Clans and Families of Scotland

Clans and Families of Scotland
Author: Alexander Fulton
Publisher: Booksales
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999
Genre: Clans
ISBN: 9780785810506

Provides an illustrated history of Scottish Highland clans and their associated tartans.

Clans and Tartans of Scotland

Clans and Tartans of Scotland
Author: Iain Zaczek
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1998
Genre: Clans
ISBN: 9781855856370

There are almost 200 Scottish clans in all, each with its own set of tartans. This book provides a short history of each clan accompanied by a picture of at least one of its tartans, and includes lists of various clan associations around the world.'

Scottish Clan and Family Names

Scottish Clan and Family Names
Author: Roderick Martine
Publisher: Mainstream Publishing
Total Pages: 228
Release: 1987
Genre: Design
ISBN: 9781851584185

A guide to the surnames of Scotland with each entry covering the history, land areas, castles and tartans. Includes 240 tartans and maps.

The Invention of Tradition

The Invention of Tradition
Author: Eric Hobsbawm
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 332
Release: 1992-07-31
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780521437738

This book explores examples of this process of invention and addresses the complex interaction of past and present in a fascinating study of ritual and symbolism.

Little Book of Scottish Clans

Little Book of Scottish Clans
Author: Alexander Fulton
Publisher: Booksales
Total Pages: 64
Release: 1995
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780785800828

Provides an account of some of the commonest Scottish names; it sheds light on their historical origins, gives indications of their geographical distribution and provides details of prominent family members. Includes clan tartans.

Clans and Tartans of Scotland

Clans and Tartans of Scotland
Author: James MacKay
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2000-07-01
Genre: Design
ISBN: 9780756759704

The clans of Scotland are characterized by loyalty, the ties of blood and pride. This book looks at the history of the clan system, how it stood up to the rigors of Scottish history, and its importance today. Inextricably linked with the story of the clans is the story of their colors, of the tartan and the kilt, both the regimental and the homespun, the most evocative symbol of the clan &, of Scotland. Each of the 113 main clans is covered: their derivation and ancestry, the history of the clan, and the main figures and locations assoc. with them. Each clan's tartans are discussed and the main one illustrated. Also, beautiful color photos of important places in clan history, castles and brochs, battle sites, and Highland scenery.

Clans and Families of Ireland and Scotland

Clans and Families of Ireland and Scotland
Author: C. Thomas Cairney
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-05
Genre: Civilization, Celtic
ISBN: 9781585490707

A scholarly, but readable, presentation of the origins and history of more than one thousand Irish and Scottish families. The social and individual history of clans and families. Also heraldic coats of arms of individual families are discussed and a list