MacFarlane`s Lantern

[billmac57]

In the 16th century the MacFarlanes' frequent raids and their association with the MacGregors brought them an unenviable notoriety. Because their raids usually took place on clear nights, the moon came to be known in the Loch Lomond region as 'MacFarlane's Lantern'. By an act passed in 1594, the MacFarlanes were denounced as thieves, robbers and oppressors. In the 17th century the clan name was proscribed and the MacFarlane lands were declared forfeit. Some members of the clan emigrated to Ireland and some to America. Walter, 20th chief, who died in 1767, was one of the most famous antiquarians and genealogists of his time.

Of course this gives me a reason to post another moon shot.
Bill MacFarlane

[douglas]

With that moon shot, you don't need an explanation! But I enjoyed reading it anyway! Thanks.

[Chewys Dad]

So Walter would have been your Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather???
You old horse theif you! Great Story and Great shot of the the Moon, lot's of detail there in MacFarlane's Lantern!
Thanks for sharing this
Michael

[mpascal]

Great story and moon shot. TFS

Michael

[skyline photo]

good clear moon shot. good job sir

[billmac57]

Originally Posted by douglas

With that moon shot, you don't need an explanation! But I enjoyed reading it anyway! Thanks.

Thanks Douglas for taking the time to comment.

Originally Posted by Chewys Dad

So Walter would have been your Great, Great, Great, Great Grandfather???
You old horse theif you! Great Story and Great shot of the the Moon, lot's of detail there in MacFarlane's Lantern!
Thanks for sharing this
Michael

Thanks Michael, I am of course innocent.

Originally Posted by mpascal

Great story and moon shot. TFS

Michael

Thank you Michael for a nice comment.

Originally Posted by skyline photo

good clear moon shot. good job sir

Thank you, still practicing.

[kelleyrie]

very nice! I don't have enough lens to get a good moon shot, so I look at others with longing

[SoxAddict]

Wow Bill, your moon shots keep getting better and better! Cool story too.

[CaptainNH]

Great story and great moon shot. Thanks Bill.

[beachcomber]

By an act passed in 1594, the MacFarlanes were denounced as thieves, robbers and oppressors.

Don't you be coming down south of the border with your oppressin', thievin' and robbin', things have been quiet since 1767, and lets keep them that way

I noticed the moon almost full tonight when I came home from work.
If it wasn't so cold, and I wasn't so tired, I'd have been out there in a flash, until then I'll enjoy your lovely picture mate, good moon Bill.