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crowdsurfmagazine · 6 years

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Crowdsurf meets The Xcerts: Murray Macleod Q&A.

After following The Xcerts for years it finally seems that they are getting the recognition that these guys deserve. Their new album received great reviews and love from all around. We thought we’d catch up with lead singer Murray Macleod to discuss our love of The Xcerts and they’re stunning fourth album.

Hello guys! I can’t seem to escape The Xcerts at the moment, there’s just so much praise and love for you everywhere. The album is truly amazing.

There’s always so much excitement with all your releases but it seemed like this album was going to be the biggest one yet, was the feeling slightly different with you guys this time round as well?

Absolutely! The excitement surrounding the band and release has absolutely made it's way into the inner circle which is something we haven't experienced before, well, not to this extent. We are incredibly grateful for all the love and support we are receiving that's for sure. This is our 4th record so we are very privileged to feel this hyped about a release.

I can’t deny, we’re a bit obsessed with the sax solo in Drive Me Wild. Have your influences changed with this album? You’ve said that you wanted to replicate the feeling of the final scenes of The Breakfast Club?

Yeah I guess they have changed somewhat. Although, the musical reference points for this record are artists and bands that we grew up listening to. My mum is big on Bruce Hornsby and Tom Petty and my dad is a Bruce Springsteen fanatic. These influences seeped into our music very organically because that music has been ingrained in us from an early age.

In regards to the Breakfast Club comment, we want the listener to feel invigorated by the end of the record. Every time i see Judd Nelson punch the air, i get an overwhelming feeling that everything is going to be ok. Life can be tough but life can also be supremely beautiful, you've got to go through the dark to truly appreciate the light.

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You’ve been doing this for a while now! It’s almost 10 years since your debut was released. A lot of the bands that started when you guys did are no longer around. What’s the key to you three sticking it out for all these years?

There is a real fire in our collective belly that has never died and fortunately for us, we have always retained the same hunger and desire to succeed. There is a a lot of self belief within the band and we have always believed we could create something truly great so we've kept working because we constantly believe our best is yet to come.

My earliest memory of you guys is of one song in particular - Aberdeen 1987. Which has now become a real fan favourite and an amazing moment at your shows. How does it feel having huge crowds singing a song that you wrote all those years ago back to you?

Pretty surreal! I started writing that song just before we moved to Brighton and then finished it once we were settled. I was 17 years old at the time and I really didn't think much of it, as in, i didn't think it would connect with people the way it did / has done. I'm very thankful that it's continued to resonate with people, I still love that song and i'm very proud of it.

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You’ve obviously got some huge venues on the upcoming tour, we will be seeing you at Heaven in London for sure, which is a great venue. Have you got some exciting things up your sleeve for this tour?

We may have a little something up our sleeves on this run. At the bigger shows we are going to have extra production which is going to be a treat. One step closer to our Aerosmith daydreams.

What are 4 essential items that you have to bring on tour with you?

Phone, headphones, toothbrush, notebook.

Apart from the album release and the tour, what else can we expect from you guys this year?

A lot of shows, dancing and hip shaking....we're also going to release more music.

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#the xcerts #murry macleod #punk #indie #rock #alternative #alt #interview #interviews #music #new music

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cbilluminati · 7 years

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IDW has a slew of great titles on sale this week, and we have your early looks at them all. Here’s the IDW Publishing Previews for 3-15-2017.

Angry Birds Comics: Game Play #2

Writer: Paul Tobin Artists: Stefano Intini & Various Cover Artist: Philip Murphy

The Angry Birds class it up! Esteemed writer, Paul Tobin, joins the birds to retell two classic tales in inimitable Angry Bird fashion. You’ve never seen Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde or Mutiny on the Bounty quite like this!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Bullet points:

All-new comics featuring stories based on the hit movie!

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Box Office Poison Color Comics #3

Writer: Alex Robinson Artist: Alex Robinson Cover Artist: Alex Robinson

Ed gets ready to interview at Zoom Comics, and Sherman meets the new love of his life at a housewarming party… now, if he could just track her down again!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

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Each issue will be presented in color for the very first time!

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Darkness Visible #2

Writers: Mike Carey & Arvind Ethan David Artist: Brendan Cahill Cover Artist: Brendan Cahill

When the demons came, humanity reluctantly learned to share the world with another sentient race. Eighty years later, this uneasy co-existence has spawned an endless terrorist conflict. Detective Daniel Aston, charged with being the thin blue line between the two sides, is tested to the limit when a demon sets up house inside his soul. But to save his daughter, he’ll pay any price—including genocide.

