Macgregors

The Macgregors are the first sisters in British sailing history to be picked for Team GB.

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Argyle, on the other hand, was conscious of the injuries which his ancestors had inflicted on the Macgregors, and was inclined to befriend Rob Roy from compassion, and a sense of justice.

Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume II. Mrs. Thomson

For these severe acts, the only apology that can be offered is the unbridled fury and cruelty of the Macgregors, when irritated; of which it is necessary to mention one instance, as an example of the many left on record, of which the clan were convicted.

Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume II. Mrs. Thomson

This little fleet was joined in the evening by the enemy of the Macgregors, Sir Humphrey Colquhoun of Luss, followed by

Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume II. Mrs. Thomson

A body of volunteers was brought from Paisley, and it was resolved, if possible, to retake the boats captured by the Macgregors, who could now make a descent wherever they pleased.

Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume II. Mrs. Thomson

The Macgregors had a peculiar constitution in their clanship, which rendered them compact and formidable as a body.

Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume II. Mrs. Thomson

Whilst the Macgregors were still a proscribed race, Robert Macgregor

Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume II. Mrs. Thomson

Charles the Second had, in 1663, the grace to remove the proscription from the Macgregors, by an Act which was passed in the first Scottish Parliament after his

Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume II. Mrs. Thomson

The Macgregors, always active and watchful, set fire to the house, and drove their enemies from their post.

Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume II. Mrs. Thomson

Macgregors, during the late troubles, might justly wipe off all former reproach from their clan.

Memoirs of the Jacobites of 1715 and 1745 Volume II. Mrs. Thomson