Quote Originally Posted by MacSpadger View Post
I have seen Raeburn's picture of Archibald MacNab, the thirteenth, hanging in the Kelvingrove, and I'll be able to see it again on Monday. It was painted in 1802. MacNab probably rivalled Glengarry (also painted by Raeburn), in terms of being an arrogant eccentric who ran up phenomenal debts. Like Glengarry, MacNab spent a fortune on Highland clothing far beyond the reach of the rest of the Highland population. Full face sporrans must have been expensive then too. MacNab never married, but had 32 illegitimate children.
Jeepers! Arrogant eccentric. Phenomenal debts. Illegitimate children. But then again, this sounds like a description of some very public figures nowadays. I guess some things never change.