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cateran

(ˈkætərən)

(Historical Terms) (formerly) a member of a band of brigands and marauders in the Scottish highlands

[C14: probably from Scottish Gaelic ceathairneach robber, plunderer]

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Cateran

common people of the Highlands in a band; brigands, freebooters, or marauders collectively.

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Some of the paths follow ones used by the Caterans - cattle thieves who roamed Strathardle, Glen Shee and Glen Isla from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century.

scotlandsgreattrails.com The Cateran Trail Distance: 64 miles Start/finish: From Blairgowrie, there is a seven-mile spur to reach Bridge of Cally.

Striking distances: The best long walks; From plunging northern cliffs to rolling southern summits, Scotland's finest hiking routes promise miles and miles of adventure

The route name comes from the bands of cattle thieves known as Caterans, who travelled the lands in the 15th to 17th centuries.

n www.kintyreway.com THE CATERAN TRAIL Distance: 64 miles Start/finish: Blairgowrie, Angus.

On trail of wonderful walking adventure; Walk this Way for everything you need to know about eight great walks in Scotland

In these expeditions they acted with all the daring and cunning of Caterans [band of fighting men of a Scotland Highland clan] in a Creagh [parish or small area in Ireland]; and from each of these many of their friends accompanied them back to Canada.

The forgotten man

Join in the legendary Caterans Spit-Roast Party at Rosemount Golf Hotel in Blairgowrie for the grand finale (pounds 10).