpage for more study. https://www.electricscotland.com/webclans/stoz/appin_stewarts.htm
Mon, 01 Oct 2018 - 32min - 145 - Episode 7 The Cameron vs Mackintosh Feud
The Cameron vs Mackintosh feud is one of the most infamous and long-lasting feuds in Scottish history. Who won? Well, that depends on what perspective you take. Which clan won the most battles that we have record of? Which clan was in better shape when the feud ended? Which clan achieved their objective? These are the questions we seek to answer in this episode. Here is a link to the Scottish Clans facebook page: facebook.com/clansofscotland or fb.me/clansofscotland. To message me, follow this link: m.me/clansofscotland. Use the Facebook page to continue this conversation. Here are some links to the sourced I used for this episode. http://www.clan-cameron.org/battles/1570.html http://www.clan-cameron.org/battles/1665.html http://www.clan-cameron.org/battles.html https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stand-off_at_the_Fords_of_Arkaig
Tue, 25 Sep 2018 - 46min - 144 - Episode 6 Popular Presentation of the Scottish Clans
When someone wants to learn more about the Scottish clans, or about a specific clan, where do they go? On an internet search, which websites pop up at the top of the list? I look into this subject, describing and critiquing these sources. What's your primary source to learn about the clans? Find the Scottish Clans Facebook page and let me know there.
Sat, 15 Sep 2018 - 26min - 143 - Episode 5 The Norse and Normans
In all our discussion of Gaels, Britons, Angles, and Picts, let's not leave out the Norse and Normans, who founded many Scottish kindreds. Remember that the Normans were originally Scandinavians who were invited by the king of France to settle in northern France (modern Normandy) to serve as buffers against further Viking attacks. They integrated into French society, married local girls, and adopted the language. Some clans that have Norse origins are MacAskill, MacAulay, McCorquodale, McCotter, MacIver, McKittrick, Gunn, and MacLeod. Let's not leave out a group of kindreds that don't necessarily have a Norse name but do, in fact, descend, at least partially from the Norse. I'm talking about those descended from Somerled: MacRory, MacDougall, and MacDonald. The Normans were introduced to Scotland much less violently than the Norse (and even much less violent than their own arrival in England). They were invited, many of them by David I. Some of the kindreds that were founded by a Norman include Bruce, Comyn, Montgomery, Fraser, Grant, Murray, Sutherland, Crawford, Hay, Hunter, Innes, Jardine, Kerr, Menzies, Ramsay, Sinclair, and Stewart. A short not on a few of these kindreds. Although the Murrays and Sutherlands are usually included in a list of Norman clans, they claim descent from a Flemish knight named Freskin. Also, the Stewarts are descended from a Breton family who moved into England with the Normans. #Scotland, #Scottish, #Vikings, #Clan,
Fri, 07 Sep 2018 - 25min
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