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Scotland and Brexit Scotland.org declared, the Leave side won by a margin Another Independence of 52% to 48%, the referendum turnout was referendum 71.8%, with more than 30 million people The Scottish government will now be voting it was the highest turnout in a UK- looking at the possibility of a second wide vote since the 1992 general election. independence referendum in the wake of Text and image: Text the UK voting to leave the EU. Scotland Reassurance following voted in 2014 to stay in the United EU referendum Kingdom after voters decisively rejected Scotland’s first snorkel trail has been The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has sent independence. With, the “No” side winning created in the North West Highlands by a message of reassurance to EU nationals with 2,001,926 votes over 1,617,989 for the Scottish Wildlife Trust. As part of its First Minister Nicola Sturgeon living in Scotland that they are welcome “Yes”. A second Scottish independence living seas programme and supported after the Brexit vote in Edinburgh. and has pledged the Scottish Government’s referendum is “on the table”, Nicola by the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation, Photo: The Scottish Government. overriding priority is to protect Scotland’s Sturgeon has proclaimed as the vast the self-led Snorkel Trail features nine relationship with, and place in, the EU. The majority of Scots wanting to Remain in the beaches and bays on the coast of Wester any Scots, those across Europe First Minister said: “Scotland voted to stay recent EU referendum has given the SNP Ross and Sutherland. Both beginners and around the world were inside the single market and to protect the an extraordinary reason to again look at and advanced snorkelers will be able to caught off guard in June as the jobs, investment and trade that depend the case for independence. In a poll taken dive down to see the impressive variety UK went to the ballot box and on it. We chose to be an open, inclusive in February this year more than half (54 of marine life in Scotland. Locations Mvoted on whether or not to remain as part and outward-looking society where other per cent) of Scots would vote Yes in a post- include Tanera Mor in the Summer of the European Union. The British exit or EU citizens are welcome to live, work Brexit second independence referendum Isles, Camusnagaul and Achmelvich Brexit referendum was held on Thursday and contribute. My message today - to and since the EU referendum polls are Bay with marine life such as dogfish, 23 June, to decide whether the UK should EU citizens and to their representatives showing that the pro-independence barrel jellyfish and sea urchins living in leave or remain in the European Union. in Scotland - remains simple. Scotland movement has gained more support. these areas. Fiona Hyslop MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and Scotland has voted in favour of the UK is your home, you are welcome and your If the Scottish government goes ahead External Affairs said: “Scotland’s coast staying in the EU by 62% to 38% - with contribution to our economy, our society with a second independence referendum boasts some of the UK’s richest spots for all 32 council areas backing Remain. The and our culture is valued. We will pursue and it is successful, then the UK’s union marine wildlife, which is why nearly half people of Edinburgh delivered the strongest every option to protect Scotland’s position would dissolve at the same time as Brexit. of the visitors surveyed come to Scotland Remain vote in Scotland and many across in Europe and, by extension, the interests British politics have gone into overdrive for our scenery and landscape.The the capital were shocked and devastated of EU citizens who live and work here. I this summer with Prime Minister David snorkel trail is an innovative approach by the decision to leave the EU. Moray call again on the Prime Minister, and the Cameron resigning after the Brexit vote to marine and coastal planning that saw the closest result in Scotland, with potential candidates to succeed him, to give and the UK now has its second female encourages use of existing infrastructure Remain finishing just 122 votes ahead of an immediate guarantee that the existing Prime Minister in Theresa May who has to help tourism diversification like Leave. Whilst outside Scotland London and rights of the 173,000 EU nationals in Scotland promised to build a “better Britain” and to this.”The Snorkel trail officially launched Northern Ireland also voted to Remain, the will be protected. A strong starting point is make the UK’s EU exit a “success”. on Saturday 9 July at Ullapool Harbour UK as a whole has voted to Leave - raising a clear message from me to EU citizens that as part of the Rotary Club of Ullapool’s the prospect of Scotland being taken out wherever they live and whatever they do, they What was your reaction to the Brexit vote? Summer Festival. of the EU against its will. With all the votes are welcome here, now and in the future.” Tell us at www.scottishbanner.com

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his year’s Edinburgh International was the subject of ‘father of modern Festival will be in full swing this geology’ James Hutton’s work, contributing 18th to 21st August 2016 month with events across the greatly to the Scottish Enlightenment Ceilidh with Black Heather on Thursday Evening city and the Festival will open and revolutionising thinking about how withT the city’s most famous attraction, the Earth formed. Councillor Richard Kirk’n of the Tartan on Sunday morning Edinburgh Castle. The Standard Life Lewis, Edinburgh’s Festivals and Events Featuring: Opening Event: Deep Time is the follow Champion, said: “Following last year’s Celtic Psychosis, Darryl Craft, Velcro up to last year’s spectacular Harmonium beautiful Harmonium Project at the Usher Black Heather, The Clan, Leaping Lizards, Noosa & District Pipe Band, Celtic Kin, Project which attracted massive crowds to Hall, this year’s opening event will yet Rum City Highland Dancers, Celtic Thunder, Celtic Crossover, The Scottish Balladeer – Brian Letton, witness an amazing performance of light again wow audiences. Celebrating 350 Ishka, The Scottie Dog Mascots & Others To Be Confirmed. and sound. This year, the canvas for the million years of Edinburgh’s history and Admission: Festival’s opening event will be the walls set to a soundtrack by Scotland’s own Join us for the Boondooma Highland games. of Edinburgh Castle, and the rugged rock Mogwai, Deep Time at Edinburgh Castle Scottish food & much more, Stalls welcome with own insurance $50 pp full weekend. beneath, as a digitally animated artwork will be a phenomenal, free experience Children under 14, FREE. Be part of “Scots in the Bush” - a weekend of fun filled Includes: entry, displays projections and illuminations to be enjoyed by all.” To tell the tale, entertainment for all the family. Bar & Meals are available. bush camping and all inspired by the city’s past. Set to the cutting-edge 3D animation and projection entertainment. music of Scottish rock band Mogwai, techniques will be used by 59 Productions, and produced by Tony-award winning 59 who have also been named Associate Productions (creators of Harmonium), the Artists for the Festival for the next three Inquiries: Buddy Thomson – Lynne Bennett Ph 07 4168 0168 Standard Life Opening Event: Deep Time years. The Standard Life Opening Event: Email: [email protected] Caretaker: 07 4168 0159 explores 350 million years of local history, Deep Time is a free, but ticketed, public For more info: www.boondoomahomestead.org.au from volcanic landscape to seat of learning event which takes place at 10.30pm on and science. The area’s unique geology Sunday 7 August.

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winners, Field Marshal Montgomery. Whilst the majority of bands came from Winners in grade 1 were: St Laurence Scotland, bands also came from afar as O’Toole from Eire; second Field Denmark, the Netherlands, the Republic Marshal Montgomery from Northern of Ireland and 5 school bands from Ireland and third Inveraray and District. Australia. Sixty Highland dancers also Grade 2 winners were the competed on the day and The World’s Pipes and Drums of the Police Tattie Scone Championship was won by Service of Northern Ireland. Nichola Smith from Elgin with her Heart Grade 4A was Lanark and District of Courage scone with fruits of Moray as her special ingredient. Grade 4B was Johnstone. Dr Donnie Munro (formally of Runrig) Grade 3A was the Lewis Pipe Band. Chieftain Dr Donnie Munro. who thoroughly enjoyed his day as Grade 3B was local band 2622 Chieftain said: “Visitors enjoyed themselves (Highland) Squadron RAF. orres gave a piping welcome for who came to the park to enjoy the day. very much and I congratulate the founders Elgin Pipe Band won the around 120 Pipe Bands and 50 The list of basnds included 11 grade 1 for the legacy that they have left and offer Grade 4B Drumming. Drum Majors who competed bands - from the Republic of Ireland, my congratulations to the people of Forres in the European Pipe Band Northern Ireland and Scotland including for their support of the event – they deserve Full results are on the RSBPA FChampionships, held in Forres on the current World Champions, Shotts and to have a real sense of pride in what they website: www.rspba.org. Saturday 25 June to a crowd of thousands Dykehead Caledonia and 2015 European have achieved with this event.”

Strikingly restored clock tower at GoMA unveiled Scotland’s most visited modern Scotland in the Park Deputy Leader of and Chair of Glasgow Life, Councillor Archie Graham, said: “The Gallery of Modern Art is a building firmly tied to the itself. We are delighted to reveal the restored clock tower and weather vane, in complete working order just in time for its 200th anniversary. This refurbishment ork to restore the clock tower at ensures generations to come have the one of Glasgow’s most famous opportunity to enjoy this beautiful building Queensland Police Pipes & Drums at Scotland in the Park. buildings has been completed. in full as it was originally intended.” Some Restoration work at the 600,000 people have been to GoMA in the unny skies blessed the GalleryW of Modern Art (GoMA) focused last year, making it Scotland’s most visited 4th annual Scotland in the on the clock tower and weather vane, modern art gallery. It also guaranteed the Park event in Greenbank, which have been cleaned, restored and popular museum a place in the coveted Queensland in July. A full reinstated. Previously coated in stained Top Ten most visited attractions in Scotland dayS of Scottish activities took place cream masonry paint and cement repairs, during 2015. The Royal Exchange Square with pipe bands, singers, Clan together with vegetation growing out of building was originally constructed in 1778 and information tents and much the Corinthian column bases, the clock as the townhouse of William Cunninghame more. A large crowd gathered to tower has undergone an extensive series of Lainshaw, one of Glasgow’s wealthy take in a bit of Scotland for the Luke Smith (Mayor of Logan), Scotland in the of conservation repairs. Glasgow Life, who tobacco lords. It later became a bank in 1816 family friendly day at the event Park organiser Neil Macdonald and Laurie manage GoMA, instructed conservation -17 when it was enlarged to create the Royal presented by the Scottish Clans Smith (Councillor) tasting a Haggis Burger. accredited architects at the Glasgow studio Exchange. It was this work which added the Congress of Queensland Inc. of Austin-Smith:Lord to assess the true Corinthian pillars of the temple frontage condition of the tower and advise on a to Queen Street and the Cupola and clock suitable repair strategy. Initially the team tower design. The Royal Exchange was began repairing the tower by cleaning later purchased by Glasgow Corporation in off old paint, which was causing damage November 1949 for £105,000. to the stonework, redecorating the clock face and removing vegetation from the building. However, during the examination of the sandstone masonry, the restorers discovered some serious errors in the way in which the original tower had been constructed, between 1827 and 1829. This necessitated more extensive conservation repairs, including replacing stones that Clans gather at Scotland in the Park. were incorrectly bedded in the past.

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Scotspeak is a selection of quotes which made headlines in Scotspeak Scotland last month on a variety of current Scottish affairs.

“We have had a very full discussion associated with the international hit show about the result of the EU referendum, its Outlander. Castles, palaces, museums implications for Scotland and the steps and the scenes of ancient battles are all we need to take in the days, weeks and benefiting from an “Outlander effect” since months that lie ahead to protect Scotland’s the show began production in Scotland interests. Cabinet expressed its pride in three years ago. Outlander which is set the vote in Scotland, the emphatic vote at the time of the 18th-century Jacobite in Scotland, to remain in the European Risings has now also been confirmed for Union. The Cabinet also shared the deep at least a further series to be filmed using disappointment at the UK-wide result that Scotland as its backdrop. is clearly felt by a majority of people across “It is a compromise. It deals with the this country, and we are determined to act problem of hands up kilts but still keeps the decisively but in a way that builds unity flag flying for the great Scottish tradition of across Scotland about the way forward.” First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says Scotland tartan. We are a quintessential Scottish bar and tourists expect to see tartan.” will engage with Europe after the Brexit St Machar’s Cathedral. vote across the UK. Talks have already taken Kit Fraser owner of Inverness pub place with EU institutions and member Edinburgh during July. The Queen made “One of the outstanding features of St Hootananny said after male staff members states to protect Scotland’s place in Europe no mention of the Brexit vote which Machar’s is its unique heraldic ceiling were forced to stop wearing kilts as part of the bar uniform due to harassment from the First Minister has said. The Scottish will see Britain leave the EU, a result dating from 1520. The flat ceiling contains female customers. Barmen reported being Government plans to demonstrate that which prompted dismay in Scotland and 48 heraldic shields depicting Scotland as “circled” by groups of women wanting to the EU remains a priority for Scotland as sparked calls for another independence a sovereign state with the states of Western know what was worn under the kilt. Staff per the vote that the people of Scotland referendum. Scots rejected independence Europe united under Pope and Holy Roman now wear tartan trousers in matching with placed to Remain. In Scotland, where the 55 to 45 percent in a 2014 referendum. Emperor. As the ceiling will be 500 years electorate voted 2 to 1 to remain in the EU, old in 2020 there are plans to celebrate this the traditional Scottish theme of the bar. “There were no cars or transport back First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has vowed to milestone in the cathedral’s history. This led “I’m horrified to hear that there may be when I first joined the club - except on do everything she can to keep Scotland’s EU to the repair and development plans being plans to close Fort George. My grandfather Saturdays when there would be a bus, links, and is not ruling out calling a second called The 2020 Project.” was commander there after the war, and I’ve I’d cycle up to the course and park it independence referendum. Rev Barry Dunsmore of St Machar’s been a keen supporter of the museum, which against the hut before playing a round. Cathedral in Aberdeen said as the “We all live and work in an increasingly has only just been renovated. It would be a When I first started as a child, I’d play cathedral has announced a £1 million complex and demanding world where bleak day for the Highlands if this rumour with wee short clubs but there used to be upgrade. The 12th century church has long events can and do take place at remarkable about closure turned out to be true.” a greenkeeper here who would pick up been rumoured to be where Wallace’s left speed, and retaining the ability to stay British actor Hugh Grant said that he was clubs on the course left behind by folk arm ended up after he was hung, drawn calm and collected can be hard,” said the horrified that plans by the Ministry of who didn’t want them. I was quite lucky, and quartered in 1305. The cathedral 90-year-old monarch, whose role demands Defence to save money and shut down I could naturally swing a golf club very celebrates its 500th anniversary in 2020. strict public impartiality in political Fort George may be put into place. Fort matters. As this parliament has successfully well from a very young age. In golf you get “Heritage sites are a vital part of Scotland’s George located outside Inverness is the demonstrated over the years, one hallmark what you earn. When you miss-hit a shot wider tourism offering and by increasing historic Highland military base where his of leadership in such a fast-moving world at golf you get punished for it but it’s great our audience in the UK and internationally, grandfather served as commander. Built is allowing sufficient room for quiet when you have a good game.” we not only benefit the economy and after the Battle of Culloden, the garrison has contemplation and reflection, which can 102 year old (or young in this instance!) tourist industry as a whole, but also raise been the home of the famous 500-strong enable deeper, cooler, consideration about Scots golfer Willie Cuthbert said as it is awareness of the country’s heritage and Black Watch battalion for almost a decade. how challenges and opportunities can be believed that he may hold the title of the ultimately contribute to its preservation.” The base attracts 55,000 visitors each year, best addressed.” world’s longest-serving golf club member. Stephen Duncan, director of tourism at and studies carried out into its economic Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth said as Willie joined Kirkintilloch Golf Club in Historic Environment Scotland said as the impact have revealed that its closure could she formally opened the fifth session 1926 and he still plays today at the course agency has recorded a sharp increase in cost the Highlands £14 million a year and of Scotland’s devolved parliament in in East Dunbartonshire. international visitors to its sites that are lead to the loss of 112 jobs.

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Australasian Edition • August 2016 • Page 5 The Scottish Banner Scot Pourri Send us your inquiries on life’s little Vital publication movie had started when you arrived you Love Scotland question marks. Ever wanted to know what Please accept my apologies for being stayed till the picture was over, but you I am sorry my subscription renewal is happened to your old pal from home, how unable to attend celebrations for the didn’t leave until the second showing part late, as due to illness I had to get my son to make your favourite Scottish meal, or Scottish Banner’s 40th anniversary - a came to the part where you came in. to write it for me. Now I want to thank wondered about a certain bit of Scottish wonderful achievement in connecting, Those were the days, and what sweet those of you who collects and saves all the history? 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I have been an avid reader of the Scottish through holding music sessions which, Kidd family and lived on McNeil Avenue, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland, while Banner for more than two decades, and I though truly superb, did not get much corresponding - she married but had no was most interested and gratified to read support from the Scottish community. The Scottish Banner children. She went by “Chris McLennan.” the articles on Aberdeen in the March 2016 Luckily, Highland Dancing, Country 40th Anniversary Her sister, Charlotte McLennan, edition. You see my Father was born and Dancing and piping are well catered for Congratulations to the married a Mr. Stuart, and had a son, raised in Aberdeen just near the New Brig and are secure. The W.A. Genealogical Charles Stuart, who was aged 60 in 1961. Scottish Banner for forty ‘O Don heading north to Fraserbourgh. My Society has a strong Scottish branch for Charles lived in Dunfirmline, Scotland. 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St Leonards,Tasmania 7250 Australia Country Club and also in Palm Beach, Our website is called ScotsHubWA.com. Australia Florida in the winter until his death. He Contact phone number is (08) 9457 1945. Email: [email protected] Dear Valerie sponsored his younger brother Archie and Shirley Oliver set him up at the Clearcrest Country Club Secretary, The Scottish Heritage Centre of W.A here. The older brother Willie, who I was Perth, Western Australia Posted to the Scottish named after went to London and settled into Banner Facebook page Landing on Barra a Club named Addiscombe, where he taught Images of Ben Nevis George V1 and Edward X111 to play their games. My Grandmother attended church at St. Machers in Old Aberdeen and lived out her very long life on the bank of the Don near the Auld Brig in a wee cottage. My wife Muriel and I have visited there many times and golfed in my father’s footsteps on the Royal Aberdeen links. WOW!!! Forty years! Let’s see, twelve times Looking up to the summit and North Face Ben Aye, per year, times 40 years-that is 480 issues Nevis this evening. Fresh snow fell today here William Richie, M.D. in Lochaber. Definitely living up to the old and I have read every single one of them. Evansville, Indiana I still remember the store in Toronto (at Scottish saying: “Never cast a clout till May’s USA Yes, I have flown to Barra from Glasgow in Queen Street and Coxwell Avenue) where out”. From sea life, to high life. Please see the September 2012. I spent a couple of interesting I used to go to renew my subscription. I Remembering the Galbraith’s attached image taken on the summit of Ben days on the island, albeit - very windy! am now 90 years young and still walk to store’s Nevis on Friday night of a Snow Bunting. Maureen McLeod (Formerly Edinburgh) my post office to get my Banner. You and I How well I remember Galbraith’s Bill Cameron Mississauga, Ontario met many years ago in Barrie, Ontario, at Store(Scottish Banner, April, 2016). It was Fort William, Scotland Canada a Sons of Scotland dinner. I am enclosing in Glasgow, on Gascube Road and North a picture taken while we were at this Woodside Road. My Mother was a regular Celtic Thunder The Flying Scotsman event. We all look so young then. The lady customer and I remember getting home Many thanks for the two tickets to see in the middle is my wonderful late wife, from school one day, only to be told Celtic Thunder. A tremendous show was Marjorie Main, and you will remember Galbraith’s had received an order of ‘H.P enjoyed by all at the full house crowd. the other wonderful lady on the right broon sauce’, and if your surname began Mrs I Brown (yourself). I believe the picture was taken with an ‘R’ you could have one free. Our Largs North, South Australia family name was ‘Ritchie’ so....! This was late 1970’s or early 1980’s. I would like to The Proclaimers attend the Fergus Highland Games this during World War II and rationing was summer and if you are there would like to heavy. Boy did our family enjoy that treat Wow! What a concert! Thoroughly enjoyed that night with our supper. Anyone living The Proclaimers April concert at the Even when you are forced to shoot without meet you again. around Possil Road will also remember Sydney Opera House. Thanks so much getting the name of the engine in the shot Thank you for great reads, the Astoria Picture House. It was located for the tickets I won from the Scottish because people were just in your way, you Lawrence Main beside Oakbank Hospital and held great Bannercompetition. The Concert Hall was know that you just have to take that picture. Clan Gunn memories for me. Every Tuesday night, my packed-don’t think there was an empty The Bo’ness and Kinneil Railway on Monday Burke’s Falls, Ontario Aunt Rose took me to the ‘pictures’ there seat except for the audience standing and where the Flying Scotsman was on display. Canada and we usually ended up on the Balcony being part of the concert. The ambience A once in a lifetime moment resulting in a Ed. note: Thank you so much for the letter (second floor). My biggest treat was when was great! picture which had an atmosphere that could and the photo Lawrence. Indeed it is a long the ice cream lady sold her ice-cream cups Thanks again, have been taken 50 years ago. I call it – PROUD. time ago. The gentleman next to your wife as Auntie Rose always bought one for her Shirley Smith Ken Windsor was my husband at that time, Jim Cairney. and one for me. Another thing I remember Kanahooka, NSW Glasgow, Scotland Yes we do look quite a happy group, don’t we. about going to the pictures was, if the Australia

