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The MacKay: The Origins of the Clan MacKay and Their Place in History

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Here is recounted the stirring history og the Clan Mackay from its beginning in the mists of medieval Caledonian history down to the present time. The clan's turbulent exploits spanned the bloodthirsty, feuding saga of Scotland's history and the dramatic tales here retold recall dashing Highland charges, brutal battles, breathless chases and deadly duels. The Clan Mackay were renowned swordsmen who could muster forces four thousand strong at short notice in the Highlands. They had long, bitter feuds with neighbouring clans like the Sutherlands and were noted mercenaries. Here their full story is told in all its vivid detail. This little book contains, where available, the clan motto, crest and tartan, in addition to the history of the name.

32 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1997

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Rennie McOwan

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Rennie McOwan was a Scottish writer, broadcaster and outdoorsman.

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December 7, 2025
Ik liep een giftshop binnen en zag daar een schap met allemaal boekjes met daarin de geschiedenis van verschillende Schotse clans. En low and behold lag daar dit prachtige boekje, met mijn familiegeschiedenis.
Ik heb ook meteen een magneet en speld met ons familiewapen evenals een sjaal met onze tartan. Wellicht een beetje chauvinistisch.
Dit boek was al geweldig voordat ik het las, het had ook 4 sterren gekregen als er alleen pure bagger in had gestaan.
En fuck the Sutherlanders, laat mijn voorvaderen met rust bloedzuigers.
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