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

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From bestselling author and screenwriter Mike Carey (Unwritten, Lucifer, Girl with All the Gifts) and Arvind Ethan David (Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency) comes an all-new, original world of darkness and demons.

Variant cover by Robert Hack!

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Donald Quest #5

Writers: Stefano Ambrosio, Chantal Pericoli, Pat McGreal Artist: Vitale Mangiatordi Cover Artist: Ciro Cangialosi

“The Dragon Moon!” Was Mickey Mouse once… allies with the evil Phantom Blot? What can Donald do about it—and will a pact with Pegleg Pete save Feudarnia from destruction?

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

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Our thrilling Disney steampunk mini-series explodes to a finish with an awesome showdown between Ducks, Mice, and malevolent Meteorbeasts!

Variant cover by Andrea Freccero!

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G.I. JOE #3

Writer: Aubrey Sitterson Artist: Giannis Milonogiannis Cover Artist: Aaron Conley

Roadblock and the Joe field team set out to free Inner Mongolia from the grip of the Dreadnoks and Crystal Ball’s eldritch abilities, as Lady Jaye & Gung-Ho run up against a familiar enemy in Athens. Plus, a startling revelation about one of the Joe team’s oldest, most revered members–one that changes absolutely everything!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

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Spinning directly out of the events of IDW’s Revolution event!

It’s the Crown Jewel of the Hasbro Universe, from the critically acclaimed creative team of Aubrey Sitterson and Giannis Milonogiannis!

Variant cover by Brandon Graham!

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Haunted Love, Vol. 1

Writers: Various Artists: Nick Cardy, Carmine Infantino, Joe Kubert, Lin Streeter, Sheldon Moldoff Cover Artist: Bernard Baily

Haunted Love is the unholy spawn of Haunted Horror and Weird Love, the critically acclaimed series by Yoe Books!

HC • FC • $24.99 • 144 pages • 8.5” x 11” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-826-7

Bullet points:

“This is the stuff that made people burn comics in the ’50s. This is the good stuff!” —Comic Wow

“Haunted Love is a fun, dark, and devilish exploration of love within horror—a fascinating look at the social and cultural representations of 1950s America through the uncensored medium of comics.” —Big Comic Page

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Highlander: The American Dream #2

Writer: Brian Ruckley Artist: Andrea Mutti Cover Artist: Wayne Nichols

The cult-classic film’s triumphant return continues! The American Dream follows Scottish swordsman Connor MacLeod as he clashes with powerful immortals from the American Civil War to 1950s Manhattan on an unstoppable march toward The Gathering, where the last of the immortals will duel to the death. And to the victor goes the Prize… and control over humanity’s destiny.

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

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The cult phenomenon returns!

Written by Scottish fantasy novelist Brian Ruckley (The Godless World trilogy)!

Interior art by Andrea Mutti (Rebels)!

Subscription covers by Italian artist Claudia Gironi!

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M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand Annual #1

Writer: David A. Rodriguez Artist: Andrew Griffith Cover Artist: Andrew Griffith

The M.A.S.K and G.I. Joe teams are put to the ultimate test as they join forces in a desperate, world-spanning, quest to keep V.E.N.O.M from harnessing the power of a stolen meteorite before its strange power can be used to dominate the world!

FC • 48 pages • $7.99

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The Annual Offensive is here!

Re-imagining the original television pilot, “The Deathstone”, for the new comic book age!

The origin of Cliff Dagger revealed!

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Mickey Mouse #18

Writers: Andrea “Casty” Castellan, Jonathan Gray Artists: Lorenzo Pastrovicchio, Paul Murry Cover Artist: Lorenzo Pastrovicchio

“Darkenblot,” Part 3 of 3! Avantgarde City is now wild Robopolis… with its Mayor in the Phantom Blot’s grip! Can Mickey can stop a robot war? Violent delights have violent ends…

FC • 40 pages • $3.99

Bullet points:

Modern Mickey master Andrea “Casty” Castellan is back—as our stunning new Phantom Blot epic concludes!

Continues this beloved series’ legacy numbering at #327!

Variant cover by Marco Gervasio!

