This picture is from the magnificent McIan's Costumes of the Clans of Scotland. This map shows how the clans were distributed in Scotland.
![MacGillivray Clansman MacGillivray Clansman](images/MacGillivray2.jpg)
The Highlander's use of the basket-hilted broadsword along with his targe, targé or target is covered in Page's Use of the Broadsword.
There is a very curious fence in the grounds of Twickenham House formed of sword-blades, which tradition affirms to have been collected after the battle from the field of Culloden. It was at the back surrounded by a small garden of flower beds owned by Dr. Diamond who said they were originally owned by Lord Tweeddale.
![Fence originally owned by Lord Tweeddale - Secretary of State for Scotland in 1745 Fence originally owned by Lord Tweeddale - Secretary of State for Scotland in 1745](images/largeswordblades.jpg)
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