Page 6 • Australasian Edition • August 2016 The Scottish Banner Glasgow’s turns five Historic Fort George closure threat Photo: VisitScotland. Photo: Fort George in the may soon close as a military base after operating for 250 years. Built after the Battle of Culloden, the garrison has been the home of the famous 500-strong Black Watch battalion for almost a decade, and is considered to be one of the finest fortifications of its type in Europe. The base attracts 55,000 visitors each year, The Riverside Museum. and studies carried out into its economic Photo: Glasgow Museums. impact have revealed that its closure could cost the Highlands £14million a year and lead to the loss of 112 jobs. Large lasgow’s Riverside Museum which reflect the museum’s diverse and can resist the opportunity to kick off their parts of the historic site are open to the has recently celebrated its fifth growing audience base. shoes and wriggle their toes in the sand public as a visitor attraction and some of birthday and has announced a at the ever-popular beach, just one of Riverside beach its buildings house a museum recalling packed programme of free summer a host of things happening at Riverside the exploits of Scottish regiments past Gevents. The award-winning £74 million Councillor Archie Graham, Chair of this summer.” The hugely popular and present. Economy Secretary Keith museum has welcomed in excess of five Glasgow Life said: “Riverside has been beach will also open for the season, with Brown recently learned about the closure million visitors since it opened on 20th June an outstanding success which has vastly giant deckchairs, beach sports and an plans and has written to UK defence 2011. It is currently ranked as the second increased the number of people visiting opportunity to simply kick-back and secretary Michael Fallon to say he is most popular attraction in Glasgow, the fifth Glasgow’s acclaimed transport collection. relax. Inside visitors can take in Riverside’s “disappointed” by the move – and that most popular in Scotland. Throughout the That success is mirrored by the ever- latest major display change, Toucans and it would have “huge significance” for previous five years Riverside has continued growing number of awards that this Lollipops. It tells the story of road safety Scotland. Fort George was previously to attract an increasing number of visitors exciting and innovative Glasgow attraction and how our approach to learning about considered for closure in a 2011 review year on year, welcoming in excess of 1.1 receives. The addition of Riverside to the this deadly serious issue has changed since but those plans did not go ahead. The million people in 2015, which represented Glasgow skyline has helped ensure the the 1950s, through one element that hasn’t Ministry of Defence is reviewing its an increase of 7.8%. The success of city’s position as the cultural capital of changed – the Lollipop Person. estate as it attempts to save £1billion by cutting the size of its footprint by 30%. Scotland’s museum of transport and travel Scotland. I’m confident the diverse events For further details on Riverside Museum’s It is expected to reveal its full plans this is related to the ongoing programme of programme announced today will ensure summer events programme and events autumn and its closure would have far- major display changes inside the building many people add Riverside to their list of happening across all Glasgow Museums this reaching effects in the Inverness area. and the varied events programme outside, must-see attractions this summer. Who summer visit www.glasgowmuseums.com PERTH KILT RUN & HIGHLAND GATHERING MINNAWARRA PARK, ARMADALE, WESTERN AUSTRALIA SUNDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 2016 9AM – 5PM

Celebrations are kicked off early in true Scottish style with the high energy and quirky Perth Kilt Run, where Perth PERTH KILT RUN Australia competes for the record title 9.00am check-in/registrations of the Largest Kilt Run in the World. 10.30am Fun Run Begins This highly anticipated fun run raises much needed money for three Fun run for the Largest important charities - Beyond Blue, Kilt Run World Record The Amanda Young Foundation and 2.5km leisure run The Intensive Care Foundation. or 5km challenge The Highland Gathering continues for patrons to dabble in all things Kilts available for purchase. Scottish including live music, food, craft stalls, the clan village, traditional heavy events, children’s activities and For details and to register the annual Pipe Band and Highland please visit: perthkiltrun.com.au Dancing competitions.

Australasian Edition • August 2016 • Page 7 The Scottish Banner What’s in a Name? By: Ron Dempsey Have a name that has you stumped? Scottish Banner readers can send in their name queries direct to Ron via the Scottish Banner by post or email: [email protected]. Ron will do his best to help you with your name query and may just add that extra piece to your genealogy puzzle.

The last paragraph is the story of Clan MacNiel as believed for generations however, modern DNA testing for males bearing the MacNeil name across the world have shown a different story in that most of them have Viking DNA and thus disputes the clan history of having an Irish genealogy. Now the recorded history of the clan from the 11th century. There was King in the North of Ireland in present day Ulster known as Aodh (Hugh) O Neil, supposedly twentieth in descent form the original Niall.

Barra Aodh’s descendent, another Niall arrived on the island of Barra in the Outer Hebrides. Barra means the island of St. Barr. Although a Gaelic stronghold, the majority of the islands have endings of ‘a’, ‘ay’ or ‘ey’ all from the Norse language for island. Two origins for the name of Barr for the islands are offered but in particular suggests a St. Barr from Cork in Ireland who was a great grandson of 15th century Kisimul Castle also known as the ‘Castle in the Sea’ and Niall of the Nine Hostages. Barra is the the seat of the chief of Clan Macneil. Photo: VisitScotland. most southerly of the major islands of the Outer Hebrides with the smaller islands of Berensay and Mingulay nearby. t is hot days in my part of the world. Allan and the first recording was in 1477 Daily Mail which had a full page article There were many generations of Neil Temperatures are reaching 100 when a “Gilfelan M’Allan was accused of on Ronnie as well. On it was a cartoon in MacNeils who were chiefs of the name. degrees F or 30+ degrees C. I know killing one Gillaspy McClery.” As in many reference to the Two Ronnie’s’ famous skit One Neil Og MacNeil fought with Robert some the readers endure even hotter instances, a name can be attributed to “fork ‘andles.” It also listed many typical the Bruce at Bannockburn and was Itemperatures in their part of the world various clans no just one. The Aberdeen jokes that they delivered. Mr. Jones’ rewarded with lands of Kintyre to add but this is anomaly for here. We have had MacAllans are reputed to be descended favourite being: “There was a fire at the to his Barra lordship. The ninth chief of 2/3 less than the usual precipitation. It from an Allan MacFarlane who settled Inland Revenue office in London but it Barra, Gilleonan received a charter for has made me climb under the proverbial and his son took the name MacAllan was put out before any serious good was the island from the Lord of the Isles in rock to avoid the heat of the day. With my rather than MacFarlane. The Sutherland done.” Thank you Mr. Jones. Mr. Jones 1427. The next few centuries saw the combination Scottish and Irish fair skin MacAllans have a MacKay connection. mentioned his grandmother originated clan within and without the graces of the I heed the words of Woody Allen who in It is also listed as an associate of clan from Greenock and was named Elizabeth Scottish monarchy like so many of their one of his movie productions said: “I don’t MacDonald. There is a MacAllan tartan for MacNeill who arrived in U.S. prior to 1900. highland peers. This was settled when tan...... I stroke!!”, so it is for this Scot, who people of that name as well as tartan for I thought that this was an opportunity to another Neil Og was made a colonel of grew up believing anything over 75 degrees famous MacAllan Distillery. address this great clan. horse by King Charles and fought at the was considered a “scorcher”. I hope your battle of Worcester in 1651. The Mac August goes well and comfortable and to Thom(p)son Neils remained Jacobite’s, that is loyal to our south of the equator cousins, maybe I have been remiss in thanking Mr. Robin Clan MacNeil was the Stewart dynasty and paid for it with you bask in the cooler temperatures. Thompson of Timaru, New Zealand. imprisonment. They didn’t lose their I should have mentioned this in last thought to have its origins estates and prospered until 1838 when Huxley, Rattray & MacAllan month’s column when I addressed the Roderick Mac Neil, chief of the name had A few months ago Ray Parry of Casino, surname Thom(p)son. Mr. Thompson with Niall of the Nine to sell Barra. Roderick had no progeny NSW, Australia wrote with a long list sent me a copy of a detailed booklet of and the chief ship passed to an emigrated of family names that he wished to be his family’s branch of Thompsons. They Hostages, a heroic figure cousin in the United States. That family addressed. As he suggested I would cover originated in County Down in Northern from the 4th century in worked valiantly to recoup the family a few each month. This month we can Ireland but considered themselves Scots losses in the restoration of Kisimul and cover three of those names. The first is from the days of the Plantation in the Northern Ireland. the purchasing of the great part of Barra in Huxley. Usually when a English name 1600’s. Mr. Thompson has been avidly 1937, a notable achievement. Niall or Neil (the language, not the nation) ends with researching his family’s history man and is Gaelic for Champion. The Vikings took “ley” it is in reference to a lea, which is a boy for many years and has had great Clan MacNeil the name as Njal and to further rerouted clearing or a meadow. It can mean other success. As well as tracing it back to a Clan MacNeil was thought to have its via the Normans as Nigel. things but invariably it is usually means farm in Scotland, he has used DNA to find origins with Niall of the Nine Hostages, Various spellings and septs include lea. The “hux” element is a bit hazy but extended family members. a heroic figure from the th4 century Mac Gugan, Mac Neill, McNeil, Mac Neal, often is seen as ignoble which may mean in Northern Ireland. He became an Neil, Neall, Neilson Nelson etc. Visit www. a description of a person but it may also Ronnie Corbett ‘Ard Righ’ or high king and created a macneilgroup.com in the U.S.A. and www. mean poor land or waste land for a person Last month I made mention of the passing dynasty that lasted centuries. From him clanmacneil.ca in Canada. Australians can who lived at or near the waste land. The of Ronnie Corbett who was a distant descended the great Ui Neill clan that reach their society at www.clanmacneil. next is the very Scottish name Rattray. It cousin of mine. I wasn’t fortunate in being became the great clan O’Neill of Ulster. ca/australia.htm. Support your clan is territorial name meaning “fort (usually unable to meet the man but enjoyed his In some of his mythical meanderings, society and I will borrow the following circular) of the village.” Rattray was a work and was a big fan even before I knew Niall is said to have conquered parts from the Canadian site, as it is applicable barony in Perthshire and was first recorded that we had a distant relationship. Mr. of Kintyre for the small Scotic colonies to everyone researching their family’s in 1253 when “Thomas de Rettre had a Bob Jones of Washington D.C was kind there, against the native Picts. In his past. “Cuimhuich Air Na Daoine o’n D’ discussion with his neighbour the Abbot of enough to send me a note saying that he many raids, it is believed that one of thainig thu-Remember the men from Arbroath about territorial boundaries. Last enjoys my columns and my mention of the slaves taken from Britain was the whom you have come.” on the list is MacAllan. Literally it is son of Ronnie. He included an article from the boy who was to become St. Patrick. Enjoy this August.

Page 8 • Australasian Edition • August 2016 The Scottish Banner The World Pipe Band Championships 2016 The biggest event in any piping fan’s calendar is certainly the annual World Pipe Band Championships, affectionately known as ‘The Worlds’ and Glasgow is again ready to welcome to the world of piping to the city.

have been associated with Glasgow Worlds features a whole range of events for more than 60 years and have been for the whole family to enjoy including held in the city continuously for 30 Highland Dancing, a Highland Games, years. As well as musical performances Children’s Zone and a huge range and of exceptional quality, the World Pipe variety of food and drink. Piping Live! Band Championships welcomes up to Glasgow International Piping Festival is 8000 pipers and drummers from well the biggest festival of its kind in the world over 200 bands and visitors from across and this year’s week-long celebration will the world. They all come together for see over 150 events take place in various an unforgettable and unique 2 day venues across the city from August 08 – celebration of Scottish culture. 14. Musicians will play daily throughout Glasgow, including band performances Fantastic performances in and on the steps of The from top class musicians Royal Concert Hall. The annual Pipe Idol Ian Embelton, Chief Executive of the competition and International Quartets Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, competition will return to this year’s said: “These championships have been programme and the Pipers Market’ will exceptional in recent years with many be back in George Square, providing the fantastic performances from top class best fresh and local food and drink from musicians from all over the world. The across Scotland. This year’s stellar line-up level of competition has seen more and includes RURA, the Scott Wood Band, more bands come to the fore to compete Finlay MacDonald and Chris Stout and he pinnacle of pipe band after they became the first Scottish for the ultimate prize in pipe band music there will be special concert on Saturday music will again return to band to win the coveted title in more and we can expect a similarly hard fought night, featuring the world famous Red Glasgow Green this month. than a decade. More than 200 bands contest this year. There is nothing like Hot Chilli Pipers at 02 Academy Glasgow. The two day event will be have already entered for 2016 with the sights and sounds of ‘The Worlds’ Glasgow will host the World Pipe Band heldT at Glasgow Green on 12 and entries already in from as far afield at Glasgow Green and bands from all Championships until 2021. 13 August 2016 and will feature as Canada, USA, South Africa, New over the world are already practising Tickets for the World Pipe Band hundreds of bands competing to be Zealand, Australia and Zimbabwe as hard seeking musical perfection as they Championships and full event named World Champions. Shotts well as from across Europe, Ireland, prepare to battle for the title of World information are available at: and Dykehead Caledonia Pipe Band Northern Ireland and Scotland. The Champions.” As well as two days of www.theworlds.co.uk and for are the defending World Champions World Pipe Band Championships top class pipe band competition, the Piping Live! see: www.pipinglive.co.uk. New exhibition brings Fort George to life ACCESSORIESSCOTTISH SHOPPE KILT HIRE

new exhibition revealing the 18th-century sieges. We have also added remarkable history of Fort two interactive displays to the exhibition, George has been installed in the including one that involves building a expansive stronghold, which castle and fort rampart, then attempting • Sydney’s Finest Highland Regalia • Australia’s largest supplier of authentic Awas built almost 250 years ago. The fort to demolish them with squash balls. It’s a Stockist. Tartan Scarves, Ties, Bow Ties, Caps, sits within massive grass-topped artillery bit like a game of pinball, and it’s a great • Kilts and Tartan skirts made to order. Sashes, Tammies and much more. defences on an isolated spit of land 11 way to show how these defences coped • Stockists of Quality Giftware including • More than 600 different Scottish & Irish Jewellery, Pewter Flasks, Tankards, Tartans on display with over 5,000 miles north east of Inverness. Built in the with artillery fire.” The exhibition has been Quaiches & Clan Badges. Tartan items in stock. wake of the Battle of Culloden over a 22 installed as part of an ongoing programme year period by Hanoverian kings George of research and interpretation by Historic Come and visit our store at II and George III, the site covers more Environment Scotland. It is designed to 25 The Strand, Croydon NSW 2132 than 42 acres and contains army barracks, complement the visitor offering at the Close to Croydon Railway Station, with plenty of free parking! gun batteries, ammunition stores and fort, which includes the recreated historic a chapel. The 18 new exhibition panels barrack rooms, the grand magazine that Tues-Fri 10.00am-6.00pm Sat 9.00am-2.00pm explain why the fort was built, explore displays a priceless collection of 18th- the way castles evolved into forts, and century guns and military equipment and MAIL ORDER TO ANY POSTAL LOCATION look at the influences of siege warfare the Highlanders Museum. Visitors can also and the military theories on its design. walk around the ramparts for spectacular Tel: (02) 9747-8270 Steve Farrar, Interpretation Officer for views over the Moray Firth. From Point Email: [email protected] Historic Environment Scotland, said: Battery, it is often possible to spot wildlife Facebook: www.facebook.com/scottishaccessories “The new interpretation tells the story including dolphins. Website: www.scottishaccessories.com.au of how the fort was built to control the For further information on Highlands after the last Jacobite Rising opening hours and access, visit and includes eye-witness accounts of www.historicenvironment.scot

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Wave of optimism for Wick seaweed firm Kelvin Hall to reopen after £35million revamp Globally important home Councillor Archie Graham OBE, the Depute Leader of Glasgow City Council and Chair of Glasgow Life, said: “Kelvin Hall is fixed within our collective memories. As a space for exhibitions, boxing matches, athletics, circus performances and as a museum of transport – it has adapted over the decades to match the needs of our The first batches of seaweed have been citizens and visitors. Thanks to this harvested and processed by a new food unique and incredible partnership, and drink business in Wick. New Wave we have worked together to secure Foods has invested £240,000 at its newly this iconic building for the next fitted out premises on the Wick Industrial generation – completing the first phase Estate and will turn wild-harvested of what promises to be a globally seaweeds into edible products. The important home for culture, learning, business also has potential to generate Photo: The . entertainment, health and fitness, and future export sales for the north’s valuable social inclusion. Our ambition for sport, food and drink sector. Seaweed is a lasgow’s iconic Kelvin Hall is first area to welcome the public through its culture and learning knows no bounds valued food ingredient in other parts of set to re-open this summer doors. The project will bring about 50 per and our investment in what promises the world and the market for seaweed following a major £35 million cent of the building back into use. to be an incredible new chapter in this products is considered to have significant refurbishment. The project The second phase of the refurbishment historic hall is testament to our shared potential in the UK and Europe. Trends isG a unique collaboration between of the Category B listed building, will desire to increase opportunity for all.” point towards healthy eating awareness Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Life, the build on the current partnership, with Kelvin Hall opened in 1927 and at and growing consumer sophistication. University of Glasgow and the National the Hunterian expected to move into 19,000m2 was the city’s main exhibition Peter Elbourne from New Wave Foods Library of Scotland. The reinvention of the building, while Glasgow Museums hall. Following its many guises, in the said: “The clean cool waters off the Glasgow’s historic exhibition hall as a will build on the city’s contemporary art 1980s it became the national indoor sports north coast provides the ideal natural cultural, academic and sporting complex spaces and displays and the city’s Charles arena and home to Glasgow’s Museum environment for high quality nutritious of international significance will drive Rennie Mackintosh treasures will be of Transport. With the opening of the seaweed to grow. New Wave Foods is forward the city’s capacity for learning shared with the public. There will also be Emirates Arena and Riverside Museum, a proud to have created a sustainable and innovation, contribute to its cultural, enhancements to the National Library of new use for the building emerged, forged harvesting policy to enable us to utilise social and economic regeneration and Scotland’s Moving Image Archive, events by the opportunities identified by the this resource, while ensuring we take care inspire a new generation to lead a healthier and civic spaces and the Royal Highland partners. The project will create a new of the natural environment. Indeed, we and more actively lifestyle Fusiliers Museum will connect with the cultural quarter, a physical link between are proud to have already gained organic This summer, the first phase of the space. Work on the planning of the second the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, accreditation for our seaweed.” redevelopment will be revealed, with the phase will gather pace as the new facilities the University of Glasgow and The Glasgow Club at Kelvin Hall set to be the come on-stream later this year. Hunterian and the Riverside Museum.

