The Highland Broadsword: Scotland's Forgotten Weapon

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the history of the Scottish broadsword, from the claymore of the medieval clans to the basket-hilted swords of the Jacobite risings. They discuss how the weapon evolved from a two-handed war sword into a symbol of Highland identity, why it was so effective in the Highland charge, and how it was romanticized by artists and collectors after Culloden. Along the way, they visit the small museum in Crieff that holds one of the finest collections of Scottish broadswords, and they consider what these blades tell us about the culture and warfare of the clans. The conversation touches on the difference between the claidheamh mòr and the later broadsword, the role of German bladesmiths in the 17th century, and the surprising survival of a sword said to have belonged to Rob Roy MacGregor. #ScottishBroadsword #Claymore #HighlandCharge #Jacobites #Culloden #RobRoyMacGregor #ClanWeapons #Swordmaking #ScottishHistory #BasketHilt #CrieffMuseum #ClaidheamhMor #HighlandWarfare #FexingoHistory #History #Scotland #WeaponsHistory #MilitaryHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo