Legacy of renowned heraldic artist Romilly Squire of Rubislaw to live on at historic Whitechapel Church Romilly Squire of Rubislaw died in December "Romilly Squire, was the doyen of Scottish heraldic oodoyen" 2016 at the age of 63. Described as the of artists working at the Court of the Lord Lyon in heraldic artists, with an encyclopaedic knowledge of Edinburgh, the equivalent of the College ofArms in heraldry Romilly boasted a worldwide reputation. London, and had a worldwide reputation. It was a reputation which came to the fore in 'ooHe was veryproud of his aneestry andhis own 2008, when, as the chairman of the Heraldry Society coat of arms records his Yorkshire descent from both of Scotland, he the Squires of Cleckheaton criticised a coat-of- and the Parletts". arms then being Last year Edinburgh flaunted by the cur- solicitors advised the church rent US President of his death and a brief ser- Donald Trump. vice is to be held in Septem- But Glasgow- ber to spread his ashes, when bom Mr Squire has a his executors and family connection much members are expected to at- closer to home at tend. Whitechapel Church The church, which will in Cleckheaton. celebrate it's 200tr'birthday in He visited the 2020" received a sum of church, where the family grave of his greal, great, f9,140 from Mr Squire's estate and the Common- great,great grandfathe{,William Squire, lays back in wealth War Graves Commission received the same 2008 and stated in his will that his ashes be spread amount. there, beside the grave Whiteehapel Vicar Revd Brunel James said "Ev- One ofhis executors, SheriffGeorge Way said, i' CoTttinued on page 5 htt ps:/ / el ectricca nad ia n.com Clown Egg Register is an archive of ceramic eggs in Londono painted to record clowns' personal makeup designso saving them for posterity
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It would be easy to pass by this East London church without realizing there's a delightful collec- tion of ceramic eggs painted with clown faces on dis- play in the back room. This is the Clown Egg Regis- ter, a quirky way of immortalizing the unique faces of professional clowns. This wonderfully odd archive includes morethan 250 painted eggs, though only about 50 ofthem are currently on display at Holy Trinity church in Dalston, home to the Clowns' Gallery-Museurn, run by Clowns Intemational. When a new member registers with the organi- zation, a replica of their personal makeup design is carefully painted onto a ceramic egg and added to the register. Clowns help this tradition along by sending pho- tos oftheirmade-up faces and swatches of fabric from their costumes. The archive acts as a sort of non- legal but understood copyright, to make sure each Clowns International (then called the International clown has a distinct look, and no two clowns are too Circus Clowns Club), Stan Bult, who painted the similar. clown faces on emptied-out chicken eggs as ahobby. The practice started in 1946 by a member of Continued on page 7
Beth s Newfangled Fanily Tree Section B October ?OtB Poge 3 After ten vears work! The Third Edition of Sc ottish Clan and Fumily Encyclopaediu by George Way of Plean and Romilly Squire
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Every person interested in their own Scottish clan or interested in Scottishhis- tory needs a copy of The Third Edition ,,"]"::::!llr#ffi",- of the Scottish Clan and Family gt'ntm',rutii*" Encyclopaedia. Authored by George Way ofPlean and R.omilly Squire. In this new and expanded version of the other two editions you'll find ex- tended or updated academic essays - in- cluding a hitherto neglected subject: the chiefs, et al. lowland dimension. Revised and updatedto reflect changes The format is now alphabetical (not in clan society since its original publica- two sections); all entries have been re- tion in 1994, the Scottish Clan & Fam- vised and updated to early 2017 . ily Encyclopaedia is the definitive single- For the very first time, every single volume reference work on the Scottish name has a heraldic illusfration by Romilly. Clans as well as the lowland dimension The book is very lavishly illustrated and Romilly Squire's heraldic illustra- with photographs ofthe Lyon Court, clan tions. To order tlre Scottish CIan and Family Eneyelopaediatvisit: (www. stkild apubllc atlons. Gom > Limited supply, order now! Romif ly Squire of Rubislaw, continuedfrom page I eryone at Whitechapel is proud to be associated with At this point he turned to heraldry and began to this eminent heraldic artist. produce artwork for family, friends and for his own "I do hope that his generous gift will inspire enjoyment. others to remember their local church when they draw In 1966, he was invited to participate in the up their