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Australian Jim Stoddart who was born in a Glasgow Tenement and raised in a Glasgow Housing Scheme 1943-1965. Kings Castles and Jim will be taking readers on a trip down memory lane of a time and place that will never be the same again and hopes even “Durty” Wee Rascals if only a few people in the Scot’s Diaspora have a dormant folk memory awakened, then he shall be more than delighted.

The modern highway didn’t Hitchhiking in the Highlands yet exist and the old road still for young women. In summer Scotland was full of young people from all over made its winding way through the world hitch-hiking from one youth hostel to another, without encountering these towns bringing them any serious problems. We had good holidaymakers and a vitality fun teaching naïve young German boys romantic things to say to Scottish lassies which disappeared when they they encountered and hoped to impress on their travels. Try, ‘I think your face is were later by-passed. as pretty as a boiled sheep’s head or your beautiful skin has a smell like the perfume of cabbage leaves’, we offered as a sure fire up alongside. The driver had hardly had way to get things going with coy young time to open the cabin door when there Scots girls. Morris was an accomplished was a loud crump and the sound of glass pianist so we were always assured of good being smashed. A middle-aged woman company for a sing song around the piano had driven into the back of the truck. She in the common rooms of the youth hostels had obviously swerved and tried to avoid we visited. At Inverness we struck out east the collision but the front passenger side of Photo: Scottish Youth Hostels Association. to Elgin and Banff where Moley and I took the car had clipped the roadside rear end a detour to Turriff to visit girls who we had of the truck tearing off the corner of the ur group of five campers who Inverness. The modern highway didn’t met at the Inverclyde Recreation Centre, roof and smashing in the windscreen and had braved the wilds of Argyll yet exist and the old road still made its arranging to meet up with the others once side window. No-one was injured and both stayed together until our next winding way through these towns bringing more in Aberdeen. We visited his friend on parties were remarkably philosophical annual holiday. That was to be them holidaymakers and a vitality which a farm outside Turriff and then my friend, about the whole affair. We got a passing ourO hitch-hiking tour of the Highlands disappeared when they were later by- Elizabeth, who I had met at Inverclyde, motorist to assist by informing the police staying at youth hostels, camping in our passed. We broke up into ones and twos to who lived in the town. in the next town while Moley and I took on lightweight tents and even kipping down more readily obtain our lifts in family cars the job of directing the traffic around both next to the pigs in a pigsty, once, when the and trucks, arranging to meet up again in Good-humoured farmer vehicles until the police and the tow truck weather was wet and cold and the farmer the next town. It was on our journey onward to Aberdeen had come to take the driver, her passenger and the pigs warm and friendly. We set off to meet up again with the others that and the wrecked car away. Our good- through the Pass of Brander and on to the An entirely safe venture Moley and I inadvertently caused a road humoured farmer, with next to no damage Gre at Glen to Newtonmore, Kingussie, This was at a time when hitch-hiking in accident. We were thumbing our way to his truck, took us safely on our way to Fort William, Loch Morlich, Aviemore and Scotland was an entirely safe venture, even south when a local farmer’s truck drew Aberdeen, the Granite city.

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By: Lady Fiona MacGregor Lady MacGregor’s Scotland Lady MacGregor of MacGregor – otherwise known as British broadcaster Fiona Armstrong. Fiona is currently news reading for the BBC. But she also leaves the studio from time to time to report on matters Scottish. She lives in Scotland with her husband, the MacGregor clan chief. Sir Malcolm is Convenor of the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs, and Fiona is an active member of Clan Armstrong, so their lives are interwoven with all things tartan. The couple have moved from the borderlands to the lowlands, home is now a white tower house between Perth and , although filming and writing takes Fiona all over Scotland.

At Government House, (l to r) Richard Warner; Lady MacGregor of With Hobart’s Lord Mayor, MacGregor; Her Excellency Prof. Kate Warner, Governor of Tasmania; The MacGregors with The Rt Hon. Will Her Worship Ms Sue Hickey. Sir Malcolm MacGregor of MacGregor; Frank McGregor. Hodgman, Premier of Tasmania.

t is official - an Australian winter is Apart from my own chief, Sir Malcolm discussed Australian Scottish links - and reflected on the thousands of Scots who warmer than a Scottish summer. And MacGregor of MacGregor, I counted golf. We were also honoured to meet the arrived in in chains in former years… whilst we didn’t see a kangaroo down Alistair Henderson of Fordell, Sir Wayne Premier of Tasmania, Will Hodgman, to What a trip! Our gratitude goes to under, we did spot a kilt or two… The Broun of Coulston, Donald MacLeod of the talk about tourism ideas between Scotland Malcolm Buchanan and all the wonderful Ichief and I were invited by the Scottish Lewes - and the Earl of Dunmore, senior and Tasmania. A visit to the famous members of the Scottish Australian Australian Heritage Council to celebrate representative of the Murray clan. Only Salamanca markets and to Mona, the Heritage Council. Thanks also to our a week of Scottish custom and culture. John Macleod of Raasay was missing. He Museum of New and Modern Art followed. lovely MacGregors, especially Kevin and One highlight was a Highland festival in a was holidaying in Scotland. Mona is now ranked as the world’s number Faye. But most of all, we are grateful to Sydney park, complete with massed pipe one tourist spot and the underground Frank McGregor in Tasmania… You made bands and an electrifying rifle display building is a work of art in itself, although it happen Frank – and what’s more, you by the Australian Federation Guard. The It is official - an Australian some exhibits are more challenging than are bringing an Aussie film crew over to MacGregor also inspected the Scotland- others. The convict settlement at Port Scotland this month to make a film with Australian cairn, built from stones sent winter is warmer than a Scottish Arthur also made us thoughtful as we the chief. Watch this space… from parishes all over Scotland to mark the summer. And whilst we didn’t historic links between the countries. see a kangaroo down under, we Scottish Banner 40th Glasgow Prestwick pushes to be the Indeed, the ‘father’ of Australia was a did spot a kilt or two… Scotsman. Lachlan Macquarie hailed from UK and Europe’s first spaceport the Hebrides and as Governor of New South Wales oversaw the creation of roads Tasmania lasgow Prestwick Airport is all set to If we were able to secure a license, Glasgow and buildings. But there was compassion We flew on to Tasmania, where the Lord help the British Government deliver Prestwick would provide the best opportunity among the concrete. In 1813 Macquarie Mayor of Hobart, Sue Hickey, welcomed us its commitment to establishing the to meet the 2018 target date. We have laid the foundation stone for a Female with whisky, whilst we offered a wooden UK and Europe’s first spaceport, virtually all the infrastructure in place and Orphan School at Parramatta. It was a spurtle with which to stir her porridge. afterG the Queen set out the programme in we would require a relatively small amount replica of the Scottish home of his wife, Again, another MacGregor piper, Steve, her speech to Parliament in May. Glasgow of investment – around £3 million - to be Elizabeth Campbell of Airds. Macquarie piped us in and we chatted to dozens of Prestwick Airport welcomed the inclusion of up and running according to experienced also sanctioned the building of a hospital, Tasmanians, all with Scottish ancestry. a Modern Transport Bill in this programme. US spaceport consultancy RS&H. We also a mercy mission only made possible by With streets and buildings bearing Scottish This Bill will include plans for commercial have the technically capable workforce here vice. 60,000 gallons of rum were sold to names, Hobart felt just like home. Then spaceports in the . Glasgow already with businesses like BAE, UTC, GE fund the new infirmary which was erected there was out hotel, an iconic place Prestwick Airport is calling for a licensing and Spirit Aerospace all based at the airport.” by convict labour. The building would overlooking the harbour. In 1831, ten-year- process for the selection of suitable spaceport Councillor Bill McIntosh, Leader of South eventually become the New South Wales old Alexander McGregor and his family sites to enable the commercial space market Ayrshire Council and Chair of the Prestwick parliament house - and it was here, in left Paisley to make a new life in Tasmania. to move this forward at pace. Commenting Aerospace Stakeholder Group, added: this grand old colonial building, with its The young man set about learning the ship on the ongoing spaceport selection process, “Glasgow Prestwick Airport is perfect to be pretty balconies and wood-lined debating building trade and went on to own the Mike Stewart, Glasgow Prestwick Airport the UK’s first commercial spaceport and chamber, that we celebrated with a largest fleet of sailing vessels south of the Business Development Director, said: “It is I warmly welcome the Modern Transport Scottish lunch. Our host was David Elliott, equator. McGregor’s ‘Blue Gum’ clippers great to hear that spaceports are back on Bill announced in Her Majesty The Queen’s MP, whose ancestors, like mine, stem from would become famous the world over. One the political agenda. The space industry speech, which will provide the framework for the Borderlands. In times past, Armstrongs of them, ‘The Flying Childers’, features on in the UK is already huge and growing. that first facility. The economic benefits of this and Elliots may not have dined easily Hobart’s coat of arms. Alexander helped However, a spaceport would support that will be felt across the country – and across the together, but all was cordial as we ate shape Hobart and in 1880 he built himself a growth even further by providing our own world – so let’s all get to work on encouraging spiced lamb and toasted the homeland... grand house. ‘Lenna’ is the aboriginal word launch capability. When Government first government to make this happen.” We were piped in to a whisky tasting for ‘house’ or ‘hut’. It is now a magnificent announced its plans to identify a site for a at the British Consul’s house where we hotel and the owners, Lloyd and Jan Clarke, commercial spaceport in the UK they said ate tiny balls of haggis. At a party to keep the sense of history. Here you can they would like to have it up and running mark the fortieth anniversary of this view a model of the ‘Harriet McGregor’, by 2018. Glasgow Prestwick believe that venerable paper, we drank wine and met a record-breaking vessel that managed a there could be a spaceport up and running old friends. 2016 is a milestone for the staggering twenty-four journeys between in the UK for that date if the site selection Scottish Banner and Sean Cairney who Hobart and London. Here you can climb was a licensing process rather than a bid organised the reception should be very the stairs to the Victorian tower used as a process. A licensing process could be similar proud of his work. As should his mother, lookout for the safe arrival of ships. to the approach taken for airports – where Val, who started this great paper. Well Tasmania’s Governor, Her Excellency the CAA ensures that sites are safe and done the Banner - not least for getting so Professor Kate Warner, and her husband, compliant – and the commercial market many chiefs and chieftains in one room. Richard, kindly gave us lunch and we invests to create and operate a spaceport.

Page 12 • Australasian Edition • August 2016 The Scottish Banner Townsville Tartan Day 2016 Edinburgh International Film Festival celebrates its 70th edition dinburgh International Film premiere for a film which is the remake of Festival (EIFF) has celebrated a a Scottish film classic.” The cast includes hugely successful 70th edition established Scottish actors Gregor Fisher, of the Festival which saw record James Cosmo and Kevin Guthrie, alongside Eaudience numbers, an array of high new talents Sean Biggerstaff, Naomi profile talent from around the globe in Battrick and Ellie Kendrick. The film also Denzel the retriever attendance and widespread support features playing comedian and actor Massed bands led by Drum Major Mal Edmiston. wearing Glengarry. across the city. This year the Festival Eddie Izzard as the uptight Home Guard Laurell Bourne. Laurell Photos: showcased over 160 features and 13 shorts Captain Waggett. Established in 1947, EIFF he third Townsville Tartan Day held on 26th June from 55 countries and included 22 World is world renowned for discovering and 2016 consolidated its place as an annual event Premieres, 5 International Premieres, 17 promoting the very best in international not to be missed on the local calendar. A crowd European Premieres and 85 UK Premieres cinema - and for heralding and debating of approximately 10,000 people flocked into the reaching 51,947 Festival goers across the changes in global filmmaking. Intimate CBDT to enjoy the sound of the pipe bands, Highland and 12-day period, and an additional 9,000 in its scale, ambitious in its scope, and Scottish Country dancing and great accordionist Iain people enjoying the Festival’s weekend of fuelled by pure passion for cinema in all McKenzie. The Parade of Tartans featured a wonderful outdoor screenings, as part of Film Fest in its manifestations, EIFF seeks to spotlight display of 52 Scottish banners and it was particularly the City. More than 500 filmmakers were in the most exciting and innovative new film encouraging for the future of the Townsville Scottish attendance this year to support their films, talent, in a setting steeped in history. Community to see so many young adults bringing their with close to 300 press delegates and over The next generation- wee bairns to take part. And let’s not forget the inclusion 600 industry delegates also present. Hamish Clark. of some of the Scottish dog breeds in the parade! Whisky Galore! Fans of classic Scottish cinema were in for a treat as EIFF delivered the world premiere of the remade Whisky Galore! Director Gillies Mackinnon’s new version of the much-loved Sir Compton Mackenzie novel. The iconic comedy tells the true story of how a group of local people from the island of Eriskay take full advantage, when a cargo ship carrying whisky to America is shipwrecked in the midst of a wartime drought of whisky. Gillies Mackinnon said: “I am delighted that Whisky Galore! Photo: Edinburgh Whisky Galore! will close the Edinburgh International Film Festival. International Film Festival. This feels like the perfect and most appropriate world

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Australasian Edition • August 2016 • Page 13 The Scottish Banner Judging at The 2016 World Pipe Band Championships This month the eyes of the piping world will again be drawn to Glasgow for the 2016 World Pipe Band Championships or The World’s as they are known. Each performance is judged by four adjudicators: two piping judges, who listen carefully to the pipers, another who is focused on the drummers, and a fourth who judges the overall ensemble performance. Judges are very experienced musicians themselves, who have all been accredited by the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA). One Grade 1 international judge who will be winging his way to Glasgow this month is Australian judge Sam Young who spoke to the Scottish Banner’s Sean Cairney on the importance of The World’s and pipe band movement across the world.

throughout the years. It would be fair to suggest the “sky is the limit” when it comes to the medley construction in recent years. I tend to refer some of the performances as suites rather that medleys. It is common to identify a band by their stylistic presentation and tonal balance. The introduction of the larger bands in grade 1 in recent times and the inclusion of the multiple pitched mid sections has had an influence on the style and presentation of the modern pipe band. All of this said I believe pipe bands today have a tremendous amount of resources available to learn and develop and The World’s is a great platform to hear the best.

