Why not look at our clan touring ideas specifically designed to take in the major sites relating to your clan heritage.
From evenings of toe-tapping traditional music in friendly pubs to the colour and excitement of Highland Games, every gathering of Scots is a celebration that you'll want to be part of.
Alexander Selkirk 1676 - 1721
Alexander Selkirk was the real Robinson Crusoe and the inspiration for Daniel Defoe's book by the same name. Selkirk was born in Largo in Fife. He was a seaman and took part in several pirateering expeditions. One his last trip, he had a dispute with the incompetent captain and demanded to be out ashore thinking the crew would join him. Instead he was abandoned on the remote island where he survived for four years and four days until his rescue.
Adam Smith 1723 - 1790
Born and raised in Kircaldy, Smith is known as the true founder of classical economics. One of his books, The Wealth of Nations, is one of the most influential works on economic theory. His theories are still relevant in today's economic climate.
Robert Adam 1728 - 1792
Born in Kircaldy, he is probably the most famous Scottish architect. His work includes New Register House in Charlotte Square, Edinburgh and Culzean Castle in Ayrshire
Andrew Carnegie 1835 - 1919
Born in Dunfermline to a weaving family he made a fortune in the steel industry in the United States. What is remarkable is that he gave a sizeable percentage of his wealth to causes he felt would benefit society and built over 2500 free libraries throughout Scotland, England, the United States and Canada. He returned to Scotland and built Skibo Castle (well known as the venue for Madonna and Guy Richie's wedding) for his retirement. The Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum in Dunfermline tells the story of this exceptional man.
Sir James Dewar 1842 - 1923
Dewar was born in Kincardine. He invented the vacuum flask whilst investigating the behaviour of gasses at low temperature. He also invented cordite.
