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For centuries the ‘Wild MacGregors’, cattle rustlers and brigands, were the plague of the Trossachs in Scotland. The most famous, or infamous, member of the clan was Robert MacGregor, who acquired the name of ‘Roy’ early in life due to his mop of red curly hair.
Outlaw and folk hero. Rob Roy MacGregor became a clan leader and, in 1701, acquired land on Loch Lomondside and at Balquidder, where he prospered as a legitimate cattle dealer. A business...
Aug 27, 2023 · Discover the captivating story of Rob Roy MacGregor, a Scottish outlaw turned hero. From his birth in Glengyle to daring exploits as a cattle raider and involvement in Jacobite risings, Rob Roy’s life shows Scottish spirit. In this guide, we’ll explore his early years, outlaw adventures, and impact on history.
Rob Roy MacGregor. Name : MacGregor. Born : 1671. Died : 1734. Category : Famous Historical Figures. Finest Moment : King's Pardon in 1725. Rob Roy was born in March 1671, at the head of Loch Katrine in the Trossachs, that beautiful area of wooded lochs and steep-sided, craggy hills to the east of Ben Lomond.
Swordsman, cattle drover and folk hero Rob Roy, cattle dealer, thief, part rogue, part romantic hero, lived beyond Lowland law. He became a Highland Robin Hood - a legend in his own lifetime. Here's his fascinating story - plus a gazetteer of places you can visit. (For any of you who….
Rob Roy MacGregor. Rob Roy, Statue in Stirling. Rob Roy MacGregor was by turn soldier, businessman, cattle-rustler and outlaw. But above all he was a folk hero, a latter day Robin Hood whose transformation into a larger-than-life figure began with Daniel Defoe's fictionalised biography "Highland Rogue".
Follow in the famous drover's footsteps on the Rob Roy Way, one of Scotland's Great Trails, through the southern Highlands of Scotland. Find out more about the life and times of Rob Roy.
