A

is a unique Scottish word. It doesn't mean

, as some people think. It designates a social group, people who work and fight together. Traditionally, members adopted the name of the clan to show their loyalty. Each clan has a different

, on their clothes, with a distinct pattern of coloured blocks and

. Most clans originally come from the

of Scotland, not the

near the English border. Not all Scotsmen

 to a clan!

This picture

King Malcolm's race. In the 11^th

, the King organised a race to the

of a large

. The

of the race became the King's

messenger. Some people

this

inspired the Highland Games.