Synopsis
Neil Oliver tells the story of Scotland's ancient clans. He follows the clans as they rallied behind Robert the Bruce in his bid to win Scotland's crown.
- Programme: Rise of the Clans
- Episode: 01: The Bruce Supremacy
- Channel: BBC One Scotland
- Broadcast year: 2018
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