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MacMurrough

Fergus MacIvor's bard who sings at the Highland feast.

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Also known as MacMurrough nan Fonn

First appearance: XX: A Highland Feast

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In XX: A Highland Feast: The family bard who chants Celtic verses and receives a silver cup from the chieftain. Later, in XXI: The…

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JHJohn HomeEWEdward WaverleyFMFergus MacIvorFMFlora MacIvorLELady Emily Bla…MAMacMurrough

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  • Central Jacobite and Waverley Circle

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