SC: Is there any band in particular you are most excited about who will be at this International Adjudicators Ken Eller (Canada), month’s World’s? Nat Russell (Melbourne) and Sam Young (Sydney). Australian judge Sam Young. SY: Ha ha. Well I am sure we will have the opportunity to hear some 24 grade 1 band performances which will all have SC: Thanks Sam for taking the time to some great music to present. Of course speak to the Scottish Banner. There must we should not forget the Juvenile Grades, be a great deal of work involved to reach worthy of a close listen. They are amazing your level of judging, can we begin by you these days which can be attributed telling us how you get to be chosen as a the intense school’s programs in place judge for such a high level piping contest throughout the UK. in Scotland and just what it means to you to have reached such an important level of SC: Top international piping will descend on international judging? Glasgow this month, with some considering SY: In 2004 the Royal Scottish Pipe Band it the “home of piping”. With other locations Association opened up an opportunity also looking for the chance to host The for suitably qualified adjudicators from World’s just how important is it do you feel the affiliated associations to apply for for this event to remain in Glasgow? acceptance into their trial adjudication SY: Personally I think it would be a sad program under what was termed as day to see The World’s changed from International Adjudicators. Of course it Glasgow to other locations. The World’s should be noted that there were already a week lead up with the Piping Live! handful of Overseas Adjudicators formally events and the common bond that is accredited. The following year in 2005 some formed each year through all meeting in eight international applicants were formally the one regular location, in my humble Sam Young judging Northern Ireland’s invited to undergo the RSPBA Adjudicators’ opinion is the reason The World’s is the Field Marshal Montgomery Pipe Band. Training Program which included a number event it is today. I put it another way, if of live trials at various competitions. I have there was a decision to have The World’s been attending the UK as an International is the benchmark for true pipe band week and also on the actual competition relocated to Sydney in Australia, I very Adjudicator since 2006 and consider it a musical standards. day in between their own respective much doubt there would be some 280 privilege to adjudicate at this level. The In any competition forum there can be activities. In particular, the lower grade pipe bands attend. most important part of adjudicating is only one winner, however any partition at bands can attend many of the grade 1 the pipe bands’ interests, as they spend the worlds provides a great opportunity practices. In regards to cultures, The SC: And finally Sam you have been many hard hours rehearsing; being part of for a band’s learning and development in World’s event is probably the only pipe involved with pipe bands for most of your this level of adjudication process provides a sometimes overwhelming environment band event throughout the world where life and today you continue to development a platform to perform the duties as an and challenging weather conditions. the Pakistanis, and Britton pipe bands and promote all aspects of piping and pipe adjudication with credibility. attend and perform in their traditional bands. What message do you have for those SC: Your judging has taken you all over costume dress playing Highland bagpipes who may be interested in getting involved SC: The entire pipe band world watches and given you chance to experience a huge collectively at the same event. The in the pipe band movement? The World’s either in person or from afar. variety of bands from across the world. World’s is a truly international event on SY: Well after 54 years in pipe bands, I Just how important is this event to the What similarities do you find pipe bands the pipe band calendar attracting bands still find there is something new to learn. greater pipe band community, both for have in common and how important is it from Northern Ireland, Republic of Importantly for me, I still have the passion players and judges themselves? do you feel it is for bands to gain as much Ireland, South America, Europe, South for the music and importantly still get SY: There is no doubt that it does not exposure to other band cultures, styles and Africa, Canada, USA, New Zealand and to play from time to time. Placing an get any better than The Worlds. The presentations as possible? Australia. Musical style is something that importance in teaching and encouraging Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association SY: The similarities generally in my view is a very interesting subject. The March/ all with the skills to impart knowledge continuously work effortlessly to ensure are about the passion for the musical Strathspey/Reel competition generally is the future of our fraternity. The key the standards are maintained and art form in the first instance, and no maintains a common traditional Scottish to achieving good results is to have the interests of the bands, the public and the doubt people in general seeking to style to the point we quite often hear the passion and commitment to ensure adjudicators are a priority. have a common bond as pipe bands same tunes being played year in, year the integrity of your learning (in other The Worlds is the pinnacle of the people. The World’s week provides a out. I am not saying this is a bad thing. words have credible teaching) and most pipe band world and there is no doubt, perfect environment collectively on Importantly this element is the real “meat importantly a cohesive environment an opportunity for the public and the the worldwide stage. Bands have the and potatoes” of our pipe band musical with team work under a good leader. adjudicators to hear the world’s best, at opportunity to listen to the various origin’s. The medley element since Ultimately a good pipe band involves the their best. We should not forget this event practice performance through The World’s its introduction has certainly evolved listener from the onset.

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Floral Clock designed to Barra fly’s high at 80 he iconic Barra Airport has honour Scotland’s architects recently celebrated 80 years of dinburgh’s world-famous floral clock created in 1903. This year the clock celebrates unique airport service providing ticks again, this year in honour of The The Royal Incorporation of Architects in a opportunity to land on a tidal beachT runway, in Scotland’s Outer Royal Incorporation of Architects Scotland, which has enjoyed a rich history in Scotland’s (RIAS) centenary. and recognises the country’s forerunners Hebrides. The first flights landed on the TheE timepiece, located in Princes Street in building conservation.” Environment sand in the wide bay of Traigh Mhor Gardens, was completed in July following Convener, Councillor Lesley Hinds, said: in June 1936 and the airport earned more than a month of work by parks staff “I am delighted to once again see the city’s its official license in August of 1936. to plant over 35,000 individual flowers and beautiful floral clock completed, which I The completed floral clock. Considered on the of the world’s most plants. Each year the clock, which was know will be enjoyed by the many thousands scenic and unique airports, Barra is the first created in 1903, celebrates a different of people to pass by it this summer.” only airport in the world where planes individual, organisation or anniversary and The Royal Incorporation of Floral clock facts: use a beach as a landing strip. Because since then has been inspired by the Girl Architects in Scotland The floral clock was first created in of its location, flight times can vary Guides Association, the 100th anniversary 1903 by the Edinburgh Parks with the tide and at night Barra’s three The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Superintendent, John McHattie. of Robert Louis Stevenson’s death and its runways are submerged by the sea. Scotland (RIAS), based in Edinburgh, was The clock takes two gardeners five weeks to own centenary. Both the , Small planes, specially designed to be founded in 1916 and is the professional produce, and is trimmed, weeded and watered Donald Wilson, and Environment Convener, able to land on the beach, fly between body for all chartered architects in by one gardener for the rest of the season. Councillor Lesley Hinds, watched gardeners the island and Glasgow and the route Scotland. As part of its centenary The clock flowers from July until October. make the finishing touches last month with has more than 11,000 passengers a year. celebrations, the organisation held the Until 1972 the clock was operated the Lord Provost Donald Wilson said: “The Festival of Architecture 2016 – a Scotland- mechanically, and had to be wound daily. floral clock is a longstanding and popular wide, year-long celebration involving more From 1973 it was electrically driven. addition to the city’s summer attractions and than 150 partner organisations. Neil Baxter, The minute and hour hands measure is as popular today as it was when it was first approximately 2.4m and 1.5m respectively Secretary of RIAS, said: “For many Scots, and when filled with plants, the large Edinburgh’s floral clock is a very special hand weighs approximately 36kg childhood memory. Visits to the Capital while the small weighs 22.7kg. were always sure to have the clock on the The clock itself is 3.6m wide, with itinerary. This clock represents the very best a circumference of 11m. of Scottish horticulture, just as the RIAS Plants vary each year but some of the promotes excellence in our architecture. more commonly used varieties include Botanical Services Manager David Dorward It is a tremendous honour that this year’s Lobelia, Pyrethrum, Golden Moss and puts the finishing touches to the clock. succulents such as Echeveria and Sedum. clock marks the RIAS’ centenary.”

Dundee plans for European Capital of Culture Dundee is to compete for the title cultural transformation with of European Capital of Culture new waterfront developments, 2023. The award aims to “celebrate including the V&A Dundee, which the cultural features Europeans will dramatically change the city share” and also highlight “the cultural and physical landscapes. richness and diversity” of cultures Wroclaw in Poland and San in Europe with previous UK Sebastian in Spain are the current winners including Liverpool, who title holders, and it is understood were awarded the title in 2008, that Dundee could be competing and Glasgow, who were winners in with Leeds and Milton Keynes 1990. According to the European from the UK and another city Commission, previous winners from Hungary. Council leader Ken have experienced a boost in tourist Guild said: “Bidding for the title of numbers, city wide regeneration European Capital of Culture is a and a raised international profile. way of reaching out beyond the UK Dundee failed to win the UK City and into Europe and the world.” of Culture bid for 2017. Dundee Dundee plans to bid regardless of is currently undergoing a huge the recent Brexit vote.

Nessie remains found on Loch Ness dog walker on the shores of Loch Ness. The skeletal remains sent social media, sceptics and Nessie supporters into overdrive earlier this summer. The buzz was short lived as it revealed the carcass was in fact being used by a television crew whop have been filming in the area for an upcoming television show to be screened in the UK early next year. Whilst there has been no conclusive evidence of the Loch Ness monster the mystery and interest surrounding Nessie is worth an estimated £60 million to the Scottish economy, with hundreds of thousands of visitors Loch Ness hunters and fans across travelling to Loch Ness every year the world were in a spin recently in the hope of catching a glimpse. when the remains of a strange To date 1079 unverified sightings creature were washed up by a have been recorded.

Australasian Edition • August 2016 • Page 15 The Scottish Banner The Scottish Banner celebrates 40 years of publication Last month the Scottish Banner reached the milestone of 40 years of monthly publication. To mark this special event a reception was hosted in Sydney by the Scottish Banner and included guests from the Scottish diaspora networks, Scottish business community, pipe band and Scottish dance communities, Clan chiefs and some Scottish Banner writers. Guests were piped in by Ian Mason from the Sydney Thistle Pipe Band and enjoyed a night which included Scottish food and drink, including an exclusive whisky tasting from The Scotch Malt Whisky Society. The Scottish Banner thanks so many for their support over the last four decades and for helping us reach 40 fantastic years. Here’s tae us!

Lady Fiona MacGregor, Sir Malcolm MacGregor, Susan Cooke – SAHC, Sean Cairney-Scottish Banner and Malcolm Buchanan – President Scottish Australian Heritage Council.

Scott Strain- UKTI Director of Trade for Australia & New Zealand, Sean Cairney-Scottish Journalist Charles Wooley, Lady Fiona McGregor and Frank McGregor- Banner, Lorraine Chung and Ben Shepherd- The Scottish Business Network Australia. Overseas Representative Australasia, Clan Gregor Society of Scotland.

Sir Wayne Broun, Charles Wooley Elizabeth Munro- The Scottish Dancing Association of Torquil Donald Macleod of The Lewes and Sir Malcolm McGregor. Australia, Vicky Lindsay-Manly Warringah Pipe Band and his wife Heather Macleod. and Pauline Finlay- Clan Farquharson Australia.

Scottish Banner columnists Pauline Donald, Matt Bailey- Brand Ambassador and Development Manager, The Scotch Jim Stoddart and Lady Fiona McGregor. Malt Whisky Society and the Scottish Banner’s Sean Cairney. Page 16 • Australasian Edition • August 2016 The Scottish Banner The Scottish Banner speaks to Gregor Ewing Scotland is a land full of rich historical characters and also a walker’s paradise with stunning scenery. Falkirk based long distance walker and author Gregor Ewing has combined both of these and experienced a unique view of Scotland. Gregor and his faithful dog Meg have embarked on two historic walks, covering hundreds of miles, and retracing the steps of both Bonnie Prince Charlie and . Gregor Ewing took the time to speak to the Scottish Banner’s Sean Cairney on some of Scotland’s greatest hero’s, how amazing the nation is by foot and how a friend with four legs makes it all possible.

to all my moans and complaints. As well as from, loser to leader, was what I wanted to being a great route-finder she is a fantastic relay – what the historian Barrow called ‘one ice breaker. By this I mean that when we of the great heroic enterprises of History’. meet people on our journeys she runs What I discovered was that Bruce was shaped up to people and makes friends quickly. by his surroundings to a degree that is not People talk to the dog and I am not just well known. The skills that he learned were a lonesome hiker but the owner of a cute directly attributable to the travels that initially and friendly dog. This gives me the chance he endured and then thrived upon. The great to converse with people, something King that he became, learned his skills on the which I am often desperate to do, having road from the people and the landscapes that sometimes gone on for days on end he encountered. These skills were put to use without hearing another human voice. most famously at Bannockburn but were the basis for his martial success over many years SC: Scotland’s landscape is one of the from 1307-1328. Gregor and Meg. Meg passing a croft. most dramatic and beautiful in the world. As someone who has probably seen more SC: Gregor you have been filming a SC: Gregor thank you so much for taking practice expedition accompanied by my of Scotland by foot than anyone else what documentary about your first book Charlie, the time to speak to the Scottish Banner. collie Meg and 11 year old daughter Sophie. did you learn about the country which Meg and Me with an independent film Can you start by telling us how you came We walked the West Highland Way (96 miles) you travelled on and did you have any team. Can you tell us more about this and up with the idea to walk in the footsteps of and raised money for Cancer Research. This favourite places to visit on your travels? are we likely to be able to see this overseas? your Scottish hero’s? gave me the opportunity to test out my gear and equipment and I learned some valuable GE: In Scotland we have a great and GE: Yes, Meg and I have been recreating our GE: Delighted to be talking with you Sean. lessons – the most important of which was increasing number of long distance journey as described in my book Charlie, Meg For a long time I had wanted an escape to what equipment was strictly necessary so that walking routes. The West Highland Way is and Me but this time accompanied by a film the hills- a break from everyday routine I could keep my rucksack as light as possible. the most famous by far but there are no crew from Shoogly Peg Productions. I have in a beautiful, challenging environment. many others. On the Bruce walk I tried to really enjoyed going back to places that I don’t When I had an unexpected career break, I SC: This was followed in 2014, and make use of these routes wherever possible get to often enough, like the Western Isles. suddenly had the time. Although, with my the 700th anniversary of the Battle - some of them like the Great Glen Way, Catching up again with people I met first time wife working full time and three children of Bannockburn, when you went on follow an ancient historical route crossing round has been really nice and some of the to look after I couldn’t just disappear to complete a 1,000 mile nine-week the country. Also in Scotland we have conversations have shed new light on Bonnie without good reason. I needed a purpose unsupported journey around Scotland, great access laws. People are free to roam Prince Charlie and the Jacobite Rising of 1745- (or should I say an excuse!). Having always firstly following the route of Robert the where they please (within reason) and this 6. Fingers crossed it will make it to the small been interested in history, I decided to Bruce’s campaign of 1307-1308, before gave me the opportunity whilst following screen at the end of 2016 or early 2017. combine my interest in history with my continuing on to other locations critical to Charlie to recreate his route accurately. interest in the outdoors and follow in the King Robert’s eventual victory. If possible Scotland is a land of varying physical SC: Clearly you are an avid walker. Can footsteps of firstly Bonnie Prince Charlie can you tell us what the highlight’s of this characteristic each with its own unique you tell us about your favourite spots and then Robert the Bruce. amazing adventure was and how you story but my overall favourite would be in Scotland to walk and what walks you managed to travel so far and for so long? the northwest Highlands of Scotland. The would recommend to a visitor to Scotland SC: Gregor in 2012 you completed a 530 mile stunning scenery, adventurous terrain and looking to take the high road? walk retracing the route of Bonnie Prince GE: The Galloway Hills in the southwest human history make this area a place that Charlie travelled after the Battle of Culloden. of Scotland were the natural highlight of I love dearly and return to regularly. GE: I have found that every part of Scotland Can you tell us where your journey took you my journey. These rugged hills are remote, has a well-developed walking trail network. and how you prepare for such an adventure? beautiful and unspoiled. It was easy to SC: Scottish history is filled with dramatic In my home town of Falkirk you can transport myself back to the 14th century and tales and characters who to this day are experience great walking along the Antonine GE: My journey started at Culloden imagine that a party of mud splattered knights still revered and honoured. Why did you Wall, to the Falkirk Wheel and along to the Battlefield just outside Inverness where the were around the next corner. Historically this choose Bonnie Prince Charlie and Robert outstanding new Kelpies at the Helix Park. Jacobite army was defeated in April 1746. area was critical to the success of Robert the the Bruce over other Scottish historical To experience the Highlands of Scotland, Charles escaped from the battle and an epic Bruce because in these hills and glens the King figures and by doing these epic voyages did that became so well known to Bonnie Prince five month journey began as he sought to learned the skills of general-ship that were to you learn anything about these two great Charlie, basing yourself in the Fort William escape troops loyal to the British Government lead eventually to the Battle of Bannockburn men that you did not already know? area is an excellent choice. Short forest who were out hunting him. I followed the in 1314. At the outset of the walk I found the walks or adventurous mountain trips are Prince’s journey accurately and was the first mental challenge difficult – knowing that I GE: I chose to follow Bonnie Prince Charlie within easy reach. A walk to the Steall Falls person to walk the route in one go since would be walking on my own for nine weeks because his escape took place in the northwest in Glen Nevis, along the Nevis Gorge is a Charles himself. I began by following the with just the dog for company and living in a Highlands (and because no-one had walked personal favourite. For those wishing a more Prince’s flight across to the west coast of small tent. I longed for the comforts of home. the route in one go before). An unseen side sedate but equally dramatic journey, the Scotland and then onwards to the Western However once I adapted to my environment to Charles’ character was revealed. Many of famous Jacobite railway that runs from Fort Isles where like Charles I walked on Scalpay, and began concentrating on just the day us (myself included before the walk) have a William to Mallaig goes through much of the Lewis, Benbecula, Wiay and South Uist. ahead I began to really enjoy and appreciate shortbread tin image of Charles – a foppish, terrain where Charlie traipsed. Unable to find a ship to take him to the safety the adventure I was experiencing. popinjay Prince. In fact by the end of his of France, the Prince was forced to return to adventure, Charles had proved himself a SC: And finally Gregor what is next for the Scottish mainland via the Isle’s of Skye SC: Walking is a big past time in Scotland tough, spirited, indefatigable man – respected you? Any more footsteps to follow? and Raasay. On the mainland once more I and having the right gear is always by the Highlanders of Scotland for his physical followed Charles’ further adventures as he essential for Scotland’s changeable weather attributes. Whatever the rights and wrongs of GE: I live in Falkirk and Mary Queen of Scots was pursued as far north as Glen Cannich and conditions. I assume there was not more the Jacobite Rising of 1745-46 I learned that was born nearby at Linlithgow Palace. During as far south as Badenoch before once again, valuable of an asset on your journey than this man overcame tremendous difficulties her lifetime she was famous for her progresses reaching the rugged west coast. At Loch nan your faithful border collie Meg, who carried to eventually escape to France and thereby around the country and like Robert the Bruce Uamh, near Arisaig, Bonnie Prince Charlie supplies and was a constant companion. maintain the hopes of Jacobite’s who had and Bonnie Prince Charlie, she was also a left Scotland for the final time in September This bring a whole new meaning to “walkies”, fought so hard and forfeited so much in his fugitive for a time. Meg and I hope to follow 1746. Before I left I spent one year researching how was it to undertake such an amazing families’ cause. Robert the Bruce is known the her story in the autumn of 2016. the Prince’s route, trying to find all the places adventure with such a special friend? world over: For Bannockburn, the Declaration Gregor Ewing has written Charlie, Meg and mentioned in the historical sources. I then of Arbroath and sharing a cave with a spider. Me and Bruce, Meg and Me which have transferred this route to modern day maps. GE: Without doubt I could not have Like Bonnie Prince Charlie, Robert the Bruce been published by Luath Press and also To prepare for the physical challenge I kept completed my walks without Meg. She is a was chased from the country as a fugitive. available on Kindle. For details see: www. myself fit by running and I undertook a great companion and listens unperturbed The story of the turnaround in his fortunes luath.co.uk or www.charliemegandme.net.

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in Scotland and are of major international importance. The chess characters in their home setting is forecast to be a major summer crowd-puller, providing a tourism boost with visitor numbers estimated at about 50,000 per year.

