Quote Originally Posted by Tobus View Post
This is a delicate topic (as evidenced by the forum descriptor warning against rivalries), and it's easy for such discussions to take a nasty turn.
Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
Take the Campbell/MacDonald thing for example,
I agree Tobus. When asked what tartan I wear and they get the response "Campbell" it is not uncommon for someone to bring up the MacDonald's and Glencoe. This is where the true facts of Glencoe are not known and when the comments can get out of hand.

Most so called clans fought each other and robbed one another at some time and when it came to battles then it was usually Highlander against Highlander in the main with a few French, Irish, English and others thrown in for good measure.

I think most Scots are proud of our heritage but not so much of our history if you see what I mean ,...