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North American Edition the www.scottishbanner.com 33 Scottish Banner Years Strong - 1976-2009 A’ Bhratach Albannach Volume 33 Number 4 The world’s largest international Scottish newspaper October 2009 and Its Aftermath p. 14-15

Let There Be Light on Cathedral p. 17

What’s So Good About Scottish Country Dancing? p. 26

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Genealogy pg. 04 Scottish Recipes pg. 05 Dressing Like a Gentleman pg. 07 October is Scot Pourri pg. 10 Breast Cancer This Month in Scottish History pg. 19 Awareness Scots Events pg. 24 Month Page 2 ~ North American Edition-October 2009 THE SCOTTISH BANNER

hall is currently serving as an emergency morgue. Volume 33, Number 4 Scottish Banner Says Last night’s crew and passengers from the PanAm Jumbo along with some local people lay dead. Shock at the release of and police estimated more than 150 bodies lay in six acres. Lockerbie One writer told of his experience looking over a dyke, at the remains of the cabin of the Jumbo jet. Bomber... It lay broken on its side like a giant toy discarded Last month the by a spoiled child. release of Abdel Baset Yet this mindless fit of insanity had the bloody Mohamed Al Megrahi, hand of a mindless zealot behind it. the Lockerbie Bomber, by Scottish Justice Sheep Grazed Minister Kenny Mac- Walking past an old churchyard, sheep grazed on Askill sent shock the left of the field the reporter recalled looking twice at something motionless, possibly a dead, sheep with waves, not only a gash in its side. Looking closer he realized it was throughout , the naked body of a middle-aged man. A pole stuck Valerie Cairney, FSA Scot but most of the rest of into the ground with a piece of cloth fluttering at the the world. top marking the spot. On his right a small bundle, no Jailed for the deaths of 270 people, 239 passengers doubt the body of a child, lay wrapped in plastic plus crew died on board the PanAm flight bound from sheeting. Looking up he saw more poles and more to New York. Another eleven people from bundles. The full impact of the terrible massacre hit the town of Lockerbie were also killed when their home to him. He was, silently, stunned. homes were devastated by the plane crash. Megrahi A local farmer said that most of the bodies were was imprisoned by judges in international courts. He naked, apart from socks. When questioned this he was serving a life sentence for those deaths when he was advised that the effects of the planes became terminally ill with prostate cancer. decompression had pulled off their clothes. In one Doctors, believing his cancer was progressing, appalling incident, a falling body had killed one of his felt he had only three months to live. Shortly sheep. thereafter, his release was decided on compassionate When the plane came down it cut a mighty swathe grounds, which allowed him to die among family and from west to east across the south of Lockerbie. Some locals thought the noise might be an electrical storm. friends in his native Libya. Others took it to be thunder. It was actually the PanAm Mr. Megrahi was flown back to his own country jet coming down over the quiet fields. When the power last month to receive a hero’s welcome–and be a free went out in their homes, they blamed lightning. man. Sadly, it was all part of experiencing international terrorism at its very worst. Initially Shocked Here at the “Scottish Banner”, we were initially No life in this field surprised at the biggest mass murderer in Scottish Almost immediately local doctors were at the history being released after just eight years scene. Upon arrival, they took a horrified look at the imprisonment. We then heard from others living in amount of bodies, before quickly returning to Scotland who understand Scottish law much better Lockerbie to tend the wounded. Some bodies had hit than we do, and who gave us their reasoning for this the earth with such force they could have been buried behaviour. in the indentations they made in the ground. Another We were also approached by those who had a local tried to find the pulse of a stewardess–but there closer insight into this terrible crime offering their was no life in this field. views on the events at the time. We were happy to Down the hill into town was the local golf course. receive these and are pleased to publish them within This too contained another 60 bodies. these pages. More sticks! More bundles! More flags! We also felt it important to publish news reports One farmer counted 50 bodies on his land–many filed in Scottish newspapers the day after the bombing of them he had discovered himself. Yet no one knew took place, the 22nd of December, 1988. what age they might be; they were battered beyond Here is one of those accounts: recognition. “The friendly market town of Lockerbie leans Such was the devastating effect on this peaceful against the A74, and is the main artery between small Scottish town of international terrorism at its Scotland and the south. Yesterday this friendly little worst. place laid bare its wounds to the world, its wounded, Lives were lost! Innocent victims were killed. its dead, and the hundreds who had died on its gentle The person allegedly responsible is now free. fields. Yet fresh news seems to unravel daily on these Local people walked through the town looking for events. We hope to bring more updates to our readers neighbours, friends and family, hoping they had been prior to going to press at months end. evacuated from their homes, and were safe today. our pages 14 and 15 to see how other Scots Many buildings exposed in the bright sunshine living in Scotland feel about this. yesterday are now mere blackened shells. The town Note: As we go to press we have learned the medical condition of Megrahi has recently worsened. From the ‘Banner’ Mailbag Give us your opinion by writing to: USA: 13799 Park Blvd #271, Seminole, FL 33776 CAN: P.O. Box 724 N. Falls, Ont. L2E 6V5 AUS: P.O. Box 107, Coogee, NSW 2034

The Mystery Church from around the world to visit and worship with us I refer to your but I have yet to be asked to transport it to edition of June 2009 to conduct a . which featured an Marina Brown article about Shetland Minister St. Mary’s and Old Parish Church . , It was pointed out Scotland to me by one of my Happy To Find The “Banner” parishioners who could I happened to first find the “Banner” in local not believe her eyes newsagent - now I have subscribed for the next year! when she saw the I was born in Bonnie Scotland but have lived in Oz photograph attached. most of my life. The church pictured (see above) is the church of The “Banner” is a way to keep connected! I still which I am minister. It is about as far from Shetland have lots of family over there. as one could possibly be while remaining in Scotland The “Banner” is also interesting, informative and as it is actually in Hawick in the ( very well written/laid out. an area featured elsewhere in the magazine). Keep up the good work. Brides, and others, do appreciate its beauty and Fiona Day simplicity, inside and out, and we welcome visitors Australia Gracing our cover: Scottish Country Dancers having a fling of a time. Photo courtesy of VisitScotland. THE SCOTTISH BANNER North American Edition-October 2009 - Page 3 Meet the Chief - Clan MacThomas The Scottish Banner is pleased to be running a series to help readers get to know their Clan Chief and quite literally put a face behind the name. Scottish Banner readers will be “meeting” a variety of Clan Chiefs over the months to learn about the person who connects Scots around the world. If your Clan would like to take part please contact the Scottish Banner. This month we welcome Andrew MacThomas of the 19th Chief of Clan MacThomas.

SB: Do you get to name or that of your actively involved in your meet many international mother is in the list Clan Society. Whether Clan members and if so above, then your roots you are interested in how/where? And if not are Celtic and your family genealogy and tracing how do you best probably originates from your ancestors, meeting communicate with the the glens of Eastern people with close links By: Sean Cairney international Clan in Scotland and similar interests or membership? (although in the case of keen on social AM: I was able to the last two names shown networking, including SB: Can we begin by meet many Clan above a little more facebook and twitter, you you telling us a brief bit members on my overseas research may be will have a lot of fun and about yourself and when visits, and we gather necessary). The Scottish be able to communicate you took on the role of every few years in Clan Movement has an with people all over the Clan Chief? Do you have Glenshee when I meet important role to play in world. It can be a role outside the Clan more. Although I would our modern Society in immensely satisfying for itself? like to, it is not possible fulfilling such needs and those of Scottish descent AM: Since completing to meet all members of in helping the 40 million of all ages. my education, I have lived my Clan. That is why people of Scottish SB: If people wish to for the past forty five other forms of descent around the world know more about your Clan years in Scotland and communication are so trace their ancestry how do they get in touch? London. I retired a couple important. We have an (which often turns out to AM: If you know of of years ago from my job excellent website be fascinating), maintain anyone who carries one of as Director of Public www.clanmacthomas.com links with their “home” in the above names, tell Affairs at Barclays plc, which includes Scotland and provide a them about our Clan then the 8th largest everything a clansman/ memorable programme of website financial institution in women needs to know. events for those that are www.clanmacthomas.com. the world. My wife and I There is a well produced able to return to the They will find their names have two children. Our annual Clan Magazine glens of their forebears. there and much son has just left too in addition to various SB: What message do interesting information University Newsletters. Clan you have to both your as well as details on how with a degree in MacThomas also has international Clan chemistry and our active branches in members and our to contact the Clan daughter is studying in Australia, and Scottish readership in Society or their local Bristol. My father died in the United States and I general? branch in Australia, USA 1970 when he was only 60 am keen to see more AM: Don’t ignore and Canada. and I was very unprepared activity in New Zealand Chief Andrew MacThomas and his wife where you came from. It for the role when I too. The Clan Society is is part of you. Become became Chief at the very active around the young age of 28. I world and there is a lot of interesting people of people. I am lucky to remember that there was going on. Full details can involved in the Clan have some such an International be found on the website. Movement globally, who I dedicated Gathering shortly SB: For those readers would never have met if I around the world and afterwards and all the who are not part of your had not been a Chief, the together we have other Chiefs were so Clan, is there a favourite most rewarding aspect of accomplished a great much older and more piece of Clan history or my Chiefship has been to deal. I should love to see worldly wise than me and information that you find re-establish the Clan the Clan membership I was worried about how interesting or that may MacThomas in Glenshee. double in a few years I was to meet and greet not be general Fifty years ago, this time, see more young my own clansfolk. knowledge? ancient Clan was not people become involved Somehow I survived and AM: The 7th well known. Today, the in an official capacity, set am far more relaxed now! MacThomas Chief, John Clan owns its ancient up an Educational Trust Over the past forty or so McComie of Finegand Gathering Ground in which benefits the years, I have been (McComie being a Glenshee which has children of members and fortunate to attend shortened phonetic form recently been fully open a museum in various Scottish events of MacThomaidh i.e. the redesigned and Glenshee. Now that in Australia, Canada, Gaelic for MacThomas) replanted, a road bridge would be good to achieve South Africa and the fought for the King’s side over Shee Water is called in my life time! United States. My wife alongside the Marquis of the MacThomas Bridge SB: Genealogy is and I both thoroughly Montrose at the after the Clan which gaining more popularity enjoyed the recent beginning of the British settled there 500 years all the time. What is in Civil War but after the previously, and you can importance you feel of Edinburgh, which was defeat at Philiphaugh in not today be in Glenshee belonging to a Clan and such a great success and 1645, he returned to without being aware of the modern day Clan every few years we always cattle raising in the glen’s connection system as we know it? look forward to welcoming Glenshee. He was won with the Clan AM: The Clan clansfolk from all over the over by the prosperity MacThomas. Importantly, MacThomas is unusual world to Glenshee. that Cromwell brought visiting clansfolk because very few people SB: Many people are Scotland and started to contribute once again to bear the main clan name fascinated by the Clan co-operate with the local economy. Also, whereas most carry the ancestral home? Where Cromwell’s men. This recently I have thoroughly more familiar Clan names is the official Clan was too much for his enjoyed compiling a such as Combie, residence and do you in Royalist neighbours. modern up to date McColm, McComas, fact live and run the When Charles ll came to History of the Clan McComb, McCombie, property? Also can the the throne, after law MacThomas, which was McComie, McComish, general public visit? suits, decrees and fines last written in1887 and MacOmie, MacOmish, AM: My seat is my ancestors were forced was much needed. Tam, Thom, Thoms, Finegand in Glenshee, to leave their lands. Upon SB: What future Thomas and Thomson. but it was sold in the 17th reflection, supporting projects or goals do you We live in an increasingly century, and I do not Cromwell was a terrible have planned for the complex fast moving jet think the current owners mistake! Clan? Is there anything set age and so it perhaps would be very happy if SB: If it’s possible to specific you wish to not surprisingly more and hundreds of clans folk describe what would you accomplish whilst Clan more people are keen to knocked on their front say is the most rewarding Chief? find out more about their door every year! There are aspect of being a Clan AM: A successful roots. Tracing one’s clan sites to visit in chief? Clan today depends on ancestry provides identity Glenshee, but sadly no AM: Apart from the hard work and and gives a greater Chief’s residence. meeting a huge number enthusiasm of a handful meaning to life. If your Page 4 ~ North American Edition-October 2009 THE SCOTTISH BANNER MacGregor Wallace Ferguson Fraser MacLeod Kennedy Campbell What’s in a Name? This month Ron guides us through the meaning of more familiar and un-familiar names Ron Dempsey, FSA Scot