Perth hosts Weeping Window poppy display

Poppies: Weeping Window by Paul An artist’s impression of The Three Stills. Cummins, Artist, and Tom Piper, Designer, opened at The Black Watch Castle and Museum on 30th June and will run until 25th September 2016, specially presented New £10m distillery approved with 14-18 NOW to mark the centenary of the First World War. Weeping Window is a cascade for Scottish Borders comprising several thousand handmade ceramic poppies seen pouring from a high Plans for a new £10 million distillery at a by becoming a museum has won a of which has already been transformed window to the ground below; Wave is a former industrial site in the Scottish borders prestigious conservation award. The into the award-winning Scotland’s Jute sweeping, which can currently be seen at has been approved, the first in the area recently refurbished High Mill at the Museum at Verdant Works. Lincoln Castle, is an arch of bright red poppy since 1837. The Three Stills distillery chose Verdant Works was one of the first heads suspended on towering stalks. These a disused industrial site for its proximity jute mills built on the site in 1833. Lewis Chessmen to two sculptures, by artist Paul Cummins to fine barley, plentiful supply of water Before its £2.9m renovation last year, return to Western Isles and designer Tom Piper are now brought to and the town’s history of manufacturing the A-listed building had lain empty audiences at venues across the country as excellence. Water will be taken from the for decades and was on the buildings part of the 14-18 NOW programme. As with nearby River Teviot for the cooling process, at risk register. Historic Environment all 14-18 NOW projects, the presentation of while water from a borehole will used to Scotland has now recognised Dundee these sculptures to new audiences across make the whisky. The building to be used is Heritage Trust’s efforts in transforming the United Kingdom aims to prompt a new, one of the only Tudor buildings in Hawick. the derelict building into a huge new nationwide dialogue around the legacy It will be restored and renovated to house museum space. of the First World War. The breath-taking the distillery and a visitor centre, creating Dundee Heritage Trust has received sculptures were initially conceived as the an estimated 20 jobs. Former William Grant initial support of £1.48 million from the key dramatic sculptural elements in the executives John Fordyce, Tim Carton, Tony Heritage Lottery Fund for the Verdant installation Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Roberts and George Tait are leading the Works High Mill Open Gallery Project. Red at the Tower of London in the autumn project, with work expected to start this The project is focused on Dundee’s of 2014. Over the course of their time at the year. It will become the first distillery in the internationally significant jute heritage, Tower, the two sculptures were gradually Scottish borders for nearly 200 years, with the cornerstone upon which the city’s surrounded by a vast field of ceramic several other companies also now working prosperity was built. The development poppies, each one planted in memory of to open distilleries in the area. Last year a will complete the restoration of the the life of a British and Colonial soldier lost competition launched by R&B Distillers saw Verdant Works, securing a sustainable during the First World War. In their original the public pick Peebles as their preferred future for this nationally important Six pieces of the famed Lewis Chessmen setting they captured the public imagination site for a distillery. The company has said industrial heritage complex by creating are now the star attraction at a new multi- and were visited by over five million people. the project will create 20 local jobs. Plans a stunning space for the display of million-pound museum in the Western The original installation was conceived of have also been lodged for a £40m whisky the Trust’s collections and for artistic, Isles. The £19m Lews Castle restoration as transitory, the sea of poppies growing in distillery development near Jedburgh cultural, educational and community project in Stornoway, includes a modern size until the final one was planted on 11 also in the Scottish Borders. Mossburn events. As well as complete renewal museum which opened in July, and November 2014. On completion, however, Distillers want to build the plant near the of the roofs and building stabilisation includes a dozen pieces from the Viking it was agreed that the works of art at the former Jedforest Hotel at Camptown which work, the scheme involves an innovative treasure hoard to take centre stage in the heart of this broader act of memorial should could produce millions of bottles a year. A idea to remove the rotten wooden museum galleries as part of a long-term be preserved for the nation. 14-18 NOW is planning application has been submitted floors, creating a full height cathedral- loan deal between Western Isles Council grateful to the Backstage Trust and Clore to Scottish Borders Council with a decision like space with a dramatic ‘forest’ of and the British Museum. A spokesman Duffield Foundation for their support in expected in the autumn. columns, revealing the monumental for the council said: “The museum and securing these sculptures for posterity. scale of the architecture. The project will archive will host a range of fascinating For the remainder of the 14-18 NOW Scotland’s Jute Museum at Verdant open up and improve public access to artefacts, including the Lewis Chessmen, programme, Wave and Weeping Window Works wins support for the High the city’s rich textile heritage by creating which we are confident will be of massive will be on view at selected locations around Mill Open Gallery Project 971 square metres of new exhibition interest to local people and visitors to the the United Kingdom finishing at IWM North space, allowing for further interpretation islands.” Hidden on the west coast of Lewis and IWM London in the autumn of 2018. and enabling some of the large industrial for centuries, the walrus ivory chessmen The sculptures will then be gifted to the objects in the Trust’s reserve collections were discovered among stone bothies in Imperial War Museums. The Black Watch to be displayed for the first time. Graphic a small glen by the stunning sandy beach Museum is a focal point for remembrance and audio visual interpretation will at Ardroil by crofter Calum Macleod of and learning about the Great War and other allow for more stories and themes to be nearby Pennydonald. They are believed conflicts. A stunning setting easily accessible explored and will use evocative images to have been made in Norway during the from most of Scotland’s major population from the Trust’s important archive Viking period and imported on one of the centres, Weeping Window will flows from a and photographic collections. Built Norse expeditions to the Hebrides. As the second floor turret window onto the Castle in 1833 the High Mill is the oldest and largest and best group of early chessmen gardens. By the end of the First World War, A 200-year-old former Dundee jute most imposing part of the significant to survive, they are one of the most nearly 9000 soldiers of The Black Watch were mill that was saved from collapse industrial complex, approximately half significant archaeological discoveries made killed and almost 20,000 wounded.

Page 18 • Australasian Edition • August 2016 The Scottish Banner This Month In Scottish History Names & Places In The News From Today And The Past

1 - Death of Queen Anne; George I, 8 - King James IV married Margaret Tudor, 17 - The see of St Andrews 24 - The first Edinburgh International Elector of Hanover becomes king. 1714 daughter of King Henry VII of England. became an archbishopric by a Festival of Music and Drama opened. The The marriage was known as the Union bull of Pope Sixtius IV. 1472 festival was inspired by the arts festivals 1 - Proscription Act introduced, banning of the Thistle and the Rose. 1503 organised in Salzburg before the Second tartan and the carrying of weapons. The 17 - Visit of George IV to Edinburgh began, World War, but has grown to become the penalty for a first offence was six months 9 - Civil engineer Thomas Telford orchestrated by Sir Walter Scott. 1822 largest event of it’s kind in the world. It has in jail and a second offence resulted in born in Dumfries. 1757 17 - First Edinburgh International also spawned a book festival, film festival transportation for seven years. 1747 Festival opened. 1947 and the festival fringe. The festival was also responsible for the creation of Scottish Opera and forced a greater amount of funding from the Arts Council to be given to Scotland. 1947 25 - James Watt, developer of steam power, died. 1819 25 - Actor Sir Sean Connery born. Connery famously went from an Edinburgh milk man to global movie superstar. 1930 9 - Prestwick Airport in Ayrshire opened after David McIntyre set up Scottish 26 - Novelist and statesman John 1 - University of Dundee which was Aviation Ltd. Aircraft had been flying Buchan born in Perth. 1875 incorporated into the University 18 - The Tay Road Bridge opened. The from the area since 1913. 1935 26 - The Donibristle Mining Disaster of St Andrews in 1890, constituted Tay Road Bridge carries the A92 road occurred in the Fife coalfield. The disaster as a separate university. 1967 10 - King James III crowned across the Firth of Tay from Newport- occurred when part of Mossmorran peat at Kelso Abbey. 1460 on-Tay in Fife to Dundee. 1966 2 - Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the bog near Cowdenbeath collapsed on telephone, died in Nova Scotia. Although he 10 - Education (Scotland) Act passed, providing 18 - Arthur Elphinstone, Lord Balmerino, sixteen miners 360 feet underground. Four is best known for this invention Bell was also elementary education for all children. 1872 the Jacobite noble, was executed. miners were lost, as was a four-strong well known for his work on deafness. 1922 10 - Perth Museum and Art Gallery opened Balmerino was captured along with rescue party. All the bodies were eventually 3 - Sir William Kirkcaldy of Grange by the Duke and Duchess of York. 1935 Lord Kilmarnock after the Battle of recovered but some remained underground executed, after defending Edinburgh Culloden and the pair were tried for until the December of that year. 1901 11 - Andrew Carnegie, the Dunfermline- Castle on behalf of Mary Queen of Scots treason in London and beheaded born steel industrialist and philanthropist, 27 - First balloon ascent in Britain from May 1568 to May 1573. in the Tower of London. 1746 1573 died. Throughout his later life Carnegie by James Tytler, Edinburgh. 1784 19 - Mary Queen of Scots lands at Leith 3 - King James II killed by an exploding cannon established a number of foundations 27 - James Thomson, the Scottish poet, on her return from France, after the death at the siege of Roxburgh Castle. 1460 for education and research such as the died. Thomson’s most famous works Carnegie Foundation and the Carnegie of her husband, King Francis II 1561 3 - betrayed and include the anthem, Rule Britannia 1748 Endowment for International Peace. 1919 19 - Charles Edward Stuart, raises handed over to the English. 1305 28 - held a parliament at his standard at Glenfinnan, at the 12 - Popular character actor Fulton Berwick to which he summoned all Scottish start of the ‘45 uprising. 1745 McKay was born in Paisley. 1922 landholders to sign the Ragman Roll. 1296 19 - Scottish aviator Jim Mollinson 28 - The Battle of Newburn on Tyne. The landed after the first East/West solo flight battle was fought between Leslie’s veteran of the Atlantic from Portmarnock, Ireland Scottish army and a hastily assembled to Pennfield, New Brunswick. 1932 English force. The Scots had invaded 20 - Ronald Ross, the first Scot to win a Nobel northern England in response to the prize (in 1902) dissected a mosquito and attempts of Charles I to impose an Anglican established the link with malaria. 1897 prayer book upon Scotland. 1640 3 - The 2014 Commonwealth Games (officially the XX Commonwealth Games) closing ceremony 21 - Battle of Dunkeld when the newly took place in Glasgow, Scotland. 2014 formed Cameronians defended the town against 3,000 Highlanders. 1689 4 - Birth of the entertainer 12 - Roy Williamson, the Scottish folk Sir Harry Lauder. 1870 musician and songwriter, died. Williamson 21 - Birth of William Murdoch who was one of the famous duo, The Corries, pioneered the use of coal-gas lighting 4 - Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the future Queen along with Ronnie Browne. 1990 in 1792 in partnership with James Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, born. 1900 Watt and Mathew Boulton. 1754 13 - Explorer Alexander Gordon 5 - James, Earl Douglas, died out of sight of Laing became the first Christian to 21 - Birth of Donald Dewar, former Secretary his army, in a bush, at Battle of Otterburn in reach Timbuctu, Africa. 1826 of State for Scotland and First Minister which Scots defeat Henry Percy, (Hotspur) but in the new Scottish Parliament. 1937 29 - The population of St Kilda were with the loss of the Earl of Douglas. 1388 13 - Birth of John Logie Baird, evacuated from the island. The island was developer of television. 1888 22 - Battle of the Standard at evacuated on economic grounds at the - The Scottish Parliament established 5 Northallerton in which King David I islanders own request as the population had a General Post Office. 13 - Scotland’s first nuclear power station 1695 was defeated by the English. 1138 dwindled from 73 in 1920 to only 37 in 1928. at Dounreay went “critical” ushering in the The island had been populated since Bronze 6 - First Glasgow/Edinburgh coach service generation of power from atomic reactions. 1957 22 - Devorgilla, Countess of Galloway Age times, but from the latter part of the began from White Horse Inn, Edinburgh. 1678 founded Balliol College, Oxford. She was 14 - King Duncan I killed in battle 19th Century, the islanders had began to lose - Donald Alexander Smith - later Lord mother of John Balliol (who acceded to 6 at Pitgavney by Macbeth. 1040 their means of self-sufficiency and the fate Strathcona - born in Forres. A pioneer of the Scottish throne in 1292). 1282 of the resident population was sealed. The the Hudson Bay Company in the North- 14 - King Robert III born at Scone. 1337 22 - King Charles I raised his standard island was sold to the Marquess of Bute, a West, he later championed the completion 14 - King Robert III crowned at the at Nottingham, initiating a Civil War keen ornithologist, who bequeathed it to the of the Canadian Pacific Railway across Augustinian abbey of Scone. 1390 in England between the Royalists National Trust for Scotland in 1957 1930 Canada and drove the last spike at (also known as Cavaliers) and Craigellachie, British Columbia. 14 - University of Strathclyde was 30 - Birth of golf course designer Dr 1820 Parliament (Roundheads). 1642 constituted in Glasgow, based on the Royal Alister Mackenzie; he was responsible - Birth of Sir Alexander Fleming, 6 College of Science and Technology. 1964 22 - Beyond the Fringe, an influential for Augusta National and Cypress discoverer of penicillin. 1881 satirical revue, opened in Edinburgh. 1960 Point, among others. 1870 15 - Macbeth killed in battle by 7 - Lord Kitchener, the war minister, began Malcolm at Lumphanan. 1057 23 - 1305 Sir William Wallace was executed 30 - Liz McColgan won the World a mass recruiting campaign, three days after in London. Wallace was captured after being Athletics Championship 10,000 metres in Britain declared war on Germany.By the war’s 15 - Novelist and poet Sir betrayed by Sir John de Menteith and was Tokyo by a margin of 20 seconds. 1991 end a total of 147,609 Scots had been killed, Walter Scott born. 1771 transported to London. King Edward I had a fifth of Britain’s dead from a country that 31 - The first Edinburgh Film Festival 15 - Foundation stone for the devised a new method of execution for one made up only 10% of its population. 1914 opened. The festival was officially opened Monument to Sir Walter Scott laid of his arch-enemies, and Wallace became on this date by the Lord Provost at the 8 - Former World flyweight boxing in Princes Street Gardens. 1840 the first person to endure the agonies of Playhouse Cinema. The festival was champion Benny Lynch died. 1946 being hanged, drawn and quartered. 1305 16 - Birth of Carolina Oliphant (Lady Nairne), originally known as the International 8 - King Edward I removed to England the poet and author of many Jacobite songs, 24 - Berwick on Tweed finally Festival of Documentary, but has now Stone of Destiny on which generations of including Charlie is my Darling. Her songs are ceded to England (Edward IV) after grown to become recognised as one of Scottish kings had been crowned. 1296 second only in popularity to Burns. 1766 changing hands 12 times. 1482 the great worldwide film festivals.1946

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By: Judy Vickers Beatrix Potter at 150 Celebrating 150 years since the birth of Beatrix Potter a community owned arts centre in Perthshire have a special exhibition examining her relationship with Birnam and the surrounding area during her adolescence in the late 1800’s. Potter was one of Britain’s most beloved writers of such classic children’s books as The Tale of Jeremy Fisher, The Tale of Jemima Puddle- Duck and, of course, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter has delighted generations of children around the world, and had a very special place for Scotland as Judy Vickers explains.

Girl at Bally Cock Farm Ram at bridge

photograph it. She also visited people she Love of Perthshire first met as a child, including the Stewart The photographs were passed to Perth family at Bally Cock Farm. Her photographs Museum in 1990 by a Mrs Dukes from include one of a girl with hens at the farm – Troutbeck in the Lake District. Two years her journal entry for September 21st talks of ago they were used as a backdrop for the “nice old kitchen” in the farmhouse with a talk in Birnam for the Beatrix Potter a fire that had burned for 24 years. She also Society on Potter’s watercolours and it was Unlabelled old woman, believed to be Kitty MacDonald. took several photographs of sheep revealing witnessing the members’ stunned reaction an early interest in the animals – she later to the pictures which made staff realise became a prize-winning breeder of Herwick what a treasure they were. “The society sheep in the Lake District. Helen Beatrix members are such experts and they were Potter was born on July 28, 1866, and her absolutely jumping up and down about family first stayed in Perthshire in 1870 at them,” explains Mrs Anderson. “So we Tulliemet House near Ballinluig. For the decided to make a display of them.” Lynne ten following years, they stayed at Dalguise McGeachie, author of Beatrix Potter’s House, five miles north of Dunkeld, where Scotland, said it was wonderful to have Kitty was washerwoman. In 1892, the year this new added dimension to Potter’s work alongside her art and writing. “It’s Helen Beatrix Potter was going to be a tremendously interesting Ice on the river Braan exhibition.” She said there was little doubt born on July 28, 1866, and that Kitty MacDonald was the inspiration photograph believed to be the and her description closely matches the behind Mrs Tiggle-Winkle: “I think the only one of an old washerwoman photograph. On September 6 she wrote: her family first stayed in memories of those days as a little girl who inspired Beatrix Potter’s Mrs “I went to Inver to photograph old Kitty watching Kitty in the laundry were so Tiggy-Winkle is on display for and that graceless person Tomby the Perthshire in 1870 at Tulliemet influential. Kitty was a friend, a very theA first time, more than 100 years after it dog. I don’t know when I laughed so, and valued friend. Everything that Beatrix did House near Ballinluig. was taken. The picture, taken in 1892 by Kitty nearly rocked off her stone.” And on in her art and her writing was based on the 26-year-old Potter while on holiday August 1, in words echoing those in The her experience. “And she says the subjects in Perthshire, is thought to be of Kitty Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle: “Went out with she took the photographs, they stayed at of the photographs reflect Potter’s love MacDonald, washerwoman to the family the pony, first to see Kitty MacDonald, our Heathpark villa in Birnam. The camera she of Perthshire. “She was truly inspired by during the ten years they holidayed near old washerwoman. Kitty is eighty-three used most likely belonged to her father, Perthshire, she said it was home. It was Dunkeld when Beatrix was a child. Mrs but delightfully merry. She is . . brown as a Rupert, a keen amateur photographer. She a central influence on her for her whole MacDonald is widely acknowledged to berry and wears a multitude of petticoats returned to Scotland the following year, life. The scenes that she took, of the be the inspiration behind the hedgehog and a white much. Her memory goes back where she stayed at Eastwood in Dunkeld countryside and the people, are ones that laundress in The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, seventy years and I really believe she is and where Peter Rabbit, her most famous are very dear to her heart.” published in 1905, and one of Potter’s prepared to enumerate the articles of her creation, was born – in a picture letter she The exhibition runs at the Birnam best-loved characters. The picture is one first wash in the year ’71.” She adored wrote and drew to Noel Moore, her former Arts Centre in Birnam, Dunkeld until of around 20 taken by Potter which are on talking to Kitty about her childhood in governess’s son, who was ill at the time. the end of August. display at the Birnam Arts Centre to mark Strathbraan and made several trips with the 150th anniversary of her birth after her pony and trap to photograph the recently coming to light. There are only area. An entry for Thursday September six other known photographs taken by 29th reads: “Drove up the Braan to the Potter, all in the V&A museum in London, sixth milestone. A very beautiful valley to and no others of Scotland. “Beatrix came my mind. I prefer a pastoral landscape to Dalguise in Perthshire as a child and backed by mountains . . It really strikes returned in 1892 as an adult and wrote long me that some scenery is almost theatrical journal entries in her code,” explains Jane or ultra-romantic.” A picture of the River Anderson, a volunteer with the Birnam Arts Braan churning with ice matches her entry Centre. Her 1892 entries frequently refer from October 26th: “I think it was the to her photography as well as her joy at most perfect day for driving we have had being able to roam freely compared to the this summer . . I was surprised with the confines of her life in London. amount of ice in the Braan which gives it an oily appearance.” Kitty The picture of the elderly woman outside Interest in the animals her cottage is not labelled so cannot She was also intrigued by the deserted definitely be said to be Mrs MacDonald. village of Salachill in the Ballinloan Burn However, Potter’s journal describes several valley, where Kitty spent part of her visits to Inver, where Kitty was living, childhood, and made several trips to

