{"product_id":"15-tales-that-shaped-the-farquharsons-and-scotland","title":"15 Tales That Shaped the Farquharsons and Scotland","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet a physical copy of this book on Amazon - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GD5WF91D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0GD5WF91D\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e15 Tales That Shaped the Farquharsons and Scotland\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep into the Braes of Mar and discover Clan Farquharson through the unforgettable stories that shaped its name.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStories From Clan Farquharson\u003c\/em\u003e brings together fifteen dramatic tales drawn from the history, folklore, battles, personalities and traditions of one of Scotland’s most distinctive Highland clans. Rather than presenting the past as a simple timeline, this book follows the people and events that made the Farquharson story worth remembering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeet \u003cstrong\u003eFinla Mòr Farquharson\u003c\/strong\u003e, the legendary clan forefather whose fate became linked with the bloody Battle of Pinkie Cleugh. Follow \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Farquharson of Inverey—the Black Colonel\u003c\/strong\u003e through feud, rebellion, the burning of Braemar Castle and his extraordinary years as a hunted outlaw in the Highland glens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the haunting legend of \u003cstrong\u003eCàrn na Cuimhne\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Cairn of Memory, where tradition says clansmen placed stones before battle so the survivors could later count the fallen. Discover the violent story behind the \u003cstrong\u003eBaron of Brackley\u003c\/strong\u003e, the strange folklore surrounding the \u003cstrong\u003eWarlock Laird\u003c\/strong\u003e and his mysterious Red Stone, and the tale that connected a desperate Highland defence with the famous \u003cstrong\u003eReel of Tulloch\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jacobite era comes vividly to life through the raising of the standard at Braemar in 1715, the Farquharsons at Culloden, and the remarkable story of \u003cstrong\u003eFrancis Farquharson of Monaltrie—the Baron Ban\u003c\/strong\u003e, who was condemned for treason yet escaped execution and later returned to help reshape Deeside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the book’s most compelling figures is \u003cstrong\u003eAnne Farquharson, Lady Mackintosh—“Colonel Anne”\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose leadership during the 1745 Rising helped produce the legendary Rout of Moy, when a tiny group of defenders convinced a much larger government force that a Highland army was waiting in the darkness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the Farquharson story did not end with battles and Jacobite defeat. Later chapters follow the transformation of Deeside, the development of Ballater, the clan’s connections with Jamaica, its relationship with Queen Victoria and Balmoral, and the enduring traditions of the Braemar Gathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, the book explores the border between \u003cstrong\u003ehistory and folklore\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ghost stories, omens, second sight, outlaw legends and family traditions are presented alongside the historical world that produced them, showing how Highland communities remembered their past through both documented events and powerful storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom burning castles and bloody feuds to royal neighbours, supernatural legends and modern clan gatherings, these stories reveal a people repeatedly challenged by war, political change, exile and social transformation—yet continually finding new ways to endure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInside You Will Discover:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinla Mòr Farquharson and the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe legend of Càrn na Cuimhne—the Cairn of Memory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe extraordinary story behind the Reel of Tulloch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bloody feud between Inverey and the Baron of Brackley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Black Colonel and the burning of Braemar Castle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Colonel’s Bed and the outlaw legends of Glen Ey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe raising of the Jacobite standard at Braemar in 1715\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Warlock Laird and the mysterious Clach Dearg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColonel Anne Farquharson and the legendary Rout of Moy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrancis Farquharson of Monaltrie and the aftermath of Culloden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ghostly legend of Braemar Castle’s bridal chamber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rebuilding and transformation of Ballater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Farquharson connection with Jamaica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe clan’s relationship with Queen Victoria and Balmoral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Farquharsons and the traditions of the Braemar Gathering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for readers interested in Scottish clans, Highland history, Jacobite Scotland, genealogy, folklore, castles and the dramatic stories behind Scotland’s great families.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether Farquharson is part of your own ancestry or you simply love the history and legends of the Scottish Highlands, \u003cem\u003eStories From Clan Farquharson\u003c\/em\u003e offers a richly told journey through centuries of loyalty, conflict, survival and remembrance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable as EPUB, KPF and PDF digital editions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fairbairn’s Crests","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50572159090740,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/8115\/5124\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Sep_28_2026_09_01_21_PM.png?v=1790640095","url":"https:\/\/fairbairncrests.com\/products\/15-tales-that-shaped-the-farquharsons-and-scotland","provider":"Fairbairn’s Crests","version":"1.0","type":"link"}