Record #:

4176

Author(s):

Aldridge, Joanne Brannon

Abstract:

Held every year the second week in July at Grandfather Mountain, the Highland Games and Gathering of the Scottish Clans brings together descendants of 127 clans from around the world. The clans come to celebrate their heritage with music, song, dance, and athletic competition. In North and South America the Highland Games at Grandfather Mountain rank as the premier event for those of Scottish heritage.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 58 Issue 2, July 1990, p18-23, il, por

Subject(s):

Highland games--Grandfather Mountain; Clans

Record #:

10672

Author(s):

O'Brien, Frank

Abstract:

The 14th annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games will attract thousands of Americans of Scottish descent, as it does each year, to enjoy a varied two-day program featuring highland dancing, piping, track and field events, sailboat races, archery tournaments, a mountain marathon, religious services, and a parade of tartans. This year the games will host two special guests, Madame MacDougal of MacDougal, Dunlollie Castle, Oban, Scotland, world chief of clan MacDougal, and the colorful and celebrated Black Watch-Royal Highland Regiment of Canada, considered one of the most outstanding pipe bands ever to participate in the Games and Gathering.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 37 Issue 3, July 1969, p13, 32, il

Subject(s):

Highland games--Grandfather Mountain; Clans

Record #:

13382

Author(s):

Hennessee, W. E.

Abstract:

The clan MacLeod of Macleod and Harris takes its name from its ancestor, Leod, a Norseman. The present Flora is reckoned to be the 28th generation in direct descent from Leod.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 21 Issue 16, Sept 1953, p6, 27, il

Subject(s):

Clans

Record #:

13383

Author(s):

Kirkland, Donald

Abstract:

Flora Macdonald of Cape Fear country was a lady of great courage, patriotism, glamour, and misfortune. Flora saved the life of Bonnie Prince Charles, helping him to escape to France after his defeat at Culoden. Although arrested for her actions, she won the heart of London society as was set free. In 1750 she married Alan Macdonald and emigrated to America. Due to their royalist sentiments, their properties were confiscated and her husband imprisoned, leaving Flora to flee from Wilmington back to Scotland.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 21 Issue 16, Sept 1953, p7, 24, por, f

Subject(s):

Clans; MacDonald, Flora, 1722-1790