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3 Perth, WA - Dance Scottish WA 40th Anniversary Ball 6 Avalon, Lower Hutt - The Upper Hutt 4 - 7 Isle of Barra - Worldwide Gathering Australia The Ball is being held at Perth Town Hall to Highlanders Highland Dance Competition Of The Clan MacNeil celebrate the WA Branch 40th anniversary with live Highland dance competitions at Avalon Public Hall, MacNeil’s from across the world gather of Barra for Clan August 2016 music from the well-known Scottish musicians, Maybe Rd. Info: www.piping-dancing.org.nz. events and kinship. Info: www.the-macneils.org.uk. 5 - 7 Hobart, TAS - Tascal Scottish Country Marian Anderson and Max Ketchin. Info: www. 12 Auckland - Auckland Scottish 5 - 29 Edinburgh - Edinburgh Festival Fringe Dancers Winter Ball Weekend rscdswa.com or [email protected]. Fiddle Club Fiddle Club Night The world’s largest arts festival. An explosion of theatre, Including a concert night, the Ball, and a 3 Norah Head NSW - 20th Annual Gathering of the Clans 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM at St Luke’s Church, 130 Remuera Rd. comedy, dance, physical theatre, music, children’s Sunday picnic. Info: [email protected]. From 9.30am to 4.30pm at the Norah Head Sports Ground, Info: www.freewebs.com/aucklandscottishfiddleclub shows, exhibitions, musicals, and street performers brings over 3,000 shows to over 300 venues in Edinburgh 6 Exeter, SA - The Port Adelaide Caledonian Bungary Rd. A great Scottish day of pipe bands, Scottish 19 Auckland - Scottish Celtic Music Group throughout August. Info: www.edfringe.com Society Inc. Olympic Fun Night/Ceilidh dancers, Scottish heavy events, Clans and stalls. Info: 02 Monthly on the third Friday at St Luke’s 5 - 27 Edinburgh - The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 7.30pm start shared basket supper BYO drinks at 189 4334-1067 or www.gatheringoftheclans.weebly.com Church, 130 Remuera Rd. Info: John A ‘global gathering’ showcasing music, dance and Semaphore Rd. Info: Lyn: [email protected]. 3 Warwick, QLD - Scots College Mini Hawthorn [email protected] display from around the world, the 2016 showpiece 7 Rochedale, QLD - Piobaireachd Group Queensland Social Band and Piping Solos Contest 26 Hillsborough, Auckland - Ceilidh Club event is set to pay tribute to HM The Queen’s 90th At Rochedale High School, 10am. Info: 07 3397 4512. At Scots College Warwick. Info: 07 3103 2574. 7:30-10:30 pm, monthly on the last Friday at St birthday while celebrating ‘Tunes of Glory’. With the 8 - 31 Sydney, NSW - Learn Scottish Country 10 Exeter, SA - A Scottish Evening featuring The Borderers David’s in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough unforgettable sight and sound of the Massed Pipes Dancing with Scots on The Rocks Presented by The Garrick Stewart School of Highland Rd. Info: [email protected] and Drums performing against the brooding backdrop This course is for new dancers who wish to learn steps Dancing & Port Adelaide Caledonian Society. Info: 27 Blenheim - Celtic In the Kirk of Edinburgh Castle. Info:www.edintattoo.co.uk and basic dance formations that are the building blocks Leonie Burgess 0437 007 202 or www.scots-sa.org.au. Top of the South’s Champion Pipe Band Celtic Pipe Band 5 - 29 Edinburgh - Edinburgh International Festival of Scottish Country dancing. You will be introduced to Jigs 10 Macgregor, QLD - Macgregor presents another concert in the charismatic St Andrews Inaugurated in 1947 as a celebration of peace through and Reels and will learn a series of lively, beginner friendly Highland Dancing Competition Church, “Kirk” on the corner of Henry and Alfred St. Enjoy the arts, the Edinburgh International Festival showcases dances. Info: www.sotr.org.au/beginner or 0435 154 433. Info: 07 3276 0266. an afternoon of inspiring Celtic music. Info: Buy 03 520 8560. the very best and most prestigious international companies. Featuring opera, music, theatre and 10 Teralba, NSW - Hunter Valley Scots Social Night 10 Mackay, QLD - Mackay Blue Water Fling 27 Napier - Napier Scottish Country dance from around the world. Info: www.eif.co.uk 7:00pm at Teralba Hall, ANZAC Parade. Info: www.hvsc.org.au Free family day celebrating 90 years of the Mackay and Dance Club-Annual Dance 5 Stirling - Anniversary of Wallace’s Betrayal and Capture 14 Melbourne, VIC - Celtic Piping Sessions District Pipe Band. With a street parade, market stalls, At St Patricks School Hall, Riverbend Rd, Piping music session 2pm - 5pm, upstairs at the Exford fireworks and more. Info: [email protected]. 1:30pm.Info: www.rscdsnzb.org.nz. A special presentation by costumed actors to commemorate Hotel, 199 Russell St. Info: [email protected] the anniversary of William Wallace’s capture on the 11 Melbourne, VIC - Celtic Piping Sessions 27 Christchurch - Scottish Society Junior 3rd August 1305 at The National Wallace Monument. Piping music session 2pm - 5pm, upstairs at the Exford Highland & National Dancing Competition 19 - 21 Boondooma, QLD - Scots in the Bush Info: www.nationalwallacemonument.com. Celebrating the contribution of the Scottish people Hotel, 199 Russell St. Info: [email protected] Conducted by the Dancing Class of the Scottish Society of 8 - 14 Glasgow - The Piping Live! Festival in opening up much of Australia at Boondooma 11 Rochedale, QLD - Piobaireachd NZ at Scottish Society Hall, Cnr Edgeware and Caledonian An annual bagpiping event held in Glasgow by the National Homestead with music, fun and more. Info: 07 4168 Group Queensland Social Roads, 9am. Info: www.piping-dancing.org.nz. Piping Centre celebrating bagpipes and pipe bands, with a 0159 or www.boondoomahomestead.org.au. At Rochedale High School, 10am. Info: 07 3397 4512. 27 Auckland - Auckland Centre Festival of Solo Piping variety of events across the city. Info: www.pipinglive.co.uk 19 Hobart, TAS - The City of Hobart Pipe 17 Exeter, SA - The Port Adelaide Caledonian Society Inc. Solo piping competition at Onehunga Community House, 12 - 13 Glasgow - World Pipe Band Championships Band Winter Gathering 2016 City of Pt Adelaide Highland Dancing Championships 83 Selwyn St, Onehunga. Info: www.piping-dancing.org.nz. The international pipe band competition held in Whisky tasting, food, Band performance and At 189 Semaphore Rd. Info: Lyn: [email protected]. more at Hobart Function and Conference Centre. September 2016 Glasgow Green with piping events and competitions, 17 Nelson Bay NSW - Clans On The Coast Info: [email protected] or 0418 107 175 9 Auckland - Auckland Scottish Fiddle highland dance events, Scottish retailers and much Pipe bands, stalls, caber toss, Celtic dancers, more. Info: +44 141 353 8000 or www.theworlds.co.uk 20 Exeter, SA - The Port Adelaide Caledonian sword fighting and more at Tomaree No 1 Sports Club Fiddle Club Night Society Inc. PACS Piping Competition Field, 4981, Nelson Bay Rd. Info: Ron Swan on 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM at St Luke’s Church, 130 Remuera Rd. 13 - 29 Edinburgh - Edinburgh International Book Festival At 189 Semaphore Rd. Info: Lyn: [email protected]. 0418 495 336 or www.clansonthecoast.com. Info: www.freewebs.com/aucklandscottishfiddleclub A celebration of ideas and the written word in 20 Argenton, NSW - Hunter Valley 10 Levin - Horowhenua Scottish Society Debutante Ball the world, over 900 participants from 47 different 18 Armadale, WA - Armadale Highland countries at Charlotte Square Gardens in the historic Scots Club Caledonian Night Gathering & Perth Kilt At Levin and District War Memorial Hall, heart of Edinburgh- the world’s first UNESCO City At Club Macquarie. Info: www.huntervalleyscotsclub.org.au. WA’s largest Scottish festival with pipe bands, Chamberlain St. Info: 06 368 3295. of Literature. Info: www.edbookfest.co.uk 20 Toowoomba - The Toowoomba Caledonian Scottish dancers, entertainment and stalls. Also 16 Auckland - Scottish Celtic Music Group Society & Pipe Band Inc. Ceilidh includes Perth’s Kilt Run. A free community event. Monthly on the third Friday at St Luke’s 20 Kinloch Rannoch - Rannoch Highland Gathering Come along and enjoy a night of Scottish country Info: 08 9394 5000 or www.armadale.wa.gov.au. Church, 130 Remuera Rd. Info: John Includes tossing the caber, highland dancing, hill race and more at Weller Poley Park. Info: dancing. Learn Strip the Willow, Dashing White 19 - 20 Toowong, QLD - Queensland Hawthorn [email protected] www.rannochhighlandgathering.co.uk. Sergeant, Virginia’s Reel, Jig to the Music and other Piping & Drumming School 17 - 18 Nelson - Celtic Pipe Band presents favourites Pride of Erin & Gay Gordon. No experience This is a unique 2 day workshop opportunity to learn from Unloched – Myths and Legends 20 Stirling - Stirling Highland Games is required as all dances are called. At the Drayton Hall, World Champion musicians for piping & drumming at Celtic Pipe Band bring to the stage the myths and One of the City of Stirling’s signature annual events 7pm till 10.30pm. Info: [email protected] Brisbane Boys’ College, Kensington Terrace. Info: Andrew legends of Scotland in their fourth annual stage welcoming visitors from around the world to central 22 Balmoral, QLD - Queensland Highland Roach 0417 287 443 or [email protected]. show. Celtic’s shows are known for their blend of Scotland to see our traditional Highland games Pipers Society Social-Piobaireachd Night 23 - 25 Canberra, ACT - Canberra Workshop 2016 traditional and modern music, instruments and competitions. Info: www.stirlinghighlandgames.com. dance, at Theatre Royal Nelson, 78 Rutherford St. Info: At Bulimba Bowls Club, Quinn St. Info: 07 3397 4512. Piping & drumming workshop with international 21 Crieff, Perthshire - Crieff Highland Gathering 03 548 3840 or www.theatreroyalnelson.co.nz. 26 Middle Swan, WA - Dance Scottish instructors hosted by the Canberra College of Traditional Scottish Highland games with WA Weekend Workshop Piping & Drumming at the University of Canberra. 18 Wellington - Shetland Society of Wellington athletic events, music, dancing and more. Challenge yourself with a Weekend Workshop at Swanleigh Info: www.canberracollegepipesdrums.org. Anniversary Lunch and AGM Info: www.crieffhighlandgathering.com. Social event at the City of Wellington Pipe Band Residential College with visiting teachers from Scotland. 24 - 1 Melbourne, VIC - Stringmania Australia 25 - 27 Dunoon, Argyll - Cowal Highland Gathering Hall. Info: www.shetlandwellington.org.nz. Part of the 40th Anniversary celebrations of the WA Branch. A total immersion experience, with participants and Renowned for its unique atmosphere, world- Info: www.rscdswa.com or [email protected]. instructors living, learning, jamming and playing 24 Tauranga - Te Awamuti Highland Dancing Competition class competitors, beautiful Highland location. 27 Inglewood, WA - Caledonian Society of WA Ceilidh Dance together in community. Presented by Melbourne Scottish Held in conjunction with the Te Awamutu Performing Info: www.cowalgathering.com At Bob Daniels Community Centre, 891 Beaufort St. Info: Fiddlers. Info:www.melbournescottishfiddlers.com. Arts. Info: [email protected]. John 0427 990 754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com. 24 Inglewood, WA - Caledonian 30 Hillsborough, Auckland - Ceilidh Club September 2016 27 Kirwan, QLD - Barrier Reef Highland Society of WA Ceilidh Dance 7:30-10:30 pm, monthly on the last Friday at St 1 - 30 Stirling - From the Thistles to the Castle Dancing Championships At Bob Daniels Community Centre, 891 Beaufort St. Info: David’s in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Stirling Castle and the city centre shopping area At Ryan Catholic College, Canterbury Rd. Info: 07 4774 8179. John 0427 990 754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com. Rd. Info: [email protected] will be the start and end of a trail of architectural 27 Bendigo, VIC - Scots Night Out 24 Sydney, NSW - Scots on The Rocks Chaotic Ceilidh activity that will occupy spaces along the route from Headlining the artists this year is international piping Featuring music by Aria Award winning Chris the city centre to the Castle creating inventions and sensation Kyle Warren, the former Red Hot Chilli Duncan & Catherine Strutt, it will be a night of Scotland opportunities to participate. Info: www.foa2016.com Pipers member at The Metropolitan, Bull St. Info: energetic and popular dances. Includes supper August 2016 1 - 30 Nationwide - Doors Open Days 2016 Chris Earl 0419 549 743 or [email protected]. (BYO alcohol). Info: www.sotr.org.au/chaos 4 - 7 Dundee - Dare ProtoPlay Free access to hundreds of fascinating buildings across 26 Balmoral, QLD - Queensland Highland Scotland’s largest video games festival, celebrating Scotland. Every weekend in September members of the September 2016 Pipers Society AGM/Pair of Players Contest innovation, creativity and talent in the design public can explore places that are normally closed to the 1 - 26 Sydney, NSW - Learn Scottish Country At Bulimba Bowls Club, Quinn St. Info: 07 3397 4512. and development of digital games and interactive public or charge to enter. Some open up once a year, some Dancing with Scots on The Rocks media. Info: www.visitscotland.com/IAD2016 just once in a lifetime. Info: www.doorsopendays.org.uk. This course is for new dancers who wish to learn steps and basic dance formations that are the building blocks of Scottish Country dancing. You will be introduced to Jigs NEW ZEALAND Answers to Scotword on Page 6 and Reels and will learn a series of lively, beginner friendly August 2016 dances. Info: www.sotr.org.au/beginner or 0435 154 433. ACROSS: 1 Adder; 4 Mince; 11 Tangleotheisles; 12 Akin; 13 Gills; 14 Edge; 15 Alan; 17 Iron; 6 Christchurch - Scottish Society of New 18 Elgin; 20 East; 21 Nova; 25 Utah; 26 Gaels; 27 Smit; 30 Bottleofspirits; 31 Weans; 32 Close 3 Exeter, SA - The Port Adelaide Zealand Pipe Band Celtic Winter Ball Caledonian Society Inc. Ceilidh Come and join the band in celebration of winning DOWN: 2 Dunsinanecastle; 3 Ells; 5 Iris; 6 Caledonianmaids; 7 Strath; 8 Dowie; 9 Thole; 7.30pm start shared basket supper BYO 2016 Grade 4 NZ Championships and includes a 10 Islets; 16 Net; 17 Inn; 19 Squibs; 22 Artist; 23 Jabot; 24 Flask; 28 Clan; 29 Birl drinks-family fun night at 189 Semaphore ceilidh band & food. Tickets: www.eventfinda.co.nz Rd. Info: Lyn: [email protected].