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Revolutionaries #3

Writer: John Barber Artist: Ron Joseph Cover Artist: Tradd Moore

BLAST FROM THE PAST! In the deadly catacombs beneath an ancient pyramid, Joe Colton—the original G.I. Joe—found something far worse than any curse or boobytrap. He found the Decepticon Soundwave… scouring Earth for Cybertron’s salvation. Their meeting remained classified—until the Revolutionaries crashed headlong into the modern-day results!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

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A special “Blast from the Past” issue featuring art by Revolution: Rom #1 artist, Ron Joseph!

The secrets of the original Adventure Team are revealed here!

Variant cover by Marcelo Ferreira!

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Star Trek: Deviations

Writer: Donny Cates Artist: Josh Hood Cover Artist: Josh Hood

In a world where the Romulans discovered Earth before the Vulcans, Earth is now a brutal penal colony. Resistance fighter William Riker has uncovered a vast conspiracy, and together with his band of prisoner outlaws (you just might recognize a few!), must fight to rescue a mysterious prisoner in the darkest level of the Romulan dungeons. The only man on Earth that still holds the key to humanity’s return to the stars!

FC • 40 pages • $4.99

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Check out the Mash-up variant!

Part of IDW’s Deviations five-week event!

Variant cover by David Malan!

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Starstruck: Old Proldiers Never Die #2

Writer: Elaine Lee Artist: Michael Kaluta Cover Artist: Michael Kaluta

Searching for his missing pleasure droid, Harry visits the Rec Station Gutters, where he meets an old friend from his Droid Wars days, and a new friend who lures him into danger. Both encounters spark memories from the past that Harry would rather have left there. But what does his ex-love Mary Medea, the model for his missing droid, have to do with the infamous Order of the Cosmic Veil? Do the droids know? Do the Bajars? And who’s trying to kill Harry?

FC • 32 pages • $4.99

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Completely new coloring, and 50% new art from Michael Kaluta over the course of the series!

Special illustrated glossary section in the back!

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Uncle Scrooge #24

Writers: Francois Corteggiani, Jonathan Gray Artist: Giorgio Cavazzano Cover Artist: Flemming Andersen

“The Third Nile,” Part 2 of 2! Scrooge and the Beagle Boys have found enough Egyptian gold to cover them from head to foot—and a modern-day Pharaoh is not happy!

FC • 40 pages • $3.99

Bullet points:

Continues this beloved series’ legacy numbering at #428!

Unsinkable Ludwig Von Drake is back with Scrooge and the gang for a new-to-USA epic adventure!

Variant cover by Marco Mazzarello!

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IDW Publishing Previews for 3-15-2017

IDW has a slew of great titles on sale this week, and we have your early looks at them all.

IDW Publishing Previews for 3-15-2017 IDW has a slew of great titles on sale this week, and we have your early looks at them all.

#comic books #comics #IDW Publishing #Previews

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outright-geekery · 7 years

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IDW has a slew of great titles on sale this week, and we have your early looks at them all. Here’s the IDW Publishing Previews for 3-15-2017.

Angry Birds Comics: Game Play #2

Writer: Paul Tobin Artists: Stefano Intini & Various Cover Artist: Philip Murphy

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Bullet points:

All-new comics featuring stories based on the hit movie!

Box Office Poison Color Comics #3

Writer: Alex Robinson Artist: Alex Robinson Cover Artist: Alex Robinson

Ed gets ready to interview at Zoom Comics, and Sherman meets the new love of his life at a housewarming party… now, if he could just track her down again!

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Bullet points:

Each issue will be presented in color for the very first time!

Darkness Visible #2

Writers: Mike Carey & Arvind Ethan David Artist: Brendan Cahill Cover Artist: Brendan Cahill

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Bullet points:

Variant cover by Robert Hack!

Donald Quest #5

Writers: Stefano Ambrosio, Chantal Pericoli, Pat McGreal Artist: Vitale Mangiatordi Cover Artist: Ciro Cangialosi

“The Dragon Moon!” Was Mickey Mouse once… allies with the evil Phantom Blot? What can Donald do about it—and will a pact with Pegleg Pete save Feudarnia from destruction?

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Bullet points:

Our thrilling Disney steampunk mini-series explodes to a finish with an awesome showdown between Ducks, Mice, and malevolent Meteorbeasts!

Variant cover by Andrea Freccero!

G.I. JOE #3

Writer: Aubrey Sitterson Artist: Giannis Milonogiannis Cover Artist: Aaron Conley

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Bullet points:

Spinning directly out of the events of IDW’s Revolution event!