and plunged ahead with the ctober is upon us. sing a song etc., before any king which stirred the king’s For our readers in bounty was forthcoming, all host to follow. Victory Australia and New pleasant memories. O followed and Sir Alexander Zealand, things will just be was made hereditary Royal starting to heat up for the Clan Bannerman Standard Bearer a title his summer. Let me offer three This month’s clan or descendants still hold. wishes for your season: family is Bannerman. From that it won’t be too hot; the the name it is easy to drought in “Oz” will abate ascertain that the original Bannermans Of soon; and the forest fires bearer of the name had the will be at a minimum. privilege of carrying the Aberdeenshire became Here’s wishing for a Royal Standard. The office the home of this family when pleasant summer. Here in has been in existence since David II granted the lands The beauty of Lennoxlove House is breathtaking at any time, but more so against the the north, October is always the 11th or 12th century. Clyntrees, Waterton and Weltown in the parish of backdrop of nightfall.The castle is located only 20 miles outside Edinburgh. a nice month with the During the reign of an early Photo courtesy Lennoxlove House. turning of the leaves from Ellon. Over the generations, the green to a riot of colors. the Bannermans were in the all in natural colors. city of Glasgow and became our loads or been a mode Walks are delightful in Clan shadow of two great The Clan is Pro a hospital especially for the of transport right up until sunny days that require the Bannerman Aberdonian houses, namely Patria, For Country, and care of mental patients and the middle of the 20th first wearing of a jumper or Gordon and Forbes. The there is a Bannerman was at one time the biggest century. The indigenous cardigan in the lowering Bannermans tended to . facility of this kind in pony, which now has an temperatures. In Scotland favor the Forbes. Through Britain. It has also had a average height of 55” high of the 1950’s we kids the following centuries, And Lennoxlove maternity ward where our at the shoulder is already were scavenging Bannerman were loyal to In the July, 2009 very own “Lulu” of pop star descended from an native fuel for our Guy Fawkes Day the crown and in particular edition of the Scottish fame was born in 1948. breed that was recorded as bon fire in November 5. It the Stuart cause. Patrick Banner, I addressed the There is much to be seen early as the 8th century B.C. took a month or so of Bannerman supported the Lennox. Mr. F. on this castle’s history and scouring the neighborhood Old Pretender in 1715 and Forsyth of Barrie, Ontario its afterlife as a hospital on Highland Pony to collect a respectable pile was captured only to Canada wrote the “Scottish the internet. The Highland Pony is of combustibles to mount king, the monarch arrived escape to . Sir Banner” office and With us all fighting for also known as Garron from our “Guy” on top, but we at the river Spey to confront Alexander, the second mentioned that I failed to space on the overcrowded the Gaelic for pony. The managed to take a break for some rebels. However, the supported the mention Lennox castle as highways of our respective ancestry of this pony hasn’t on October 31. river was in spate and Young pretender, like his part of the family lore. The countries of residence, it’s been determined as to incensed as the king was predecessor he escaped castle dates back to at least difficult to consider when whether it was already in Pleasant Memories at seeing the rebels within punishment by fleeing to 1238 as a Royal fortress there was time there were Scotland at the retreat of As I have mentioned in his grasp his advisors urged France. Another Alexander and was given to the Earl no automobiles to carry the last ice age, like similar previous articles, no cheeky that the royal person not was MP for from of Lennox in the name of ourselves or our freight. breeds that are native to challenges or dares of “trick cross the torrent of water. 1832 until 1840. His only the king. It has played its It has been barely a the northern parts of or treat” were tolerated. We Not heeding their advice, daughter married Carnegie part dramatically in hundred years since the Europe or were introduced arrived at a prospective the king rushed into the of Southesk. Scottish history over the automobile began to take by succeeding waves of home hoping for a quick water, first to follow him The present chief is Sir centuries, but it is in this over and reform our lives. settlers. Most still have dole out of goodies but was Sir Alexander Carron, David Bannerman. Clan century that it comes to the Prior to that, our best friend hints of the zebra like invariably we had to perform the royal Chamberlain, who Badge is a demi man in forefront. It was sold to the for conveyance was the striping around the for our treats, tell a joke, seized the royal standard knight’s armor holding a noble horse or pony. shoulder which is indicative of the breed. The markings Horse Or Pony would have been altered From the beginning of with the introduction of recorded history, even newer breeds as new when those recordings were people settled in Scotland. pictographs, horses or Their ability to carry heavy ponies have been a part of loads and a surefootedness the . They have carried or pulled Continued on page 17 THE SCOTTISH BANNER North American Edition-October 2009 - Page 5 In The Scottish Kitchen

Halloween, celebrated on 31 October, is widely assumed to be an American festival but it’s actually an ancient Celtic pagan celebration. The term Halloween comes from All-hallow-even or All Hallows’ Eve - the evening before All Hallows’ Day, or All Saints’ Day. The festival originated as a pagan ritual among the in and Britain, who regarded 31 October as the last day of summer, November being associated with the death and slaughter of animals that provided meat for winter.In the religion, sacrifices were made to the elves, and food was blessed and stored for winter. Irish and Scottish immigrants carried Halloween festivities to America in the 19th century.

Lantern Soup Add the haricot beans into saucer sized rounds the onions begin to (pumpkin and haricot and season to taste with then sore a cross into brown, about 5 minutes. bean soup) salt and pepper. Cook for the dough to mark 4 Gently stir the Serves 4-6 5 minutes, then serve hot equal wedges. potatoes, carrots and Ingredients: with crusty bread. Grease a baking swede into the sausage 1 tbsp olive oil sheet with butter and and onion mixture, then 1 large onion, finely Tattie Scones bake the scones for 15 pour in the chicken stock chopped Tattie scones are a minutes until golden and Worcestershire 2 cloves garlic, crushed popular part of a full brown and risen. The sauce; season to taste 675g/1½lb pumpkin Scottish breakfast. They scones can also be with salt and pepper. flesh, cubed are sometimes called cooked on the stove top Bring to a simmer, then 450g/1lb sweet potatoes, potato scones; you may on a griddle or heavy reduce the heat to peeled and cubed also hear them called based frying pan. Cook medium-low, cover, and 1 tsp mixed dried herbs fadge or potato bread in the scone 5 minutes on cook until the sausages 1 tsp chopped sage Ireland. They are quick either side until golden are no longer pink in the 1.5L/2½ pint vegetable and easy to make and are and risen. Eat while centre, the vegetables stock a useful way to use up warm. are tender, and the stock 400g/14oz canned haricot leftover mashed potatoes. has been mostly beans, rinsed and Ingredients: Corned Beef Hash absorbed, 25 to 30 drained 1lb/500g potatoes, cooked A combination of minutes. If you wish, add salt and freshly ground and mashed corned beef, potatoes and additional chicken stock black pepper 1 oz/30g butter, melted onions equals comfort to make the dish saucier. plus for greasing food! Don’t forget to serve Method: 1/2 tsp salt with brown sauce. This Heat the oil in a large 1 medium egg recipe makes enough to Lantern Soup Spider Web saucepan and fry the 4 oz/125g flour, plus a feed a hungry crowd of Chocolate Fudge onion and garlic for about Muffins little extra Scottish students! corned beef, onion and until most of the liquid 10 minutes until Special Halloween 1tsp baking powder Ingredients: stock or gravy. has evaporated and the softened and starting to chocolatey bakes for 6 large potatoes, peeled Cover and simmer vegetables are tender. colour. lucky trick or treaters - Method: and diced until potatoes are of Season to taste and Add the pumpkin, you can make ahead and Preheat the oven to 1 (200g) tin of corned mashing consistency, serve. sweet potato and herbs 395F/200C/Gas 6 beef, diced into chunks and the liquid is almost freeze. and cook for a further 5 Place the mashed 1 onion, chopped gone. Sausage and Ingredients: minutes. potato in a large baking 300ml (1/2 pint) of beef Mix well, or as I say 50g dark chocolate (55% Add the vegetable Vegetable Stovie bowl and add all the other stock or gravy up here in Scotland, This is a very easy cocoa solids is fine) stock and bring to the ingredients to form a “baet well” and serve. and basic recipe adapted 85g butter boil. Cover the pan and sticky dough. Roll out the Method: from the traditional 1 tbsp milk , water or simmer for 30 minutes, dough on a floured In a large deep pan, Devilish Red Scottish dish. It’s ideal coffee until the vegetables are surface to approx ½ over medium heat, Cabbage for utilising leftovers or 200g self-raising flour cooked and tender. inch/1 cm thickness. Cut combine the potatoes, Serves 4 working from a limited ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda Ingredients: kitchen. Serves 4. 85g light muscovado 1 tbsp sunflower oil Ingredients: sugar 1 onion, chopped 1 tablespoon vegetable 50g golden caster sugar 450g/1lb red cabbage, oil 1 egg shredded 2 large onions, coarsely 142ml carton soured 225g/8oz cooking apples, chopped cream peeled, cored and diced 500g sausages For the topping: 2.5cm/1in piece fresh 3 large potatoes, cubed root ginger, peeled and dark chocolate (as above) 2 carrots, sliced 100g white chocolate grated 2 swede, peeled and pinch of ground cinnamon cubed or allspice 75ml chicken stock Highland Mary Ingredients: 150ml/¼pt vegetable 1/4 teaspoon Worcester- stock sauce (optional) 2 Dashes of Tabasco salt and freshly ground salt and pepper to taste Sauce black pepper 1 Splash of Method: Worcestershire Sauce Method: Heat the vegetable oil 1 1/2 ounces scotch Heat the oil in a large in a large pot with a tight whiskey saucepan. Add the onion, fitting lid over medium- 1 sprig of fresh rosemary, red cabbage and apple and high heat. Cut the slightly bruised cook gently for 5 minutes. sausages in half and Add the ginger and gently place into the pot. Method: cinnamon or allspice and Cook the sausages for a Pour over ice in large the vegetable stock. Bring few minutes until they rocks glass, stir well to the boil, then reduce begin to brown on all Garnish with the heat and simmer sides, then add the rosemary. Serves 1 Tattie Scones gently for 15-20 minutes onions, and cook until Page 6 ~ North American Edition-October 2009 THE SCOTTISH BANNER The Beautiful Queen Scotword Like many others, I have been following along the interest in bringing Mary Queen of Scots hame tae her ain folk & so I have woven a Halloween tale on Here is a fun crossword for you to try with a few of the Mary. answers to be found in Scotland! If you are in doubt, you may With the possible exception of Anne of Boyeln, oor Mary must have possessed need a wee peek at a Scots dictionary or a map. Or, if you one of the most psychically charged personas ever to drift across time to fascinate us. It must have been terrifying to be told you would have your head chopped are really stuck, the answers can be found on page 19 off -political player, Catholic martyr: whatever we think of Mary, she has the power to fascinate us still.

son James who gained the Crown. He ordered Fotheringay Castle raised to the ground. The landlord of The Talbot Inn in nearby Oundle, Northampton saw an opportunity to refurbish his ancient inn in grandstyle at a reasonable cost. He purchased the stone from the walls, the great horn windows and the very staircase the tragic Queen had descended to her death: solid oak, such a bargain! AND, at no extra cost he got Mary’s ghost!

Ghostly Stories Shortly after the renovations were complete, the stories began.Patrons walking up On Halloween/ formidable mother-in-law or down the fine Samhain we remember Catherine de Medici. Fate staircase felt cold as if those who have gone on rolled the dice and a wrapped in a shroud; felt before and try not to be young widowed Queen a sense of impending afraid of the darkness, for returned to Scotland. She doom overwhelm them. Clues Across Clues Down on this night the veil married Lord Darnley. By an ironic twist of 1) Soak at an angle! (5). 2) Contort at this dance (5). between the worlds in His mysterious murder fate, the Royal 4) Two-edged (9). 3) Laurel & Hardy, Martin & Lewis (8). thin. The dead walk; set Mary on the pathway Executioner had stayed 9) Tayside flower! (5, 4). 4) Competitor’s ultimate aim (8). shadows paint sinister to her own death. An at The Talbot on the night 10) In Scotland he’s a provost (5). 5) Town 3 miles W. of Invergordon (6). shades of fear on our appeal to Elizabeth of before he murdered the 11) A tumshie to a Scot (6). 6) A short time (6). souls. was a fatal Queen in the name of the 13) An undershirt (7). 7) Top stag! (5). There has been much misstep. After years of Crown. His ghost can be 15) Major police commission (8). 8) Dance it or play it (10). said of late about captivity, on February seen enjoying a fine meal 16) Minerals (4). 12;) Loosen (5). returning Mary Queen of 8,1587, Mary Queen of ‘n’ a pint. 20) Smoke to Scots (4). 14) Symbol to gather and fight (5, 5). Scots to Scotland to rest Scots was beheaded. Dare to stay the night 21) Dance movement put together! (8). 17) Loose gowns (5). with her ain folk. and you may hear a 24) A gathering of Scots! (7). IS) Amber nectar to the Gael (8). Virgin Queen woman sobbing. Mary, Game Of Intrigue The Virgin Queen of crying for all that could 26) Apprehensive (6). 19) Annuled (8). She was beautiful England kept suitors in a have been? 28) In debt to (5). 22) Move in fits and starts (6). and learned to play the cauldron of boiling by Donna 29) Yee-Haaa! (5, 4). 23) Spanish wine (6). game of intrigue in the hormones and aroma of The Portree of Skye 30) Valley, village and forest in 25) More slippier (5). French Court where she power. Yet on her Central Region (9). 27) Egg centres (5). matched wits with her deathbed, ’twas Mary’s 31) Edible seaweed (5). Scotspeak Scotspeak is a selection of quotes which made headlines in Scotland last month on a variety of current Scottish affairs. We hope you enjoy. Please let us know your thoughts on any of its content. “Any profits would be seen “It was supposed to allow of the most promising was world renowned for his “Rugby is a key as blood money. Regardless people to go out into the singers to come out of chic architecture and part of our national of whether he is guilty or countryside and enjoy it, Scotland in years. design,and he’s still inspiring sporting heritage, innocent.” not turn up with alcohol and many people to this day.” not least in the Scottish Borders Danuta Kean, media party all weekend.” “There is evidence of Scottish singer Lulu commentator on the freed significant unmet demand said the School of Art was where the towns’ Graeme Archibald, an names are Lockerbie bomber wanting for taxis in Edinburgh.” a building that had always NPA ranger team leader on synonymous to write a autobiography been an inspiration to her. the tough measures Edinburgh City Council worldwide with on his deathbed. proposed by the Loch member on a call for at “This sad news will be felt the game” Lomond & The Trossachs least 30 more taxis to be First Minister “Megrahi should have been National Park Authority on the road, the Council very deeply throughout Scotland and particularly so in Alex Salmond kept in Scotland. I am sure (NPA). Loch Lomond is also found that the current Perthshire, which has such assures backing there will be a parliamentary fare tariff in Edinburgh is for bid to host the implementing camping close ties with the Black majority in condemnation of cheaper than in five other world rugby bans in a bid to beat yobs. Watch.” Kenny MacAskill’s sevens. Salmond council areas: Midlothian, Roseanna decision.” also gave the “I’m really glad I grew up Aberdeen, , West Cunningham, the SNP MSP Scottish Liberal in Aberdeen and had time and . government’s for Perth, as recent Black support, plus an Democrat leader Tavish to develop the skills and Watch deaths bring the toll extra £10,000, to Scottish singing star Lulu Scott on Kenny MacAskill’s sense of perspective I “Charles Rennie to 210 British soldiers that the work being done decision to release the needed” Mackintosh’s Glasgow have been killed in to expand the number of that it had given 120,000 Libyan Lockerbie bomber. Aberdonian 22-year- School of Art is my favourite Afghanistan. people playing rugby in old medical student Emeli building in Scotland. Like me, Scotland after the sport’s pupils a taste of the game Sande has emerged as one he was a Glaswegian, he governing body announced over the past ten months. THE SCOTTISH BANNER North American Edition-October 2009 - Page 7 This month Matthew shares his thoughts on Dressing Like a Gentleman – Evening Wear

