Carson Beckett/Paul McGillion Thunk Thread

[Atarah Derek]

A very Spring-like pic, no? Speaks of sunshine and fluffy clouds and teddy bears and squishy hugs and happiness and.....yes, nice things.

*sings* These are a few of Paul's favorite things...

And chocolate, apparently.

Does anyone here know the etymology of the name McGillion? It's really starting to drive me nuts not knowing. Any time I hear a name that's obviously Scottish in origin, I have to look up its meaning and clan association. But I've hit nothing but dead ends with this name.

I tried Behind the Name. They didn't have a whole lot to go on.

Edit: I'm pretty sure I found what I was looking for:

Excerpt from: A history of the clan Mac Lean from its first settlement at Duard Castle, in the Isle of Mull, to the present period; including a genealogical account of some of the principal families together with their heraldry, legends, superstitions, etc.

The name is not uniformly spelled even in the Gaelic language. In John MacKenzie's "Beauties of Gaelic Poetry," it is thus spelled: MacIlleain, MacIlleau, MhacIllean, MacGhilleain, MacGhilleoin, and Chlan-Illeain. In Rev. A. MacLean Sinclair's " Clarsach na Coille," I find the following methods used: Clann-Ghilleain, Mhic-GlUeain, MhacGilleai, but in numerous other instances, MacGilleain. In the same compiler's " Glenbard Collection of Gaelic Poetry," four variations are given, viz.: MhacGilleain, MhacGilleoin, MhicGilleain, and MacGilleain....In the account of the constable of Tarbart, rendered in 1325, the name is spelled McGillion. In an account rendered at Scone, in 1327, it is also McGilhon.

If Paul is from Clan MacLean, his clan tartans include:

and

The MacLean crest is:


So now that I've probably put everyone to sleep, I guess we should get back to posting actual pictures of Paul/Carson, and discussing this calendar project bunny.

[Mirela]

^^ Thanks for that info, you didn't put me to sleep with it A while back I tried to find out if the name McGillion was Scottish or Irish (it does sound Irish) - I couldn't find info about it anywhere, so once again, thanks! So it's part of the MacLean clan, then? Well then, I've been at Duart Castle where they first settled - very nice it is too



I LOVE his shoes in this pic (I've seen him wearing them in other pics too) - they're like the ones that The Beatles used to wear! I'm a huge fan of The Beatles so to see Paul wearing shoes like theirs is brilliant

[ladyofshalott]

Hey there Carson lovers!

I was fooling around with my two fav guys in photoshop and made this:

Spoiler:

Just a silly thing, but I like it.

[Jersey13]

I was fooling around with my two fav guys in photoshop and made this(snip)

That picture was taken in L.A. If you were there, you should've said hi. I wore my "Got Scotch?" and "Save Carson" t-shirts and everything!

[Keaira Taegan]

Does anyone here know the etymology of the name McGillion? It's really starting to drive me nuts not knowing. Any time I hear a name that's obviously Scottish in origin, I have to look up its meaning and clan association. But I've hit nothing but dead ends with this name.

I tried Behind the Name. They didn't have a whole lot to go on.

Edit: I'm pretty sure I found what I was looking for:

Excerpt from: A history of the clan Mac Lean from its first settlement at Duard Castle, in the Isle of Mull, to the present period; including a genealogical account of some of the principal families together with their heraldry, legends, superstitions, etc.

The name is not uniformly spelled even in the Gaelic language. In John MacKenzie's "Beauties of Gaelic Poetry," it is thus spelled: MacIlleain, MacIlleau, MhacIllean, MacGhilleain, MacGhilleoin, and Chlan-Illeain. In Rev. A. MacLean Sinclair's " Clarsach na Coille," I find the following methods used: Clann-Ghilleain, Mhic-GlUeain, MhacGilleai, but in numerous other instances, MacGilleain. In the same compiler's " Glenbard Collection of Gaelic Poetry," four variations are given, viz.: MhacGilleain, MhacGilleoin, MhicGilleain, and MacGilleain....In the account of the constable of Tarbart, rendered in 1325, the name is spelled McGillion. In an account rendered at Scone, in 1327, it is also McGilhon.

soooo im pretty sure after reading the part about the castle i started picture Paul and Carson living in one and thinking about what that would like for both the man and the character hahaha

[Crimsonravenwolf]

*snickers loudly* Nice photo shop thingy Lady S. Hmm...why do I think of the Grinch and Max when I see the pic? *scratches head* I swear I'm not bendy on cold medicine. Right. So we have a bunny in our Spring section of calendar huh? Good. What other Carson/Paul pic screams Spring? More Hot Scot shots please!! Woohoo!! hehehe }:O

[ladyofshalott]

That picture was taken in L.A. If you were there, you should've said hi. I wore my "Got Scotch?" and "Save Carson" t-shirts and everything!

I know. That's my duo pic. I'm in the middle, well I was before I put in all those presents!

[Crimsonravenwolf]

You're the best wrapped present ever Lady S.!! What was it like in the middle of a manwich? *floats off to happy place* More Hot Scot shots please!! Woohoo!! }:O

[Atarah Derek]

So we have a bunny in our Spring section of calendar huh? Good. What other Carson/Paul pic screams Spring? More Hot Scot shots please!! Woohoo!! hehehe }:O

Well, actually I refer to pretty much any idea as a bunny. You know, like plot bunnies and picture bunnies. Basically creative ideas that breed more creative ideas, and then run off just when you actually need them.

"The bunny, the bunny, oh I ate the bunny."
Ahem. Sorry. Veggie moment.

[Keaira Taegan]

Well, actually I refer to pretty much any idea as a bunny. You know, like plot bunnies and picture bunnies. Basically creative ideas that breed more creative ideas, and then run off just when you actually need them.

"The bunny, the bunny, oh I ate the bunny."
Ahem. Sorry. Veggie moment.

this is soo OT but i heart veggie tales!

[Crimsonravenwolf]

*snickers loudly* I kinda figured plot/picture bunnies were running amok. But Paul's adorable with a bunny in his arms. Okay,we have the kilted centerfold and possibly a bunny shot...what other Paul/Carson pic screams Spring? *puts on thinking cap* Woohoo!! }:O

[Jersey13]

Does no one else want a high-quality vid of one of Paul's panels (in his dress kilt)? I'm rather shocked.

[scaperfan]

Does no one else want a high-quality vid of one of Paul's panels (in his dress kilt)? I'm rather shocked.

Seriously, I'm the only one so far?
Everybody, you've gotta see this!
It's Paul!
He's in a kilt!
He can't sit down when he's in a kilt!
He sings! Badly! But then well!
He does impersonations!
He does Doctor Beckett!
So many things worthy of exclamation marks!!
I'm 31 minutes in, and I'm currently dying...Teryl just talked about "evil Doctor Beckett's nurse!"

[Keaira Taegan]

Seriously, I'm the only one so far?
Everybody, you've gotta see this!
It's Paul!
He's in a kilt!
He can't sit down when he's in a kilt!
He sings! Badly! But then well!
He does impersonations!
He does Doctor Beckett!
So many things worthy of exclamation marks!!
I'm 31 minutes in, and I'm currently dying...Teryl just talked about "evil Doctor Beckett's nurse!"

no your not!! i wanna see it!!!

[Atarah Derek]

Does no one else want a high-quality vid of one of Paul's panels (in his dress kilt)? I'm rather shocked.

Of course! Is it on YouTube?

Those pictures of the wedding scene someone posted earlier...we could use one of those for June.