Is there a connection between Scotland and Macedonia?

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Is there a connection between Scotland and Macedonia? Interestingly, we have to mention here that we talk about connections that some of the Scots themselves trace with the ancient Macedonians.

So we can discover the following statement on the homepage of the well known scottish Gordon Clan:

The origin of the Gordon clan in Scotland was not Gaelic. The Gordon clan is originally from Normandy, where their ancestors are said to have had large possessions. From the great antiquity of the race, many fabulous accounts have been given of the descent of the Gordons. Some derive them from a city of Macedonia, called Gordonia (close to modern day Gevgelija). 

Some Scottish sources seem to testify to an origin from the city of "Gordonia" (near Gevgelija, near the Macedonian-Greek border).

Sir Walter Scott also tells us that the Scottish forces under William Wallace would "resemble those of the Macedonian phalanx":

The favourite Scottish order of battle somewhat resembled the Macedonian phalanx. Their infantry formed a compact body, armed with long spears, impenetrable even to the men-at-arms of the age, though well mounted, and arrayed in complete proof.

Further similarities, or shall we say parallels, between today's Macedonians and the Scots can be found on the flag of the Scottish kings with the lion as well as the color scheme. The bagpipes, as a national historical musical instrument in Macedonia and Scotland as well.


The Scottish side tries to trace for the roots in the ancient Macedonians also via the names. As mentioned at the beginning by the House of Gordon from the city of Gordonia in ancient Macedonia. Some also have the simple prefix "Mac" or other names such as "Alexander".

Miss Yonge has pointed out in her "History of Christian Names" that nowhere is the name Alexander so thoroughly national as in Scotland, into which country it was introduced by Queen Margaret, wife of King Malcolm Ceannmor, from the Hungarian Court, where she was brought up.


If You liked the short story, you may read our article here: Celtic markers found in Galičnik residents DNA, it is somehow connected to this topic.

Source:Makedonien.mk

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