From The Top Down breasted. My personal around you will see all We will begin at the favorite is the Sheriffmuir manner of sporrans top and work our way doublet. This latter style available. I long ago down. Starting with head is a wonderfully old stopped telling people coverings, the simple rule fashioned doublet worn that this or that style of is don’t wear any. The open, which spreads at sporran must be worn for Matthew A. C. Newsome, polite gentleman does the waist (great for those evening or day wear. All FSA Scot., GTS not keep his cover on of us worried about I offer now are rules of indoors, which will be the expanding around the thumb. Generally (Guild of Tartan Scholars) venue for most formal ©2009 middle!) It is generally speaking, fur is evening activities. If worn with a high button considered more formal In last month’s you’d like to wear your waistcoat. than leather. Black column we dealt with the Balmoral or Glengarry to There are many other leather is more formal subject of day wear. This and from the ball, feel styles of doublets, and than brown. The more month we will tackle the free. But indoors, please some Highland somewhat more regulated keep it off. gentlemen go so far as to metal on the sporran the world of evening wear. have their own style of more formal it is. Within I’m afraid that in many The doublet designed and these guidelines, though, regions today the dress The jacket or double made for them. True use your best judgment codes of past generations will be of large concern to bespoke tailors should as to what style of are falling out of disuse. most. It represents a be able to offer sporran suits you and the Too many that I significant investment customized options. occasion best. correspond with about for many and you will , for want one that will last and The Waistcoat Hose example, “day wear” is suit you well for most One piece of personal As I mentioned in the assumed to be casual and occasions. The style advice regarding the last column, diced or preferred by many is the “evening wear” is viewed waistcoat. While a (tartan) hose are as synonymous with Prince Charlie. This is waistcoat to match the an excellent choice for “formal.” Such is not essentially the Scottish jacket always looks nice, evening wear. If you have truly the case. equivalent of the tuxedo give some consideration the option, a pair of argyle jacket and looks best to having one made in hose made to match your Degrees of Formality when worn with a three- tartan to match your . tartan look. For diced There are actually button waistcoat Tartan waistcoats, varying degrees of (normally supplied with especially when made on hose, red and black or red formality with evening the jacket) and a bow tie. the bias, add a very and white are most wear. Black tie, for Usually this jacket is authentic Highland look commonly seen, and example, is actually seen in black. Though The author in black Argyle, waistcoat and cravat, with to your evening wear these color combinations classed as semi-formal, other colors can be had, hair sporran , diced hose and buckle brogues. ensemble. work well for many with white tie dress being black is always an . But it is possible formal. It is important, excellent choice. or bow tie (Prince Charlie Formal Sporran to have diced hose made commonly seen styles are when attending a formal I, personally, do not or Argyle). The lace jabot Moving further down in other colors to match listed below. event, for one to be own a Prince Charlie looks works best with a the body, the formal your tartan. The Kenmore doublet familiar with the customs jacket. My preferred more formal doublet. sporran should be of good But diced or tartan jacket for evening wear is is a single breasted and expectations of the quality. Perhaps the hose are not a local culture. Certain an Argyle jacket made in The Doublet doublet, usually made most common is a so- requirement. Solid hose society events will have black barathea . The There are many styles from velvet or barathea called “Prince Charlie” are acceptable. We will a very strict code dictating cut of the jacket allows of doublet which one will wool, worn buttoned and how one is to be dressed me to wear it with a long want to consider without a waistcoat. It is sporran, made with a not “white hose debate” at certain functions; neck tie for less formal especially if attending worn with a belt and lace round metal cantle and a this month, but white or others may have a much occasions, but I can also white tie events. We jabot. The Montrose fur body. My only advice ecru deserve serious more casual approach to dress it up by wearing a don’t have space to detail doublet is very similar to is not to feel limited to consideration! . When black bow tie with it. I each one, but some the Kenmore but double that option. If you look Continued on page 26 attending an event, it is can wear the jacket alone, always a good idea to find with a five button out in advance the waistcoat, or with a three expectations of your host button waistcoat, which – and then make every is the most formal. The effort to adhere to those waistcoat can be black to expectations! match the jacket, or tartan to match the kilt. 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asthma. I prescribed were playing. As the game mates were incredulous, intimately. It was a game experience an steroid tablets and a kicked off he winked at me and the opposition was tremendous privilege for “inclusion” they have “I didn’t know you change in his inhalers. saying how much better fuming, at the sway I me to be welcomed in so never known before. I used to play rugby Dr Steroids, as you may he felt and how grateful seemed to have over the graciously. Rugby clearly believe local sport should Ken”, Jim McPatient he was. As the game ref. gave meaning and be encouraged, not so chuckled as he studied a I learnt that year the structure to life for that youngsters can photo on my surgery wall. social cohesion rugby can several of the lads who I emulate their prima Rather than object to his bring, from the am sure would otherwise donna heroes, but can certain use of the past youngsters tearing have drifted into trouble run, kick and breathe fun tense, I beamed with around playing “touch” to having no other outlet for and sportsmanship for all pride. It had been taken the Golden Oldies being their aggression, energy it is worth. by a press photographer penalised for trying too and passion. I have seen Taken from the book on the day of my greatest hard! Everyone in the this happen too here in “View from the Surgery” sporting moment. I town knew the Scotland with our local ISBN 978-1906510-039 worked several years ago individuals in the team team, where even fathers www.ViewfromtheSurgery.com in a Maori community in and the game itself, and other followers of the rural New Zealand. Living there I had no option other than to lace up the boots again having not 13th Century Coin played since school. That particular day, despite Found at the new Birthplace Museum having the precision and dexterity of a startled 700 year old coin excavated during construction work at site of new Robert giraffe, I managed to score know, can have a proceeded he Burns Birthplace Museum two tries. euphoric or disinhibiting complimented me on A 13th century English coin, I recall also another effect in some people. every touch of the ball I thought to have been buried time when, one Friday The following day I was made and all refereeing underground for 700 years has afternoon, a chap in his taken aback to see he was decisions went in our been unearthed by a construction forties visited surgery refereeing the match we side’s favour. Needless to worker whilst digging the with a worsening of his say we won. My team foundations of the new Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in .

Edward I The coin, a long cross silver penny minted in London and bearing the head of Edward I (known as Hammer of the Scots), Visit Scotland – See Glasgow was discovered by David Nelson, an employee of Border If visiting Scotland, visit the vibrant city of Glasgow Construction, as work continues and join us at The Hotel for a great location, on the site on the new Robert warm hospitality and above all value for money. Burns Birthplace Museum which Truly a “home from home”. is due to open in the summer of 2010. The popular, 3 star Argyll Hotel in Glasgow is now Project Curator of the National Trust for Scotland’s Robert Burns Birthplace under new ownership. Museum, David Hopes explained The hotel however remains to be a family run affair with Bobby at the helm. the coin’s relevance to the bard: “This coin has a nice While connection with Burns in that it retaining was found near the cottage our where he was born and where he traditional style the following months shall see each of grew up reading stories about our 38 bedrooms and public areas having a facelift. Each who was, as of our 38 en-suite well documented, a great source bedrooms shall be of inspiration for the young bard. refurbished to a The coin bears the head of high standard Edward 1, known as ‘Hammer of each themed with the Scots’ who was repelled by its own “touch of tartan” and clan description. Bedroom Wallace. facilities include Tea/ Coffee facilities, Hairdryer, Freeview TV Direct Dial Telephone and Free Wi Fi . 700 Years Old “The coin dates back to the Our restaurant and bar “Sutherland’s” (named after late 13th century so it is likely he famous Scottish Regiment) offers an informal The Argyll Hotel that it has lain buried and retreat in which to enjoy your full Scottish Buffet undiscovered for over 700 years. Breakfast and other Scottish fayre. “Home from Home” It’s a surprise find for us and will go on display when the new museum opens Go on visit Scotland and see Glasgow where a warm 973 Sauchiehall Street, next summer.” Glasgow G3 7TQ Since work began on-site in May 2009, a number of interesting artefacts have SCOTLAND been re-discovered including most recently an intricate hand-painted portrait of Tel: 00 44 (0)141 337 3313 Robert’s son James Glencairn Burns and a letter from General Giuseppe Garibaldi detailing his admiration for the bard. The items will be displayed alongside the13th Fax: +44 (0)141 337 3283 century silver cross long penny when the museum opens its doors in the summer Email: [email protected] of 2010. Individuals interested in the new Robert Burns Birthplace Museum should visit www.nts.org.uk/Burns/CelebrateBurns/ THE SCOTTISH BANNER North American Edition-October 2009 - Page 9 View From The Borderlands This month Lady MacGregor gives us a Borderlands eye view of Moatbrae House and Town Hall along with the Champion .

long recognised the afterwards to become the goes that 800 years ago familes turned out to fly show you can’t simply importance of his work. play of Peter Pan. For our William Wallace went their flags – among them keep a Borderer down... Moatbrae was one of his escapades in a certain there on his own, but left the Moffats, Grahams, Lady MacGregor of triumphs; pillared and Dumfries Garden, which with half a dozen men, , Johnstones and Langholm Pipe Band MacGregor domed, for many years it is enchanted land to me, the first recruits for his Turnbulls. At one stage Wins At was used as a private were certainly the freedom-fighting army. In the Johnstones, led by And finally, I am sure that every house; it then became a genesis of that nefarious later times, Robert Burns their Chief the Earl of congratulations this country has them… a nursing home, but since work.” was a regular visitor at Annandale, seemed to be month to a team of National Treasure. Our 1997, it’s lain empty. Last the local inn, and the making a takeover, there pipers. latest is a beautiful year, though, it was What One Pound Grand Duke Nicholas of were so many of them! The Langholm Pipe Band blonde British actress bought by a local housing Will Buy Russia also stopped off in took itself off to who hit the headlines association and they It’ll cost around three Moffat on one of his tours Border Clans Day Aberdeenshire and after campaigning for announced plans to pull million pounds to restore of Scotland. They were last seen managed to win the top rights for it down and build on the Moatbrae – and in the In reiving times the tucking into the hog prize at this year’s soldiers. And now that site (although they will nearby town of Moffat Armstrongs weren’t very roast – which seemed Braemar Gathering. Now glamorous lady has keep the façade). they’re facing a similar welcome in Moffat, for it enormous but rapidly that’s quite an another fight on her Restored to its former problem. One British was very much Moffat and disappeared into hungry achievement for the hands. Joanna Lumley is glory, the mansion would pound would barely buy Johnstone territory. We reiving mouths. Also Borderlands to carry off a trying to save a historic make an impressive included in the day was a Highland prize! And they property in Dumfries. place, but the group genealogy tent, some re- got their award, a silver hoping to save it, the “The Langholm Pipe Band was enactment of border shield, from the Queen Saving Peter Pan Moat Brae reiving life, a bird of prey herself. The Langholm Moatbrae House Trust, admits it’s a major formed back in 1900 and they’ve display and music from Pipe Band was formed Moatbrae House is a challenge. been many times to Braemar, but the Borders’ based Riddle back in 1900 and they’ve red sandstone B-listed have never quite carried off the Fiddles – and there was been many times to Georgian mansion in the Peter Pan Moat rain! Masses of it which Braemar, but have never centre of the town, and Brae Trust laurels” (until now). fell on the already soggy quite carried off the it’s where the author of Because of the field; nevertheless, we laurels. This time, Peter Pan, J.M. Barrie, worldwide name of Peter you a cup of tea these were much more likely to donned our wellies and though, it is real success, played as a child. He Pan it now plans to make days, but that’s what’s be found in Eskdale and our tartan and made the and we are all very proud called the garden beside a global appeal - and you just been paid for one of – and that’s most of it. And thanks of Pipe Major Craig Irving the River Nith ‘an can’t get more global than the town’s best-known exactly where we were must go to our overseas and his team… Langholm enchanted land’, and said America. Supporters of buildings. Yes, Dumfries this month, at the annual visitors who came from is the Muckle Toon, or Big it gave him the Moatbrae have written to and Galloway Council has Armstrong gathering and Canada and America… Town – and it’s big in so inspiration for the story. the mother of the late just sold the historic Border Clans Day in they joined in with the many ways! Miss Lumley lives in musician Michael Moffat Town Hall for a Langholm. Other reiving best of us! It just goes to England but she has a Jackson, asking for her pound. It’s gone to a local holiday home in the support. The pop star was charity who will now have south of Scotland - hence a big fan of Peter Pan, to raise a whole stack of her interest. There is even calling his US ranch money to bring it back to another reason to protect ‘Neverland’. J.M. Barrie its former glory. Moffat the place; Moatbrae was himself was awarded the was a famous spa town designed by a leading Freedom of Dumfries in and in the 19th century, Scottish architect. Walter 1924 and his acceptance the Town Hall was a bath Newall was born in speech went thus: ‘When house and people Dumfriesshire in 1780 the shades of night began travelled from as far away and began his career with to fall, certain young as Europe to relax in the a local cabinet-maker. He mathematicians shed mineral water that was went on to build Greek- their triangles, crept up piped in from the style villas and Gothic walls and down trees, and surrounding hills. Lots of churches and became pirates in a sort famous faces have conservationists have of Odyssey that was long visited Moffat. The story Page 10 ~ North American Edition-October 2009 THE SCOTTISH BANNER

