MACGREGOR, ROB ROY (1671 - 1734) – For several years now, the Trossachs have been plagued by a host of Rob Roy impersonators who pester tourists and squabble amongst themselves. Their number is mainly comprised of Tartan Army ‘foot soldiers' and absconded mental patients from Glasgow. The problem is particularly pronounced around Balquhidder where MacGregor is buried. Andrew Morton, who lurks about the churchyard in full Highland regalia, face daubed in flour, claims to be the actual ghost of Rob Roy and invites visitors to have their photograph taken with him, demanding fees of up to £100 from anyone foolish enough as to capitulate to his badgering. The area's other Rob Roy's defer to Morton's heightened lunacy and allow him to intermediate between them. While it could be argued that his allocation of zones and time-tables has partially stemmed the Rob Roy profusion, many locals argue that the MacGregor name should once again be proscribed.

 

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