It’s the Crown Jewel of the Hasbro Universe, from the critically acclaimed creative team of Aubrey Sitterson and Giannis Milonogiannis!

Variant cover by Brandon Graham!

Haunted Love, Vol. 1

Writers: Various Artists: Nick Cardy, Carmine Infantino, Joe Kubert, Lin Streeter, Sheldon Moldoff Cover Artist: Bernard Baily

Haunted Love is the unholy spawn of Haunted Horror and Weird Love, the critically acclaimed series by Yoe Books!

HC • FC • $24.99 • 144 pages • 8.5” x 11” • ISBN: 978-1-63140-826-7

Bullet points:

“This is the stuff that made people burn comics in the ’50s. This is the good stuff!” —Comic Wow

Highlander: The American Dream #2

Writer: Brian Ruckley Artist: Andrea Mutti Cover Artist: Wayne Nichols

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Bullet points:

The cult phenomenon returns!

Written by Scottish fantasy novelist Brian Ruckley (The Godless World trilogy)!

Interior art by Andrea Mutti (Rebels)!

Subscription covers by Italian artist Claudia Gironi!

M.A.S.K.: Mobile Armored Strike Kommand Annual #1

Writer: David A. Rodriguez Artist: Andrew Griffith Cover Artist: Andrew Griffith

FC • 48 pages • $7.99

Bullet points:

The Annual Offensive is here!

Re-imagining the original television pilot, “The Deathstone”, for the new comic book age!

The origin of Cliff Dagger revealed!

Mickey Mouse #18

Writers: Andrea “Casty” Castellan, Jonathan Gray Artists: Lorenzo Pastrovicchio, Paul Murry Cover Artist: Lorenzo Pastrovicchio

“Darkenblot,” Part 3 of 3! Avantgarde City is now wild Robopolis… with its Mayor in the Phantom Blot’s grip! Can Mickey can stop a robot war? Violent delights have violent ends…

FC • 40 pages • $3.99

Bullet points:

Modern Mickey master Andrea “Casty” Castellan is back—as our stunning new Phantom Blot epic concludes!

Continues this beloved series’ legacy numbering at #327!

Variant cover by Marco Gervasio!

Revolutionaries #3

Writer: John Barber Artist: Ron Joseph Cover Artist: Tradd Moore

FC • 32 pages • $3.99

Bullet points:

A special “Blast from the Past” issue featuring art by Revolution: Rom #1 artist, Ron Joseph!

The secrets of the original Adventure Team are revealed here!

Variant cover by Marcelo Ferreira!

Star Trek: Deviations

Writer: Donny Cates Artist: Josh Hood Cover Artist: Josh Hood

FC • 40 pages • $4.99

Bullet points:

Check out the Mash-up variant!

Part of IDW’s Deviations five-week event!

Variant cover by David Malan!

Starstruck: Old Proldiers Never Die #2

Writer: Elaine Lee Artist: Michael Kaluta Cover Artist: Michael Kaluta

FC • 32 pages • $4.99

Bullet points:

Completely new coloring, and 50% new art from Michael Kaluta over the course of the series!

Special illustrated glossary section in the back!

Uncle Scrooge #24

Writers: Francois Corteggiani, Jonathan Gray Artist: Giorgio Cavazzano Cover Artist: Flemming Andersen

“The Third Nile,” Part 2 of 2! Scrooge and the Beagle Boys have found enough Egyptian gold to cover them from head to foot—and a modern-day Pharaoh is not happy!

FC • 40 pages • $3.99

Bullet points:

Continues this beloved series’ legacy numbering at #428!

Unsinkable Ludwig Von Drake is back with Scrooge and the gang for a new-to-USA epic adventure!

Variant cover by Marco Mazzarello!

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IDW Publishing Previews for 3-15-2017 IDW has a slew of great titles on sale this week, and we have your early looks at them all.

#comic books #comics #IDW Publishing #Previews

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Good morning, fellow Outlander fans! Today, I’m getting into one of my favorite things…History! Specifically, I’ll be talking all about the Scottish clans and giving you a little Outlander love along the way! Because there are numerous Highland and Lowland clans, I’ll be picking some of my favorites with the most amount of history fun.

The Gregor/MacGregor Clan

Clan Motto: Roighal Mo Dhream-Royal is my Race

Minor Motto: Een dhn bait spair nocht-Slay and spare not (this one is so metal)

War Cry: Ard choille!-The woody height!

