Clan MacLaren
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Clan MacLaren is a Highland Scottish clan. Traditional clan lands include the old parish of Balquhidder which includes the villages of Lochearnhead and Strathyre, and is about 18 miles long and 7 mile
An illustration of a 17th century MacLaurin clansman by R. R. McIan from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands published in 1845.
Clan MacLaren Memorial Stone at Culloden, Photo by Tim Graves
The MacLaren clan crest on the 'old kirk' wall.
Tartan MacLaren
Stewart of Balquhidder
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Stewart of Balquhidder is a Perthshire branch of the Stewart clan and scions of the royal House of Stewart from an illegitimate branch. They are descended from Sir William Stewart of Baldorran, who wa
Ruins of Balquhidder church
James the Fat seized Dumbarton Castle in 1425, killing its royal keeper.
Sir Walter Scott's A Legend of Montrose. Scott's hero, Allan M'Aulay, is based on James Stewart of Ardvorlich, known as the "Mad Major".
Ardvorlich House