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By: Angus Whitson Tartan – The Culloden Effect the Father of the Race, the Chief, and his years of prohibition the cottage industry clansmen – the kindred or family – the Clan. weavers living above the Highland Line – Another disruptive element was the drift a geographical fault running diagonally of the Highland chiefs and their families to across Scotland from Dumbarton on the fashionable centres of Edinburgh and the west to Stonehaven on the east London and Paris where they could parade and delineating the Highlands and the themselves like peacocks. They became Lowlands - had stopped weaving tartan. It is absentee landlords, needing money to thought that in that time many tartans were support their new extravagant lifestyles. Their lost through their enforced abandonment. distant Highland estates were impoverished lands that generated little or no income. Tartan weaving Some of the Highland chiefs bankrupted But the processes and skills of tartan weaving themselves and had to sell not only their own were not lost. Tartan weaving had continued patrimony, but their clans’ patrimony too, on an industrial scale to clothe the Highland and they became Highland chiefs in name regiments raised to meet the Napoleonic only. The new owners of the clan lands had threat, and also the Fencible regiments for no sentiment for the unfortunate clansmen home defence. Tartan was being exported who they bought along with the land. by the mile to North and South America, to the West Indies where the plantation owners Re-enactors at Culloden Battlefield and Visitors Centre today. The Highland Clearances clothed their slaves in it, and to India. It Photo: The National Trust for Scotland. Voluntary emigration to the Americas hadn’t been tartan as such that had been had started after the 1715 Jacobite Rising. proscribed – just the wearing of it. While the n my last article I wrote about the seven hundred and forty seven, no man or Between 1760 and 1886 involuntary right to wear tartan again was welcomed, its pivotal role the Scottish Tartans boy, within that part of Great Briton called emigration through the Highland use in Highland Scotland as the universal Authority plays in recording, Scotland, other than shall be employed as Clearances became a stain on Scotland’s everyday garment it had been, did not revive. researching and advising on tartan’s officers and soldiers in his Majesty’s forces, social conscience, effectively ending Thirty six years earlier breadline Highlanders, Ihistorical significance and disseminating shall on any pretence whatsoever, wear or put with the passing of the 1886 Crofters living peasant lives, had been compelled tartan’s contemporary global message. I on the clothes commonly called Highland Act. The Clearances were dressed up to discard one set of clothes and pay for touched also on the plans for a National Clothes (that is to say) the plaid, philibeg, or as agricultural improvement by those new ones. That outrage was still fresh in the Tartan Centre as a focus and educational little kilt, trowse, shoulder belts, or any part such as the infamous Patrick Sellar, the collective memory and they weren’t going to resource for future generations. This month whatsoever of what peculiarly belongs to the Duchess of Sutherland’s factor, whose fork out good money again to replace their I want to look at some of the historical highland garb; and that no TARTAN, or partly- disingenuous explanation was that, in order adopted clothing and revert to tartan. They considerations which have brought us to the coloured plaid or stuff shall be used for great to effect improvement, it was necessary to continued wearing the Lowland style of place we are at today in regard to Scotland’s coats, or for upper coats” …. It is notable that “disengage the people from the land”. In clothing known as hodden grey. national dress. The study of tartan is riddled the Act did not apply to Gentry, the sons of 1782 the Dress Act, prohibiting the wearing The last of this series of three articles will with inconsistencies, contradictions, claim Gentry or women. of tartan, was repealed. The Highlanders discuss how tartan recovered from its and counter-claim. Almost any opinion or were told – “You are no longer bound down Culloden setback and began its fightback. statement of fact expressed about tartan to the unmanly dress of the Lowlander”. But For more content check out my blog at can be countered, and most likely will be, During the 36 years of the damage1087_Piping_Live_A5_Ad.pdf had been done. During 2 25/05/2016 the 36 17:12manwithtwodogs.com. by another. We need to know, in the first prohibition the cottage industry instance, what tartan is. My own definition, weavers living above the that it is a fabric design, is probably too simplistic and unlikely to satisfy the Highland Line – a geographical enthusiast or researcher seeking a definitive fault running diagonally across description. Luckily, in Scotland, we have that definitive description enacted by the Scotland from Dumbarton Scottish Parliament in the Scottish on the west to Stonehaven on Register of Tartans Act 2008. Section 2 of the Act states – “….a tartan is a design which the east and delineating the is capable of being woven consisting of two Highlands and the Lowlands - GLASGOW INTERNATIONAL or more alternating coloured stripes which had stopped weaving tartan. combine vertically and horizontally to form PIPING FESTIVAL a repeated chequered pattern.” The cloth is constructed of the warp, i.e. threads running Break the spirit of the Highland clans lengthwise, and the weft, being threads It also reiterated the Disarming Acts of 1716 woven transversely between the warp and 1725 which outlawed anyone in defined threads. Both the warp and the weft contain parts of Scotland from having “in his or their an identical number of threads in the various custody, use, or bear, broad sword or target, colours making up the design or sett. poignard, whinger, or durk, side pistol, gun, or other warlike weapon” unless authorised ARTISTS INCLUDE: The Dress Act – which effectively meant only the military. It PRINCIPAL SPONSOR PRINCIPAL SUPPORTERS MEDIA PARTNER In 1746, in less than an hour, Bonnie Prince was a humiliation that was intended to break RED HOT CHILLI PIPERS • ANXO LORENZO TRIO Charlie lost the Battle of Culloden and King the spirit of the Highland clans, the clan PLUS RURA • ROSS AINSLIE and ALI HUTTON MANY MORE George II and the Hanoverian government system and its supportive social structures used the opportunity to eradicate the and emphasise that they had lost the war. It Celebrate the Piping #MomentsThatMatter in 2016 perceived military threat of the Jacobite was an indiscriminate punishment because Highland clans who supported the return it was a catch-all that included Highland of the Stuart dynasty. Their intention was to clans such as Mackays, Grants, Campbells www.pipinglive.co.uk eliminate the culturally separate identity of and Munros who had fought – and died PRINCIPAL SPONSOR the Highland people and their way of life. – for the King. The Heritable Jurisdictions The Highlanders were perceived as little (Scotland) Act, passed the following year, better than primitive savages – bare-arsed deprived the Highland chiefs of their feudal 8th - 14th August 2016 banditti. The blunt instrument that was right to hold their own courts and dispense PRINCIPAL SUPPORTERS PRINCIPAL SPONSOR PRINCIPAL SUPPORTERS MEDIA PARTNER adopted, and which today would be regarded justice, including the right of pit and gallows, as cultural and racial intolerance, was the i.e. power of sentence of death. More Act of Proscription 1746, otherwise known importantly, these two acts weakened the as the Dress Act. This banned the wearing independence of the Highland lifestyle and of “the Highland Dress” -……”from and extinguished the patriarchal link which was after the first day of August, one thousand fundamental to the relationship between

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In the Scottish Kitchen

4 lemons, zest only and turns brown when dropped into it. For the topping: (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous. 50g/2oz. icing sugar Do not leave unattended.) Carefully 1 lemon, juice only place spoonful’s of the batter into the sprigs lemon thyme, to garnish (optional) hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until Method: the fritters are crisp and golden-brown (you may need to do this in batches). Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Remove from the pan with a slotted Line a muffin tin with paper cases. Mix spoon and set aside to drain on kitchen the egg, sugar, milk and oil in a large bowl. paper to remove any excess oil. Sift in the flour, baking powder, salt and then add the lemon. Roughly mix. Spoon the mixture into the pre-prepared muffin Apple cake cases. Bake for 30-35 minutes until well Ingredients: risen and golden. Cool on a wire rack. 330ml/11½fl oz. cider Make the lemon drizzle topping by mixing 300g/10½oz plain flour together the sugar and lemon juice. 2 tsp. bicarbonate of soda Spoon the lemon drizzle mixture over 1 tsp. mixed spice powder the cooled muffins. If desired, decorate 1 tsp. ground cinnamon the muffins with sprigs of lemon thyme. pinch freshly grated nutmeg 4 apples, peeled, core removed, grated Asparagus and puff 150g/5oz. soft dark brown sugar pastry tubes 150g/5oz. melted butter 2 free-range eggs Ingredients: 200g/7 oz. golden sultanas 150g/5oz. ready-made puff pastry 100g/3½oz. pecans, chopped flour, for dusting For the mascarpone cream: 25g/1oz. cream cheese 250g/9oz mascarpone 10 asparagus spears splash double cream 1 free-range egg, beaten 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 tbsp. freshly grated parmesan (or Method: a similar vegetarian hard cheese) Method: Preheat the oven to 180C/360F/Gas Method: Oven chips Put the fish in a pan, just covered with 4. Place the cider into a pan over a water and bring to the boil. Simmer gently Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. high heat. Bring to the boil and cook Ingredients: for five minutes. Remove fish from the Roll the puff pastry out on a floured until reduced by two thirds. Sift the 2 large sweet potatoes, scrubbed pan (keep the stock), remove skin and surface into an 15cmx25cm/6inx10in plain flour, bicarbonate of soda, 1-2 large potatoes, scrubbed bone and cut the fish into small squares. rectangle and spread all over with the mixed spice powder, cinnamon and 4 sprigs thyme, leaves only Season with salt, pepper and mace and cream cheese. Using a sharp knife, nutmeg into a bowl. In a separate 1 tsp ground cumin put into a clean dish with a quarter pint cut the pastry into 10 long, thin strips. bowl, mix the apples with the sugar 1 pinch chilli flakes of the fish stock plus the wine and finely Wrap one pastry strip in a spiral around and butter. Add the eggs and reduced 1 tbsp. olive oil chopped shallot or chives. Cover the each asparagus spear and place onto cider to the apple mixture and stir 2 tsp. hot smoked paprika dish and simmer gently for about 20 a baking tray. Lightly brush each well. Add the spiced flour mixture sea salt flakes minutes. Heat up the butter and soften with beaten egg then scatter over the to the apple mixture and mix well. the mushrooms in it, drain and add to the parmesan. Bake the cigars in the oven Method: Add the sultanas and pecans and salmon and heat together for another five for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry fold together to combine. Spoon the Preheat the oven to 220C/425F/Gas 7. minutes. Serve with chopped parsley. has risen and is golden-brown. cake mixture into a 20cm/8in spring- Cut the sweet potatoes into thick wedges form cake tin and bake in the oven and put into a large mixing bowl. Cut the Lemon drizzle muffins Salt fish fritters for 45-60 minutes, or until a skewer white potatoes into slightly thinner wedges comes out clean when pushed into the (they take longer to cook so need to be Ingredients: centre of the cake. Turn out the cake slightly smaller for an equal cooking time) 125g/4½oz. salt cod, or other salt onto a wire rack and leave to cool. and add to the bowl. Add the remaining fish, soaked in water overnight For the mascarpone cream, whisk ingredients and toss until the wedges are (water changed several times) together the mascarpone, cream and evenly coated. Season with sea salt then 100g/3½oz. self-raising flour cinnamon in a bowl. To serve, place spread over a non-stick baking tray in an ¼ red pepper, diced slices of cake onto plates and spoon even layer. (Put the sweet potatoes in the ¼ green pepper, diced the mascarpone cream alongside. centre and the white potatoes round the ¼ onion, finely diced edge of the tray where it will be hotter.) ½ Scotch bonnet chilli, seeded Cook for 20-25 minutes, checking after 10 and finely chopped (use ½ green Ginger alert minutes, shaking and turning occasionally, chilli for a milder version ) Ingredients: until cooked through. If the sweet freshly ground black pepper 40ml/1½fl oz. whisky potatoes are cooked before the others are vegetable oil, for shallow frying ready then remove them from the oven 2 tsp clear apple juice Method: and leave the rest to cook for longer. 1 tsp clear pear juice Drain the soaked salt cod and cook in 20ml/½fl oz. fresh lemon juice Tweed Kettle boiling water for 20-25 minutes, or until 2.5cm/1in piece fresh ginger, peeled the fish is flaky and tender. Drain the ginger ale, to top up Ingredients: salt cod and flake the flesh, removing apple slice, to garnish 900g/2lb fresh salmon, Ingredients: the skin and pin bones. Tip the flour Method: preferably from the tail end into a bowl and stir in enough cold 2 chopped shallots or 1 tablespoon 2 eggs, beaten water to make a thick paste (about Pour the whisky, apple juice, pear of chopped chives 85g/3oz. caster sugar 250ml/9fl oz.). Stir in the salt cod, red juice, and lemon juice into a cocktail Salt, pepper, pinch of ground mace 240ml/8fl oz. milk and green peppers, onions, scotch shaker with a handful of ice. Grate 150ml/ ¼ pint water 100ml/3½fl oz. vegetable oil bonnet pepper and season with freshly the ginger into the shaker, then shake 150ml/ ¼ pint dry white wine 300g/10oz. plain flour ground black pepper. Heat 2.5cm/1in well. Strain into a highball glass filled 115g/4 oz. chopped mushrooms 3 tsp baking powder vegetable oil in a deep heavy-based with ice cubes. Top up with ginger ale 1 tablespoon chopped parsley ½ tsp salt frying pan until a breadcrumb sizzles and garnish with an apple wedge.

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Battle of Somme remembered 100 years on Tartan of the Month Edinburgh Festival & The Edinburgh Military

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n overnight vigil was held at of WW1 was guarded by sentinels with died. 51 Scottish battalions took part, the Scottish War Memorial in heads bowed. Veterans, military personnel, and the National and local Vigils being Edinburgh Castle on 30 June and 1 descendants and guests joined the public held across the UK are a fitting way to July to mark the 100th anniversary for a short service, conducted by Reverend remember those that fought at the battle. Aof the beginning of the Battle of Somme. Neil Gardener of Canongate Kirk. Following The vigils also provide an important Held in partnership with WW100 Scotland, the service the reverend lead a candle party chance to reflect on what can and should Royal British Legion Scotland (Legion into the memorial where they officially be learned from the horrors of war.” The Scotland), the Scottish National War opened the overnight vigil. Battle of Somme was the largest Western Memorial, the Ministry of Defence, Historic Front Battle of World War One with 51 Enviornment Scotland and the Royal Significant battle Scottish Battalions taking part in the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the vigil was one Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism campaign, including the renowned 16th of four national commemorative events and External Affairs, Fiona Hyslop, Battalion Royal Scots ‘McCrae’s Battalion’ taking place across the UK. Members of the said: “The Battle of the Somme was a which was composed of professional and public filed silently through the memorial, significant battle in terms of casualties. amateur sportsmen and their supporters. passing the shrine where the Casket On the first day alone there were nearly The Battalion lost 12 officers and 573 containing the Roll of Honour for the fallen 57,470 British casualties, 19,240 of whom soldiers in the attack on the first day. This month we feature two tartans for our Tartan of the Month as the world descends on Edinburgh this month Oor Wullie’s Bucket Trail officially launches in Dundee for the summer for The Edinburgh Festival and The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The Edinburgh Festival tartan (ref: 4790) was registered in 1996 by Lochcarron of Scotland. This tartan was recorded prior to the launch of The Scottish Register of Tartans and a sample is with the Scottish Tartans Authority’s Johnston Collection.

or Wullie’s Bucket Trail, Dundee’s Foundation’s appeal to raise funds to available and members of the public can largest ever mass-participation create a brand new twin operating theatre begin following the trail, collecting sculpture public art event has launched paediatric surgical suite for the Tayside sightings on their travels and taking selfies in the City of Discovery. This Children’s Hospital at Ninewells. with the mischievous champ along the way. one-of-a-kindO project has introduced Cassie Thompson, Head of Fundraising To find out more about Oor Wullie’s Bucket over 50 sculptures of Scotland’s iconic for The ARCHIE Foundation, commented: Trail, visit: www.oorwulliebuckettrail.com comic character Oor Wullie which have “As organisers, we are very proud and descended onto the streets of Dundee excited to see Oor Wullie’s Bucket Trail and will be in place to raise money for The arrive in Dundee. An incredible amount ARCHIE Foundation’s Tayside Children’s of work has gone into this project, which Hospital Appeal. All sculptures have been is all to help raise money for The ARCHIE individually designed and painted by an Foundation’s Tayside Children’s Hospital The Edinburgh Military Tattoo 50th array of local and international artists, Appeal. The support from the businesses tartan (ref: 3614) was also recorded some of the designs celebrate recent world and community organisations who have prior to the launch of The Register events including a Tim Peake inspired sponsored sculptures, to the local schools of Tartans. Based on a Wilsons of Astro Wullie, which will be situated outside who have embraced the project decorating Bannockburn sett, designed by Peter Dundee Science Centre for the summer, their own miniature Oor Wullie sculptures MacDonald in 1998 for the Edinburgh and a David Bowie inspired Oor Bowie, has been amazing. This is a truly one- Military Tattoo to celebrate their 50th in memory of the pop star who passed of-a-kind event that we expect will bring anniversary in 2000. The colours away earlier this year. Others celebrate thousands of visitors to Dundee over the depict the three military forces - Navy, Scotland’s heritage, including a Tunnock’s next ten weeks to explore the city, seek Army & Air Force with the black from Tea Cake inspired design. At the end of out the individual Oor Wullie sculptures Edinburgh’s heraldic arms. Launched the trail, in September, all the sculptures spread across the area and pose for selfies on June 16th 1999 in time for the final will be sold at an auction in Dundee, on Oor Wullie’s trusty bucket.” The official Tattoo of the 20th century. with all proceeds going to The ARCHIE Oor Wullie’s Bucket Trail app is now also

Australasian Edition • August 2016 • Page 27 The Scottish Banner Top 10 reasons to visit Edinburgh this summer swans and ducks in the loch. Continue on your route by following the Mountcastle Road all the way back to the west side of Holyrood Park. Make sure you round off your big ride by rewarding yourself at Edinburgh’s oldest pub, The Sheep Heid Inn, for a refreshing beer!

• Leith: Edinburgh’s exciting new waterfront development and boasting the award- winning Royal Yacht Britannia. Discover the shops, restaurants and galleries in the popular shore area of Leith. As far as iconic areas go, they don’t come more legendary than Leith. A wholesale regeneration hasn’t robbed Leith of its earthy qualities. Enjoy the delights from curio shops to a diverse range of cafés, restaurants and bars.

• Take an open top bus tour: Whether you are visiting or live in Edinburgh have you ever jumped on one of the many open- bus tours that passes you every day? If you have a spare hour and the weather is

Text: Marketing Edinburgh Photos: Marketing Edinburgh/VisitScotland. Marketing Edinburgh Photos: Marketing Text: kind then this is your perfect chance to explore the city. You will be able to see the very best of Edinburgh’s New Town, Old The beating drum of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Town, Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle, National Museum of Scotland, Palace of ooking for beautiful scenery, • Get your barbecue sizzling in the Holyroodhouse, Our Dynamic Earth and outdoor day trips and unmissable Meadows: Everyone loves a good get- Calton Hill. Taking a bus tour not only cultural events this summer? together over a sizzling BBQ, so when From internationally gives your legs a rest, but also gives you Edinburgh has it all! From the sun is shining in Edinburgh residents renowned events to family a unique perspective of Edinburgh from Linternationally renowned events to family excitedly rush off to purchase mini the top deck. friendly day trips to the picturesque sea barbecues and head along to the nearest friendly day trips to the sides, Edinburgh is the perfect place to green space, which in a lot of cases is the picturesque sea sides, • The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: One spend the summer months. It’s quite hard Meadows. This is the ideal place to relax in of the most iconic events on the festival to limit the reasons to visit Edinburgh this the sun, listen to some tunes, meet friends Edinburgh is the perfect place calendar, this is a must see show for all summer but here are 10 to get you going and to grill your beef burger or halloumi the family. Set against the backdrop of in Edinburgh as provided by Marketing to your heart’s content - just don’t forget to to spend the summer months. Edinburgh’s imposing castle, The Royal Edinburgh. So, make the most of the keep our green spaces clean and take your Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of longer summer days and try out some of rubbish with you when you leave. the most iconic events in Edinburgh’s the suggestions below: steps to the top and enjoy breathtaking calendar. Bringing together audiences • Look for a sun trap at one of the beer views of Edinburgh and the surrounding from across the globe, the Edinburgh • Edinburgh Castle: Situated at the top gardens: A warm summer afternoon spent countryside. Tattoo celebrates the skills and talents of of the Royal Mile on top of Castle Rock, in a pub beer garden is a true delight for military bands and display teams from the Edinburgh Castle is the number one many Edinburgh locals. From the buzzing • Cycle around Holyrood Park: See British Armed Forces, the Commonwealth visitor attraction in Scotland and the Pear Tree to the hidden gem Royal Dick Edinburgh from another perspective and military teams throughout the most iconic building in the city. Perched at Summerhall, there’s plenty to choose this summer by grabbing your bike and world. Each year approximately 220,000 on top of an extinct volcano, the Castle from all over Edinburgh. So grab your hitting Holyrood Park for a cycle, where people attend this impressive showcase and its Esplanade offers unparalleled sunglasses and get yourself down to one you can admire the surrounding hilly of military talent. Audiences get into views of Edinburgh. Once inside you of Edinburgh’s best beer gardens. Just landscapes right in the city centre. We the spirit and stamp and cheer to the can explore some of the oldest and most make sure you get there early to claim recommend doing a loop around the park sounds of the military pipes and drums, important buildings of the city, including your table - as everyone else will have by starting your cycle at Holyrood Park’s clap to the Highland Dancers and watch St Margaret’s Chapel, The National War exactly the same idea! Queen Drive and following the cycle path in awe at some of the daredevil feats of Memorial and the Half Moon Battery. The to St.Margaret’s Loch, where you can accomplished motorcyclists or intricate regal Crown Square is a real highlight, • Grab your bucket and spade and hit the stop off for a quick break and admire the marching formations. where you will find the magnificent seaside: You really don’t have to travel far Grand Hall and Scotland’s Crown Jewels - to get some ‘vitamin sea’ in Edinburgh. including the famous Stone of Destiny. Long summer days mean there is plenty of time to escape the city and head to our • Catch a show at the Edinburgh Festivals: beautiful sandy beaches. There are plenty To many, the one thing that comes to choose from, including Portobello to mind when thinking of summer in beach which is just a mile or two from the Edinburgh is the Festivals. In July and city centre, to the picturesque Cramond August the city will showcase the best beach located near Queensferry. When in art and culture from around the the tide is out at Cramond beach you can world, from the eclectic Edinburgh walk along the causeway over to Cramond Fringe Festival to the swinging Jazz and Island. Just make sure you check the Blues Festival. During these months the board at the start of the causeway to city will be transformed into a hub of ensure you have enough time to walk out artistry and creativity, where any street, and return safely. pub or theatre can be turned into a performance venue. If catching a show • The Scott Monument: The largest isn’t on your agenda, but would like to monument to a writer in the world soak up the electric atmosphere, then commemorating the Scottish novelist Sir make sure you hit up one of the pop-up Walter Scott. Built in the 19th century, it bars or food stalls where you can also is one of the most striking landmarks in enjoy music on till late. the Edinburgh city skyline. Climb the 287

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Sydney Scottish Week 2016 Royal Troon swings votes for female members Barbara Gurney. courtesy of Barbara Photos SAHC President Malcolm Buchanan Donald and Heather McLeod with with Sir Malcolm and Lady Fiona the Clan McLeod Pipe Band. MacGregor, St Leonards Park.