The Traditional Tartan

The “Primitive” Tartan

The Highland Dance Tartan

Here are several facts associated with this the MacGregors:

They were among the first clans to adopt the bagpipe in the 1600s!

In 1603 James IV outlawed the MacGregor name, forcing them to renounce their heritage or die. Many took on other Scottish names, but others were hanged.

During the Jacobite Risings, the Gregor clan (which was not an outlawed name), fought with the Jacobites and was defeated at the Battle of Littleferry, making them unable to participate in the Battle of Culloden.

The MacGregors were reestablished in the 1800s, finally bringing back the chiefs.

The only MacGregor mentioned in Outlander is Alexander MacGregor, the 18 year old cattle thief who was a victim of Black Jack Randall, and the initial owner of Jamie’s bible.

I’ve written a romance novel, The Amethyst Bride, featuring a MacGregor man. You can read about it here!

Clan Fraser of Lovat

Clan Motto: Je Suis Prest- I am Ready

War Cry #1: A Mhor-fhaiche!- The Great Field!

War Cry #2:Caisteal Dhuni- Castle Dounie (referring to their ancestral seat)

Fraser of Lovat Tartan

Dress Tartan

Jamie Fraser Tartan (NOT an actual Fraser Tartan)

Here are several facts associated with this clan:

There is also the “Lowland Fraser Clan”, which is entirely separate from the Frasers of Lovat.

The Frasers fought with William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, who you might know from the (historically inaccurate) movie Braveheart, in 1303.

The clan supported Mary Queen of Scots in the Siege of Inverness in 1562.

A real man named James Fraser hid in a cave for years after surviving the Battle of Culloden. Read more about him here!

The Frasers have participated, in force, in all of the wars based on American soil, such as the Seven Years War and the Revolutionary War.

Here are some bonus pics of our fav Fraser…

Clan MacNaughten

Clan Motto: I Hoip in God-I Hope in God

War Cry: Fraoch Eilean!- The Heathery Isle!

The clan’s tartan…festive.

Here are several facts about this clan…

This clan are descendents of the Picts, some of the earliest, tribal, dwellers of Scotland. Possibly with Celtic roots.

They opposed Robert the Bruce (ya know…the Braveheart guy) and when he took the throne, they lost much of their lands to the Campbells.

There are many forms of this clan, such as McNitt, Macnaughton, McNett…and McKnight! Yeah, it’s my family’s father clan!

The MacLeod Clan

Clan Motto: Hold Fast

Old Clan Motto: Murus aheneus esto- Be the wall of brass

Their traditional tartan

The hunting tartan

Here are some interesting facts about the MacLeods:

My first historical romance novel, Queen of Emeralds, follows a MacLeod Chief and a British Heiress. You can read about it here!

They are the holders of the Fairy Flag. Shrouded in mystery, this flag is said to have come from the far east, possibly made by vikings, or have been used during the crusades. But in one popular MacLeod tale, the Fairy Flag was wrapped around a MacLeod Chief’s baby by a group of fairies. It has been artfully preserved and says to have the power to heal the sick, give military prowess to in battle, and protect the clan in times of famine or danger. But you’re not supposed to touch it, nor photograph it…but here’s a photo lol.

In the early 1600’s, the Clan MacLeod of Lewis became extinct and the seat, Castle Leod, it fell into the hands of the Mackenzie clan. It then became the seat of the Mackenzies. It was also the inspiration for Castle Leoch in the Outlander book series. It would have been used for filming, as it is still in good condition, but another castle was selected instead.

Castle Leod

The Mackenzie Clan

Clan Motto: Luceo Non Uro-I Shine Not Burn

Clan War Cry:Tulach Àrd-The High Hill

Dress tartan

Regimental tartan

Outlander show Mackenzie tartan (NOT actual Mackenzie tartan)

Let’s look at some fun Clan Mackenzie facts…

Mackenzie is actually an Anglicized version of “Mac Coinnich”, which means handsome.

They were once the 4th most powerful clan in Scotland.

In the 17th century, the Crahan Seer foretold that the direct Seaforth Mackenzie line would die out after a deaf mute was born. A few years later there was a Seaforth Mackenzie named Francis. Wouldn’t you know, a bout of Scarlet Fever made him deaf and mute and he outlived all his sons, ending the line for good.

Here are some bonus pics of your fav Mackenzies…

Outlander Season 2 2016

The Wallace Clan

Clan Motto: Pro Libertate- For Liberty

Clan War Cry: Freedom!

