 | The Oban Games Highland Clans are proud Sponsors of the Argyllshire Gathering and the Oban Games.
The Oban Games has three main elements: a World Class Solo Piping competition; a traditional Highland Games with highly competitive track and field events and, above all, a great day out for all the family.
Every August, Oban is the place to be to enjoy a highland games that is unsurpassed by any other. In the Track and Field events and in the Dancing many of the competitions are for Scottish championship titles and in the solo Piping, the competitions are for World championship titles. These are the pre-eminent piping competitions in the world and the only ones of this standard still to be held in the great outdoors.
You may view Oban Games Home Page here |
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 | Scottish Tartans Authority 'The Scottish Tartans Authority was formed in 1996 by Scotland's leading weavers and tartan retailers and enjoys a unique mix of governors from both the private and commercial sectors. A vitally important objective has also been to compile and maintain the International Tartan Index to record and document all known historical tartans and to provide a free, dependable and accountable information resource for the public and a 'register' for the Recording of all new tartans. '
You may view STA Home Page here |
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 | International Tartan Index 'If you know the name or number of the tartan that you're seeking, then type one or other of them into the relevant space and click the button. By the way . . . if you can't find a particular tartan beginning with Mc . . . try Mac.'
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND SEARCHING BY TARTAN FIRST. Furthermore try different variants. The search system here adds a wild card to the name. For instance seraching for Livingstone produces one tartan - number 000895. Searching for Livingston produces this and three others including Livingston (Bain) number 001003. This is the same sett - but a different shade. Bear in mind that in the old days names were not spelt consistently and you could even have two different spellings in the same document.
Each image shows the twill weave and is designed to give a three-dimensional effect. You click the thumbnail for a larger image and you can change the size of that image and scroll vertically and horizontally.
You may view STA International Tartan Index here
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 | The Court of The Lord Lyon, King of Arms 'The office of Lyon King of Arms dates from the 14th century. The earliest official record is of the appointment of a Lyon by King Robert the Bruce in 1318, but the office may be older. The position incorporates the ancient Celtic office of High Sennachie who was responsible for verifying the genealogy of the King of Scotland and for crowning the King at his coronation.
The Lord Lyon is the sole King of Arms in Scotland. He is Head of the Heraldic Executive and the Judge of the Court of the Lord Lyon which has jurisdiction over all heraldic business in Scotland.
Many of the cases which have come before the Lyon Court in the last 50 years have related to the chiefships of clans. There are now about 140 clans that have chiefs recognised by the Lord Lyon.
A clan or family. which has a recognised chief or head confers noble status on the clan or family which gives it a legally recognised status and a corporate identity. A family or name group which has no recognised chief has no official position under the law of Scotland.'
You may view The Court of The Lord Lyon, King of Arms here |
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 | The Convention of the Baronage of Scotland Scotland's Feudal Barons have long played an important part in the nation's story, taking the leading role in such historic events as the Scots’ stirring Declaration of Independence; the document sent to Pope John XXII from Arbroath in 1320. This letter in elegant medieval Latin, written during the long wars with England, sought papal recognition for Robert the Bruce as King of Scots. It has been described as one of the masterpieces of political rhetoric of all time and included such memorable lines as: "It is in truth and not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for liberty for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself."
You may view The Convention of the Baronage of Scotland homepage here |
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 | The Scottish Heraldry forum This is a great site for heraldic enthusiasts or beginners. The forum is a great source of knowledge. Many of the dirks and silverware we sell are engraved. If you have any questions on clan crests this forum will probably have the answers.
You may view The Scottish Heraldry forum here |
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 | The Scottish Genealogy Society 'The Society was founded in Edinburgh in 1953 to promote reseach into Scottish Family history and to advance and encourage the collection, exchange and publication of material relating to Scottish genealogy and family history. The founding members immediately began to collect printed books, manuscripts and pedigrees and now, after many travels, in its own premises and having reached its 50th anniversary, the Society houses an important library which is constantly being added to.'
You may view The Scottish Genealogy Society here |
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 | ElectricScotland.com 'In here you will find some great historical accounts of some 300+ Scots and Irish clans and families. Most of our material comes from antiquarian books published in the 1800's. There are many references to clans in our History section as well and do use our search engine to find other mentions of your clan in our thousands of historical pages.'
You may view ElectricScotland.com here |
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 | Wearing of Sashes by Ladies in Evening Dress A very useful article published by the Court of the Lord Lyon.
'The manner of wearing tartan sashes or light scarves had customary significance even two centuries ago, and whilst the wearing of sashes in any particular manner has so far no legal significance, a due respect for tradition suggests that uniform practice, and implication consistent with custom, is desirable. The difference methods undermentioned to wearing such are appropriate for ladies in different circumstances. All these suggestions are based on a careful study of old portraits, prints and traditional practice, and bear the authoritative approval of the Lord Lyon King of Arms.'
Basically the sash is normally worn over the right shoulder - unless you are entitled to wear it on your left. If you have that right then you would know! So for 99.9% of you - remember "Right is Right"!
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 | ScotlandsClans.com 'ScotlandsClans.com - linking Scottish clans worldwide from Scotland
to help you find your Scottish roots.'
You may view ScotlandsClans.com here |
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