wills. world's first artists' workshop at the International "We need help to ensure that priceless ancient Heraldic and Genealogi- buildings like Whitechapel cal Congress in Ottowa. are preserved for future His work was then generations." exhibited in the Ottowa Philip Hardill, Museum of Civilisation churchwarden and trea- and he was awarded the surer, said the money, de- Corel Prize. scribed as a "pleasant sur- In 1998 he became prise" would be used to advisor to the Chief Her- help complete the internal ald of Ireland and in 2009 refurbishment of the designed a version of the church. Royal arms of the United He said: ooWe are Kingdom for use in the wanting to retain the con- main hall of the Scottish nection [to Mr Squire]. Parliament at Holyrood. Simply burying the ashes Mr Squire also would not record any- served on the committee thing fuilher. ofthe Heraldry Society of "We are looking into Scotland and held the role t+-ii maybe engraving the cur- t.r- + j of chairman for six years af,.l: + .1. +l rent headstone so there is 1.t .+ : from2002: at least a record his ashes He acquired the title are here, as well as the re- to the lairdship of mains of his predecessors." Rubislaw in Aberdeen. The Arms of Romilly Squire Mr Hardill said it meaning'ofRubislaw' le- of Rubislaw, whichwere on display was an"amazing connec- gally became part of his at his funeral. tion" and added: "It's a name. positive link forus thatwe He also had a career canlooktowardsmaintaining." as an actor, having apart in the 1975 film Monty Mr Squire was educated at the High School of Python and the Holy Grail, and contributed to a num- Glasgow, before graduating in graphic design at the ber of books, including the Scottish Clan and Family Glasgow School ofArt. Encyclopaedia, with George Way of Plean. He later retumed to the high school to teach art In the United States, Romilly Squire was a for six years. Knight in the Kingdome of Raknar.
Order your Society of Antiquaries of Scotland Pin Badge Scottish hallmarked pin badges for those with "FSA Scot" post nominals can be purchased online through the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland's shop (https://wwwsocantscot.org/shop/) video of their making can be watched here https://vrnruw.youtube.com/watch?v=Ew5- ilH^Lrlr* Befh's Newfangled Fanily Tree Section B October ZOIB Page 5 II:
The Paisleys are a family of considerable antiquity, having been associated with Lochwinnoch and Paisley (parts of what later became Renfrewshire), with Cunningham and Kyle (North Ayrshire), Innenruick (East Lothian) and Roxburghshire, since the time of William I King of Scots 1165 - 1214.
William I Paisley (died ante 28 September 1171) and William ll Paisley (killed in battle ante '1218) were prominent in the following of the first three hereditary stewards of Scotland, while William ll Paisley is also noticed attending the itinerant court of the t? King of Scots during 1179 - 95. IJ LI o Separate and quite distinct branches of the p family had already developed at Lochwinnoch F and Paisley and in the Roxburgshire barony The Chiefly Arms of Paisley of Hawick before the end of King David of Westerlea Bruce's reign in 1371 and the beginnings of others are found in records for Edinburgh and the three Lothians from 1389 onwards and at Dunrod near Borgue (Kirkcudbrightshire) in still Gaelic speaking Gallowav from 1585.
Check out the Paisley Family Society webpage at
Duncan W. Paisley of Westerlea, Chieftain of the Paisley Family Cfown Egg Registry, continuedfrom page 3
It evolved into a useful record of faces for posterity, as well as a way to memorializethe great clowns of yore. Bult painted around 200 eggs in total, and while most were lost and broken over years, 26 of these fi)r'OllllB 27,21118 fragile originals can be found at the church in Dalston, along with another 46 clown eggs on pennanent dis- Please join together for the Clan play. This back cabinet ofpainted eggs caught the Blair Society Cyber AGM sched- attention ofphotographer Luke Stephenson when he stumbled on the Clown Egg Register in 2007. He uled for October 27,2018. This is published a book of his fantastic photographs of the Saturday at 10 am MDT. eggs, taken from both locations of the collection. The Clown Egg Registry is closed now and is in The Clan Blair Society Cyber the process of moving to Bristol. It is scheduled to AGM will be hosted via ZOOM reopen in20I9 there. and all members with a computer, internet connection or telephone can participate. The meeting is one hour in length and will include presenta- tions about Clan Blair and Scottish history and a report on the operat- ing and financial results from 2017 until now. You may contact Shawn Blair at Webl aird@clanblair. org for fur- ther information.
