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11th February 09, 02:40 PM
#14
 Originally Posted by Jock Scot
Actually there is an important historical connection between Glasgow and Clan Cameron. In the rising of 1745/46 Bonnie Prince Charlie's army captured Glasgow and BPC had given the order that the city should be sacked and raised to the ground. Cameron of Locheil, head of Clan Cameron, persuaded BPC to leave the city in one piece as a friendly city would be a wise thing to have should the revolution be won. The city of Glasgow was saved and to this day the cathedral bells of Glasgow are rung whenever a Cameron of Locheil, Chief of Clan Cameron pays an official visit to the city, in recognition of that fact.
[Cajunscot tugs at his forelock]
I stand corrected, and I'm pleased as punch. 
I think that wee story alone certainly is a good reason for a Glaswegian to wear a Cameron badge.
T.
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