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Scottish Clans

Clint Edwards
Scottish Clans
Scotland
Campbells
Scottish History
Galloway
Kinship
Scottish Civil War
Clan Donald
Gaelic Language
Macgregors
Highland Charge
Highland Clans
Appin Murder
Clan History
Battle Of Inverlochy
Jacobite Rebellions
Macfarlans
Scottish Wars Of Independence
Vikings
Scottish Political Structure

For those of you who want to discover the wild and colorful history of the Scottish clans without the Victorian era romanticism, this is the place for you. Riveting stories and scholarly information fuel this podcast, enabling listeners to learn the truth about their ancestors or discover the real story behind award-winning films such as Outlander, Outlaw King, and Braveheart. Presented by Clint E... more

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Which Scottish clans truly dominated the landscape of Scotland? In Part 2 of this two-part series, we continue our look at the 15 biggest Scottish clans, measured by territory, influence, and the number of cadet branches they produced. These were the... more

Which Scottish clans were truly the largest and most powerful? In this episode of the Scottish Clans podcast, we look at the 15 biggest Scottish clans, judging their influence by the amount of land they controlled and the number of cadet branches the... more

In this episode, I read and discuss the story behind the Keppoch Murders from Stuart McHardy’s The Well of the Heads, one of the most haunting episodes in the history of Clan Donald. This account explores the killing of the Keppoch chief and his brot... more

In this episode, I step away from a simple Highland–Lowland divide and draw on research from Wilson McLeod’s PhD thesis, Divided Gaels: Gaelic Scotland and Gaelic Ireland, 1200–1650 to show just how fragmented and uneven Gaelic Scotland really was. U... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Anis MacCoinnich
A scholar with expertise in Scottish Gaelic history and phonetics
University of Glasgow
Episode: 188 How Gaels Really Pronounce Scottish Clan Words (Pt2)
Anish MacCoinnich
Professor and lecturer at the University of Glasgow specializing in Gaelic studies.
University of Glasgow
Episode: 187 How Gaels Really Pronounce Scottish Clan Words (Pt 1)
Dr. Murray Pittock
Expert in Scottish history and culture, based at the University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Episode: 165 Destroying Myths and Revealing the True Scottish Clans with Dr. Murray Pittock
Dr. Martin MacGregor
Historian from Glasgow University specializing in Highland history
Glasgow University
Episode: 162 Campbells and MacGregors with Professor Martin MacGregor!
Dr. Aonghas MacCoinnich
A historian and lecturer from the University of Glasgow specializing in Scottish clans.
University of Glasgow
Episode: 161 The MacLeods of Lewis and Mackenzies with Dr. Aonghas MacCoinnich Pt 2
Aonghas MacCoinnich
Lecturer in Celtic History at the University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Episode: 160 The MacLeods of Lewis and Mackenzies with Dr. Aonghas MacCoinnich
Mike Doyle
Knowledgeable historian and creator of the Clans and Dynasties YouTube channel
Clans and Dynasties YouTube channel
Episode: 151 Irish and Scottish Clans Pt 2
Murray Pittock
Scottish scholar specializing in Scottish history
Episode: 149 Busting Scottish Clan Myths with Murray Pittock

Host

Clint Edwards
Host of Scottish Clans podcasts, with a focus on historical scholarship and accessible storytelling about Scotland's clans.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 227 ratings
  • Excellent history.

    I was looking for more details on the conflict between the north Scottish clans and the lowlanders around the years of the 1745 rebellion.

    Pre listening I suspected the podcast might be an American’s fantasies about their European roots and our island history. I was really pleased to find that this is a very considered and detailed history. I’m looking forward to diving deeper and learning about the history of the clans.

    I was listening to a The Rest Is History podcast about Boswell and Samu... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarkT1964
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Worth the time & attention

    Every podcast is informative. Listening is worth time and attention. Podcast transcription is a great reference to pick up and transcribe links and names mentioned. Though a specific podcast may not address my immediate interest- subsequent podcast often do and earlier podcast help complete the puzzle. This is a really great podcast. If you're a little interested in Scottish people groups along side its history- here's the podcast for you.; same applies if this is your passion ✅

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JC Hawley
    United States3 months ago
  • Fantastic Dive Into History

    Just recently discovered this podcast along with the fact that I also have some Scottish ancestry. Love the history dive and the story telling that’s been intertwined with it. Curious to see how far back in the MacDonald line my history runs and hopefully between what we have on ancestry.com and their DNA test I just did can fill in the missing pieces. Also, fun fact my wife along with several others will be doing an interview with our esteemed host Mr. Clint and their efforts to stop the sale o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rogwest
    United Statesa year ago
  • Norse clans

    Be good to look at the Norse Gael group of Clan Ross revealed by the FamilyTree ydna clan ross ydna project accessible on internet

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    grunge007
    Australiaa year ago
  • Scottish clan histories

    A good mix between all scholarly research and storytelling. Fun to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jrgporsche
    United Statesa year ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Appreciates historical depth and broader cultural context, including Gaelic language.
Skilled host with thorough research, engaging storytelling, and helpful episode notes.
Lively and approachable, though some listeners desire tighter focus on topics.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

189 Clan Donald Heritage Hangs in the Balance
Q: What actions are being taken to prevent the sale of the estate?
The campaign group is working to document the estate's heritage, engage with community members, and gather support, including legal actions to remove the current trustees.
189 Clan Donald Heritage Hangs in the Balance
Q: What is the primary issue with the Clan Donald Lands Trust?
The primary issue is that the trust intends to sell Armadale Estate, which is deeply tied to Clan Donald heritage, without community consultation, perceived as a breach of trust.
179 Clan Chiefs and Lords: How Feudalism Relied on Kinship Pt 1
Q: What was the separation between the law of a sheriff and the law of a clan?
The separation was not clear-cut; people operated under both systems, with kinship and political roles often overlapping.
152 Irish and Scottish Clans Pt 3
Q: Can you just give kind of like a nutshell of what a Gala Glass was?
The Gallaglass were effectively elite armored soldiers born of a mix between Norse and Gaelic ancestry, mainly serving in Ireland to halt the Norman invasion.
154 Irish and Scottish Clans Pt 5
Q: What is the difference between Galloglass and Red Shanks?
Galloglass refers to settled Scottish mercenaries in Ireland, while Red Shanks were a later wave of mercenaries with some differences in structure and timing, essentially being 'Galloglass 2.0.'

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Listeners get a deep, academically flavored tour through Scottish clan history, culture, and warfare. Episodes cover topics from Highland feuds and Norse-Gaelic roots to Gaelic language, clan politics, and archival battles, often tying heritage to modern identity and ancestry research. A notable strength is the blend of rigorous history with storytelling, plus occasional calls for audience input and broader cultural comparisons, which may appeal to history buffs, genealogists, and those curious about Scotland beyond romantic myths.

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Recent guests on Scottish Clans include:

1. Dr. Anis MacCoinnich
2. Anish MacCoinnich
3. Dr. Murray Pittock
4. Dr. Martin MacGregor
5. Dr. Aonghas MacCoinnich
6. Aonghas MacCoinnich
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