The Wallace tartan

Here are a few little facts about the Wallace Clan…but mostly William Wallace.

The Wallace clan came to Scotland in the 11th century from Normandy, France.

The true William Wallace is nothing like what you saw in Braveheart!

Little Willie wasn’t a poor orphaned kid. He was raised a nobleman and even became a knight. Far cry from the ragamuffin living in a shack.

Wallace never met Isabelle of France. Girl was like…5 when he was participating in Scottish military endeavors.

Wallace wouldn’t have worn a kilt. Kilts didn’t become a thing in Scotland until the 1600’s. So no butt flashing in real life.

Scots in the 12 and 13,000s never painted their faces blue. The Picts did to scare off Roman invaders hundreds of years before Wallace was even a gleam in his noble father’s eye.

But he was hanged, drawn, and quartered…so that’s true. Yay?

Robert the Bruce was the real Braveheart. Literally. After he died, his heart was removed and given it’s own fancy casket.

Clan Murray

Clan Motto:Furth, Fortune, and Fill the Fetters.

Old Motto: Tour Pret- Quite Ready

Murray of Atholl Tartan

Murray of Tullibardine Tartan

Here are a few facts about this clan:

They descended from Flemish and Norman lords and prided themselves on being from noble stock.

After Culloden, there was a massive diaspora from the Highlands, due to persecution of the clans. A great number of Murrys settled in Nova Scotia.

Their old crest featured a mermaid

This clan maintains the old private regiment in Europe; the Atholl Highlanders. This is because Queen Victoria was so moved by the Murrays of Atholl’s greeting to her upon visiting the country, she repealed the man that outlawed Scottish military regiments, just for them.

Bonus gif of our fav Murray…

Clan Campbell

Clan Motto: Ne Obliviscaris- Forget Not

Clan War Cry: Cruachan!- Referrs to a popular rallying spot in times of crisis

Here are some facts about this clan:

At one point, they were the largest and most powerful clan in Scotland.

Their name might have come from the phrase “cam bul”, which means “crooked mouth”, referring to a founder of the clan.

They could be d*cks…especially to the MacDonald clan. But, that’s how you stay on top. We’ll talk about their issues in a bit.

Their castle seat, Inveraray Castle, was used in some filming for the show Downton Abbey.

Clan MacLean

Clan Motto: Virtue, Mine, Honor

Clan War Cry: Bàa no Beatha- Death or Life

Here are some fun facts about the MacLean clan…

They are one of the oldest clans in Scotland and are known for their fierceness in battle.

in the 1500s a chief named Lachlan MacLean married a Campbell girl. He hated her so much, and instead of just ignoring her and getting a mistress like the other guys in the 1500s, tied her to a rock by the sea in hopes the tide would drown her. But much like a Batman villain, he was too cocky and didn’t see her death through. She was saved by a fisherman and one of her brothers killed Lachlan…but he deserved it.

Clan Donald/MacDonald

Clan Motto: Per Mare Per Terras-By Sea and By Land Minor Clan Motto: Fraoch Eilean-The Heathery Isle

Here are some interesting things to know about the Donalds…

One of the oldest on record, the clan is descended form both the Norse and the Celts.

The MacDonalds were sneaky in the Battle of Culloden!

Many of them bailed when they saw how the Scots were being slaughtered

They also had two minor regiments fighting for the British, so some of the smaller groups were able to maintain their positions and lands.

Remember how I told you that the Campbells and MacDonalds had some major bad blood?

In 1642, a group of Campbell soldiers in Ireland were ordered to kill all the MacDonald Catholics and threw dozens, possibly even hundreds, to their deaths over a cliff. This sparked a long series of battles between the two clans

And the Campbells kept being jerks…any Game of Thrones fans? Remember “The Red Wedding”? Well that scene was inspired by the Massacre of Glencoe, where a bunch of Campbells came to chill with the MacDonalds of Glencoe…as you can probably guess, it ended up with the Campbell forces massacring numerous people, burning homes, and allowing scores of woman and children to die of exposure.

Shown: Frank Randall partying it up at the Red Wedding before it all went to shite.

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That’s it for this week! I know I didn’t come close to covering a fraction of the clans, but I think we all had fun. Was your clan not mentioned? Let us know, maybe we’ll bring up the clans in a future post. And make sure to check out out Outlander page here to help you through Droughtlander.

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