Beth's Newfangled Fanily Tree Section B :iOctober ?Otg Page Get ready for the holidays! Make some homemade Atholl Brose!
Atholl Brose (orAthol Brose, Athole Brose) Pick which ever whisky takes your fancy but is a Scottish drink obtained by mixing oatmeal a decent blend will work just as well as a good brose, honey, whisky, and sometimes cream (par- malt. We recommend that you perhaps don't use a ticularly on festive occasions). When made with peaty whisky as this can detract from the sweet cream the drink is rather like Baileys Irish Cream. flavour. Atholl Brose has also become an alternative name Atholl Brose also works well as a dessert just for the dessert Cranachan. which uses similar in- add raspberries and drizzle over a nice ice cream. gredients. Step 1: Combine the oatmeal and whisky in a According to legend, the drink is named after shallow container. Cover with linen and leave in a the ls Earl ofAtholl. who cool place for several quashed a Highland rebel- hours or overnight. lion in 1475 by filling the Step 2: Remove the rebel leaders well with the liquids from your oat mixture, making him eas- meal and whisky mix- ily captured. ture. Use linen or a spoon Atholl Brosehas long and strainer to squeeze been a part of the every lastdrop ofwhisky Hogmanay (New Year's) out of the oat meal sol- celebrations of the ids. Discard the oats. Seaforth Highlanders of Step 3: Add cream Canada,where it is served and stir. This step is op- in the Officers'- and the tional, some more ttadi- Warrant-Officers and tional recipes don't use Serjeant's Messes early on cr eam, r,r*rile others even NewYears'Day. recommend mixing the This, as so many of cream with egg whites. their customs, traditions and dress, was inherited This step can be used or left out as per your prefer- from the 2ndBattalion Seaforth Highlanders, the ence. old 78th Highland Regiment (The Ross-Shire Step 4: Gently whisk in honey, until dissolved. Buffs), as well as the Royal Highland Fusiliers of Step 5: Stir the final mixture well (according Canada. to tradition, this should be done with a silver spoon). Atholl brose Pour the brose into a bottle for storage. Ingredients: . One bottle of Scotchwhisky (A Step 6: Store bottle in fridge for up to a week, decentblendwill do) Atholl Brose is at its best when given a few days to . (Optional) ll2Pintof double cream mature, however it tastes great freshly made too. . 4509 of clear Scottish honey Step 7: Serve chilled from the fridge or over . One handful of fine sround oatmeal ice. Enjoy!
With thanks to the Clan Sutherland Society of North America and their Dunrobin Piper.
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Jointhe ClanAnderson Society atthe Stone Mountain Highland Games for a great time! Paula, Brian and family always have a great spot under the pines and just over the hill from the competition grounds. Stop by, have a sit down, and conversate with your fellowAndersons. Then find out the latest doings at the Clan Anderqon Society AGM (bring your ideas about making our Clan event geater). 2018 will bring another election of Officers and Directors. Voting ballots will be issued in the months to come. Time and location will be posted at theAnderson tent. Youore welcome to attend the FSA Scot dinner to be held that evening at the Hilton Hotel (Host Hotel for Stone Mountain Games.) After a full day, join your fellow brethren and Society of Antiquaries members (Those who may use .'FSA Scot" post nominals after Society of Antquanes their names, at the host hotel for a private din- ner. This is not exclusive to Antiquaries fel- lows, all interested may attend. You will expe- The first lecture in the Society's rience a lovely spread of Scottish fare, good 2}I9-lglecture programme takes place on learned scholars and good meetings Monday 15th October in Edinburgh. talks by The lecturetitle is Celts and Romans with new and interesting persons. onthe Northern Frontier: a Later Prehis- The dinner is $45 perperson (as of 2017), toric Landscape in Upper Eskdale, payable only at the door (do not send funding Dumfriesshire given by Professor Roger ahead oftime). Attire is business casual or Scot- Mercer OBE, Honorary Fellow of the So- tish