The political allegiances of the Highland clans present a complex picture.

He is also a member of not one but two of the more powerful Highland clans.

Many of the Highland clans rallied swiftly to his side.

Because of his influence, several of the Highland clans refused to join the young prince.

But the Highland clans, inaccessible in their glens, remained a law unto themselves for another 600 years.

"Cyrus was hereditary chief of all the highland clans."

For example, they maintain rules and vengeances similar to the Highland clans of old Scotland.

Brig, I could take the letter, go to my family and from there spread word throughout the Highland clans.

This can be equated to the system of the Highland Clans and their septs.

In the thickest of the fight the Highland clans plied their battle-axes with terrible effect.