Proper noun
A historical division of the Scottish Highlands within the modern council area of Perth and Kinross.
An ancient Scottish ten-times-created earldom, more recently dukedom, which initially possessed the above lands.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgAdditionally, the Atholl Highlanders are a ceremonial infantry militia maintained by the Duke of Atholl —they are the only legal private army in Europe. Source: Internet
Brown, Atholl and the Death of James I, p. 25 further Robert II had four sons and five daughters by Elizabeth Mure before legitimising them after receiving papal dispensation in 1347 for their marriage. Source: Internet
Brown, Atholl and the Death of James I, p. 28 Atholl participated at the assize that sat over the 24/25 May 1425 that tried and found the prominent members of the Albany Stewarts guilty of rebellion—their executions followed swiftly. Source: Internet
Brown, Atholl and the death of James I, p. 43 Walter was taken prisoner by Angus and held at the Edinburgh Tolbooth where he was tried and beheaded on 26 March 1437, the day after the coronation of the young James II. Source: Internet
Brown, Atholl and the Death of James I, pp. 31 7 Even although Robert Chambers was a member of the Royal household, the old Albany ties were stronger. Source: Internet
Brown, Atholl and the Death of James I, pp. 34 8 In the evening of 20 February 1437 the king and queen were in their rooms and separated from most of their servants. Source: Internet