Post WW2 Robert Bains ‘The Clans And Tartans Of Scotland’ 1968

For sale is a Post WW2 Robert Bains ‘The Clans And Tartans Of Scotland’ 1968. 

The forward states; 

FOREWORD by

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE THE COUNTESS OF ERROLL

27th HEREDITARY LORD HIGH CONSTABLE

This readable and handy book on the Clans and Tartans of Scotland, giving a short account of many widespread families both highland and lowland provides a compact guide for those who wish to learn quickly something of the history and origins of their clan or Name. I mention lowland since it is not always realised that the great lowland Names defended the rights of their members, until after the Union of the Crowns, in much the same way as did the highland Clans until the '45. To-day, this feeling of brotherhood is main- tained and kept alive through the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs and the various Clan Societies.

In too many countries the great historic families are separated from the mass of the people, but in Scotland we have been fortunate in that pride of Name has never depended on wealth and rank, and in that the clan tradition has always prevented class barriers from arising to divide our proud nation. The fact that the Grahams have a ritual head in the Duke of Montrose and that Lords Huntly and Aberdeen are Gordons in no way makes a Graham or a Gordon superior in class to their fellow Scots. In the same way, all the bearers of great Scottish Names share alike in their ancient traditions. It is this brotherhood within clan or Name which links all Scots together and is so marked a feature of our countrymen wherever they may be. We are all one family of Scots, the branches of that family being the clans and Names, and the Chief of Chiefs our Queen.

One great love which all Scots share is their love for the tartan, and in these pages is given the particular tartan which may be worn by each clan or Name and by the other names allied to them. It must be remembered that in many cases there is a choice of different shades and weights, both serviceable and gay. I am happy to see a note on the correct way in which tartan should be worn; there is nothing worse than seeing a girl dressed as an imitation Highlandman in kilt and sporran. Anyone who appreciates the tartan well enough to wear it should wear it correctly.

In particular I understand that much care has been taken to ensure that the illustrations of the heraldic badges, which clansmen are entitled to wear, are authentic representations. In each case they have been checked against the official record in Lyon Register of the chief's personal crest from which they are derived. This in itself makes this book a useful addition to the literature on Scottish clan history. It would of course require many large volumes to give a detailed history of all the clans, but this small book will, I am certain, encourage every Scot to delve deeper into the colourful history and proud traditions of his clan or Name.

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