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Rob Roy Macgregor
Rob Roy Macgregor was born to Margaret
Campbell and Donald Macgregor at Glengyle at the head of Loch Katrine. He
was baptized on the 7th of March 1671. Although Rob Roy was not Clan
Chieftain to the Macgregors he did become War Leader.
The name Rob Roy actually is an Anglicized
name from the Gaelic for Red Robert a name given to him because of the
colour of his hair. There are many stories of Rob Roy's exploits which are
recounted at numerous locations around Aberfoyle. His grave can be visited
at Balquidder Kirk yard.
Rob Roy is often portrayed as a tremendous
protagonist, a naive man whose belief in honour and whose love for a
woman, family, and clan make him a figure to cheer for. Whatever he was,
there is no doubt that he was a villain who had the reputation of helping
those who were less fortunate than himself, thus the legends
began.
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