During the Jacobite uprisings in the 18th century, tartan played a significant ... Tartan originated as a means to distinguish Scottish clans and their territories. Each clan had its own unique ...

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 ...

The glen's strategic importance in controlling the Highland Scottish clans, particularly around the time of the Jacobite risings of the 18th century, is recognised by the presence of the towns of ...