Scottish Clans

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155 The Battle of Inverlochy! Jan 02, 2024

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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

154 Irish and Scottish Clans Pt 5 Dec 23, 2023

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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

153 Irish and Scottish Clans Pt 4 Dec 15, 2023

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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

152 Irish and Scottish Clans Pt 3 Dec 15, 2023

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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

151 Irish and Scottish Clans Pt 2 Dec 03, 2023

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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

150 Irish and Scottish Clans Pt 1 Nov 27, 2023

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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

149 Busting Scottish Clan Myths with Murray Pittock Nov 10, 2023

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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

148 The MacRaes or ”Mackenzie’s Shirt of Mail” Oct 23, 2023

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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

147 Mackenzie vs Huntly Over a Woman! Oct 06, 2023

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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

146. Professor Ali Cathcart- A feast of Scottish Clan History Pt 2 Sep 15, 2023

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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.

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