day wear/evening wear. This will continue ciety ofAntiquaries of Scotland and Hon- to be an annual Stone Mountain event, hosted orary Professorial Fellow at the Univer- by Hope Anderson, Baron of Bannockburn. here sity of Edinburgh. Book online Some may wish to stroll on over to the Ceilidh Moke checks poyobfe to Rich Shoder Emoi I Celtich rgh lander@msn. com or wrire Rich & Ritq Shod e?, editors I73 Greystone Drive Hendersonvi lle, NC 28792 lf you wo:uld-like to advertise your business or activity, please contact us for particulars. I I I Sftncoe Sc6oo[ of Scottisft 1{ighfanf {Jance '@r, TI 3lr ilmiT vI i] E mriE Itd rl9 il il- rXr{rl li t I -L tfin - BATD Fellow Highland & Scoftish Nationals - SOBHD Adjudicator Send ony kind of mqn erary donotion to subscribe to 0eltic Seusons ...fuorn the sfueon o{ Celtic Consciousness Moke checks poyobfe to Rich Shoder Ernoif Celfich rgh [email protected] or write Rich & Rito Shod ?? , editors I73 Greystone Dr ive Hend ersonvi lle, NC 28792 lf you would=like to advertise your business or activity, please contact us for particulars. Site Sening! Animated map of population density in the U.S. (17e0 - 2010) Linda D. Rusche-Hendricks, Tom Henderson and Teri Henderson Garety posted on the Clan Henderson Society Inc., page that the United Scots of FaceBook lt's surprising and amazang Oklahoma Iron Thistle Festival is being moved to Choctaw, Oklahoma. to watch! Dates fornextvear areMav 31 and June o- OJ 2,2019. o N)= Choctaw is a small town west of Okla- :) }E homa City, Oklahoma, and the current home a + Jrr \ to the Octoberfest. =aqf-.- If anyone has any more information, I pleas e s end to Cutrture, C$snedog1y, Feet*ra,l*, Fellawehip, History, Art, Ltters,ture, a,nd $cholarehiFs. r$rN oun cousrl{s ?$nAYr www * eI anhend er so n ss ci e$r, or g rlnrEntrarrorrsf, fi ll*xsnrf r .EXCfi $.llF$Jtrr.trSInF$F&IEilft l F* ** *4, "F' *d"* a*u*, Col. Russell Lawrence Henderson, US Army the publication of the Clan Henderson Society for (r et.) | 9 42 -20 | 8, pas sed away on Au gust 26, 20 I 8, manyyears andwas Counsellorto the Chief of Clan at his home in Alexandria, Virginia. He was born Henderson, Alistair D. Henderson of Fordell. on December 2, 1942 in Fort Leavenwortho Kan- He and Judy hosted thirteen international high sas to Blair and Sara Henderson. school exchange students who remainpart of the Russell was raised in a military family andat- family. tended thirteen schools. He sraduated from Vir- Russell is preceded in death by his parents, ginia Polytechnic Institute in Col. Blair Henderson and Sara 1964 and later received a Mas- Haftz Henderson and brother. ters in Business from Boston Blair Henderson, Jr. University (Manheim Germany). He is survived by his wife of Russell joined the US Army 54 years, Judith Manz Henderson and retired after 27 years. He of Alexandria, Virginia; children: served in Korea; Vietnam; Janine Suzanne (and Skylar) AFSouth Naples, Italy; Heidel- Kovack of Alexandria, Virginia; berg, Germany; and various lo- Richard Russell (and Peggy) cations stateside which brought Henderson of Marietta, Georgia; him to Alex andria,Virginia. and Ross Elliott Henderson of After his military retirement, Carmel, Indiana; grandchildren: he worked at National Genea- Colin Eliot Chatfield, Susan Eliza- logical Society and developed an beth Chatfield, Tiffany Reann obsession with his family geneal- Chatfield, Howard Elliott ogy and genealogy in general. Henderson, Charlotte Anne He was an Eagle Scout and active Boy Scout Henderson and many international children and to present day. He was also active with Friends of extended family members. Fort Hunt Park and its connection to his father's Russell was a devoted husband and father to history Military Officers Association of America his worldwide family. He will always live forever (MOAA). in our hearts. He was extremely active withthe Scottish Clan His Interment at Arlinglon Cemetery will be Henderson Society. He was editor of An Canach, at a future date. Befh's Newfangled Fanily Tree Aclober 2Ot8 Section B Page t7 Clan Bell lnternational "t**Kr-.