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The cù-sìth(e) (Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [kʰuː ˈʃiː]), plural coin-shìth(e) (Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: [kʰɔɲ ˈhiː]) is a mythical hound found in Irish folklore and Scottish folklore. [1] [2] In Irish folklore it is spelled cú sídhe, and it also bears some resemblance to the Welsh Cŵn Annwn.
The Scottish Deerhound, or simply the Deerhound, is a breed of large sighthound, once bred to hunt the red deer by coursing. In outward appearance it is similar to the Greyhound , but larger and more heavily boned, with a rough coat.
A Scottish clan (from Gaelic clann, literally 'children', more broadly 'kindred') is a kinship group among the Scottish people. Clans give a sense of shared identity and descent to members, and in modern times have an official structure recognised by the Court of the Lord Lyon, which regulates Scottish heraldry and coats of arms.
Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs - Lists recognised clans with brief summaries for most. Also lists of member chiefs of the Standing Council. myclan.com used to be owned by the Standing Council, and archive.org still has its list of clans which appears to be derived from the 1994 Scottish Clan and Family Encyclopaedia (see below).
Today, Scottish crest badges are commonly used by members of Scottish clans. However, much like clan tartans, Scottish crest badges do not have a long history, and owe much to Victorian era romanticism, and the dress of the Highland regiments. [2] [3] Scottish crest badges have only been worn by clan members on the bonnet since the 19th century ...
Clan tartan; Scottish clan chief; Siol Alpin; Slogan (heraldry) Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs; Plant badge; Collectanea de Rebus Albanicis; Scottish crest badge; Family seat; The Gathering 2009; Homecoming Scotland 2009; List of Scottish clans; Manrent; MS 1467; Tigerna *
A Scottish clan (from Scottish Gaelic clann, literally 'children', more broadly 'kindred' [1]) is a kinship group among the Scottish people. Clans give a sense of shared heritage and descent to members, and in modern times have an official structure recognised by the Court of the Lord Lyon, which regulates Scottish heraldry and coats of arms.
The Scottish Terrier (Scottish Gaelic: Abhag Albannach; also known as the Aberdeen Terrier), popularly called the Scottie, is a breed of dog.Initially one of the highland breeds of terrier that were grouped under the name of Skye Terrier, it is one of five breeds of terrier that originated in Scotland, the other four being the modern Skye, Cairn, Dandie Dinmont, and West Highland White terriers.