THE PASSING OF THE CHIEF
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Message from Jamie Macnab of Macnab
I am sad to announce the death of my father, James Charles Macnab of Macnab, 23rd Chief of Clan Macnab. He died peacefully in St Andrews Community Hospital on 11th January after a short illness. He was aged 86.
There will be a Memorial at the Kirk in Killin at 2pm on Friday 15th March, followed by a procession to Innis Bhuie (The Macnab Burial Island) for the interment of the ashes of the Chief and his late wife Diana Mary Macnab of Macnab who died only one year ago. All clansmen will be welcome.
Kind Regards,
Jamie Macnab of Macnab
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For more detailed information concerning the background of the Chief and his wife Diana please go to the Clan Web site (UK) at: http://www.macnabclanuk.org/
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A bit of historical fact
The Scottish Dirk
was a favorite sidearm of the wild Highlanders for many centuries.
Descendent from the Medieval ballock knife, the dirk was excellent
both as a utility piece and as a weapon. Frequently the dirk
had a smaller knife that piggy backed in the sheath. This small
knife was used for lesser chores as well as eating.