Archive | November, 2009
St Andrew’s Day: Celebrations
St Andrew’s Day: Celebrated by Scots around the world on 30th November every year. Saint Andrew is the Patron Saint of Scotland and St Andrew’s Day is Scotland’s official national day. The Scottish flag is the Cross of St Andrew, also known as the Saltire, and is widely displayed as a symbol of national identity. Below [...]
Continue reading...Clan Donald Septs and Dependants
8. November 2009
Clan Donald is one of the largest Scottish clans. There are numerous branches to the clan. Several of these have chiefs recognised by the Lord Lyon King of Arms; these are: Clan Macdonald of Sleat, Clan Macdonald of Clanranald, Clan MacDonell of Glengarry, Clan MacDonald of Keppoch, and Clan MacAlister. Notable branches without chiefs so-recognised [...]
Continue reading...News Release: Clan Donald Society Highlands & Islands
7. November 2009
GROUP OF ENTHUSIASTS SEEKS TO ESTABLISH CLAN DONALD SOCIETY IN THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS Clan Donald, which in the days of its Lordship of the Isles held sway over huge tracts of the Highlands and Islands - from the Butt of Lewis to the Glens of Antrim - is today represented by its hereditary chiefs and a [...]
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10. November 2009