Chronicled here is the stirring history of Clan Anderson from its beginnings in the mists of medieval Caledonian history down to the present day. The clan’s turbulent exploits spanned the bloodthirsty, feuding saga of Scotland’s history and the dramatic tales here retold recall dashing Highland charges, brutal battles, breathless chases and deadly duels. The Clan Anderson were notorious border reivers, or raiders, who graduated to being armour bearers to Scottish Kings, a post which entrusted royal lives to their care. In more peaceful times, many have gained celebrity through a diverse range of endeavours and pursuits, with John Anderson, born in 1726, the Professor of Natural Philosophy at Glasgow University known affectionately by his students as ‘Jolly Jack Phosphorous’ due to his habit of setting off phosphorus explosions during his lectures. Related here in all its vivid detail is this colourful clan’s vibrant story.
