The Scottish Clans Podcast

121 The Redeswire Fray and the Rutherfords!

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/
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120 Highland Clans.vs Lowland Clans

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

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!
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118 Modern Clan Societies, feat. Campbell and MacDonald

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.
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117 - 3 Tips for Studying Your Scottish Ancestors

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.
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116 How did I pick the tartan for my new kilt?

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.

115 What was the Origin of the Campbells? - From Stephen Boardman’s ’The Campbells’

The Campbells were one of the most powerful clans in Scotland.  What was their origin?  Were they Gaels from Dal Riata?  Britons of Strathclyde?  Picts?  Angles from Northumbria?  Normans?  Vikings?  Let's hear from Professor Stephen Boardman of the University of Edinburgh on this topic!  It's taken from his book The Campbells: 1250-1513. I really enjoyed this book and will be sharing more from it in future episodes.
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Source:  The Campbells: 1250-1513 by Stephen Boardman
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114 How did the Clans come to the Lowlands?

In and interview with Bruce from Scotland History Tours, Dr. Martin MacGregor of the University of Glasgow shared some fascinating perspectives about the existence of clans in the Lowlands as well as his opinion of the term "Clan System".  In this episode, I just share the highlights of the interview.  To see the whole thing, become a subscriber to Scotland History Tours on Youtube.  
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