{"product_id":"ranald-red-standard-macdonald-jacobite","title":"Ranald 'Red Standard' Macdonald - Jacobite","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRanald ‘Red Standard’ Macdonald carries the proud spirit of Clan Macdonald, a clan whose story reaches across the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDressed in Macdonald tartan and his navy bonnet, Ranald has the look of a Nome who knows exactly where he belongs. There is something quietly commanding about him — the sort of character who might say very little, but somehow still expects everyone else to listen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey say Ranald earned the name Red Standard because he was once entrusted with carrying a clan banner through difficult country. When the wind caught the standard and nearly carried it away, Ranald held fast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe story has grown somewhat taller with every telling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRanald insists he never let go.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOthers maintain that he simply got tangled in it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEither way, the standard survived, and so did his reputation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne thing is certain, Ranald Macdonald is a Nome with plenty of clan spirit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe White Cockade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLook closely at Ranald's bonnet and you'll find a small white ribbon, a nod to the famous white cockade associated with the Jacobite cause.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Jacobite Risings, the white cockade became a recognised symbol of support for the Stuart cause. Worn on the bonnet, it served as a visible badge of allegiance,  a small but meaningful sign that the wearer stood with the Jacobites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRanald's little white ribbon is our own Northern Nome interpretation of that historic symbol. So it isn't simply there for decoration, it carries a little piece of the story with it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Story Behind Ranald\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRanald belongs to the Clan Path, where Scotland's ancient clan traditions provide the inspiration for characters shaped by loyalty, courage and a strong sense of identity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA member of Clan Macdonald, Ranald wears his clan colours with pride. His navy bonnet gives him a dignified Highland appearance, while his nickname recalls the banners and standards that once carried the colours and symbols of Scotland's great clans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerhaps Red Standard comes from a long-forgotten act of bravery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOr perhaps, as with many Highland tales, the truth has become just a little more entertaining over the years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRanald is not about to spoil a good story by correcting anyone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Northern Nome with Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Northern Nome is handmade in Scotland, making each one an individual character with his own little quirks and personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRanald is created with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMacdonald tartan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep navy Jacobite bonnet with fur trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlonde beard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFur-trimmed sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighland shield\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasket-hilted sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden bead nose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHis own Jacobite character and story.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Little Piece of the Highlands\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRanald 'Red Standard' Macdonald makes a distinctive Scottish gift for anyone with an interest in Highland history, clan heritage or Jacobite Scotland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHe would sit equally well among a collection of Northern Nomes, on a Scottish-themed shelf, or keeping watch over a favourite corner of the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Scotland · One character, one story, one Northern Nome.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorthern Nomes are \u003cstrong\u003edecorative collectibles, not toys\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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