** old West Marche Clan, bne of Border clans since the early I lOOs, were retain- ers of the &eat llouse of Dou$as and also allied wittl the best border families through blood and friend- ship. Their land holdings were extensive, and to sur- vive, they engaged in the 'rieving" of the period and participated in many batHes against the English. Declared "unruly'' by the Smttish Parliament, many of the Clan emi- grated to the Ulster Plantation after 1610. AfterWilliam Bell, called Redcloak and Chief of the Clan died in 1628, the chiefship became dormant, and without leadership, the Bells ceased to exist as a viable clan. Clan Bell International (CBl) in he United $ates represenb Clan Bellvrlorlcl-widewitr a mordinated netwokof 20lnternationalRepresenblives, eadr representing theClan intheircrrivn munfy. CBI is a charitable organiation of Smttish descendanb and ftiends of Family/Clan Bell dedi- cated to the study of Bell genealogy and Scottish history and the perpetuation of tamily tadition. CBI cordially invites membership inquires from persons Named Bell (all spellings), their descendants and friends. Quarterly newsletter published. Tents hosted at major Scottish festivals from coast to coast. Membership Coordinator Presldent Visit our Web'site: Matthew T. Bell Davld E BeIl 5911 Braden Run 1513 Antsra Drtve clanbell.org Bradenton , FL 34202 \l/ake ForesL NC 27587 cbell99999@tampabay. [email protected] rr.com Clan Leslie Society International invites YOU to Scotland in 20201 The Clan Leslie Society International would derstand that not all will be able to tell us if they like to meet you in Scotland for the celebration of are coming or not, but an interest will be OK. 950 years of the Leslie's. First timers to Scotland will be amazedby the We would like to entertain you all with a four- beauty of this country and the lovely fresh air of day meeting at the Clan Leslie Gathering in Scot- the Highlands. land in 2020. The actual dates for the Gathering The Aboyne Highland Games will be part of are: 30th and 3l't of July and the l't and 2odof Au- the entertainment. Come and see where your kin gust 2020. came from. Meet the other members of the Clan It is proposed that we gather inAberdeenshire Leslie Society, International. You mightjust find a at the beginning ofAugust 2020. new friend or even a relation. To help us find out how many would like to Learn your history and see the sights where join us, we wish all to let us know. The sooner we your ancestors fought and died. have the numbers we can start to plan your stay.We Send your interest to ooregistered" are hoping to have all attending be- Beth s Newfangled Fanily Tree October 2OL8 Section B Page t9 If you have the name "Buchanan" in your family or any of the allied family/sept names below, you are invited to join your cousins and Buchanan kin. Just send an email for a membership form and/or information to http: / I vrwv .theclan b u chan an. com/h tm Vcon tac t . h tml Bohanan Gilbert Macgilbert Buchanan Gilbertson Macgreusich Colman Harper Macgubbin Cormack Harperson Macinally Cousland t*uuy Macindeo(r) Dewar Lennie Mackibb Donleavy Lenny Mackibbon Dove, Dow Macaldonich Mackinlay Risk The CIISI was Rusk(ie) cibb(s)(y) Macalman Mackinley formed in 1970 as Gibbon Macandeior Macmaster Ruskin the Clan Buchanan Gibson Macaslan Macmaurice Spittal Society in America. Macaslin Macmorris Spittle It was founded at Macauselan Macmurchie Walter the Grandfather Macauslan(in) Macmurphy Walters Mountain Games in Macausland Macncur Wason North Carolina. Macauslane Macnuir Sasson The name was later Macalman Macquat Waters changed to the Clan Macalmon(t). Macquattie Watson Buchanan Society Macammond Macquattiey Watt International Inc., Macasland Macquyer Watters to reflect our Macchruiter MacQuinten Weir society's expanded Maccolman Macwattie Wuill purpose and Maccolwan Macwhirter Wool membershi Maccormac(k) Macwhorter Maccommon Masters Maccoubrey Masterson Maccubbin Morrice Maccubbing Morris Maccubin Morrison Macdonleavy (ofPerthshire only) Macgeorge Murchie Macgibbon Murchison Contact Lloyd Gibson, QBSI President, Richardson at Since many members of our Scottish commu- tlers from-the North of lreland. nity can trace much of their ancestry to Ulster- The Society is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian, Scot