<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Glenn Kerr Genealogy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover Your Scottish Heritage Today]]></description><link>https://www.glennkerrgenealogy.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 02:48:41 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.glennkerrgenealogy.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Six of Scotland's Most Stunning Castles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover the history, clan connections and unique stories behind six of Scotland's most spectacular castles. 1. Eilean Donan Castle Few castles are as instantly recognisable as Eilean Donan. Standing on a small tidal island where Loch Duich, Loch Long and Loch Alsh meet, it's one of Scotland's best-known castles. With its dramatic mountain backdrop and elegant stone bridge, it's easy to see why it's become one of the country's most photographed landmarks. The island is named after Saint...]]></description><link>https://www.glennkerrgenealogy.com/post/six-of-scotland-s-most-stunning-castles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5d3f5caa66ec7ba9cdbbb9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:57:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8c2516_4e9e297dc317429eb93be179b26610c5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_862,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Glenn Kerr</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interactive Scottish Clan Map with Castles ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Explore the traditional territories of Scotland's historic clans with this detailed reference map, showing clan lands, castles and important battle sites across Scotland. Click on the image or link below to open the full-resolution map, where you can zoom in to explore every region in greater detail. View the Full-Resolution Clan Map Click on link below to open the full-resolution map to explore Scotland's historic clan territories, castles and battle sites in detail. On mobile, pinch to zoom...]]></description><link>https://www.glennkerrgenealogy.com/post/interactive-scottish-clan-map-with-castles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5b8595e447e3bde5873924</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:12:21 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Glenn Kerr</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 Things Most People Don't Know About Scottish Clans]]></title><description><![CDATA[The facts behind Scotland's clan system, its history and its traditions. 1. Not every Scot belonged to a clan It's a common assumption that every Scot belonged to a clan, but that simply isn't true. The clan system was strongest in the Highlands and Islands, where loyalty to a chief shaped much of everyday life. In much of the Lowlands, things were very different, and many families had no connection with a clan at all. Lowland society was organised around towns, parishes, estates and...]]></description><link>https://www.glennkerrgenealogy.com/post/10-things-most-people-don-t-know-about-scottish-clans</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5a399b980ce0b110d8c9c9</guid><category><![CDATA[Scottish History & Heritage]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 14:18:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8c2516_df248e2546604455ac23b51f4d23cddd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_685,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Glenn Kerr</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scottish Clans Explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Complete Guide to Scotland's Clan System Millions of people around the world have Scottish ancestors. For many, finding a connection to a Scottish clan is one of the reasons they start researching their family history. Scottish clans are often misunderstood. Were clans really one big family? Does every Scottish surname belong to a clan? Can DNA identify your clan? Do Scottish clans still exist today? This guide answers the questions people ask most often, separating historical fact from...]]></description><link>https://www.glennkerrgenealogy.com/post/scottish-clans-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a579e92437e66e2012ecb3a</guid><category><![CDATA[Research Guides]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:52:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8c2516_d1ccd370650749f3ad172aca00e4d12d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Glenn Kerr</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Old Tolbooth of Irvine                 (1386-1861)]]></title><description><![CDATA[A carefully colourised reconstruction of one of the earliest known photographs of Irvine High Street, showing the front of the Old Tolbooth in 1861, shortly before its demolition. The newly completed Townhouse, officially opened in May 1862, can also be seen. Standing at the heart of Irvine's High Street for almost 500 years, the Old Tolbooth was far more than just a prison. It served as the Royal Burgh's Townhouse, council chambers and courthouse from the late 14th century until its...]]></description><link>https://www.glennkerrgenealogy.com/post/the-tolbooth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a46786f7b6f361b1f31f6b1</guid><category><![CDATA[Local History]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:44:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8c2516_f0cc2106f4924f37ab39c0cb0b4d601d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Glenn Kerr</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>