Quote Originally Posted by MacMillan of Rathdown View Post
The Highland Scots at this period were often referred to as "Irish" because of their language. Whoever posted on the website you consulted probably was ignorant of this fact. It is often the case when literally translating from one language to another that mistakes will be made-- just look at the English language directions that often accompany products made in the far east.
Exactly. Gaelic culture, language, and peoples - whether in Ireland proper or the Scottish Highlands - were referred to as "Irish" by the Lowland or English "Saxons" (another generalization!). More specifically, the Scots Highlanders were known as the "Wild Irish" of the mountains.

The image is definitely of Scottish mercenaries....