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Scottishthethethethe www.scottishbanner.com Banner 37 Years StrongScottishScottishScottish - 1976-2013 Banner A’BannerBanner Bhratach Albannach 44 Volume 36 Number 11 The world’s largest international Scottish newspaper May 2013 Years Strong - 1976-2020 www.scottishbanner.com A’ Bhratach Albannach Volume 36 Number 11 The world’s largest international Scottish newspaper May 2013 VolumeVolumeVolume 43 36 Number36 Number Number 11/12 11 11 The TheThe world’s world’s world’s largest largest internationalinternational international Scottish Scottish newspapernewspaper newspaper May/JuneMay May 2013 2013 2020 Getting back to Scotland Five bucket list places to visit when we can » Pg 22 US Barcodes 7 25286 844598 0 1 Charles7 25286 844598 0 9 7MacLean25286 844598 0 3 Scotland’s whisky guru » Pg 12 The return of 7 25286 844598 1 1 Experience the beauty the osprey of Rosslyn Chapel ........................... » Pg 3 The app to explore Scotland’s In the heart of Scotland’s heritage during lockdown .......... » Pg 9 #StayAtHome and virtually sail ancient Caledonian pine forest Scotland’s Coasts and Waters ... » Pg 17 7 25286 844598 1 2 » Pg 8 THE SCOTTISH BANNER Volume 43 - Number 11/12 Scottishthe Banner The Banner Says… Volume 36 Number 11 The world’s largest international Scottish newspaper May 2013 Publisher Offices of publication Finding our ScotSpirit in challenging times Valerie Cairney Australasian Office: PO Box 6202 Editor Marrickville South, event cancellations this edition will that natural life and new life is Sean Cairney NSW, 2204 be a May/June combined issue due continuing, as they call Scotland Tel:(02) 9559-6348 EDITORIAL STAFF to a drastic decline in advertising. home for the summer. I have jumped Jim Stoddart [email protected] A few of the regular elements you will on the webcam and watched these The National Piping Centre find in each issue are currently not magnificent birds nesting live in the North American Office: David McVey running, such as our events page, glorious Scottish Highlands. [email protected] Lady Fiona MacGregor and we are cutting some pages. Whether it is watching osprey Eric Bryan David C. Weinczok All of this is being done so the or perhaps learning some Scottish Judy Vickers Scottish Banner comes through history, the pipes or delving into Nick Drainey the other side of this. The next few Scotland’s rich historic information by Sean Cairney months will be challenging but I do and images, we have also compiled believe the Scottish Banner is needed just some of the ways you can keep in the market now more than ever connected to Scotland just now Follow us on social media ow so very much has as people look for a distraction, without leaving your own home. changed since we released some sense of normality and a way Whilst it may not be the same as the last edition of the to importantly remain connected to being there or attending the many Scottish Banner. Corona Virus Scotland for the many whose options Scottish events that have been put Hhas spread across the globe and the have drastically changed. on hold for now, I hope it helps you Distributed monthly in Australia, Canada, impact to the Scottish community Many readers receive each issue of enjoy your love of Scotland. New Zealand and the USA. ISSN 2209-8364 has been substantial worldwide with the Scottish Banner kindly passed on by Australia Post Print Approved PP:100004806 mass event cancellations. I am aware family or friends and that is always great The power of Scottish culture Published monthly by Scottish Banner Publications of the incredible hard work so many to hear that so many get enjoyment The world as we knew may be PO Box 6220, Marrickville South, NSW, 2204, Australia put in to run events such as Highland from a single issue, however if those in no longer what it was a couple Games, Celtic festivals, concerts, Clan a position to do so purchased their own of months ago, but the Scottish The publisher reserves the right to reject, discontinue or omit any advertisement or to gatherings, just to name a few. copy this would greatly help us to keep community has risen to the many cancel any advertising contract for reasons satisfactory to the publisher, without notice, and without penalty to either party. 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The publisher Scottish events have put the safety reserves the right edit all submitted material prior to publication. together in many other ways, with new May is Whisky Month in Scotland of participants and attendees first The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author(s)and virtual events popping up across the and though not all the celebrations and made some tough choices, with do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. world in order to bring people together. that would normally occur are many losing a great deal of money. Trouble getting the Scottish Banner each month? Use the subscription form below to Innovative communication ways have happening we are still celebrating the subscribe, or you may contact our distributors for your nearest sales outlet. When it is safe to do so, I hope all been created by so many aspects of ‘water of life’ in this edition. We are AUSTRALIA: Integrated Publication Solutions 1 800 606 477 of us support as much as possible the Scottish community, all to keep so fortunate to speak with Charles NEW ZEALAND: Gordon & Gotch 09 979 3018 these great cultural events and people together, regardless the physical Maclean, Scotland’s preeminent also the bands, dance groups and The Scottish Banner distance that may be taking place. whisky expert. Charles has a vast vendors who make a living out of Uniting Scots Around the World for 44 Years! knowledge and passion for not just being part of them. Our Scottish connection whisky but Scotland itself. 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