The Scottish Clans Podcast

Episode 94 Frontier Clans: The Keiths

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.
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Episode 93 A Hungarian Clan? The Leslies

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

Episode 92 Showdown between the MacLarens and Buchanans

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

Episode 91 The Lamonts and Highland Hospitality

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.
 
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https://www.clanlamontsociety.com/history?doing_wp_cron=1617075156.8535199165344238281250

Episode 90 The Dunoon Massacre: Lamonts vs. Campbells

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/
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Episode 89 Are You Celtic?

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

Episode 88 Cleanse the Causeway/Were the Hamiltons a Clan?

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!
 
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCni9cPU0kh5S84aQ-3d_DJA
http://www.douglashistory.co.uk/history/Battles/causeway.htm

Episode 87 The Hamilton War Cry

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