Thanks all for you information, you have provided me the basic information that I need to start me quest. Orvis special thanks, now I understand. The sad part of this, my Grandfather was in possession of the sword from the family from around 1740, and during WWII he gave it to a metal collection for the war effort. My Aunts told me about the sword and they learned the Fling and Sword Dance using that very sword. After the sword was gone, they would practice the sword dance with broom sticks...guess never the same.
I hope to go to Scotland for a good stay in a few years, and hope to hit some good museums in Inverness and other places to learn more. This information is a good start. I did go over to Amazon to look up the books recommended, and they are a little beyond what I can afford now. One book going for almost $400. and some change....sorry, I will go to the library....
Thanks so much, and I will continue my research....
Allan Collin MacDonald III
Grandfather - Clan Donald, MacDonald (Clanranald) /MacBride, Antigonish, NS, 1791
Grandmother - Clan Chisholm of Strathglass, West River, Antigonish, 1803
Scottish Roots: Knoidart, Inverness, Scotland, then to Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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