immigration in the l9'h century, I thought I non-po I iti c al or ganrzation. would add this information on the Ulstet Scot So- It encourages its' members across the coun- ciety for your use and information with credit to try in each particular locale, to gather together on Al ast air Mc Intyre of ElectricScotland.c om. An- a regular basis to collectively pursue the goals of other good source is a book that I have read 3-4 the organization through active participation in fam- times: Born Fighting by James Webb. His book ily oriented social activities as well as educational not only provides excellent information on what and special cultural events. used to be called the "Scotch-Irish", it ffirs a When sufficient numbers are present in a par- great and concise wee history of Scotland as well. ticular locale, anArea Convener from among their As he notes in his book, "the Ulster-Scots didn\ number will be recruited to help coordinate those have to assimilate American culture, they were the efforts. American culture. " -Ed. If desired, the Area Convener can apply for The Ulster-Scots Society Of America is pri- approval to form a local chapter of the Society. marily an educational and social organization com- The Area Convener Reports to the Region Com- mitted to the promotion of the Ulster-Scots his- missioner when that position is filled, otherwise they tory and heritage, especially as it pertains to the will report directly to the national council of the nearly quarter of a million immigrants who left the Society." north of Ireland (Ulster) during the 18th century and Membership is open to anyone interested in settled inAmerica (often referred to as: The Great establishing and promoting the Society. Migration). How to join the Ulster-Scots The majority of these immigrants were the Membership dues are as follows: Individual: descendants of Lowland and Border Scots as well $15 and family: $20. Uponthe initial dues payment, as Northern English who had settled in Ulster four dues are paid in January of each year. Completed generations earlier. applications and dues can be mailed to the Ulster- They sought to carve out of the American Scots Society Of America, Attn: Glen Pratt, P.O. wildemess abetter life forthemselves andtheir fami-- Box 3969 Amarillo, TX79116. lies. In the process, they helped establish and build Email : Beth's Newfangled Fanily Tree Oclober zOLg Section B Page 23 A Charieted, ron-pro{it boclg establishecl in 1072, with the oim o{ atding in the studq and perpetuation o{ heraldrg in the United Stotes and abroacl VKSTSffiqJffiW Rognl couple open Mockintosh teo roon The Duke andDuchess ofRothesay (as The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall are known when in Scotland) were in Glasgow to officially open the historic Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed tea rooms following a f 10 million restoration. The Glasgow tea rooms are based on origi- nal designs by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. Charles and Camilla visited Mackintosh atthe Willow on Sauchiehall Street. They also put in place a wood carving, to complete the f 10m four-yearrestoration project. It is based on the only example where Mackintosh had complete control of archi- tecture, interior design, furniture and even cutlery. The royal couple touredthe restored sa- loons, billiard room, gallery and salon de luxe, as well as a new exhibition telling the story of Mackintosh and Miss Catherine Cranston, who commissioned the tea rooms and restaurant. They also met trainees who had been taken on by the tea room following atrain- ing course organised through the Prince's Trust. Prince Charles told them: "I wish you nothing but the greatest success from now on andl'mveryproudto haveplayed a small part in opening the tea rooms." They then greeted crowds in Sauchiehall Street as they left. Beth s Newfangled Fanily Tree October 2Ot8 Section B Page 25 Visit our clan at: clanrattray.com Our Motto: "Super sidera votum" which means "My desires extend beyond the stars." The name "Rattray" is taken frm the barony of Rattray in Perthshire, Scotland. Contact our Canadian Representative: Carole Rattray Nickels 230 Clarke