The fierce battle cries of Scotland's Highland clans

Used by clans to rattle their fighting foes and to help distinguish different sides during a battle, each Scottish clan had its own war cry that would have a psychological effect on the enemy, as well as helping to find comrades on the battle field.

The battle cries of the clans would often include the rallying points of home or immortalise powerful leaders. Here are some of the most famous.

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Hull's Peter Skipper (left) and David Rennie batlle it out in front of 13,551 at Elland Road.

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Action from the League Cup round two, second leg clash at Elland Road as Leeds tried to overcome a 2-3 first leg deficit.

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The Whites could not find a breakthrough.

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Ian Baird heads home against Pompey at Elland Road.

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The fierce battle cries of Scotland's Highland clans

Used by clans to rattle their fighting foes and to help distinguish different sides during a battle, each Scottish clan had its own war cry that would have a psychological effect on the enemy, as well as helping to find comrades on the battle field.

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