Excellent episode. Having just done an ancestry DNA test it turns out that I'm an expat Isle of Skye Robertson, but in the Irish R-A541 haplogroup, linking me to the Eóganachta, which is pretty cool. Just waiting on the Big-Y results to come in so I can really dig into it all and begin the journey towards finding something out about how my Irish ancestors ended up in Scotland.
I am glad that Mike's interest was piqued, because that pique effect is infectious. I wonder whether either of you have found ways to get a smattering of Irish and/or Scottish Gaelic. I am new to your channels and wonder whether you know of Linda Ervine of Túras - she is a very inspiring person who is determined to make it clear that languages belong to all, irrespective of background, and she never hides the reality that Irish & Scottish cultural heritage is deeply & intricately intertwined. Thanks and best wishes to each of you in your own small corners, yet reaching out.
Very informative. Thank you. I didnt see you pick up the tremendous influence of the numerous irish missionaries. Not just Columba, but Catan, Blane etc etc.
Having tested my DNA with Ancestry and shared it with MyHeritage, the results were very Eurocentric, but apart from having now identified tons of Scottish Stewart DNA, I'm also about 23% Scandinavian, including my Norwegian and Swedish viking ancestors that assimilated into my Ancestral Scottish clans. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for putting this out there. It's refreshing to hear an interpretation of Gaelic history that doesn't assume the Book of Invasions is unimpeachable fact. When interpreting Gaelic history, it helps to keep certain facts in mind that are typically overlooked: 1. The Scots (i.e., ancestors of the Sweeneys and Sheehys) held off the Roman legions for hundreds of years. 2. Celtic languages do not spread via cultural diffusion--they're all loaded with linguistic gatekeepers. 3. Q-Celtic and P-Celtic are very different and there was no cultural memory of them being related--it's only in the 18th century that linguists found their relationship. 4. DNA--R-L21 in particular.
I think the problem is assuming that just because clans are made up of those who share common ancestry that they should be treated as families. Somebody who shares my third great grandfather and happens to be my age is not my family, but we definitely share enough ancestry that we could be a part of the same community.
It was an absolute pleasure to be invited on. Thank you so very much.
Great episode Clint. I just subscribed to Clans and Dynasties.
I really appreciate that, Thank you so very much.
Excellent episode. Having just done an ancestry DNA test it turns out that I'm an expat Isle of Skye Robertson, but in the Irish R-A541 haplogroup, linking me to the Eóganachta, which is pretty cool. Just waiting on the Big-Y results to come in so I can really dig into it all and begin the journey towards finding something out about how my Irish ancestors ended up in Scotland.
Good conversation, gents, I enjoyed it.
I am glad that Mike's interest was piqued, because that pique effect is infectious. I wonder whether either of you have found ways to get a smattering of Irish and/or Scottish Gaelic. I am new to your channels and wonder whether you know of Linda Ervine of Túras - she is a very inspiring person who is determined to make it clear that languages belong to all, irrespective of background, and she never hides the reality that Irish & Scottish cultural heritage is deeply & intricately intertwined. Thanks and best wishes to each of you in your own small corners, yet reaching out.
Thanks for the response. A smattering at best ;).
Very informative. Thank you. I didnt see you pick up the tremendous influence of the numerous irish missionaries. Not just Columba, but Catan, Blane etc etc.
That would have been another hour of discussion but interesting nonetheless. Thanks for that!
Having tested my DNA with Ancestry and shared it with MyHeritage, the results were very Eurocentric, but apart from having now identified tons of Scottish Stewart DNA, I'm also about 23% Scandinavian, including my Norwegian and Swedish viking ancestors that assimilated into my Ancestral Scottish clans. Thanks for sharing!
Try to upload it to mytrueancestry.
@awizenwoman
The Stewarts are of Norman heritage.
Actually, Breton. ;)
@@thescottishclans
There's been too much shite written about the so called clans of Scotland.
Thanks for putting this out there. It's refreshing to hear an interpretation of Gaelic history that doesn't assume the Book of Invasions is unimpeachable fact. When interpreting Gaelic history, it helps to keep certain facts in mind that are typically overlooked: 1. The Scots (i.e., ancestors of the Sweeneys and Sheehys) held off the Roman legions for hundreds of years. 2. Celtic languages do not spread via cultural diffusion--they're all loaded with linguistic gatekeepers. 3. Q-Celtic and P-Celtic are very different and there was no cultural memory of them being related--it's only in the 18th century that linguists found their relationship. 4. DNA--R-L21 in particular.
I think the problem is assuming that just because clans are made up of those who share common ancestry that they should be treated as families. Somebody who shares my third great grandfather and happens to be my age is not my family, but we definitely share enough ancestry that we could be a part of the same community.