Happy Birthday Scottish Banner Lockerbie Bomber Rory Malcolm McLeod I have been getting the Scottish Banner for about My name is Rebecca Stevens. I came to the United We are researching our Family Tree and looking five years now, I really enjoyed your July issue and States in 1952 from Scotland and have always been for info on Rory Malcolm McLeod, born around 1756 wanted to pass on my congratulations for reaching very proud of my heritage, so when all this hullabaloo Scotland and married 1780 and then 33 years of publication, here in New Zealand we about Abdel Basset Al-Megrahi, the Lockerbie bomber, emigrated to Van Diemens Land (Tasmania, have had some publications disappear from the came up in the news last week my Scottish blood Australia) are there any decendants of Rory still newsstands and it’s great to see the Scottish almost boiled over. living? Also anyone with the name Brysland, Banner go from strength to strength. I really enjoyed Back in 1988 my sister came to the United States Bryceland? Kate C the Homecoming 2009 lift out as if it were not for from Dumbarton, Scotland for a visit. Thankfully, she Queensland, Australia the Scottish Banner I would not hear of any was not on board the December 23rd flight. However, [email protected] Homecoming news or stories from Scotland as the as we watched the plane crash unfold on TV, she paled year is not being reported in the main stream media. as she realized her plane would have come over on that We have just had our first baby and cannot same route. You can only imagine what a sigh of relief make the big trip over with a wee bairn. We will go we felt at that time that she had avoided such a tragedy. “The Gathering” Just a quick reminder regarding The Gathering. in a few years when he can appreciate it! I want to tell all who read the Banner, that the The Canadian Massed bands had the honour of being Thanks again for all the wonderful stories from people in Scotland are not just angry over this; they the first band invited to The Gathering, leading the my ancestral homeland and again congratulations are livid, especially when they hear that the Americans parade of clans up the and performing on on such longevity and keeping us Scots in touch with are being told “Don’t go to Scotland”. I feel that the the Esplanade. They also had the opportunity to Scotland. Scottish Justice Minister Kenny MacAskill should be perform on the Esplanade one evening prior to a Mike Fraser fired for letting this man go back to Libya because he Auckland, New Zealand is dying of prostate cancer and Mr. MacAskill is feeling compassion for him. Obviously he didn’t have anyone Memories of Montrose close to him lose their lives on that plane. I would just like to say I love getting my Scottish One of the stipulations for freeing this man was Banner and reading from the front to the last page. I that the Libyans would not make a hero out of this was also happy to read on page 10 in the July edition man. However, upon his arrival back to Libya, they were my home town of Montrose was in the news, being waving the Scottish flag. How compassionate is this to awarded the Blue Flag for its beach and its the families who lost their loved ones in the plane crash? surroundings. I talked with my sister, Mrs. Ella Wilson, today and I was born and bred in Montrose and as a young she told me the anger really hit home when they saw laddie I remember when I used to get a tool (in other the “Saltire” Scotland’s Flag being waved at the airport. words a towel) and off to the beach for a dook (a swim). This flag is named in honor of our Patron Saint, We used to walk over the Southesk Golf Links and St. Andrew. She also told me this flag was made in the sand hills to get to the beach, I remember the Libya, as no Scot in his right mind would have agreed horse drawn cabins, mostly for the visitors, as we to send a Scottish flag to Libya. I would hope and could not afford them. It was a lovely long beach from pray that the will not suffer for this Canadian Massed Band at “The Gathering 2009” the Southesk River to the Northesk River, silver sands terrible injustice. Photo: Chris Watt all the way. In the summer months there was plenty Thank you, of entertainment and dancing in the Pavilion. Rebecca Stevens performance of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. There I came to Sydney with The Royal Navy on the HMS USA were musicians from Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, Rodney, during my Sydney stretch I was married and British Columbia and Nova Scotia. Thought you might we have been together for sixty-four years, as they Scottish Plain Bread like to know. say in Scotland “Nae Bather Ata.” Can any reader please tell me if there is a baker John Ohara Norman Poustie Famer in the Melbourne area that bakes Scottish plain loafs, Canada Arncliffe, NSW Australia if there is you would make a lot of expats very happy. Ed note: Thank you for your note John, the Thanks, massed bands certainly did Canada proud. Scottish Death Mystery Christine McDevitt While visiting my sister Sadie at Sunset Beach, Melbourne, Victoria Australia Release Of Lockerbie Convict North Carolina, USA after the loss of my brother Hugh email: [email protected] According To Human Rights in Florida. We got talking and I discovered that I had a I have learnt with great appreciation of the release younger sister Margaret who died at child birth at nine by the , of the Libyan Lockerbie months of age between 1946-1950. I’m in the process Lockerbie convict, Mr. Megrahi, on humanitarian grounds. of trying to get a Death Certificate but how could we I like many around the world was shocked to see According to medical reports, Mr. Megrahi is terminally find out what happened to the body as to where she the release of Abdel Basset Al-Megrahi, the Lockerbie ill. could be buried or what was done in those times? Maybe bomber. This heinous crime should be shown no His release is not only according to the Scottish a reader could throw some light on this for us and get compassion due to his failing health. Law, it is an internationally acknowledged humanitarian principle, to release seriously ill or her laid to rest with the rest of the family. I am however concerned about the US campaign dying prisoners, to spent their last days in their own Jim McGinlay to boycott Scotland and Scottish business. I have environment. Recently the Dutch Queen Beatrix has PO Box 674, Princes Highway family in Scotland who are also furious with this decision and let’s not forget Scottish lives were both pardoned a terminally ill prisoner, who had committed Ulladulla, NSW 2539 Australia a double murder. lost and impacted and the town itself will always be Therefore I was shocked by the American indignity linked with this tragedy. People looking to boycott about the release, as well from President Obama, as Searching For McLeods products and travel to Scotland (especially during the the Foreign Secretary, Mrs. Clinton, followed by FBI year of Homecoming 2009!) are only hurting Scottish I have a request for MacLeod/McLeod’s in eastern Chief, Mr. Mueller industry and jobs. The “compassionate” move by one Ontario, Canada. I am trying to find information about It is evident, that the Lockerbie bombing in 1988, political party (SNP) does not represent the nation. I by which 270 civilians died, is a heinous crime and my Great,Great Grandfather, John MacLeod. He wonder if the US Scottish businesses will be affected? had to be punished strictly. arrived in Lochiel Twp, Glengarry Co. Ontario in 1794 Some could say George W Bush was also a But since Mr. Megrahi has served his punishment at the age of five. He became a farmer and may have murderer but people were not out to boycott the USA in jail and is dying, his release is a matter of common moved to the Kingston area. He married Margaret and its products during his years in power. I am sure humanity and civilisation Morrison and had eight children; Catherine, William, many Scottish Banner readers have opinions on this According to human rights values, all seriously Allan, Alexander, Christy, Norman, Janet, and Mary. subject but let’s not take out our feelings on the ill prisoners should be released, regardless the William is my Great Grandfather who moved to many good Scottish businesses who have nothing to committed crime. Michigan as a young man. I would appreciate any help Therefore the decision of the Scottish government do with this and are, I would think, just as shocked you can give me. sets a great example in common humanity and and distressed as we are. 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Because of “Although he never attained the the rarity of presidency, he did reach the heights such a rare of oratory during the 1980 look at the presidential campaign. past, Mary “Senator Kennedy pursued a Kings Close lifetime of public service and was was eventually passionately committed to social re-opened to justice and fairness. Senator Edward Kennedy, Official Portrait the public in “He was also a strong opponent of April 2003. conflict, consistently advocating peaceful resolutions. His loss will be felt It is now a across the globe and my thoughts are with his family and friends at this historically difficult time.” accurate The week prior to his death Senator Edward Kennedy wrote to the Scottish example of life government, protesting the release of Lockerbie Bomber, Abdel Baset Ali Mohamed in Edinburgh Al Megrahi. between the 16th and 17th century. 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two men for trial in a Scottish Court situated in the Netherlands. They were arrested and taken into custody.

Trial Under The trial was to take place under Scots Law before three of its High Court Judges in Camp Van Zeist and ex U.S. airfield in the Netherlands. Part of the accommodation was to be turned into a High Tec Court Room and another part was to be a prison for the two accused persons. Al Megrahi on his way to court It took months to get the place ready for the serve his sentence in a guilt of any other party trial. In the meantime Scottish prison and was and so could not bring the Crown Office officials flown by helicopter to them before the High who would lead the Barlinnie prison in Court of Scotland. So prosecution of the case in Glasgow to begin his although we knew that the court were hard at The mangled nose cone of Pan Am Flight 103 punishment. Megrahi had to be work with detectives who assisted by others we had had been recalled to by John Crawford Questions Still no evidence that would biggest murder assist them in gathering trail of evidence led us to Remained stand up in the court . There were a number investigation in the UK and ensuring the the island and what we Almost immediately We had some of ‘incidents’ that had was underway to identify found there was to point witnesses were still there were a number of taken place in the years and bring the perpetrators intelligence (which is not leading up to what to court. evidence) that the became known as the Teams of police Iranians, Syrians, PFLP Lockerbie Incident. officers and HM forces GC and others had a Either or all of them personnel scoured the hand in the atrocity and could have played a part area recovering the of course the Libyan in the conspiracy that bodies of the passengers leadership was believed eventually ran its course and crew of the aircraft. (again not evidence) to over the skies of The wreckage and the have had a supporting Scotland. personal belongings of role in the atrocity. the passengers and crew Maid Of The Seas Scottish Law were recovered. The Is Different At precisely 7.03 pm search area was vast and It is also fair to point on Wednesday 21st it was the dead of winter. out that the punishment December 1988, the Maid We did not have daylight meted out to criminals in of the Seas, Pan Am until around 9 a.m. and Scotland is different from flight 103 from London it was dark again at just that in the United States. Heathrow crashed to the after 3 pm. We worked In Scotland the prison ground killing all 259 hard to ensure that all system is largely there to passengers and crew the bodies would be rehabilitate those who onboard and 11 people recovered before have committed crime in from the small border Christmas day. This was the hope that they will town of Lockerbie, achieved. become good citizens Dumfries & Galloway. Death and destruction on Sherwood Crescent when they have finished their sentence. In Evidence Leads the finger of blame at available after the almost questions being asked, Biggest Murder To addition we have a clause Libya and in particular to ten years that had passed was the man really guilty, that a prisoner who is Investigation Evidence was two of its citizens, Abdel since the warrant had could be have been alone, within months of dying in It was soon gathered from the area, Baset Ali Mohmed Al been issued for the arrest why was Ghadaffi not prison can petition to be established that this was evidence that would Megrahi and Lamen of the accused. hanging from a lamppost, released from his no accident, a bomb had eventually take a small Khalifah Fhimah both The trial took place what about the Iranians? sentence to allow him/ been placed onboard and team of detectives to the were Libyan officials, over many months but All sorts of questions her to die at home. If an traces of Semtex small Mediterranean appeal is made it must be Fhimah was the manager eventually the judges were coming in from all explosive had been found island of Malta, it has heard and a decision of Libyan Arab Airlines in gathered in the court quarters. on originating made by the Justice once been a stronghold of Malta airport and Megrahi room having heard all the The fact is that under Minister. It might be pie from the aircraft. The the British Empire. The evidence of both the was a Libyan Secret Scots Law you can only be in the sky to a lot of Service agent. defence and the guilty of a crime if people but it is the Anprosecution. They gave sufficient evidence is put system that operates in International their verdict, Lamen forward that proves Scotland. warrant for their Khalifah Fhimah was beyond reasonable doubt Another consider- arrest was found not guilty – there that you were guilty of ation is that while still notified to the was insufficient evidence having committed the in office as the Prime world. The state to convict of any offence, crime. Others that you Minister of the United of Libya was a he was freed from court could prove were aiding Kingdom Tony Blair and pariah state and and allowed to go back to and abetting you would best friend of George W Bush (the then President the free world Libya. also be brought before a punished her by of the US) went to see court and you would be Colonel Ghadaffi in his imposing strict Al Megrahi dealt with on the same Found Guilty tent in the desert. A deal sanctions on her level as the actual was brokered by the two His co-accused was a over a number of perpetrator. of them which would different matter; he was years. allow an exchange of With his found guilty of murdering Did Al Megrahi prisoners held by their country falling 270 people in the aircraft Act Alone? respective countries to be apart Colonel and on the ground at The other fact was released into custody in Muammar Lockerbie and was that we had no evidence their country to serve out The reconstruction of the “Maid of the Seas” sentenced to life Ghadaffi decided that was in itself Continued on page 15 to give up the imprisonment. He was to sufficient to prove the THE SCOTTISH BANNER North American Edition-October 2009 - Page 15 ’s Thoughts On MacAskill’s Release Of Megrahi On Compassionate Grounds One of a group of university students who broke into Westminster Abbey on Christmas Eve 1950. Their quest was to retrieve the Stone of Destiny from under the Coronation Chair and return it to Scotland. Ian has since pursued a legal career in Scotland as a Queens Council, during which time he wrote two books, one ‘A Touch of Treason’, the other ‘Stone of Destiny’ - recently made into a film.

