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Angus Mhor ("Big Angus") is one of Dougal MacKenzie's men. He has a supporting role, playing off of Rupert and the other Highlanders. He often fulfills a "comic relief" role, especially when interacting with Claire.
Angus is portrayed by English actor Stephen Walters.
Personal History[]
There are no details given about Angus's background, beyond the fact that he is a member of the MacKenzie clan and loyal to Dougal.
Events of the TV Series[]
Season One[]
Main: Season One
Season Two[]
Main: Season Two
Angus dies after the Battle of Prestonpans
Personality[]
Physical Appearance[]
Name[]
- Angus is the anglicized form of Aonghas, which possibly means "unique strength" derived from Irish óen "one" and gus "force, strength, energy".[1][2]
- Mhor comes from the Gaelic mòr, which means "big, great, large".[3]
Trivia[]
- Angus is the first character whose role in the television series deviates significantly from his role in the books.
- The nickname "Angus Mhor" means "Big Angus" in Gaelic, and refers to the book character's immense height and strength. His surname is not mentioned in either the books or TV series.
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References[]
- ↑ Behind the Name: Aonghus – Accessed 31 July 2015
- ↑ Celtic Male Names of Scotland – Accessed 31 July 2015
- ↑ LearnGaelic.net – Accessed 31 July 2015