From children we know that a man with a plaid skirt is a Scotsman, that families were grouped in clans , that they had and have a great attachment to their land and that their surnames they usually carry the Mac prefix .If you have been attracted to their bagpipes and customs, join us to know 10 curiosities about the Scottish Clans.
10 curiosities about the Scottish Clans
1.The word CLAN comes from "clan" which in Gaelic means "children" .This meaning does not mean that all The members of a clan had to be direct descendants of the chief , but those dependent families of the clan looked at the chief as their head and protector, a function similar to that of a father.
2.Many Scottish surnames These begin with the prefix Mac ."Mac" of the Gaelic "Meic" , means "son of" , but in the case of clans, like We have said before it did not mean that you were directly related, but that you belonged to that clan for some kind of family relationship or link to that land .
3.In the eleventh and twelfth centuries the clan system was already perfectly established, but its existence seems to date back to the 6th century .
4.The clans were born to defend certain territories and grouped those they lived in them, creating a coalition to defend themselves against attacks by rival groups. Enemies among Scottish clans were very common and endured for centuries.
5. From of the Battle of Culode n, in 1746, the system of Scottish clans practically was extinguished , especially when the British government subsequently imposed what is known as Highland Clearances and the Scots of the Highlands were forced to abandon them and settle in other places or emigrate.
6.Although they were practically annihilated, their strength and endurance meant that in the 19th century there was a resurgence of the clans and of interest in Scottish history and culture.
7.The clans are governed by a patriarchal system .When a woman marries a member of another clan, she becomes a member of this clan.However, it was very normal for the children of j Efe of a clan were educated in the house of a maternal uncle in order to strengthen relations between clans.
8.In Scotland currently live about 5.5 million people, but the Scottish descendants worldwide are estimated to be between 45 and 85 million.
9. The typical plaid fabric of Scotland is called« Tartan » and each clan has his.The relationship of a clan with a certain tartan began in 1700.There are many colors and designs and fundamentally have to do with the local crafts and natural resources of each area. Many clans He is credited with more than one tartan.The chief of the clan is the one who can decide which one he is and register it in a Scottish heraldry register called »Court of the Lord Lyon».
10.In addition to the tartan there is in each clan a badge that distinguishes them and that is usually held in the beret or cap.It is a «cimera emblem» that is surrounded with the motto of the head of the clan.Va accompanied on many occasions by a special plant that is used as a badge of the clan.
There are many other curiosities about the Scottish clans, do you know any that you want to share with us? If you were interested in this article, you may want to read:
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