juries have been very morality as Megrahi and be done under the Royal had to be sure that the Far more people were reluctant to convict care nothing for the Prerogative. More application was genuine. killed by the IRA and the where they know that the sanctity of human life. In recently an Act of the He met with Megrahi Ulster Loyalists than accused will hang. It was Scotland we do not let , and his solicitor. He met were killed in the terrible in this way that this murders dictate our passed unanimously, has with the prison governor disaster at Lockerbie for small country developed sense of what is right. enshrined this ancient who recommended which only one man was the crime of culpable From our long history of practice in statute law release. He consulted the convicted. homicide. That is a religious wars has come and imposed the duty of parole board who likewise These murderers blameworthy crime which the doctrine that the deciding the issue on the recommended release. were all, or most of them, didn’t carry the death supreme duty of a judge Minister for Justice. In The Minister was in prison. It was part of penalty. I am not for a is to stand between the the last ten years twenty thus faced with the the Northern Ireland moment suggesting that accused in the dock and seven prisoners have dilemma. Settlement arranged Megrahi’s crime was not the baying of the mob for been released on Should he act on partly by a US Senator blameworthy. revenge. We have to be compassionate grounds principle or should he do that the murderers from very careful that our to die at home. This is something to please the both sides were released Blameworthy courts are courts of what happened to United States of America from prison. in the Extreme justice and are never the Megrahi. that was contrary to This was done for It was blameworthy mere instruments of the Megrahi is a very sick principle? pragmatic reasons, not Ian Hamilton, QC in the extreme. public lust for revenge. man. It is outrageous as, in Megrahi’s case, for Nevertheless just as we that anyone should Old Scots Lawyer reasons of principle. Kenny MacAskill, adopted and developed Humanity of the law challenge this. At least As an old Scots Do readers think like everyone else in this the law of culpable Such a view of the two eminent doctors have lawyer I am proud that he this was wrong? country is ruled by Scots homicide there is another necessary humanity of examined him and acted on principle. law. Over the years we principle which we have the law is also carried reported on soul on Are there actually Captains and Kings have taken a different adopted and which is over to modify conscience that he is people in the States who The captains and the view of the value of ingrained in our law. That punishment. Where it is likely to die within three think it is wrong to act on kings depart. So do human life, even that of is we must have a known that a prisoner is months and that he has principle? newspaper headlines and murderers. humanitarian attitude to so ill that he (she) will stopped responding to If there are then they primitive and uncivilised Between 1928 and the punishment of crime. die in custody it has been treatment. are hypocrites. Let me cries for vengeance. 1946 no one was our practice to release remind them that it was Vengeance in civilised executed in Scotland. Courts of justice the prisoner, when Recommended release an American Senator who countries is left to a During these years we It seems to me that appropriate, so that he He has applied for greatly helped to solve higher court than any we had the Great Depression many readers would have may die in the comfort of compassionate release. the continuing spate of have in Scotland and then the War. Scots us adopt the same his family. This used to It was then the duty of murders in Northern Scotland has set an Kenny MacAskill to follow Ireland. example for the world to the proper procedure. He follow. The Lockerbie Incident continued their sentence there. grant him a it may bring down the Nothing much was said compassionate release Scottish Parliament at the time as it seemed from prison. which is run by the to suggest that this The UK government Scottish National Party (a would not apply to (which is different from minority party).

The memorial to those who died in the Lockerbie disaster Photo: V. Cairney

Megrahi as he was in the Scottish Government If that happens then prison in Scotland and it which is devolved from the decision made to would be a decision of the the UK) has been keeping release Megrahi will have Scottish Parliament as to a low profile saying it was destroyed the fledging whether they hear the nothing to do with them government of Scotland appeal or not. and it was a Scottish and will have proved to We all know now that Decision that had been have been a woeful an appeal was made on made in Scotland. decision to have made no behalf of Megrahi and the The Scottish people matter how compas- Justice Minister are not happy at all. 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One of Glasgow’s greatest and most this involves coordinating greatest buildings is the famous buildings, is the everything from the 100th city landmark to be 100th city landmark to be lighting of individual illuminated by the city’s illuminated by the buildings and Lighting Strategy. lighting strategy. So many monuments to the street Glasgow Cathedral - of our greatest buildings lighting as well as dating from 1136 - has and landmarks have been programmes for, winter seen its already imposing transformed by the use of lighting, local projects outline in the night sky innovative and and lighting art. transformed by new imaginative new lighting, Examples of lighting. and have brought striking buildings, structures, new life to the night time streets and landmarks New Lighting Scheme skyline. In its eight-year illuminated by the The new lighting existence, the lighting lighting strategy include replaces a previous strategy has proven to be the Mitchell Library, scheme installed in 1990 a great success, and we Kelvingrove Art Gallery during Glasgow’s reign as look forward to many and Museum, the City What’s In A Name European Chambers, Continued from page 4 City of that let them traverse hilly gentle giants heeded the Culture. The “Glasgow’s Lighting Strategy was bridges, the the large bulky horses terrain and the road less farmer’s every utterance. It lighting Gallery of ridden by knights. The bulk established by the City Council in interior was ideal for installation Modern Art helped them carry the was delightful to have the has been 2001 to enhance the city and make and most Scotland of two or three knight and his heavy armor opportunity in the last few completely, it a safer, more welcoming recently, hundred years ago. as well as being a years to once again view re-designed the In the Lowlands, the formidable weapon of war them on display at our local using the environment...” Cranhill Clydesdale breed came when in motion. I can highland games. latest in Water about with the need of remember them still in use Send your queries to lighting technology to more projects across the Storage Tower. heavy draught horses for drawing old fashioned the “Scottish Banner”. sensitively reveal the city that will play their Forthcoming projects especially in the industrial farm wagons at potato Enjoy your month, try to architecture of this part in the ongoing include the illumination revolution where their size picking time, in the attend a Scottish event in historic landmark and regeneration of Glasgow.” of the St. Andrews and bulk could draw large nineteen fifties when as a your community. It’s not reduce the amount of Suspension Bridge and carts of coal. Possibly, five year old they seemed too early to book your St. energy consumed by 50%. Lighting Strategy renewal of the lighting at some of their bloodlines massive to me. I was Andrew’s Day celebration Glasgow’s Lighting Craigend and went back to the destriers, intrigued at how these on November 30. 100th City Landmark Strategy was established Garthamlock Water Deputy Lord Provost by the City Council in Towers. Allan Stewart, leader of 2001 to enhance the city For more information, Classic Clooties at the the city’s lighting and make it a safer, more visit the Lighting Strategy strategy, said: “How welcoming environment and City of Light sections Click O’ A Moose fitting it is that Glasgow for citizens and visitors. at www.glasgow.gov.uk/ A classic, but hours and modern living. Cathedral, one of our Glasgow’s approach to cityoflight dumpling recipe. endangered, Scottish Launching Campbell’s “Our aim is to en- dish has enjoyed a Clooties - brainchild of sure this once much revival thanks to an Fiona Campbell, brings loved treat Scottish enterprising new e- this rich, fruity and families used to enjoy commerce initiative. versatile dish for together is not lost and Campbell’s Clooties everyone to enjoy. will be available to enjoy (www.campbellsclooties.com) By selling the dish once again.” has brought the online, Campbell’s The recipe Fiona centuries old clootie Clooties offer the ideal uses originated with the dumpling to the web, nostalgia gift, and bring a Campbell family on the allowing sweet toothed taste of Scotland to the Isle of Skye, dating back Scots and their world. to the mid 1800’s. descendents across the Fiona said: “Many The only change that globe to indulge in a families have cherished has been made is to slice of nostalgia. recipes that have been replace beef suet with a Once a staple of lovingly handed down vegetarian option, Scottish kitchens, the through the generations. making the Campbell’s clootie dumpling - which “I was proud to be one Clootie Dumpling a treat can take two hours to of the latest in a very long anyone can indulge in. prepare - has become a line to be handed my See advert on page 4 casualty of long working family’s authentic clootie Page 18 ~ North American Edition-October 2009 THE SCOTTISH BANNER

Two New Windfarms Approved Veteran American monster hunter Bob Rines Two wind farm developments that will supply green thinks environmental conditions in the Highland loch energy to around 43,000 more homes have been have changed and can no longer sustain the elusive approved. The 29 turbine Berry Burn wind farm, on reptile. Gary Campbell, of the monster’s official fan club, said: “I’m concerned. There have been none of the normal sightings that verify that Nessie and her family are still alive and well.” The animal was first brought to the world’s attention in 1933. Since then there have been dozens of sightings, many of which have turned out to be hoaxes. There have also been a number of searches for the creature. The most recent was in 2008 when scientists used sonar and underwater cameras in an The Dook has been a tradition since 1884 attempt to find the animal. Tradition To Comply Lockerbie Bomber Plans by Health and Safety to Write Autobiography A Scottish Hogmanay tradition which has been the Altyre Estate near Forres, will have a capacity of happening since the late 1800’s is set to be hit with The freed Lockerbie bomber has announced his modern day officialdom. The Hogmanay Dook which 78 Megawatts (MW). intention to write an autobiography. Abdelbaset Ali takes place annually on New Year’s Day where people The six turbine extension to the 20 turbine Mohmed al-Megrahi announced upon his return to start the new year by taking a dip in the frigid waters Millennium wind farm near Fort Augustus will Tripoli that he wanted to clear his name with a new will now have to comply to health and safety rules increase the capacity by 15 MW to 65 MW. autobiography with participants needing to fill an assessment form Scottish Government targets are to meet 50 per Speaking from his home in Tripoli, Abdelbaset Ali in advance before taking part in the event. cent of electricity demand from renewables by 2020, Mohmed al-Megrahi said he wanted to clear his name and an interim target of 31 per cent by 2011. through a book and a public inquiry into the 1988 Hardy souls have been plunging into the sea at Broughty Ferry every 1 January since 1884 – a time The Loch Ness Monster terrorist attack on an American airliner. The only man convicted of the bombing said the when the Tayside seaside town was known as “the On Google Earth? book would raise new evidence and “might be shocking Brighton of the North”. But this year, for the first time, they have been A security guard claims to have spotted the Loch to some people”. But publishing experts warned that told they will have to register and fill in a form before Ness monster while browsing Google Earth. public anger, a legal minefield and potentially small taking part in the New Year’s Day Dook, which attracts Jason Cooke said he spotted “Nessie” while sales would make such a publication unlikely. up to 140 participants and more than 2,000 spectators browsing the website’s satellite photos. Mr. Cooke, Literary agent Lucy Luck said she was “very every year and raises huge amounts of money for 25, of Nottingham, said: “I couldn’t believe it. It’s uncomfortable” with the idea of a Megrahi charity. just like the descriptions of Nessie.” autobiography. Earlier this year it was reported that climate She said: “There’s no public interest. I think it The registration form for the 2010 Dook, on the change may have killed the Loch Ness Monster. There unlikely there would be a bidding war for the sands next to Broughty Castle, can be found at have been “no “credible sightings” of Nessie for over publication rights.” www.yeaaba.btik.com. a year. THE SCOTTISH BANNER North American Edition-October 2009 - Page 19 This Month In Scottish History Names & Places In The News From The Past

