About Amanda Moffet

I run www.scotclans.com with Rodger Moffet. Live in Edinburgh and love travelling around Scotland gathering stories.

The falcon and the ox-yoke of Clan Hay

The falcon and the ox-yoke of Clan Hay

The origin of the Hay family, Earls of Errol, is said to date from the time of the Battle of Luncarty believed to have taken place in 971 A.D. The Danish were invading Scotland. The reigning sovereign was Kenneth III who, at the time of the event, was residing at Stirling. The battle took place […]

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All hail to the female chiefs

All hail to the female chiefs

Men and women have long been recognised in Scotland as equals. A good example of this is that female chiefs supply a goodly number of places in the current 135-strong listings of the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs. They hold exactly the same responsibilities as their male counterparts. Here are some shining examples of female […]

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Clan Crests that depict women

Clan Crests that depict women

With Mother’s day approaching I thought it would be good to do a series of female orientated blogs. It’s interesting to see how many crest use the image of a woman within them. Think the Urquhart crest was most definitely designed by a man. Here are the ones I have found:

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High Visibility Kilts

High Visibility Kilts

Now here’s a kilt that stands out – even at night! A Sweedish company Luckily Blaklader has offered up another choice option for those working construction jobs at night. So maybe don’t look up if there are contruction workers overhead – you might get quite a suprise!

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A new Clan Chief for Clan Grierson

A new Clan Chief for Clan Grierson

Sarah Grierson of Lag is now the Chief of the name and Arms of Grierson following the death of her late Father Sir Michael Grierson, Bt. For further confirmation please refer to the very impressive new Clan Grierson website at www.clangrierson.com. Sarah has recently been accepted as a honorary member of the Society of Scottish […]

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