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Scottish Heritage: All About Clan MacDonald

Scottish Heritage: All About Clan MacDonald

Posted by The Celtic Croft on Jul 20th 2020

“What’s your Scottish clan?” If you’ve ever been to a Highland Games or visited Scotland, you may have encountered this question. People all over the country and the world have … read more
Outlander Facts You Likely Didn’t Know

Outlander Facts You Likely Didn’t Know

Posted by The Celtic Croft on Jul 10th 2020

The names Claire Randall Fraser and Jamie Fraser are becoming well-known. Television's favorite time-traveling couple, along with their child, family, and friends, have graced the screen for five seas … read more
What's Your Scottish Clan?

What's Your Scottish Clan?

Posted by The Celtic Croft on Jul 3rd 2020

In our ever-more-global culture, having a heritage of which you can be proud can mean going on a cultural scavenger hunt. You may have strong links to a Scottish clan and spend your whole life in the … read more
How to Wear a Sgian Dubh

How to Wear a Sgian Dubh

Posted by The Celtic Croft on Jun 26th 2020

Perhaps you are attending a Highland wedding, or are playing a part in a reenactment. You think you are fully prepared, but you scan the list one last time to make sure. Kilt, check. Clan brooch, ch … read more
The Claddagh and other Celtic Symbols

The Claddagh and other Celtic Symbols

Posted by The Celtic Croft on Jun 19th 2020

Many beautiful stories of history and folklore explain the creation and adoption of essential symbols used in Celtic cultures. Shamrocks, Celtic Crosses, Celtic Trees of Life, Trinity knots, and, poss … read more