Manse at Lochrutton. Lothian.1850 1774 17 - Bridge to the Isle 9 - King James IV of Skye opened. 1995 ratified the Charter incorporating the 18 - Denis Law became Surgeons and Barbers. the youngest footballer to 1506 play for Scotland when he took part in the match 10 - Writer and geologist against Cardiff when he Hugh Miller born on the was 18 years and 7 , Cromarty months old. 1958 1802. 19 - First sedan chairs 11 - Letter from Wallace available for public hire and to the mayors introduced to Edinburgh. of Lubeck and Hamburg 1687 saying that “The has, by God’s 20 - Explosion at Grace, recovered by battle Clarkston Toll shopping from the power of the centre, killing 12. 1971 English”. 1297 Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton 21 - Last tram car ran 11 - Scotland’s first English. 1357 in Dundee. 1956 1/5 - - First Minister Donald Scots defeated the Dewar died suddenly - Boys’ Brigade who were 4 after a fall on the steps 22 - Foundation stones attempting to invade.1263 founded in Glasgow.1883 of his official residence in of main Post Office and Edinburgh. 2000 National Museum of 5 - Balloon flight by Scotland laid by Prince 2 - Death of Sir Thomas Albert in his last public Italian aeronaut 12 - Ramsay Lipton, grocer, tea engagement before his MacDonald, first Labour death. 1861 John Logie Baird Prime Minister of UK, born in Lossiemouth. 1866 29 - James Boswell, transmitted the image of biographer of Dr a 15-year-old office boy in Johnston, born at Blair’s his London workshop. - Battle of Aberdeen, 13 Land, , 1925 James Graham, 1st Edinburgh.1740 Marquess of Montrose, - Pneumatic bicycle sacked the city. 1644 31 30 - First moving image tyres were patented by on a television screen inventor John Boyd - , 14 when John Logie Baird Dunlop from brother of Robert the Ayrshire.1888 Bruce, killed in a battle near Dundalk, Ireland. Decimal 50 cent 1318 23 - Treaty between 14 - The 50 pence King of decimal coin was first Scotland and King issued, replacing the ten Philippe IV of France shilling note. 1969 which promised mutual help against the English 15 - Edinburgh’s - the start of the “Auld Balmoral Hotel opened its Alliance”. 1295 doors for the first time. 1902 25 - Elvis Presley touched down at First First Minister Donald Dewar 16 - King James II born. Prestwick airport, his Vincenzo Lunardi from 1430 only visit to Scotland. merchant and contestant 1960 for the “Americas Heriot’s School, Cup”.1931 Edinburgh to Ceres in 17 - James “Paraffin” Fife. 1785 26 - Lady Caroline Young obtained a patent Nairne, songwriter and 3 - Treaty of Berwick, for the extraction of - Rev Henry Duncan, poet, died at Gask. 1845 freeing David II from 8 paraffin from shale, imprisonment by the founder of the first starting the chemical savings bank, born in the industry in West 27 - James Cook, circum-navigator of the globe, born to Scottish Answers to Scotword on Page 6 parents in . 1728 ACROSS: 1) Steep; 4) Claymores; 9) RiverEarn; 10) Mayor; 11) Turnip; 13) Singlet; 15) Interpol; 16) Ores; 20) Reek; 21) Assemble; 24) Ceildh; 26) 28 - Birth of Robert Uneasy; 28) Owing; 29) RebelYell, 30) ; 31) Dulse Liston in Linlithgow who was to carry out the first DOWN: 2) Twist; 3) Partners; 4) Champion; 5) Alness; 6) Moment; 7) operation in Britain with Royal; 8) Strathspey; 12) Untie; 14) Fierycross; 17)Robes; 18) Usquebae; 19) the aid of an anaesthetic. Repealed; 22) Fidget; 23) Sherry; 25) Icier; 27) Yolks 1794 Inventor John Boyd Dunlop Page 20 ~ North American Edition-October 2009 THE SCOTTISH BANNER

CALLING THE CLANS Society Canada (North America) John F. MacDonald Pyke, CD, BLit, BSoc, FSA Scot A society for Campbells, members of High Commissioner ATTENTION CLANS! Send us your Clan Mailing list and we will mail them recognized , their descendants, and their 504 Westmile Road friends. Recognized septs include: Ballantine, London, ON, N6H 3M5, Canada three months complimentary issues of the Scottish Banner. Our address is listed Burnett, Burns, Caddell, Calder, Harris, (519) 672-3933 Hastings, Loudon, MacArthur, MacConachie, on page 2. Or you can email it to us at [email protected] (Offer only valid [email protected] in North America) MacDiamid, MacIver, McKellar, MacKelvie, MacKessock, MacNichol, MacTavish, Annual memberships $20.00 Life Memberships $500.00 MacThomas, Moore, Muir, Orr, Pinkerton, “Ni h-’ eibhneas gan Chlainin Domhnaill” Thomas, Thompson. Prospective members inquire to: Membership Chairman CLAN BELL Clan Campbell Society, (NA) Society, Ltd INTERNATIONAL 359 Wilmette Circle Ormond Beach, FL 32174-5204 Cordially invites membership Cordially invites membership inquiries from persons Named Bell (all www.ccsna.org for information on inquiries from anyone bearing the spellings), their descendants and friends. Computerized Genealogical Clan Donald surname Anderson (any spelling) data base available to help members in their research. Quarterly and their descendants. newsletter published. Tents hosted at major Scottish games from Nova Scotia coast to coast. USA Contact the commissioner For More Information: Your Bell ancestry is important! Membership inquiries: RONALD J. MACDONALD LL.B. Robert Anderson Visit our web site: www.clanbell.org Crown Attorney's Office Contact our Membership Chairperson: Kathy Gambill, Membership Chairman 195 Main Street, Antigosh, NS B2G 2B8 Membership Chairman Tel: (902) 863-523 3107 Country Club Dr. Phone 229-242-4393 Alta Jean Ginn 3298 S. Beddow Street Valdosta, GA 31602 Fax 229-242-2966 12147 Holly Knoll Circle, Great Falls, VA 22066 Terre Haute, IN 47802 email: [email protected] Phone: 703-430-6745 or e-mail: [email protected] Email inquiry: [email protected] Clan Donald, U.S.A., Inc. Membership is open only to persons of the blood of Macdonald, however spelled CLAN COLQUHOUN or of the blood of a recognized associate Armstrong Clan Society Society of North America family or is related by marriage or legal adoption to either of these write for more Tom Hodges, Secretary info and a complete list. Arms awarded by the Lord Lyon in 2984 Mike Drive, Marietta, GA 30064 1985. We invite descendants of Diane Carey-Schmitz 770-425-3647 or 770-952-4340 1685 Casitas Avenue Armstrongs, Croziers, Fairburns, [email protected] Pasadena, CA 91103, Groziers and Nixons thru their paternal Membership is invited for all Colquhouns, Calhouns, Cahoons, Cohoons, [email protected] or maternal lines to join this famous Cowans, Cowens, McCowans, McClintocks, Kilpatricks, Kirkpatricks, family. We are tax-exempt and publish Ingrams, and Laings of Scottish descent. Write us for further information. the ARMSTRONG CHRONICLES quarterly for our world-wide membership. Clan Donald New Zealand William A. Bruce, FSA Scot, Polly A. (Bruce) Tilford, Secretary For information write: Armstrong Clan Society President 5561 Earl Young Road 128 Essex DR. • Summerville, SC 29485 Contact the High Commissioner 5556 27th Ave. So. Bloomington, IN 47408 Be sure to visit our website at www.armstrong.org Minneapolis, MN 55417-1934 www.familyofbruce.org Harold McIsaac C.A., M.N.Z.T.A., A.C.I.S., A.N.I.M., A.I.C.M. PO Box 65021 Mairangi Bay Society North Shore City 0754 Auckland, New Zealand The Armstrong Clan International, Inc. Ph: +64 9 4144530 Invites membership of all Fax +64 9 4144570 (Rallied 1969) Mobile: 027 4410551 JOIN over 2,500 Armstrongs world-wide in the quest for our Buchanans and of other septs: E-mail: [email protected] ROOTS in the non-profit “parent” organisation having 31 years’ Bohanon Leavy MacCoubrey MacMorris Murchison collection of Archives in the LIBRARY (complete with “ghost”) Coleman Lennie MacCubbie MacMurchie Richardson and MUSEUM at GILNOCKIE TOWER, Cananbie, Dumfriesshire, Cormack Macaldonich MacCubbin MacMurphy Risk SCO, from the 60 ft top of which there is a magnificent view over Cousland Macalaman MacDonleavy Macneur Rusk the Anglo-Scottish Border. The Clan Association also administers Dewar Mancadeoir MacGeorge MacQuat Spittal Centre Ltd, a regd SCO charity. Donleavy Macaslan MacGibbon McQuattley Walter Clan Donald Society CONVENERS Dove Macauselan MacGilbert MacQuinten Wason of S.A. FOUNDER USA CANADA D o w MacCalman MacGreusich MacWattie Watson E.H.Armstrong FSA (Scot) M.E.Armstrong M.W.Armstrong Gibb MacCalmont MacGubbin MacWhirter Watters Gibby MacCammond MacInally MacWhorter Watt Welcomes membership & inquires Thyme, Riverside Park PO Box 209 267 Roxton Dr. Gibbon MacCasland MacIndeor Masters Weir from all MacDonald & associated CANONBIE, DG140UY James City, PA Waterloo, ON Gibson MacCruiter MacIndoe MacWhitty Yule persons who promote the custom, Dumfriesshire,Scotland 16734-0209 N2T1R2 Gilbert MacColman MacKibb Morrice Yuill tradition and heritage of Clan Donald. [email protected] • [email protected] Gilbertson MacColwan MacKinlay Morris Zuill Harper MacCormack MacMaster Morrison of Perthshire Phone (08) 8265 0979 [email protected] email [email protected] www.armstrong-clan-association.org MacCommon MacMaurice Murchie and other spellings Donald McDonald. membership Stephene Buchanan-Hintz, Mem. Sec., 2874 San Martinez Grande Rd, Castaic, CA 91384 ks_marketing@sbcglobalnet Fax 661-295-9544 Society Clan Armstrong Robertson Trust Duncan Reid Acknowledged Clan Society Collier Colyear Connochie Conochie Cunnison Dobbie on the Scottish Border. Dobbin Dobie Dobieson Armigerous Dobinson Dobson Donachie Donachy Duncanson Dunnachie Largest Armstrong Archives in the world. Hobson Inches Kynoch Own and maintain Armstrong sites. MacConachie MacConchie Maconich Come visit our magnificent museum in Langholm. MacConechy MacConnochie MacDonachie MacClashan MacIver MacIvor JOIN US! MacJames MacLagan MacCullich US & Canadian Convenors: MacConachie MacRobbie MacRoberts MacRobie MacWilliam Reed Junel S. Davidson, P.O. Box 10816, Salinas, CA 93912 Robbie Roberts Robison EMail: [email protected], Tel: 831-759-9640 Robson Roy John Armstrong, QC, Bennett Jones LLP, 4500 Bankers Hall East For information contact: 855-2nd St. SW, Calgary, AB T2P, Tel: 403-298-3355, EMail: Ms. Marjorie Robertson Hale [email protected] P.O. Box 608, Brisbane, CA 94005-0608 Trust web site:www.clanarmstrong.org Society in Australia Inc. CHIEF: Alister Davidson of Davidston Clan Donnachaidh cordially invites to membership all Society of New South Inc., Clan Baird who bear one of the Clan Names, Australia Society Worldwide and all who can trace their descent Duncan Robertson Reid from an ancestor bearing one of these Names: Cordially Invites membership People who bear any of the above names or names of any of the inquiries from anyone bearing Davidson; Davison; Dawson; Davis; Davie; Davey; Davy; Day; Septs of the Clan (see advertisement from CA USA) are invited the name of ; Dyson; Dawson; Dea; Dean; Deane; Deas; Deason; Dees; to join with us in our activities to promote Clan Donnachaidh, Dee; Dey; Daw; Dow; Dhai; Kay; Keay;Key; Keys; MacDade; “The Children of Duncan” by participating in the various activities Baird, Baard, Baaird, Bard, MacDaid; MacDavid; MacDavett; MacDagnie; MacDagny; conducted by Scottish Societies. Barde, Bardt, Barr, Bayard, MacDhai; McKeddie For information & membership application, contact Beaird, Beard, Biard or Byrd and their descendants. In addition we welcome into membership all who have a family Gordon Robertson please contact: association with the Clan Davidson. 58/157 Marconi Rd. Bonnells Bay NSW 2264 Larry C. Burns, President Application may be made on our website www.clandavidson.org.au or contact the Hon. Secretary 1078 Meader Lane Iain S. Davidson D.Ua, 23 Sunset Road, Kenmore, Brisbane 4069, Mt. Pleasant SC 29464 Qld. Australia, Tel: (07) 3378 5872 Society of North America E-mail:[email protected] Recognized as Septs of Clan Douglas: Fax: (843) 856-7442 Agnew Blacklock Blackstock Blackwood Blalock Brown Brownlee Cavan Cavers Dickey Drysdale Forest Forrester Foster Gilpatric Glendinning Glenn Inglis Kilgore Kilpatrick Kirkland Kirkpatrick Lockerby Lockery MacGuffey MacGuffock McKittrick Morton Sandilands Sandlin Soule Sterrett Symington Visit our homepage “Check out our website” www.clandouglassociety.org Canadian Regent Kenneth Simmons 622 Crescent Milton, ON L9T 3G4 Jim Morton, Secretary 4115 Bent Oak Court, Douglasville, GA 30135 Email: [email protected] THE SCOTTISH BANNER North American Edition-October 2009 - Page 21

