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The love for Scotland Jim Stoddart Ron Dempsey, FSA Scot available in the places it now is and and people’s “Scottishness” have not The National Piping Centre David McVey Angus Whitson Lady Fiona MacGregor I would writing an editorial 40 years really changed since the 1970’s to Marieke McBean David C. Weinczok later. We have some incredibly loyal today, whether they be in Auckland, Judy Vickers Nick Drainey readers, writers and advertisers who Toronto, San Francisco or Sydney. OFFICES OF PUBLICATION we simply could not publish without. This has been such a great privilege Australasian Office: North American Office: to witness this across the world and PO Box 6202 PO Box 6880 see that in 2017 being Scottish is still Marrickville South, NSW, 2204 Hudson, FL 34674 The Scottish Banner so important to so many. 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ISSN 0707-073X Australia Post Print Approved PP:100004806 year launching our new layout in people for many different however now I am ready to start Canada Post Publications Mail Agreement No.40022115 North America, our very own tartan another, albeit slower, journey and Published monthly by Scottish Banner Publications to mark this milestone, a new look reasons to Scotland. that includes stepping back from my PO Box 6880 Hudson, FL 34674 USA web site, welcoming new writers duties at the Scottish Banner. 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Looking back four decades it is regardless of how far back that goes your family and you continue to The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author(s)and amazing to see all the change that has back, have a passion for being Scottish enjoy our pages for many years to do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. transpired at the Scottish Banner. From and celebrating that passion. We see come as he and his team of writers Trouble getting the Scottish Banner each month? Use the its humble beginnings in rural Ontario it with our readers who never miss from around the world bring you a subscription form below to subscribe, or you may contact our distributors for your nearest sales outlet. in Canada to a paper that is read across an issue, those who attend Highland monthly dose of Scotland. 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