In this lifetime of mine, the lineage of this family stems from Scotland - as one of the clans who, over history, fiercely protected parts of the Scottish Lowlands, yet I find an affinity to the Highlands (did I have a life in the Highlands? I'm not sure). In my American Civil War lifetime during the mid-late 1800s, my father was a Scottish native who emigrated to the United States (back when it was just the east coast cluster of states) and I guess I can pin the Scottish lineage back to that lifetime (again, according to history was another one of the most powerful clans in the Scottish lowlands.) Ironically, I've never really been all that interested in visiting Scotland myself, except for Edinburgh to attend the Military Tattoo (I love the Pipes and Drums!). I used to know Scots Gaelic too, but unfortunately due to me not using the language, I have forgotten most of the dialect, but can read it. How does Scots Gaelic make you feel?
Culloden is actually rich in history as the Battle of Culloden was fought there by the British and the Jacobites (well historically, it was fought at Inverness on April 16, 1676). the Jacobites were an army mostly from the Highlands, and sadly, they lost the battle. This link might help you:
https://www.wildernessscotland.com/blog/what-actually-happened-at-the-battle-of-culloden/ . Interestingly enough, have you ever heard the Scottish song 'The Skye Boat Song'? The song is about Bonnie Prince Charles' escape to the Island of Skye following the defeat in the Culloden battle. It is a song that is enough to stir the soul of that long lost Scot. Maybe have a listen and see how you feel? (the song in the video after it, is Caledonia). you should also look up the song 'Black Bear' as it's one of the most well known songs in Scotland.
Maybe look up the clans from Chatten and Mac Gillivray? It's possible that perhaps your PL self was perhaps involved in the Culloden battle and lived just outside Inverness in these places (Chatten and Mac Gillivray) hence the feelings. Here's some links on these clans:
Explore the MacGillivray clan crest and motto. Trace Scottish heritage and shop MacGillivray prints, tartan and clan gifts.s
www.scotsconnection.com
Discover Clan Chattan’s Wildcat crest and the motto Touch Not the Cat But A Glove, explore Scottish history, and browse prints, tartans, and clan gifts.
www.scotsconnection.com
In this lifetime of mine, the lineage of this family stems from Scotland - as one of the clans who, over history, fiercely protected parts of the Scottish Lowlands, yet I find an affinity to the Highlands (did I have a life in the Highlands? I'm not sure). In my American Civil War lifetime during the mid-late 1800s, my father was a Scottish native who emigrated to the United States (back when it was just the east coast cluster of states) and I guess I can pin the Scottish lineage back to that lifetime (again, according to history was another one of the most powerful clans in the Scottish lowlands.) Ironically, I've never really been all that interested in visiting Scotland myself, except for Edinburgh to attend the Military Tattoo (I love the Pipes and Drums!). I used to know Scots Gaelic too, but unfortunately due to me not using the language, I have forgotten most of the dialect, but can read it. How does Scots Gaelic make you feel?
Culloden is actually rich in history as the Battle of Culloden was fought there by the British and the Jacobites (well historically, it was fought at Inverness on April 16, 1676). the Jacobites were an army mostly from the Highlands, and sadly, they lost the battle. This link might help you:
https://www.wildernessscotland.com/blog/what-actually-happened-at-the-battle-of-culloden/ . Interestingly enough, have you ever heard the Scottish song 'The Skye Boat Song'? The song is about Bonnie Prince Charles' escape to the Island of Skye following the defeat in the Culloden battle. It is a song that is enough to stir the soul of that long lost Scot. Maybe have a listen and see how you feel? (the song in the video after it, is Caledonia). you should also look up the song 'Black Bear' as it's one of the most well known songs in Scotland.
Maybe look up the clans from Chatten and Mac Gillivray? It's possible that perhaps your PL self was perhaps involved in the Culloden battle and lived just outside Inverness in these places (Chatten and Mac Gillivray) hence the feelings. Here's some links on these clans:
Explore the MacGillivray clan crest and motto. Trace Scottish heritage and shop MacGillivray prints, tartan and clan gifts.s
www.scotsconnection.com
Discover Clan Chattan’s Wildcat crest and the motto Touch Not the Cat But A Glove, explore Scottish history, and browse prints, tartans, and clan gifts.
www.scotsconnection.com
Hope these help,
Eva x
Thank you eva. I have done extensive research on Culloden, and the Jacobite timelines as well as the clans in that area. But I think it's the place, as well as the people in the past. Probably just some little stone house that's in ruins now. I don't know
Hope these help,
Eva x