Clan of The House of Gospatric the Earl Clan Guthrie - U.S.A. Inc MEMBERSHIP INVITED Eligible blood or marriage, all descendants of The Gospatric: Dunbar, Clugston, Corbett, Dundas, Edgar, Grey, Heryng, Home, Knox, Nisbett, Clan Guthrie - U.S.A., Inc. 157 Mountain Drive Peddie, Strickland, Washington, Wedderburn and Pittsfield, MA 01201 all spelling variations of each name. Also all other www.clanguthrie.org families who were associated with The Gospatric. President: Harry Guthrie Write: (413) 442-9815 Chieftain James E. Mattern, Jr. 2614 Auralie Dr. Escondido, CA 92025 Society Hamiltons and those of Hamilton descent are cordially invited to join the society. Inquiries to be sent to: Elliot Clan Society, U.S.A. Philip G. Dixon, Secretary Patricia Tennyson Bell, Clan President P.O. Box 1245 Summerville, SC 29415 Welcomes membership of all who are visit our website: connected with this great border family. www.clanhamilton.org Direct inquires to:

Membership-Treasurer The Society Evelyn M. Elliott 2146 Trail Susanne H. Jones USA, Inc. Suwanee, GA 30024 436 Mannix Road Peru, NY 12972 www.clankeithUSA.org [email protected] Cordially invites membership inquires from all descendants of the Keiths and Clan Sept names. The American Branch of the Clan First Family of Scotland Alice M. Hattenbrun, 119 South Road, Kensington, NH 03833- welcomes inquires from 6820 [email protected] Farquharson, USA descendants of: Hay(s); Haye(s); Hayne(s); Hey(s); Alderston; Armll;Ayer(s); Constable; Con(n); De La Haye; Delgatie; Delgatie; D' Ay(e); Dellah'aY; By Authority and Under the Patronage of Errol(l); Garrad; Garrow; Gifford; Hawson; Haygood; Hayter; Hayward; Society Haywood; Haynie; Hayden; Hayfield; Hayne( s); Leask( e); Leith; Lester; the Hereditary Chief of , MacGaradh; ; Peeples; Peoples; Turriff; Tweeddale; Yester Captain A.A.C. Farquharson of Invercauld Organized July 1975 www.clanhay.com Membership invitation kindly extended to all Farquharsons and septs The first worldwide Clan Graham organization. Barrie Farker Hardie MacKinlay Purposes: To cultivate the spirit of Bowman Farquar Hardy MacPadden Brebner Farquharson Kellas MacPadine kinship and pride of our Scottish Caig Ferquhar Kerracher MacQuaig heritage. To perpetuate customs and Carracher Ferries Leys McWade ethics of our Christian forefathers; to Society, Inc. Christie Ferry Lyon Patterson collect and share historical, Christison Findlay MacCaig Petirsoun genealogical records and to preserve Graham Coates Findlayson MacCartney Quaid Henderson Hendry McKendry Coats Finley MacEacher Reoch artifacts and structures. See our web site @ Coutts Forker MacErracher Riach www.clan-graham-society.org Henryson Henry McKendree Cromar Gracie MacHardie Tawse Or in USA 928-786-2887 Canada 613-225-4453 Henrisoun Hendrie Kendrick DeBarre Grassich MacKague Waite Fairhair Grassie MacKeg Wayte Henders Hendron and other Fargason Greussach MacKerracher Wood MacHendry d’Handresson versions of For membership brochure please contact our Membership Secretary: McHendry MacKendrick MacEanruig, Melaine Findlay Clan Graham P.O. Box 173937, Arlington,TX 76003-3937 An Cirean Ceann MacHenry McKendrick “son of [email protected], www.clanfarquharson.org Association of Scotland Cinnidh McHenry MacKendry Henry: We invite all Grahams and septs worldwide to connect with and join our association. As Scotland’s home based association For membership information: we are honoured to be the guardians of your history, heritage President Membership Secretary By authority and under the patronage of the Clan Farquharson Association and our future. Unite and be as one, a gallant Graham. CDR Rex A. Maddox, USN (Ret) Greg Schwartz Chief in the Arms and name of Kincaid, of Canada Cameron Graham [email protected] USA Convenor Madam Arabella Jane Kincaid of Kincaid, Dartmouth S.C. R.P.O. 25 Broomlee Road Alex@highland- [email protected] 7504 Range Road 19 Sunbury St. Chief of Clan Kincaid, invites membership Lakeshore images.co.uk Australian Convenor inquiries of all spellings and descendants. P.O. Box 23045 , NE12 [email protected] Alexandria, VA 22306 Minersville, Penn. 17954 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B3A 4S9 6YJ UK www.clan-graham-association.org.uk (703) 765-8819 (570) 544-3428 Cheryl Kincaid - Membership Officer Barrie Findlay Leys MacHardy From the Marquis of Montrose to the , history unequalled. [email protected] [email protected] 125 North Lake Drive Bowman Findlayson Lyon MacKercher We have so much to share with all Grahams. Lynchburg, VA 24502 Brebner Findlaison MacArtney MacKerracher Christie Finlay MacCraig MacKindlay Christison Finlayson MacCardney MacKinlay Society Christy Gracie MacCartney MacKinley Allan Cairns MacKerron SOCIETY Coates Grassick MacCuaig Paterson Blsset Gilroy MacKlaran (INTERNATIONAL) Coats Greusach MacEaracher Patterson Blsselt MacAllan Pratt CLAN LAMONT SOCIETY Coutts Hardie MacErcher Reiach Bowie MacGilroy Suttle Cordially invites membership inquiries of AUSTRALIA Cromar Hardy MacErracher Reoch Buie MacIlroy More of Drumcork Farquhar Kellas MacFarquhar Riach worldwide from all HOME, HUME and SEPTS. (And spelling variations) CLAN CHIEF: FATHER PETER Ferries Kerracher MacHardie Tawse LAMONT of that ILK Captain A.A.C. Farquharson of Invercauld UNITED STATES CANADA For information and application write to: Jean Grant Wilson James Grant - Convenor The society is for the fellowship of all Membership Secretary 6919 Concession 9, RR2 Albert C. Easton, FSA Scot, President Lamonts, and recognised septs 10538 Docksider Dr. East Beeton, ON L0G 1A0 PO Box 530054, Orlando, FL 32853-0054 CLAN FERGUSSON SOCIETY Jacksonville, FL 32257-6374 E-Mail: [email protected] BLACK, BLACKIE, BLAKE, BLAIK, BLAIKIE, BOURDON, E-Mail: [email protected] Fax # 905-850-9244 OF NORTH AMERICA BROUN, BROWN, BURDEN, BURDON ,CLEMENT, LAMB, AUSTRALIA LAMBIE, LAMMIE, LAMOND, LAMONDSON, LEMMON, The name of Fergusson Sue Hateley-Convener LEMOND, LIMOND, LIMONT, LUKE, LUCK, LUCKIE, (variant spellings) 32 Redfern Crescent, Mulgrave 3170 Victoria MacCLEMENT, MacCLYMONT, MacERCHAR, MacFARQUHAR, one of the oldest Highland 03 9560 1120 E-Mail: [email protected] Clan MacGILLEDOW, MacGORRY, MacILWHOM, Clans, stretches back in MacMACILDOWIE, MacLAMOND, MacLEMON, MacLUCAS, history to the founder of Hunter MacLUCKIE MacLYMNOT, MacMUNN, MacPATRICK, Scotland’s monarchy, King Association of Canada MacSORLEY MEIKLE, MEIKLEHAM, PATRICK, TOWART, Fergus 1. American Society Clan Officer - Canada TURNER, WHITE, WHYTE Est 1909 Tom Hunter All Spellings may have Variations Membership inquiries are invited ftom descendants of-. Membership inquiries welcomed 61 Downing Cres. All Enquires: James Burden RFD. Ferguson Forgan Kiddie Maclnlay From MacGregors London, Ont.N6C 3C7 Lieutenant to the Chief Fergusson Forgie Kydd Machish of all spellings and Septs email: [email protected] Pres. Clan Lamont Society of Australia Fergie Grevsack MacAdie MacKeddie ‘The Follies’ , Deervale Lane web page:www.clanhuntercanada.com Clifton Grove, ORANGE NSW 2800 Fergus Hardie MacCade MacKerras Gregor Grier MacAdams MacNish Magruder Fergushil Hardy MacErries MacKersey Ph/Fax 61 2 6365 1285, [email protected] McGehee Gregory King Peter Fletcher Gregg Other Branches of the Clan are in Fergussil Keddic MacFergusMacKestan Lecky Black and many others Scotland, Canada & USA Ferrie Keddle MacFhearghuis Innes Clan Society MacMagnus Ferries Ketchen MacFirries MacTavert Contact Ms. Lois Ann Garlitz Carole Innes 238 West 1220 North 129 Ravenna Drive Fenis(s) Kidd MacHenies and other Spellings Long Beach, CA 90803 American Fork, UT 84003-2779 (562) 438-6331 Pres: Rupert Ferguson Family and Sept names Please address inquiries to: e-mail: [email protected] Dinnies Ennis Inch Innie Innes SOCIETY B. J. Ferguson, Secretary, CFSNA website: http://www.thecapitalscot.com/acgs/ Innis MacRob MacTary Marnoch Maver/or Middleton Mill Milne/s Mitchel/l Mitchelson of Australia & New Zealand. 192 Hawthorne Hill Rd, Jasper, GA USA 30143 Oynie Redford Reidford Wilson Yunie and other various spellings CLAN CHIEF : Earl of Rothes Enquiries invited from Leslie’s Clan Forbes Society around the world, as well as the Septs of Clan Leslie:- Abernethy, Bartholomew, Cairney, Lang, Applications for membership are Clan Irwin Association More etc in all their spellings. invited from all Forbeses and septs Chief and Patron descended from a Forbes of Contact: J Barrie Leslie David Irvine, Baron of Drum, Scotland. 43 Rosedale Rd., Gordon, Clan Forbes Contact: NSW, 2262, Australia. P.O. Box 1118 Guy Irvin, Chairman Phone +61 2 9418 2262 Alexandria, VA 22313 226 1750th Avenue [email protected] www.clanleslie.org Mt. Pulaski, IL 62548-6635 217-792-5226 [email protected]

THE IRWIN • RVIN • IRVINE • IRVING • ERWIN • ERVIN Over 270 ways the name has been spelled since 325 A.D. SOCIETY OF Clan Johnston/e in America SALTOUN LOVAT NORTH AMERICA Invites all Johnstons or Johnstones The Clan Fraser Society of North America is one of the five authorized national societies operating worldwide under the authority of the Rt Hon. Lady Clan Gregor Society of Canada to contact us. Saltoun, Chief of the Name of Fraser, and the Rt. Hon. , Chief of Clan Invites membership inquiries from those who For more information write or call: Fraser of Lovat. Members receive a newsletter, “The Nessy” and support in consider themselves MacGregors. doing genealogical research. All those bearing the name of Fraser, recognized In USA In Canada Septs thereof and their descendants are cordially invited to contact the include Gregor, Greig, Grier, Gregory, Betty Watts Carol Koeslag following for membership information: Gregorson, Greigson, Grierson, MacGruder National Membership Commissioner 301 Engleburn Ave Douglas J. Fraser, Chairman Ronald Gemmell, Secretary and about 100 others. For membership 240 Lexington Circle Peterborogh, Ont. 192 Lamont Drive 148 Arbor Hill Road information write to: Athens, GA 30605 K9H 1S8 Decataur, GA 30030-2337 Canton. GA 30115-7014 Ian G. McGregor (706) 549-0130 (705) 741-4185 (404) 377-8912 [email protected] 4086 Blue Grass Court • Mississauga, Ontario L5C 3Y4 Email: [email protected] www.clanjohnston.org Page 22 ~ North American Edition-October 2009 THE SCOTTISH BANNER

