Scottish Clans

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125 Clan Territory vs Chief’s Property Nov 25, 2022

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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

124 Clan Founders: Ferchar Mac an tSagairt, Founder of Clan Ross Nov 12, 2022

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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

123 The Kerrs - True Border Reivers Oct 18, 2022

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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

122 Clan Clusters - The Flemish Clans Sep 23, 2022

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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

121 The Redeswire Fray and the Rutherfords! Sep 07, 2022

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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

120 Highland Clans.vs Lowland Clans Aug 26, 2022

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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

119 Modern Clan Societies Pt 2, feat. Young and MacGregor Aug 07, 2022

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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

118 Modern Clan Societies, feat. Campbell and MacDonald Aug 03, 2022

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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

117 - 3 Tips for Studying Your Scottish Ancestors Jul 15, 2022

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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

116 Which tartan do you choose? Jun 20, 2022

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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.

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