"The Prophecies of the Brahan Seer (Coinneach Odhar Fiosaiche)" by Alexander Mackenzie is a historical record that highlights the predictions of Coinneach Odhar, also called the Brahan Seer, a prophet from the Highlands who claimed to have the ability to see the future. Through a collection of his prophecies, the book explores the superstition and myths of Scottish culture, introducing readers to the mystical beliefs of the Highlands. The writer starts with a preface that shows the past importance of the Brahan Seer and the interest in his predictions. The beginning tells the story of Kenneth Mackenzie, who is known for these predictions, and shares legends about how he gained his ability to foresee events, often through meetings with supernatural beings. The story sets the stage for many prophecies said to be his, with some seen as having come true, others not, and some uncertain, inviting readers to consider fate, nature, and human life in the Scottish Highlands.
The Prophecies of the Brahan Seer (Coinneach Odhar Fiosaiche)
By Alexander Mackenzie
Explore the fulfilled and unfulfilled visions of a legendary Highland prophet, and decide for yourself if fate has already been written.
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Alexander Mackenzie, was a Scottish historian, author, magazine editor and politician. He was born on a croft, in Gairloch. He had little opportunity for education and initially earned his living as a labourer and ploughman. In 1861 he became apprenticed in the clothes trade selling Scottish cloth in Colchester. In 1869 he settled in Inverness, where he and his brother set up a clothes shop in Clach na Cudainn House. From his business premises he derived his nickname 'Clach na Cudainn' or simply 'Clach'. He later became an editor and publisher of the Celtic Magazine, and the Scottish Highlander. Mackenzie wrote numerous clan histories. He was a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. A founder member of the Gaelic Society of Inverness, Mackenzie was elected an 'Honorary Chieftain' in 1894.
Alexander Mackenzie, was a Scottish historian, author, magazine editor and politician. He was born on a croft, in Gairloch. He had little opportunity for education and initially earned his living as a labourer and ploughman. In 1861 he became apprenticed in the clothes trade selling Scottish cloth in Colchester. In 1869 he settled in Inverness, where he and his brother set up a clothes shop in Clach na Cudainn House. From his business premises he derived his nickname 'Clach na Cudainn' or simply 'Clach'. He later became an editor and publisher of the Celtic Magazine, and the Scottish Highlander. Mackenzie wrote numerous clan histories. He was a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. A founder member of the Gaelic Society of Inverness, Mackenzie was elected an 'Honorary Chieftain' in 1894.
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