Road, Unit 140 London, Ontario NSW 5P8 Ca[ 519-455-9076 Email : Various spellings: Rateree, Raterree, Ratery, Rathtreff, Ratie, Ratiree, Ratra, Ratray, Ratree, Ratref, Ratrey, Ratri, Ratrie, Ratry, Rattar, Rattaree, Rattarree, Rattaray, Rattarey, Rattarie, Rattary, Ratter, Ratteray, Ratterree, Rattery, Rattie, Rattley, Rattory, Rattra, Rattray, Rattre, Rattree, Rattrey, Rattrie, Rattrix, Rattroy, Rattry, Reatraye, Rhetory, Rothrea, Rottref, Rothria, Rotref, Rotry, Rotted, Rottrey, Rottry, Ruttery, Septs: Brewlands, Dalrulzion, Drimmie, Lude, Pe-rsie, Rannagulzion. Gaelic archive of songs and stories unlocked for first time #1 J { #} J { J { With many thanks to The Scotsman Their songs and stories speak of a diflerent look at some of his bdrdachd or poetry it was just time. Now an audio archive which documents the unfortunate that it was published after his death." traditions of crofters, farm workers and fishermen The recordings were made in English and - in English and Gaelic and some Scots - has opened Gaelic and will be fullv transcribed or subtitled in up to the public for the first time. More than 40 due course. - audio files are being published online by Glasgow In addition, nine of the recordings come from University as it works to make traditional Gaelic the newly launched Cluas ri ClaisneachdArchive, speech more accessible to speakers and learners of recorded in Campbeltown inArgyll as well as Cape the language. Breton Island. The majority of recordings in the archive were These recordinss were mostly made during gathered from resi- the collection phase for dents of North and the Hi s t or i c al Di ctionary SouthUist, Scalpay, of Scottish Gaelic Proj ect Harris, Barra, (HDSG) in the 1970s. Berneray and Ddmhnall It also includes other by Benbecula t\IcDonaHof reel-to-reel tapes and cas- American story- settes donated to Celtic teller, Tracy and Gaelic in the Collese Chipman, dwingthe of Arts. 1990s and early The 'new audio 2000s. The record- archive has been created ings tell of everyday at the university as The life and customs in Digital Archive of Scot- the Outer Hebrides and cover a vast range of top- tish Gaelic, an online repository of digitised texts ics from fishing terminology to traditional cures, and lexical resources for the language, celebrates fairy stories and premonitions. Among the files in- its 10e anniversary. It also heralds a new direction clude contributions of crofter, storyteller and poet for DASG of focusing more on the spoken word Ddmhnall McDonald of Daliburgh, South Uist. to include oral traditions of storytelling, folklore, Archivists at Glasgow University are work- songs and poetry ing to trace relatives of those who feature in the At a symposium at the university to mark the recordings, many who have since died. 10th anniversary of the digital archive, it was an- Mary Ann Campbell, a great niece of Mr nounced that the family of renowned Gaelic Poet, McDonald, said it was "lovely and moving" to hear Tormod MacledidAtonnan Macleod, known as his voice again. She said; "He was always very Am Bdrd Bochd or The Poor Bard,has donated his welcoming and looked forward to his many visi life's work to the DASG archive. tors, they used to come from all over the world. The collection includes images, songs, tales He was a kind, softly spoken and modest man and folklore collected in the Isle of Lewis by the ooHis and never boasted about any ofhis work. work bard. Professor Rob 6 Maolalaigh, the University was often published in the local paper. We are for- tunate as a family that we now have his book to Continued on page 29 Befh's Newfangled Fanily Tree October 2Ot8 Section B Page 27 Cl,an Grant COULD EE Society - USA oHE OF Ut! Becorne o part of youn Cfon Grant extended fsmify! Stsndfrrctnw Visit ourweb page at htt p://www. cla n g ra nt- us.o rg on tike us on FaceBook at @k/corn/ctangnntud A couple of oogroanerst' for you all - and more! x If our friend, Sandra Locke, married Elliott Ness...and then got a divorce and married Herman Munster - would she be "Sandra Locke Ness Munster?" * There was once alady who was born MaryAnn Fiddle. She was courted foryears by Henry DgDee. In a fewyears, she became Henry's