April 16, 1746

[Sir William]

Don't forget that many more Scots fought on the side of the Government than fought for BPC at Culloden. Even in the Highlands BPC was not universally popular. I shall remember the brave men, of both sides, who fought in that battle.

No dispute there, Jock! However, since I'm in a living history group of Appin Stewarts, I'd feel strange being seen "on the other side." Though most of my Scottish ancestors come from families that supported the Government, so maybe I should switch sides...

(I should note that not having lived in that period, I have no particular leanings one way or the other regarding the Hanover King or the King o'er the Water.)

That said, I'm more likely to wear my Government Sett to honor all Scots who wore it before and after the '45. Besides, I'm going to be at a military history conference and what could be more appropriate than a military tartan?

[BoldHighlander]

No dispute there, Jock! However, since I'm in a living history group of Appin Stewarts, I'd feel strange being seen "on the other side." Though most of my Scottish ancestors come from families that supported the Government, so maybe I should switch sides...

(I should note that not having lived in that period, I have no particular leanings one way or the other regarding the Hanover King or the King o'er the Water.)

Funny you should mention this Sir William, for earlier today I was thinking about my own kin & connections to a few Highland clans, half of whom supported the Jacobites & the other half that supported the House of Hanover....it puts me in that position of which side do I support?

Thus, while my chosen clan affiliation is with a clan (Macdonnell of Keppoch) that was very staunch in its Jacobite leanings, I choose to remember & honour my ancestors from both sides who lived (& died) in those times as best as they could.

Cheers!