After telling the tale of the battle during the last episode, in this one, we go over details of the battle that can help us understand the nature of the Scottish clans better. Sponsor usakilts.com and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCni9cPU0kh5S84aQ-3d_DJA
Last episode was the leadup. Here's the action. I hope you enjoy the story. This is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Sponsor: usakilts.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCni9cPU0kh5S84aQ-3d_DJA Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Dryfe_Sands
This is the first part of at least two episodes about an all-out war between the Maxwells and the Johnstones, two of the most powerful clans in the West March. The Battle of Dryfe Sands was the climax in a feud that had gone on for decades and involved many of the most prominent kindreds in the western Border country. In this episode, we set the stage for a showdown that will leave hundreds dead. Sponsor: USA Kilts - www.usakilts.com Sources http://maxwellsociety.com/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wi...
They're not Border clans. They're not Highland clans. They have territory and a kin base in both the Lowlands and Highlands. We're calling them "frontier clans". Let's look at the history of the Keiths and some of the defining moments in their history as well as some cultural aspects of their history. Thanks for joining me and I apologize for the tinny sound. This is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Sponsor: usakilts.com and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCni9cPU0kh5S84aQ-3d_DJA...
There's more to this kindred than an unusual origin. Join me as I explore some interesting elements of the history of the Leslies. Sponsor: usakilts.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCni9cPU0kh5S84aQ-3d_DJA Sources: https://www.clanleslie.org/page02.php# https://www.clanlesliesociety.org/resources
In this episode I discuss three interesting things about the MacLarens of Balquhidder, finishing with their fight with the Buchanans of Leny. This is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Sponsor: usakilts.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCni9cPU0kh5S84aQ-3d_DJA Sources: https://www.electricscotland.com/webclans/m/maclare2.html http://glendiscovery.com/the_clans_of_balquhidder.html#_ftnref7
In this episode, I discuss a few interesting points about Clan Lamont, including a cool story about reciprocated Highland hospitality that was a life-saver on more than one occasion. This is available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify as well. usakilts.com https://www.clanlamontsociety.com/history?doing_wp_cron=1617075156.8535199165344238281250
The Glencoe Massacre has a competitor for the "Most Grim Story" category. Join me for this account of a feud between the Campbells and Lamonts and its tragic ending with the Dunoon Massacre. This is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. https://www.electricscotland.com/webclans/htol/lamont2.html https://theravenreport.com/2016/12/08/the-dunoon-massacre-took-a-scottish-family-feud-too-far/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCni9cPU0kh5S84aQ-3d_DJA www.usakilts.com
I’ve seen a lot of conversations on the interwebs that lead me to believe that the term “Celtic” is a little foggy in the minds of many people. In this episode I endeavor to bring some clarity to the term and hope this will help people see their ancestry a little more clearly. Hope you enjoy! This is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celtsusakilts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCni9cPU0kh5S84aQ-3d_DJA
This episode is a mix of an exciting story and an academic conversation regarding the nature of clans, with the Hamiltons being the case study. I hope you enjoy it! usakilts.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCni9cPU0kh5S84aQ-3d_DJA http://www.douglashistory.co.uk/history/Battles/causeway.htm
Here's one for you Hamiltons. There's a short introduction to the Hamiltons followed by the story of the origin of their war cry "Through!" In case you don't use Podbean, this is also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCni9cPU0kh5S84aQ-3d_DJA usakilts.com I'm sorry I couldn't find where I found the article to post a link. I'll keep trying and add it later to the facebook group. Hamilton DNA: http://www.personal.psu.edu/users/g/a/gah4/HamDNA/Results.html...
Let's finish the story we started in the last episode. MacDonalds v. MacLeans. Lots of destruction. An absolute lack of romance. Let's go! Also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
With the dissolution of the Lordship of the Isles, clans that were once allies became fierce competitors. Join me in this first of two episodes to learn how the MacLeans and MacDonalds came to blows and how each clan fared. usakilts.com https://www.electricscotland.com/webclans/conflict/index.html
I was only going to do 5 interesting things but something crept in that I wanted to include. So here are six interesting things about this Hebridean clan that played a major role in so much of Scotland's history: the MacLeans.
Join me for a look at a clan from the eastern Highlands with an ancient lineage: the Fighting Farquharsons. Links: https://web.archive.org/web/20100725234333/http://www.farquharson-clan.co.uk/content/history.htm http://clanfarquharson.org/ Sponsor: https://www.usakilts.com/
These two mercenary groups from Scotland had a lot in common and a few major differences. To better understand the nature of West Highland and Hebridean warfare, as well as to learn which clans were at the forefront of this trade, join me for this episode on the Gallowglass and the Redshanks.
This episode deals with the branch of the MacDonalds that became established in northern Ireland and became known as the MacDonnells of Antrim (or The Glenns). How did they get established there? What became of their Scottish ties? Famous members? Join me for a look at this interesting branch of a branch of the MacDonalds. usakilts.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCni9cPU0kh5S84aQ-3d_DJA
Join me for my first interview in the history of this podcast. I'll be visiting with Rocky and Eric from USA Kilts. The kilt and the tartans that are used on them have become an identifying feature of clan culture. We talk about how that came to be, along with the different types of kilts and various other topics. I'll think you'll find this episode both informative and enjoyable. Thanks for joining us. https://www.usakilts.com/
The Scotts, one of the premier Border Clans, had a fascinating history. Here are just a few of the many things I find interesting about this kindred.
In this episode, I discuss the story behind the origin of the MacFarlanes' war cry: Loch Sloy! Sponsor: usakilts.com
In this episode, let's dive into where war-cries came from and how they were used. This will lay the foundation for future episodes highlighting the gripping accounts of how some clans acquired their war-cries, or slogans.
The MacNaughtens are an interesting clan that doesn't get much popular attention, so here are a few things I find interesting about them. http://www.clanmacnaughton.net/articles.htm usakilts.com
So you just had a DNA test done and it says you're 37% (or some other number) Scottish. Where do you go from there? What clan does this connect you to? What should you expect from the results of this test. This is what we discuss in this episode. https://www.familytreedna.com/scottish-clan-list.aspx
In this episode, I discuss several things about this clan that I find fascinating.
Do clans exist today? If they do, which one do you belong to?
The Campbells are usually thought of as the agents of the Crown in the Scottish Highlands, but they weren't the only ones. Further north, the MacKenzies had adopted a policy of acting as the Crown's agents, to their benefit as well as to the detriment of neighboring clans. In this episode, I relate several ways in which these clans were similar and a couple of important differences.
Learn about a battle that never should have happened between two clans who were not feuding.
Going back to some of the founding members of the Douglas clan, we'll see how they were doing the Border Reiver thing since there was such a thing.
Join me for a look into the life and times of the founder of some of the most powerful clans of Scotland. Leading up to the Wars of Independence, the MacDougalls were the most powerful clan in Argyll. After Bruce took the throne, much of the MacDougall land in Argyll was given to the Campbells and in the Isles to the MacDonalds, the then became the premier kindred of the race of Somerled. Join me for a look into the life of the founder of these great clans.
The Massacre of Glencoe is commonly portrayed as another episode in the already generations-old feud between the two clans. In this episode, I tell the story of the massacre then dive into additional details in an effort to provide an accurate picture of this tragic event. Here's one of the sources I used for this episode http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/scottishhistory/union/trails_union_glencoe.shtml