wife and, thus became "Mary Ann Fiddle DeDee." * Humpty Dumptyrelates to King James IV ofScotland, who died at Flodden in 1 5 13. He was a very large man who rode the largest horse in l6thcentury Scotland. His horse was called,'oThe Wa11." As King James rode alongside a cliffto join his troops, the horse slipped and the two ofthem fell to their deaths. Gaelic Archive Unlocked, continuedfrom page 27 of Glasgow's Professor of Gaelic and the Director Professor O Maolalaigh added: "We are of DASG/Ollamh na Gdidhlig, Oilthigh Ghlaschu, deeply honoured that the family of Tormod ooOur agus Stiiiriche DASG said: archive is a liv- Macledid has decided to donate his papers to ing memory connecting us directlythrough an oral the Bdrd's alma mater, the University of history of storytelling and song to the traditional Glasgow." Gdidhealtachd of previous generations. Abi Lightbody, the senior audio archive and o'I oolt is a reminder where we have come from corpus assistant, said: am delighted to be able and celebrates an important part of Scotland's to share these wonderfi.rl audio files with the pub- dithchas and heritage. All three of Scotland's in- lic. "The way we use and speak Gaelic is chang- digenous languages-English, Gaelic and Scots are ing and these recordings allow people to access contained within the archive the rich idiomatic Gaelic ofprevious generations, "Todaythe Gaelic language is verymuchpart whether they are interested in te-rminology, sto- of modern Scotland. From the names of cities arid ries and legends or songs and music." towns we live in whichhave come from Gaelic like To visitthe archive, visit Beth s Newfangled Fanily Tree Oclober 2Ot8 Section B Page 29 E$T ***g ScnrLAr{nSHoF Trt!.t!*l.tl TlnTr\ {'t.{}TH1\fi s t\Ttifit{iltti *rd*r cnl fne at $e*tland5:hfi p"{$rrl *r e*iltset us fur helB & adviee *n; Sy em*il infs@scutla ndshsp.cstrn By phopEl +fl(0l1Bg(I S60770 Ian wide. He also was a former president of the Burns MacFarlane, 86, Club ofAtlanta as well as of the St. Andrews Soci- died at home in ety ofAtlanta. Atlanta, Georgia Additional information from the Dignity Me- on September 2, morial Web Site: https:ll 2018 at peace www. di gnitymemori al. co m/o bitu ariesI atlanta- gal with the faith that ian-mac farlane -7 97 9 | 42. was the founda- Ian was extremely grateful for the support of tion of his life. his family and friends and Roxie Ebanks, his Ian was caregiver, during his last months. born in Chicago In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to September 6, Children's Literature for Children (https:// 1931" to William childrensliterature. org/) and EllaMacFarlane. Amemorial service was held on Sunday, Sep- IanmetDorothy (Dottie) Lee Carl inthe youth tember 9 at Northside United Methodist Church group at First United Methodist Church in Park Atlanta. Ridge, Illinois. They were married in 1956 with Dottie's father, Reverend George Truman Carl, of- Douglas Walter McGeorge Davidsono MBE, ficiating. Their marri age of 62 years was a blessing died recently at Blairgowie, aged 89. until his death and he was always happiest with He was a long standing member of Clan Dottie by his side. Along with his beloved wife, Davidson in Scotland. Ian's wonderful children and special grandchildren Douglas Davidson, a community pharmacist, were his greatest source ofjoy. Ian had one won- was the third generation of his family to head the derful younger brother, William Bruce, who pre- family pharmacy busines, Walter Davidson & Sons, deceased him. Ltd., (Davidsons Chemists). It is Scotland's larg- Ian retained great pride in his Scottish heri- est independent retail pharacy with branches tage throughout his life. He remained close to his throughout Scotland. cousins in Scotland, Norman MacFarlane and Jen- nifer Cunie. He dedicated countless hours to organizations honoring his Scottish roots and was the founder and first president of the Clan MacF arlane Society and a founding member of Clan MacFarlane World- Beth s Newfangled Fanily Tree October 2Ot8 Section B Poge 31 please contact: I{athy Ziprik s2s (890-8062) Randall Boggs sas {242-0926} or Jessica Chitwood szs (67&-0059) Keservations and Deposit Kequired by July 1, 2Ol B