The fierce battle cries of Scotland's Highland clans

By Alison Campsie

Published 16th Jan 2020, 22:02 GMT

Used by clans to rattle their fighting foes and to help distinguish different sides during a battle, each Scottish clan had its own war cry that would have a psychological effect on the enemy, as well as helping to find comrades on the battle field.

The battle cries of the clans would often include the rallying points of home or immortalise powerful leaders. Here are some of the most famous.

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Clan battle cries

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. Clan: Cameron

"Chlanna nan con thigibh a so s gheibh sibh feil!" (Sons of the Hounds Come Here and Get Flesh!) - The last Scottish wolf is said to have been killed in 1680 by Ewan Cameron of Lochiel, one of the most renowned chiefs of any clan.

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. Clan: MacLean

"Fear eil air son Eachainn!" (Another for Hector!). In memory of seven brothers that fought and died in the Inverkeithing battle of 1651 trying to defend Sir Hector MacLean, who was killed in the battle against the New Model Army.

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. Clan: Macneil

"Buaidh no Bs!" (Victory or death!) - The Macneils were infamous throughout Scotland and beyond for their pirating and great seamanship, with the clan raiding the seas from their base at Kisimul Castle on Barra.