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.
Borthwick Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
With the proud motto of ‘He who leads', the Borthwicks feature prominently in the pages of the colourful tableau that is Scotland’s frequently turbulent history. • The Borthwicks have roots of their...
Taylor Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
Although their name is of French origin, bearers of the surname Taylor have been at the heart of Scotland's affairs for centuries, sharing in its glories and its tragic misfortunes. • As proud...
Simpson Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
From roots in Saxon England and the French provinces of Anjou and Normandy, the Simpsons found themselves at the forefront of Scotland's bitter Wars of Independence with England and later rallied to...
Forbes Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
With their name derived from the Gaelic forba, meaning a field or district and also found in the landscape in the form of the Braes of Forbes, Clan Forbes thrived for centuries throughout western...
Colquhoun Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
The entrance of the Colquhoun clan onto the Scottish scene came in 1241 when the Anglo-Norman Sir Humphrey de Kilpatrick was granted the lands and barony of Colquhoun, in Dunbartonshire, and...
Borthwick Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
With the proud motto of ‘He who leads', the Borthwicks feature prominently in the pages of the colou…
Taylor Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
Although their name is of French origin, bearers of the surname Taylor have been at the heart of Sco…
Simpson Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
From roots in Saxon England and the French provinces of Anjou and Normandy, the Simpsons found thems…
Forbes Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
With their name derived from the Gaelic forba, meaning a field or district and also found in the lan…
Colquhoun Ancestry Scottish Clan History Booklet, Scottish Gift
The entrance of the Colquhoun clan onto the Scottish scene came in 1241 when the Anglo-Norman Sir Hu…