The Charmstone of Clan Donnachaidh

And why I believe magic stones have a place in evidence-based therapy

My clan has a magic stone. It’s called the Clach na Bratach in Scots gaelic, meaning the Stone of the Standard. It was allegedly discovered in 1314 by Duncan the Stout (Donnchadh Reamhar), the founding chief of the Robertson Clan (Clan Donnachaidh). In this article, I begin by telling you its story, before explaining why I don’t believe in magic but,…