EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND — In days of yore, clan chiefs ruled rugged swaths of Scotland as their fiefdoms, collecting taxes, calling men to arms and deciding land disputes. These days, clan chiefs get ...

Tartan, the instantly recognizable Scottish plaid, is far more than just a pattern; it’s a rich historical narrative woven ...

With brand new shiny coronet and clad in shocking Barbie pink socks to complement the hot shades of his swish kilt, Scotland’s newest clan chief held court in a rain spattered gazebo. Before him was a ...

If you have Irish or Scottish heritage, you might want to check out a couple of research guides that have been revised. Leading Irish genealogy expert Brian Mitchell covers a lot in the latest edition ...

Scotland's History Articles James II, King of Scots 1437 – 1460 James became king in 1437 after the murder of his father. His minority years saw much bloodshed as rival factions vied to control ...

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