Duthacs

Duthacs refers to a variety of things, primarily associated with Saint Duthac, a Scottish saint. The most prominent meaning relates to the collegiate church of Saint Duthac in Tain, Ross-shire, Scotland. This church was a significant religious site and a place of pilgrimage in medieval Scotland. King James II of Scotland was crowned there in 1437. The town of Tain itself grew around the shrine of Saint Duthac.

The term "Duthacs" can also refer to the followers or devotees of Saint Duthac. These would have been pilgrims and those who sought his intercession. In a broader sense, it might be used to describe the historical and cultural legacy associated with the saint and his shrine. The shrine was particularly important to the Scottish monarchy.

Over time, the significance of Saint Duthac and his shrine has waxed and waned, but he remains a notable figure in Scottish religious history. The collegiate church has undergone periods of damage and restoration. References to "Duthacs" in historical texts usually point to the saint, his shrine, or the associated church and its community. The saint himself is believed to have lived in the 11th century.