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The Stag in the Blaeberry Review The Stag in the Blaeberry Review The Newsletter of Clan Scott Association of Australia Volume 1, Edition 5 September 2000 PRESIDENT’S REPORT will be another step nearer reality. Hello Clansmen, Burns’ Country is almost next to the Duke’s. I am writing this the night before we take off, I will give Our Vice President & Secretary in NSW, along with Michael this in Scotland, you should receive a Newsletter Russell Scott, Pipe Major Glen Innes, have been making before we arrive home with all the details of our meeting enquiries regarding the size of stones we need for the wall with the Duke. in Glen Innes. We are taking 3 stones home with us of the The Multi-Cultural Message from Robert Burns - required size, 2 from the Ring of Brodgar, 1 from the Then let us pray that come it may, Duke’s Estate at Drumlanrig Castle. Along with a plaque As come it will for a’ that, costing $200. Bonnie wee Jean has said she will donate That Sense and Worth, O’er a’ the earth, $100, Bryce & I will give the other $100. I thank Jean May bear the gree an’ a’ that, for her generous offer. This came from an idea of Michael For a’ that and a’ that, to bring two stones from Brodgar, it was either Jean or Its comin yet for a’ that, Russell who suggested getting a stone form Drumlanrig That Man to Man the world O’er Castle. The stones will be Dedicated at Glen Innes next Shall Brithers be for a’ that. year. I am giving Michael the sizes and an idea from Jean, to hear other ideas would be much appreciated. Today, Multi-Culturalism is taking a leading role towards Until next time. making the predictions of Robert Burns a Reality. Multi- Jim, President Culturalism encourages ethnic Communities to contribute harmoniously as well as culturally to develop Australia Editor’s Comment: Jim cleared the bringing of the while maintaining their own cultural identity. I think Clan stones into Australia through the Australian Quarantine Scott is right up there with the best of them . and Inspection Service prior to his departure from And the prediction of Robert Burns, that: Australia. They have no problem provided the stones are “Man to Man the world O’er shall thoroughly cleaned and declared on return. brithers be, for a’ that” Jim also “advised” His Grace that we had “borrowed” a stone from Drumlanrig Castle for inclusion in the wall. The Duke’s reply was “Good on you!” (Jim & I had a guilt complex about ‘nicking’ the stone in the first place and decided to ‘come clean’ before His Grace read it in this Newsletter. ) We 4 “Australian Scotts” visited “Burns’ Country” and stayed overnight in Ayr on our way back to Edinburgh after the Borders Gathering. Michael the Ed. CLAN SCOTT NAME BADGES We had a “Committee Meeting” in Edinburgh and agreed on the design and size of the Name Badges. I have now placed a firm order for 100 Blanks to be manufactured. The Badge will be slightly larger than the original suggestion (we need to fit long names on to some of them - “Jean Scott-Deaner” and “Lorna Sommerfeldt” - not pointing the finger, but they are just a little longer than SCOTT.) The background will be silver and the Silkscreened Clan Badge and “Clan Scott” will be in Burgundy. Individual names will be black as this is the colour of the base which comes through when names are engraved. The whole will be covered by Epoxy Resin and will look very smart. INTERNATIONAL CONTACTS MEMBERS - Please advise your State Vice-President, in writing, of your specific Name Badge requirements. Names will be engraved on the badge with First Name ABOVE the Surname (see previous Newsletter for sample). Please PRINT the Name you want, EXACTLY as you want it (eg. Michael McCarthy or Mike McCarthy) and specify the type of pin or clasp you want (PIN is a standard brooch pin fixed to the back of the badge and is suitable for all uses, particularly so for Ladies to use with fine material in frocks, shawls, etc. CLASP is a good quality, more heavy duty clasp as used on Tiepins and is suitable for use on Coat Lapels, Ties, Plaids, etc. Cheque or Money Order, $10 per name badge, made out to Clan Scott Association of Australia MUST be During our visit to Scotland, we met Kevin Scott, included with your order. Convenor of Clan Scott Society (UK) (between Bryce & We would like Members to have their namebadges as Jim outside the Clan Scott tent at the Borders Gathering soon as possible so a quick note & cheque to your State 2000 at Gretna Green). We spent