Scottish history

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Discover all about the Scottish Clans and Families history, symbols, organisation, and territories on the map. Read more about the clan system!

Scotland has a long, rich and varied history, which is reflected in their unique national symbols.

01. Scottish Town Arnprior painted wiggly lines on a straight road to confuse and slow down fast drivers. #country #travel #living #world #adventure #scotland

Clans in Scotland have played an important role in shaping the country's history, leaving an indelible mark on the country's cultural identity. Let's take a closer look at some of Scotland's most famous clans and what they're famous for.

The popularity of Scotland stretches far beyond its geographical borders, fueled, in large part, by Hollywood's interest in the Scottish theme - Sean Connery (as James Bond), "Braveheart", etc. Indeed, the cultural spectrum of this part of Britain is enormous and comprises great history, music, traditional fashion, craftsmanship, signature whisky, and much much more. When in Edinburgh, you would definitely want to procure something memorable and distinctly Scottish to keep as a...

The tartan holds a very important place in Scotland's clan symbols, amidst clan motto and clan's heraldic icons. It's basically a unique pattern, called a "sett", in a structured series of coloured threads and traditionally, each Scottish clan has its own tartan.

Check out Ten Scottish Superstitions and see how many you are familiar with. Or perhaps your family practices generational superstitions too.