The best Highland games in Scotland this summer
Discover the origins of Scottish Highland games, and find the best events to attend in Scotland this summer Highland games have been a traditional…
Clans
The first kings of Scotland
In the first part of a new series heralding the kings and queens of Scotland, we look back at the first kings of Scotland,…
The history of Clan Armstrong
Clan Armstrong was a borders clan and feared by most, including both the English and Scottish crowns
Clan MacLean history
One of the oldest clans in Scotland, this family can trace its roots right back to the 11th century
Clan MacGregor history
The name of Clan MacGregor was famously banned, yet its most renowned clansman became something of a folk hero
Clan MacDougall history
Like Clan MacDonald, Clan MacDougall claims descent from Somerled, Lord of the Isles
Clan MacDonald history
One of the oldest Scottish clans, Clan MacDonald was once so powerful they ruled much of western Scotland
Clan Kennedy history
Clan Kennedy, who ruled much of Ayrshire, employed extreme measures to get what they wanted
Clan Douglas history
Clan Douglas is a Lowland clan that has strong links to Robert the Bruce. Its descendants boast some impressive titles
