The Scottish Clans Podcast

Episode 103 The Magical Fairy Flag of the MacLeods

In the same vein as the last episode on the Brahan Seer, we dive into some clan folklore.  This time we're with the MacLeods and their Fairy Flag.  Was it a gift to a chief from a fairy lover or a souvenir from the Crusades?  Has it really saved MacLeod lives in battle?  This is the first of a two-part project.  Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify as well.
 
Sponsor:
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Sources:
Thomas Pennant's account: https://archive.org/details/tourinscotlandvo01penn
The MacLeods of Dunvegan: https://archive.org/details/macleodsofdunveg00macl
Some stuff on MacLeod genealogy, not so much about the fairy flag:
https://web.archive.org/web/20110727052405/http://www.macleodgenealogy.org/Research/Matheson1.html
 

Episode 102 The Brahan Seer: A Mackenzie Prophet

We're taking a bit of a turn in the world of the clans by getting into folklore with this episode.  Coinneach Odhar got a supernatural start to his supernatural abilities.  Or was he even real?  This is also available on Podbean, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Website: scottishclans.podbean.com
Sponsor:
USA Kilts - usakilts.com and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCni9cPU0kh5S84aQ-3d_DJA
 
Sources:
Anne Ross, Folklore of the Scottish Highlands

Episode 101 The Battle of Glen Affric:The Mackenzies vs the Rosses...kind of

A little-known episode in the Jacobite story, the Battle of Glenn Affric was the result of differing views regarding who had the authority to collect rents in Mackenzie territory and where that rent should be sent.  Join me to see how it went!  Also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Source:
https://www.electricscotland.com/mackenzie/images/CHAPT.10.pdf

Episode 100! The Chisholms! 5 Interesting Things

The Chisholm's started in the Scottish Borders but through advantageous marriages became established in the Highlands.  After a couple of generations, they would have been indistinguishable from the native Gaels who had been there for hundreds of years before.  Let's look at a few of the things that make this clan worth getting to know.
Sponsor: USA Kilts
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCni9cPU0kh5S84aQ-3d_DJA
Source:
History of the Chisholm, 1890 Alexander Mackenzie p.x., The Clan Chisholm and Allied Clans, 1935, Harriette F. Thrasher

Episode 99 The Cameron War Cry!

The Camerons were a powerful kindred that started off as a confederation of clans, ironically not unlike the Clan Chattan (more on that back in episode 7).  Let's look at where the Cameron war cry (slogan) comes from.  The story is short but not so straightforward.  Also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

EPISODE 98 The Murrays: All For One and One For All

What can we learn about Scottish Clans by reading a  bond signed by several branches of the Murrays in 1586?  Join me and see.  The Murrays were what I refer to as a Frontier Clan.  We'll look at two bonds, one signed in 1586 and another in 1598, which contain material that I believe helps us understand the kin-based society in Scotland.  Thanks for joining me for my 100th episode!  Also available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Source
https://ia800303.us.archive.org/3/items/chroniclesofatv21908atho/chroniclesofatv21908atho.pdf
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usakilts.com and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCni9cPU0kh5S84aQ-3d_DJA
Another good youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmSwBBdhuJ39zaA437NaeXA

Episode 97 The Bloodiest Border Clan Battle: The Battle of Dryfe Sands Pt 3: What We Can Learn

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.  
 
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Episode 96 The Bloodiest Border Clan Battle: Dryfe Sands Pt 2 - The Battle

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