Members of Royal Troon Golf Club voted overwhelmingly to end the club’s male-only membership policy, paving the way for the club to remain in the rotation to host the British Open. Muirfield Golf Club, the site of 16 British Opens, was stripped of the right to stage the event in the future after members of the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers, which owns and operates Muirfield, voted in May against allowing female members. That vote fell just short of the two- Sir Wayne Broun and Sir Malcolm MacGregor The parade of Banner at St Leonards Park thirds majority required to pass, with at the Scottish Forum at Rose Bay. led by Steve Buchanan. 64 percent of the club’s members voting in favour of admitting women. Royal he Scottish Australian Heritage honour Sir Malcolm & Lady Macgregor of North Sydney, a Parliamentary Lunch and a Troon’s constitution required only a Council (SAHC) again hosted its MacGregor, Alistair Henderson of Fordell, formal inspection of the Scotland-Australia simple majority. It did not release a annual flagship event of Scottish The Earl of Dunmore and Donald Macleod Cairn on the Sydney Harbour and more. vote total, saying only that the motion Week with events across the city in of The Lewes. A variety of Scottish themed For further information about Scottish to admit women members had passed June.T This year Scottish Week had four Clan events took place which included a Clans “overwhelmingly.” In June, the club Week and the SAHC please see: Chiefs in attendance including guests of and Families Forum, Highland Gathering in www.scottishaustralianheritagecouncil.com.au. reported that a survey of its members had shown that three-quarters of the respondents supported allowing female members. Royal Troon, which Walkhighlands brings Google technology is on the west coast of Scotland, has hosted the British Open on eight previous occasions, most recently in to Scotland’s stunning landscapes July this year. In 2014, the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews voted to end its male-only membership policy, which had been in place for 260 years. In 2015, another Open venue — Royal St. George’s Golf Club in Kent, England — also voted to allow female members. The vote to admit women was expected, with the prestige and economic benefits of hosting the Open at stake. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tweeted: “A victory for equality and common sense. Well done, Royal Troon. Hopefully Muirfield will follow suit.” Did you know?

eading Highlands-based walkers’ founders’ Paul and Helen Webster took places for themselves,” commented website Walkhighlands is ten years turns carrying the 44lb backpack in Helen. Walkhighlands works on behalf of old this summer, but has always addition to their normal gear. more than 3,000 tourism businesses and sought to embrace the latest accommodation providers in Scotland Ltechnologies in a bid to help and encourage Experience some of Scotland’s most who advertise through the website. It is more people to visit and walk in Scotland. stunning landscapes from home the busiest walkers’ site in the UK and Dancers on the High Street. The views from some of Scotland’s finest The resulting imagery will eventually the busiest independent Scottish tourism Photo: Edinburgh Festival Fringe. walks are set to become more accessible. form part of Google Street View as well as website, receiving over 24,000 unique visitors thanks to their latest project in partnership being part of Walkhighlands’ own online each day. Its aim is to help visitors plan their Edinburgh is the world’s leading festival with Google. Walkhighlands is capturing route guides. “We hope that the footage walks and find accommodation as well city. Festivals peak this month with over 360o imagery on the routes using the we are capturing with the Trekker will as chat to and encourage others through 25,000 performers in the city with 1000 futuristic Google Trekker technology. This enable more people to experience some its popular community forum, which has shows per day. The number of tickets sold weighty device combines 15 camera lens of Scotland’s most stunning landscapes begun many friendships and even a couple for Edinburgh festivals are only exceeded and a GPS and automatically snaps a series from home, and encourage more of them of weddings. The business is based in the by the Olympics and the World Cup. of photos every 2.5 seconds. Walkhighlands to come and experience these magical Cairngorms National Park in the Highlands.

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Archaeologists uncover evidence US students sample Gaelic culture-Californian of Scotland’s earliest farming Faint plough marks dating back to the theatre students enthralled by Highland heritage 38th century BC have been found in Perthshire. An archaeological dig next American visitors rehearse for Edinburgh Fringe world premiere while learning to the Perthshire village of Dunning has revealed traces of human activity dating about the history, culture and languages of the Highlands. back 10,000 years. This included evidence of what experts believe is the earliest actor, Catriona Lexy Campbell. This will farming activity recorded in Scotland, and give them an insight into how different also remains of hunter-gathering activity languages offer people fresh concepts and dating back thousands of years before farming began. The discoveries were made allow them to see the world in new ways. by archaeologists from the University of They will have a tour of Glenelg’s renowned Glasgow, as part of the ten year, Strathearn Pictish broch towers to learn more about Environs and Royal Forteviot (SERF) pre-Gaelic culture and the important role project. As part of the excavation of a large of powerful women in these early societies. series of pits, the archaeologists discovered Eddie has written many plays based on faint plough marks dating back to the 38th mythology and folklore. He uses the study century BC (3800 – 3700BC), likely made programme to tell some of these tales by a hand-held scratch plough known to the students and to demonstrate how as an ard, which does not turn over the group of theatre students from to be immersed in histories and cultures the structure of these ancient tales can soil. Early Neolithic pottery (from almost California are in Glenelg to learn with roots that go back millennia. Many be used by playwrights and scriptwriters 6000 years ago) was also found, with about Highland culture before young people from the west coast of America to construct dramatic plotlines today. hundreds of pot shards recovered close heading for the Fringe to stage a are not used to a landscape where the names He said: “We are going to Dun Sgiath on to the plough marks. Dr Kenneth Brophy worldA premiere. The 18 young men and all have meanings, and may have stories Skye to hear about the legendary boy hero from the University of Glasgow, said of this discovery: “Evidence for ploughing and women from Pepperdine University, in attached to them which go back hundreds Cuchulainn’s exploits, and how he left there fields in Neolithic Britain is incredibly rare Malibu, spent a week with playwright and or thousands of years and where the people to rescue his beloved Eimer. This is a classic and so the excavation of the ard marks cultural consultant Eddie Stiven who is feel so connected with the landscape.Being rescue scene, arguably one of the oldest in at Wellhill is a very significant discovery introducing them to everything from history in a place with no internet or phone signal literature, and how it is constructed and that suggests a farming economy had and folklore to Gaelic language. They have gives them a chance to relate directly to timed within a plot is really a lesson that taken hold in this location only a few described how they have been delighted the reality of where they are rather than has been learned by modern dramatists generations after farming began in Britain by their first impressions of the Highlands. some kind of virtual reality. Some of them from the old storytellers.” Student Sarah around 4000BC. This is an amazing insight The visit to Scotland is an unparalleled are from families that originally came from Barney, described her first impressions of into the lives of Scotland’s first farmers”. opportunity to learn about other ways of Scotland, and for them it’s a chance to find the Highlands, saying: “What keeps hitting Further radiocarbon dating of the dig sites life, work with superb writers, and take out something of their origins.” me is that everything in Scotland has history showed that the pits actually dated back part in one of the world’s greatest festivals. and weight – because of that everything has even further, to the late 8th millennium Eddie said: “Coming to the Highlands is a Highland hospitality meaning. 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Text and photos by: Nick Drainey Rambling Scotland - Lochnagar, Balmoral Estate Refresh and enliven your senses in Scotland, a country perfect for walking. Whether you want a gentle stroll in the countryside among the trees and rivers, a breezy coastal stroll along sandy beaches or a walk through the wild mountain and loch scenery, Scotland has all of this in abundance. Nick Drainey will be taking readers on some of his favourite walks around the country and this month visit’s Lochnagar on the Balmoral Estate. Rising spectacularly above the Royal Balmoral Estate, Lochnagar will not only have some rather famous visitors staying this month but is also easily the most impressive mountain in the North East of Scotland and must rank as one of the most beautiful in Britain.

Glas Allt.

As you go along the heather Loch Muick with a boathouse clad slopes of Lochnagar’s used by royalty for 150 years. outlying hills look for he Royal Family have done a lot ptarmigan, a bird with a croak for tourism in Scotland. Not just because they go on holiday among like a chain smoking sailor the glens and mountains of Upper which changes its plumage, DeesideT but because they actually seem from light to match the winter to enjoy it. Queen Victoria bought the Balmoral Estate in 1848 and spent a lot of snows into dark for the summer time there after the death of Prince Albert months of the moorland. in 1861. Nowadays a silhouette of her head adorns many signposts indicating places she visited in the area, as well as steep clamber over boulders then leads on other parts of the Highlands. In fact, her to a magnificent mountain plateau (you can prodigious walking and horse riding actually complete a circuit of five Munros went a long way to making the Scottish on this high level expanse, ending in Broad scenery a fashionable place to visit, as Cairn, but that is a serious undertaking). much as the writings of Sir Walter Scott a The corrie of Lochnagar. Eventually the summit is reached and the few decades earlier. The current queen’s view indicator on top of an impressive love of Balmoral is well known and locals deer, the serious walking begins beyond jumble of rocks shows an extensive view it as a place where they can be some small cottages (sometimes used by panorama over the Angus Glens and round treated as normally as royalty can be, even royalty, sometimes by normal people who to Deeside, with the Cairngorms beyond. visiting the shops of Braemar and Ballater will become bemused if you stare too long). Further to the west lie the mountains without the presence of press officers and The path cuts through the pine woods, the around Glenshee and beyond them is photographers. last shade for many miles if it is a hot sunny Schiehallion. If you don’t take a breather day – I once had to force some water on a here the only reason can be that the cloud Lochnagar-Cac Carn Beag young family who had not brought enough is too low to see this magnificent sight. The Tourists flock to the area and some have The summit. with them; when they had made it on to the best return is along Glas Allt to the shores been known to slow down in their cars to high plateau were at risk of dehydration. of Loch Muick. This leads you to the Falls of try to catch a glimpse of the famous family. special as a single track road threads its As you go along the heather clad slopes of Glasallt, another impressive sight just when Most, however, are content to see where way from Ballater, getting ever higher as Lochnagar’s outlying hills look for ptarmigan, you think the walk is leaving drama behind they live before turning their attentions the farms and cottages disappear in the a bird with a croak like a chain smoking and becoming more tranquil. Finally, you to the scenery. Towering above Balmoral rear view mirror. The road end comes at sailor which changes its plumage, from light stroll the two miles along Loch Muick before is Lochnagar-Cac Carn Beag, more the Spittal of Glenmuick car park and for to match the winter snows into dark for the returning to the start, probably a little weary commonly known simply as Lochnagar. some this is enough of an escape – the summer months of the moorland. Higher up, but definitely with memories to last a good (The name of the lochan found below the cliffs of Lochnagar can be glimpsed ahead the first view of the day reveals itself with the while, whether you saw a member of the summit, at the bottom of soaring crags.) and it is only a short stroll to the waters of sight of Deeside far below. Royal Family or not. The mountain has attracted walkers and Loch Muick. In the pine trees near the car rock climbers for more than a century with park is a small but extremely good visitor Best amphitheatres of perhaps its most famous fan being Prince centre detailing all the wildlife around the the natural world Walk factbox: Charles who once wrote a children’s book – area. However, if you are loitering before You now turn towards a col between Meikle Distance: 12 miles. The Old Man of Lochnagar - set around it. setting off, midges can be a pest in the Pap and Cuidhe Crom; just before it there is Height climbed: 2,500ft. He went on to read it on BBC’s Jackanory in summer months so a good supply of Avon’s a memorial to Bill Stuart, a climber who died Time: 6 to 8 hours. 1984. A walk up Lochnagar is a classic with Skin so Soft is a sensible idea (the Marines in a fall from the rocks of Lochnagar in 1953. Map: OS Landranger 44. stunning cliffs and extensive mountainous at the Naval base at Faslane swear by it). Beyond this you walk up to one of the best Start point: At the Spittal of views, finishing with the tranquil Loch amphitheatres of the natural world, formed Glenmuick car park, seven and a Muick - complete with its own royal Glen Muick by the shattered cliffs of Lochnagar – if you half miles from the River Dee to the boathouse. The drive to the car park gives Once you have crossed the wide open Glen were thinking of taking a breather, this is the south of Ballater. you the first sense of being somewhere Muick, usually frequented by a herd of red place to do it, take a picture or two as well. A

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Text and photos by: Marieke McBean Scotland’s first community GlenWyvis owned whisky distillery Community ownership is becoming popular in Scotland. There are community owned islands (Eigg), castles (Breamar) and now the first community owned whisky distillery is about to become reality. GlenWyvis in Dingwall is in line to become Scotland’s first distillery owned by the people - a project that is supported by many people, among them Alex Salmond himself.

Burns Night The area became home to a new distillery If all goes according to plan, the distilling will in 1879. It was initially called BenWyvis, but start on 25 January 2017 - Burns Night. This later renamed as Ferintosh. They were not able is an appropriate date because of the link to repeat the success of the previous Ferintosh, Robert Burns had with another local whisky. and neither were the few other distilleries that In this area whiskies have been distilled for tried their hand at whisky making in the future hundreds of years. One of the most famous years. The last distillery in the area closed in ones to come from here is Ferintosh, of which 1976. Now, forty years later, a new attempt is Robert Burns wrote passionately. Ferintosh being made to start up a successful distillery, was one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland. this time with the support of many locals. Of The Jacobites had ruined a distillery owned course it takes time to make whisky, but to start by Duncan Forbes of Culloden back in 1689. making some money already, GlenWyvis Gin He supported William of Orange, something is now on sale. This is made with ingredients the Jacobites were not happy about. As from the area around Dingwall and although compensation, the king gave Duncan the it is currently distilled on Shetland, the bottles right to distil whisky for just 400 merks a make the name GlenWyvis known around year - a very low fee. As a result, Ferintosh the country. It’s a promising start for an became one of the most successful distilleries interesting new distillery. in Scotland. After around ninety years the More information can be found on distillery went bust, partly because the cheap www.glenwyvis.com. permit was taken away.

It was at this point that Robert Burns wrote: Thee Ferintosh! O sadly lost! Scotland lament frae coast to coast Now colic grips an’ barkin hoast May kill us a’: For loyal Forbes’ chartered boast Is ta’en awa! Clan Campbell Society of Australia (Qld) Inc. Bannockburn Dinner 2016

n a hill above Dingwall stands a farm with great prospects. The last distillery in the area For now, all that’s visible is the traditional farm plus several closed in 1976. Now, forty years bannersO advertising what is to come: later, a new attempt is being GlenWyvis distillery. Whisky will be made, while gin is already in production. Starting made to start up a successful this new distillery is the idea of farmer distillery, this time with the and helicopter pilot John F McKenzie. He enthuses: “We have a truly winning support of many locals. combination here of a stunning Scottish Highland location, immense historical appeal (...) and readily available hydro, the distillery starts making a profit, we solar and wind energy to bring this will invest money in local projects,” Craig innovative whisky project to fruition.” explains. “The investors can then vote as he 28th Annual Bannockburn of Hamish McInnes and the more to where the money will be spent.” The Dinner Dance recently took place senior dancers was breath-taking. The Democratic distillery goal is to reach an initial investment of 1,5 at the Riverside Function Room. Address to the Haggis was dramatically So far no turrets are in sight yet, but a million pounds. This should be enough The entertainment began with presented by Bill Campbell and a talk distillery office is based in a new building to build the distillery and start making theT pageantry of a Parade of Banners by on the Battle of Bannockburn from and added to the farm. It’s on top of a hill whisky. If more money is raised, the plan Clans Campbell, Jardine, MacNeacail and engineer’s point of view as given by the and you have views over Dingwall and is to build a visitor centre in Dingwall, The Aussie Scots. Very welcome guests guest speaker Keith Blackwood. the Cromarty Firth. “The view here is thus attracting more tourists to the area. were John MacNeacail of MacNeacail breathtaking,” admits marketing manager At the time of writing £819,000.00 was and Scorrybreac along with his Lady Craig McRitchie. He is part of a team that raised. The initial closing date is July 2016, Jenni and members of the MacNeacail tries to drum up support for the distillery. although investing will likely be possible Northern Branch. Ian Millard of The Everyone with a postal code that starts after this date, too. The environment National Servicemen’s Memorial Pipes with IV (Inverness) can invest in the plays an important part in GlenWyvis. It and Drums gave a thought provoking distillery for as little as £250. People from promises to become the first completely talk on the Band’s tour of the Outback elsewhere in Scotland and abroad can CO2 neutral distillery in Scotland, with the giving free concerts to raise money for start the investment at £750. No matter help from solar, wind and waterpower. The the drought victims. After the stirring how much money someone invests, they company car is electric, literally “charged music of the Pipes and Drums, the Thistle still only get one vote each. This way, by the Scottish weather”. Solar panels are Highland Dancers charmed the diners the management team hope to start up visible in the fields, while a hydro system is with their skill and grace. The wee dancers a very democratic distillery. “As soon as installed in the river. were a great hit and the superb dancing

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