Rob Roy MacGregor was a Scottish cattleman whose life became legend when he captured Graham of Killearn and held him on a small island in Loch Katrine now known as Factor Island. His feud with the powerful Duke of Montrose began in 1712 when a business deal failed and the Duke seized his land and declared him an outlaw. Often called the Scottish Robin Hood his battles were driven by survival and clan disputes. Pardoned in 1725 he lived in peace until 1734 and his tale was later immortalized by W

On the anniversary of the death of Rob Roy MacGregor (December 28, 1734), we do an overview and analysis of what we know about the famous "Highland Rogue." Was he a hero of the downtrodden? A Scottish Robin Hood? Or was he just a buisiness-savvy brigand with good PR? You decide! #heritage #Kilted #kilt #usakilts #CelticPride #scotland #highlandcoo #robroy #history #historic #historical #historyfacts #historymatters | USA Kilts