Things/people/groups not to look to for historical information:

1. Brigadoon

2. Lady Nancy McCorkle

3. Braveheart (I know, already said)

4. User submitted sites.

5. Heraldry bucket shops

6. Wild Highlanders

7. Ancient Warriors Program - "The Highlanders"

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Funny "Old Wives Tales" & Claims I've Heard

1. Balomoral/Tam O'shanter Ribbons: a)Tied means out of commission and untied does not. b) Tied means married and untied means single (vice versa)

2. According to my ___________ I'm a descendant of "____________"
(take your pick) Do you know how many people I met who are related to "William Wallace?" Approximately everyone with the name Wallace I've met.....

3. I'm from clan Black Watch!

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Funny displays of Highland Dress I've seen lately.

1. Combat boots with belted plaid. Machine made kilt hose and Garter flashes too.

2. Sandals with machine made kilt hose.

3. Wearing of three "Eagles Feathers" and calling oneself a chief, when they are from Plant City, FL.

4. These Mel Gibson/Braveheart shirts everyone is wearing with their belted plaids.