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05-06-2009, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Rob Wright  If you haven't, definitely pick up George MacDonald Fraser's book. A great read.
Rob | I would also recommend a more recently published book, "The Border Reivers" by Alistair Moffat. He doesn't quite have the dry wit of Fraser but he provides some additional insights into who the reivers were, how they were organized, how they conducted their raids, and the overall impact on the entire region.
There is also a Osprey book called "The Steel Bonnets" about the Border Reivers. If you just want a quick introduction this is a good choice - but I warn you, you'll want to then read both Fraser's and Moffat's books.
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05-06-2009, 10:19 AM
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Ive got Chisholm
Armstrong, Grieve, Elliot ,Scott,Carruthers and Murray so i guess i qualify too
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05-06-2009, 10:44 AM
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I've got Chisholm and Young so I guess I qualify too.
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05-06-2009, 11:47 AM
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There's a plenty of Armstrong obstinancy in my blood lines so I'm in as well. 
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05-06-2009, 11:48 AM
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Hmm.... It looks like I'm the sole representative of Clan Little thus far.
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05-06-2009, 02:15 PM
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My wife has always thought I had that wild rogue look and air about me so I guess the reiver background suits my personality. Haven't poached any sheep or cattle lately-----getting a little edgy, might need to get out for a night of adventure.
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05-06-2009, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by McMurdo Clan Graham here
Now where did they hide the coos? | The Border Grahams were for the most part English.
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05-06-2009, 11:02 PM
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Another Douglas, sounding off!
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05-06-2009, 11:51 PM
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I be a Kerr
Also, I be a Ogle, also....
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05-07-2009, 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Bruce Scott The Border Grahams were for the most part English. | That may be, however my Grahams are the Scottish variety, I'm first generation Canadian, my parents were both born in Scotland.
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