<p>In this second installment of our series on the Gaelic clans of Galloway, we dig deeper into a pattern that kept surfacing in every clan’s story: their consistent support for the Balliol side during the Scottish Wars of Independence. Building on Episode One’s overview of Galloway’s early history, this episode explains the political, cultural, and regional forces that shaped Galloway’s loyalties. Understanding this context sets the stage for future episodes where we’ll explore individual Galloway clans in greater depth and uncover their roles in Scottish clan history.</p><p>Sponsor - <a href="www.usakilts.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">USA Kilts</a></p><p><a href="https://stores.inksoft.com/the_scottish_clans/shop/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Scottish Clans Merch - Battle Shirts and Clandanas</a></p><p>Sources:</p><p><a href="https://occgs.com/projects/rescue/family_files/files/MACGREGOR%20Family.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Origin of the MacLellans</a></p><p><a href="https://dgnhas.org.uk/sites/default/files/transactions/3092.pdf#page=29" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">MICHAEL MCGORTH AND THE CLAN AFREN</a></p><p><a href="https://dgnhas.org.uk/sites/default/files/transactions/3087.pdf#page=87" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">GAILL, GÀIDHEIL, GALL-GHÀIDHEIL AND THE CENÉLA </a></p><p><a href="https://dgnhas.org.uk/sites/default/files/transactions/3087.pdf#page=87" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> OF GREATER GALLOWAY</a></p><p><a href="https://clog.glasgow.ac.uk/ojs/index.php/JSNS/article/view/178/205" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Gall-Ghàidheil and Galloway</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ssns.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/07_Brooke_Galloway_1991_pp_97-116.pdf"><u>GALL-GAIDHIL AND GALWWAY</u></a><br></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/c/scottishclans#:~:text=patreon.com-,/,-scottishclans" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><br></a></p><p><a href="https://scottishclans.info" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Scottish Clans Website</a></p><p><br></p>