some time with Kevin Vice-President will assist. Remember we need and established a good Clan Scott relationship. We have MINIMUM lot orders of 5 badges, so if you are LATE agreed to exchange Newsletters and information I have you may have to wait until we get enough for the next also contacted Clan Scott (USA) suggesting contact order. Your co-operation will be appreciated by your between all Clan Scott organisations worldwide and have fellow Members. Michael the Ed. received an encouraging response. This Newsletter will now not only go to our Clan Chief (who has received DID YOU KNOW ?? every edition) but also to our brothers in arms across the The First person to “Break the Sound Barrier” in a Sabre seas. Jet Fighter of the Royal Australian Air Force was Flight I have also been approached by persons named SCOTT Lieutenant W. H. Scott of Bentleigh on 20 August 1953. in New Zealand wanting to join us in Clan Scott 2 Association of Australia. I shall raise this in committee so, would Members please advise your State Vice-President TREASURER’S REPORT how you feel about this possible expansion so we have an Treasurer Bryce gave me her latest Report and asked idea of which way to jump. If we are associated with that it be published. Basically, we have a Credit Ballance Scotts across the big pond (Pacific) maybe a direct of $422.93. While this is not bad for the number of association across the creek (Tasman) may be Members we have and the short time of our existance, it appropriate. What say Ye? President Jim and Treasurer would be better for the Association if we had more funds. Bryce know nothing of this as yet - they are busy Do you, as a Member, have any ideas on how we can avoiding the world while holidaying in Orkney (Lucky raise funds for Clan Scott Association of Australia? buggars!) but will be briefed on their return in late October. Michael the Ed. INTRODUCING Her Grace, DOB IN A MEMBER TIME!! The Duchess of Buccleuch & Queensberry Graham Scott (VIC) displays his trophies at the recent Cribb Point Fishing Club Meeting at the Western Port Bay RSL Club. The trophies were for the “Biggest Catch of the Year” and the “Biggest Fish”. Well done Graham, particularly in your first year as a Member of the Fishing Club. (PS. I can’t lie - Mum Bryce did give me the photo.) Michael the Ed. EDITORIAL Sorry about the delay in bringing this Newsletter to you. I had the modern day version of “writer’s block” - the bloody computer died and it took 2 weeks to get it ‘sort of’ right again. Still needs some TLC. I think it must be sulking after not being used for 3 weeks while we were away. Another reason for being late is: I have been watching my Sister-in-Law, Naomi Castle, win a GOLD MEDAL for A relaxed Duchess at the Borders Gathering 2000 Australia in the Women’s Water Polo team at the th Olympic Games. Oi, Oi, Oi !!! at Gretna Green, on Sunday, 13 August 2000. Did I tell you we went to Scotland? Details later in this Our Clan Scott group had a wonderful afternoon in the Newsletter.!! company of the Duke & Duchess at the festivities. We all agreed they could be mistaken for Aussies anywhere and There are a few matters which should be addressed by would fit in back home in Australia. Members in this Newsletter and I call your attention to We would love to see them any time they decided to visit them. We would appreciate your input. Please keep Down Under. We were most impressed by their those contributions rolling in. We expect Jim & Bryce willingness to “open up” and talk about any and all home from their holiday in mid October so the next subjects of interest to them or to us. We found them to Edition should be in November. Michael the Ed. be very friendly and approachable. 3 An Honour for Clan Scott Association of Australia Michael McCarthy, Bryce Scott, Helene McCarthy & Jim Scott meet His Grace, The Duke of Buccleuch & Queensberry, KT, Chief of Clan Scott in the Inner Courtyard of Drumlanrig Castle on Saturday, 12 August 2000 Clan Scott Association of Australia was honoured with an invitation by His Grace for our representatives to meet him at Drumlanrig Castle on Saturday, 12 August 2000. Just prior to going overseas I received a Post Card from His Grace advising that he would be unable to meet us at Drumlanrig but would see us the next day at Gretna Green. We were taking Morning Tea in the “Old Kitchen” at Drumlanrig Castle when a gentleman came down and asked where he could find “the 4 Australian Scotts”.
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