With landholdings spread throughout what were the lawless Borders of Scotland, the Dicksons were among those clans known as the Steel Bonnets who frequently found themselves in conflict with the authorities.
• But when the cause of the nation called, they were at the forefront of repelling English invasion.
• In more peaceful times, Barbara Dickson is the highly acclaimed Scottish singer and songwriter and actress whose hit singles include Another Suitcase in Another Hall, from the stage musical Evita.
