Prior to the 1266 Treaty of Perth, the Western Isles of Scotland were controlled by various Norse and Gaelic rulers who owed their allegiance to the Kings of Norway rather than the kings of Scotland.

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Scotland's most recognisable family names and surnames can often be attributed to many of the country's famous clans. Key players in Scotland's history and culture, their descendants have spread out ...

Scotland's clans are globally renowned, forming a core part of the country's rich heritage. With hundreds of clans still active today, the term 'clann' comes from the Gaelic word for 'children', ...

When Teresa Fraser went to Scotland last autumn, she was delighted with the residents. Everyone she met was kind and down-to-earth, much like she sees people in the Midwestern United States. Having ...

[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Season 1, Episode 7 of Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham, “Clans & Tartans.”] The clans play a large role in Scotland’s history and as ...

Saturday morning dawned gray and drizzly. Low, damp clouds clung to the ground, giving every appearance of impending snow but delivering only a cold, half-hearted rain. Perfect weather, in other words ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Bagpipes and quilts filled the campus at St. Andrew’s School this morning as it hosted its 41st ...