The Clan MacFarlane Society, Inc. Association Clan MacAlpine Society Clan MacLellan (Australian Branch) Founded 1911 Glasgow and London For information contact: The Worldwide Organization Re-established 1973 GrandFather Mountain, NC Lt Col John Macpherson for MacAlpines Nancy MacClellan Sears 3 Earl St Mittagong NSW 2575 www.macfarlane.org ph 02 4871 1123 Rick Kilby - Treasurer Clan Macpherson Website Membership Inquiries: Membership Director P.O. Box 397 www.clan-macpherson.org/branches ® Clan MacAlpine Society PO Box 285 Simpsonville, KY 40067 Muskego, WI 53150 (262) 971-1284 [email protected] 32682 Rosemont Drive Email:[email protected] Clan Trabuco Highlands, CA 92679-3386 USA Invites all MacLellans and their descendants regardless MacQuarrie www.macalpineclan.com of surname spelling to join in preserving our heritage. The Red Tartan Army Various family names are MacLellan(d), McClellan(d), Society of the U.S.A McLellan(d) and Gilliland. New membership is There are about 240 different spellings of The MacArthur Society, Inc the surname and its Septs, (branches). Some Visit our website: www.clanmaclellan.net most welcome! Branch of of the more common ones, whether Mc or Mac are: E-mail inquiries to: ALLEN MACCOY MACKIE MCFALL NELSON BAIN MACEYE MACKOY MCGEE PAUL Frank Fisher: BAYNE MACGAW MACPHAIL MCKEY PAULSON KATY MACGEE MACQUADE MCKEE POLE Clan MacLennan [email protected] KEAY MACGEEHEE MACQUE MCKEY POLESON Chief U.S.A. KEE MACGHEE MACQUEY MCKIE POLLARD Ruairidh Donald George MacLennan of MacLennan www.clanmacquarrie.org In Canada Faith McArthur KEY MACGHIE MACQUIOD MCPHAIL QUAY 35th Hereditary Clan Chief Lloyd K. McArthur P.O. Box 190 KIE MACKAI MACVAIL MCQUAID QUEY Old Mill, Dorres, , Scotland 252 Kananaskis Green Pinehurst, NC 28374 MACBAIN MACKAY MAGEE MCQUADE REAY Loban, Logan, MacAlinion, McLendon, MacLyndon, Devon, AB T9G 1Y8 MACCAW MACKEE MCCAY MORGAN SCOBIE Leonrad, Lenane, MacAlinden, Linden, MacLenaghan, Society MACCAIODH MACKEY MCCOY NEILSON WILLIAMSON Maclendon, MacClelland, Clelland, Macwilnane, Winan, Winning, Gilfinan, Gilfillan, MacAlonan, of North America Mary Ann McKay National Treasurer Lennon, MacLennan, McLennan Granted Arms in 2008. 9510 E. Flanders Rd. For Membership contact: We invite MacRaes, of all spelling Mesa, AZ 85207 Membership Chairman Banning P. McKeon - [email protected] variations, and their descendants to join (480) 986-4382 [email protected] 11757 W. Ken Caryl Ave. Littleton, CO 80127 our membership in our exciting quest for a Chief. Contact . Mrs Bruce Macrae, Treasurer, 3306 Surrey Road, Savannah, GA 31410 (912) 897-3986. www.macrae.org Society CClan MacLeod Societies of Society All Mackenzies and septs, their descen- Canada of North America dants and friends are invited to join this charitable membership association Membership - Judy Tipple Maitland & Lauderdale P.O. Box 111, Saturna Island, BC. Canada V0N 2YO Rosemary Maitland Thom Howard Mackenzie-Wright, FSA Scot, Secretary http://www.clanmacleod.org P.O. Box 300337 Secretary Waterford, MI 48330 7016 Carrondale Way Clan MacBeth Society (248) 666-3708 Las Vegas, NV 89128 Clan MacLeod Society U.S.A., Inc. (702) 363-1053 of North America Email: [email protected] Cordially invites membership inquiries from website:www.clanmackenzie.com MacLeods, any spelling, sept families, [email protected] Membership open to all Septs their descendants and other interested persons. Askey Auley Beaton Bethune Sandra Beaton Blount, Sec. Beton Callam Callum Caskey Robert McVeigh III, Pres. 1783 Cobbhan Rd. Caskie Grimmond Harold Harrold CLAN 4150 Cumbrian Gardens Ln. Thomson, GA 30824 Lewis MacAllum Macandie Macaskie MATHESON Macaskill MacAulay McCabe MacCaig Jacksonville, Fl 32257 (706)595-5992 MacCallum MacCaskie MacCaskill MacClure SOCIETY MacCorkill MacCorkle MacCorkindale MacCorquodale Chief of the Clan MacCrimmon MacCraig MacGillechallum MacHarold Mackaskill MacLewis MacLure MacRaild Major Sir Fergus Matheson of Clan MacCallum Malcolm Society MacWilliam Malcolmson Norie Norrie Matheson Norman Normand Nicol Nicholson NORTH AMERICA 7th Baronet of Tolmie Williamson Invites all Mathesons/Mathiesons or Kin to join our Clan Society. For information write to: Members receive our newsletter as well as our international magazine. Contact the Chief's Lieutenants in: Kinloch McCollum We have had an ongoing Migration/Genealogy Project since 1972. For information visit the MacLeod tent at any major Scottish Festival CANADA U.S.A. Secretary/ Treasurer or Highland Games or write to Anne MacLeod, Membership Secretary, Joel R. Matheson, Q.C. Malcolm Matheson, III 3295 Chimney Dr. P.O. Box 70928 West Valley City, UT 84170-0928. Phone 801-957- 2 Lake Drive, #406 P.O.Box 307 Middleburg, Florida 32068 8170. Bedford, N.S. B4A 4H7 The Plains, VA 20198 Tel: (902) 832-1818 Tel: (540) 687-6836 http://Clan-MacCallum-Malcolm.3acres.org/ Fax: (902) 835-5929 Fax: (540) 687-5569 [email protected] AUSTRALIA Dr. Alastair Colin Matheson NEW ZEALAND Clan MacCallum Malcolm Society 20 Nymagee Place Douglas J. Matheson AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND Fisher, ACT 2611 33 Mellons Bay Rd (02) 6288 1001 Howick, Auckland 1705 [email protected] For information write to: [email protected] Darvill Malcolm www.clanmatheson.net High Commissioner 31/543 New south Head Rd. Clan Menzies Society Double Bay, NSW 2028 Australia Membership US: David Mathewes http://Clan-MacCallum-Malcolm.3acres.org/ and inquiries invited. 323 Rough Water Pt. Canton, NC 28716 [email protected]

Dewar, (Mac)Menzies SCOTLAND: Roddy Menzies Clan McCracken International (Mac)Monies, (Mac)Mein cordially invites McCrackens and those of McCracken 42 Shieldhill Gardens Meyners, Mennie descent, however spelt, to join the Clan. Annual Aberdeen, Scotland AB12 3JY membership $15. Newsletter, genealogy, etc. (Mac)Minn, (Mac)Means [email protected] Inquiries to be sent to: Clan Mackintosh (Mc)Minn, Minnus, Monie http://www.menzies.org Ted Aaron McCracken, Secretary Membership in Clan Mackintosh of North 15 Derry Road North Wales, PA 19454 America is available to all persons bearing the Society (215) 362-7109 name of any of the clans or septs of Clan Email: [email protected] Mackintosh. Associate memberships are also available to those interested in the clan. Madam Jean Moffat, Chief of the Name and Arms of the Family of Canada U.S.A. Mr. David J. Elder Margaret McIntosh, Secretary Moffat, welcomes Moffats of all 46 Dunvegan Dr. 301 Smugglers View spellings. Spouses and those legally Clan MacDougall Society Chatham, Ont. N7M 4Z8 Jeffersonville, VT 05464 adopted by Moffats are also eligible of North America for membership. Membership is open to persons who Website: http://www.ClanMoffat.org/ qualify by name, by descent or by marriage to a MacDougall or a recognized MacDougall Sept name. Write for information Macdowall of Lorn and a complete Sept list. of Galloway Don Northcutt Ontario Chapter Membership Diane Love P.O. Box 669 10 Orlando Blvd. Vienna, VA 22183-0669 Scarborough, ON, M1R 3N4 www.macdougall.org

The Clan Society of America, INC.

Invites membership inquires for Septs, and adherents Asociated with the Clan Federation of Macduff and Earldrom of Fife. CLAN MACNICOL SOCIETY, INC. Society of North America Aberna(e)thy Cooper Fernie Meek(s)(ie)(ly) Member of The Highland Clan MacNeacail Federation Arnett(e) Creech Fife (Fyffe) Myres Clan MacLaren Society James M. W. Morrison, Chairman Arnot(t) Creel Go(u)rley (ie) Randa(e)ll(s) Welcomes persons of the names P.O. Box 2564 Ballard Dishart Goodyear Spen(s)(ce) of North America Ltd. Nicolson, Nicol, MacNicol in all spellings Hobbs, NM 88241 Book Dodd(s) Kilgo(u)r(e) Trail(l) Burt (Mc-Mac) Duff Kininmonth We(e)m(y)s(s) MacLaren, MacLaurin, Laurence, Arthur Morrison For membership inquiries, contact: Membership-Treasurer Over 200 Other family names eligible quarterly Newsletter Low(e), Law(e), Lowry, MacGrory, USA 220 So. Orchard Drive with genelogical Inquiries. MacRuari, Patterson and other spellings CANADA Jeremy Nicholson Michael Nicholson Burbank, CA 91506 For more info, Please contact: www.clanmorrison.net INFO: P.O. Box 501166 2120 Niagara Drive Kim Duprest Member chairman Membership cordially invited from those who Atlanta, GA 31150-1166 Ottawa, Ontario K1H 6H3 Canada 526 E. Charleston Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85022 Main Office are connected with this great Clan, i.e., Morrison, Morison, Gilmour, CMSNA, 5028 Gatewood Dr. [email protected] Email:[email protected] Gilmer, , Murrison or descendants of eligible name. Tel: (602) 866-2570 www.clanmacnicol.org www.clanmacnicolcanada.com Website:http//www.clanmacduff.org Durham, NC 27712 THE SCOTTISH BANNER North American Edition-October 2009 - Page 23

CALLING THE CLANS Scottish Associations and Societies If your clan would like Association to be featured in our of Canada, Inc. “Calling the Clans” SCOTTISH TARTANS MUSEUM 86 East Main Street Franklin, North Carolina 28734 section, please write to Anderson Duthie Gillanders MacCullie MacTear Andison Fair Hagart MacCulloch MacTier www.scottishtartans.org us or call us and let us Andrew Gair Haggart MacLullich MacTire The Scottish Tartans Museum is a Corbet Gear MacAndrew MacTaggart Taggart non-profit Heritage center dedicated know! Address and Crow Tullo Croy And all spelling variants Tulloch to the continuing Tradition of Phone numbers are Denoon Barbara Fletcher, Membership Tyre Highland Dress, featuring samples Denune 66 Crestwood Crescent Vass of tartan and from the 1700s to located on page 2. Dingwall Winnipeg, Manitoba R2J 1H6 Wass today. Our gift shop offers a full line of Highland Dress, including tailor made kilts and many other gifts. Mowat Family International Clan Ross (828) 524-7472 [email protected] Invites as members all Mowats, however Re-Organized 1976 spelled. Mowat, Mowatt, Mout, Mouat, David C. Ross of Ross, Baron Balnagowan, Chief of the Clan Mowait, Mowaite, Mawt, or any other Extends a thousand warm Welcomes to: spelling derived from the spelling from Anderson Denoon Hagart MacLulloch Taggart the ancient Monte Alto. Please Contact: Andison Denune Haggart MacTaggart Tarrel Andrew.s Dingwall Lockhart MacTear Tullo Mr. William M.S. Mowat Corbet.t Duthie MacAndrews MacTier Tulloch P.O. Box 3002 Crow.e Fair MacCullie MacTyre Tyre Hanes City, FL 33845-3002 Croy Fear.n MacCulloch Mitchell Vass Deas Gillanders MacLulich Ross Wass Clan WallaceSociety(Worldwide) Waters www.ClanRossAssociation.org • [email protected] Inquiries write: Membership Secretary Jan L. Van Eps CWS (WW) c/o 215 Ames St., Edgewater, CO 80214 • (303) 237-0650 4634 N. Beechwood Dr., Macon, Ga. 31210 Association, U.S.A. Australasia email [email protected] Septs: Scott, Geddes, Laidlaw, Langlands, Napier Thomas N. Munro, President Website: www.clanwallace.org invites Munro, Munroe, Monro, Monroe, High Commissioner: Jim Scott MacCulloch, MacLullich, Foulis, Vass, Dingwall President: Bryce Scott Chief Ian Wallace of that Ilk, Honorary President or other interested parties. 14 Toorak Avenue, Baxter, Vic. 3911. Ph (03) 5971 1145 Come Join Us! Secretary: Jean Scott Deaner Scottish Clans and Associations Council, Inc. Doris Munro Small, Membership Sec. PO Box 320, Maclean, NSW 2463 www.scottishclansandassociations.org 176 Neptune Road Ph (02) 6645-3486 Australian Scottish Communtiy (Qld) The Council, incorporated in Victoria, provides a rallying point Orange Park, FL 32073 Inc. Email: [email protected] for Societies and Associations and provides a strong united voice, maintaining the heritage and traditions Promoter of International Tartan Day, We are the only national organization of Munro Clan Scott Society, Inc. of Scottish culture. We offer advice and assistance to Brisbane, Queensland in the U.S.A. affilated with anyone wishing to form their own Clan Society or Association PO Box 3188, South Brisbane 4101 Membership is invited from all Scotts or can introduce them to existing societies and associations. The Clan Munro (Association) Scotland Bi-Monthly Newsletter, All things and/or descendants from the Septs. Membership is also encouraged from other groups or anyone Scottish www.Clanmunrousa.org Geddes, Laidlaw, Langlands and seeking to maintain and foster participation in Scottish and Celtic activities. Buccleuch in the U.S.A. and Canada. All persons of Scottish Descent President - Doug McLaughlin welcome. www.aussie-scots.org.au,Email: Application: Secretary - Robert Stewart David Scott, Membership Secretary 23 McCallum Rd., Doncaster, Vic. 3108 [email protected], Ph 07 3359 8195 P.O. Box 13021, Austin, TX 78711-3021 e-mail: [email protected] Contact Officer - Bob Johnston [email protected] Tel 03 9725 6016 [email protected] Murray Clan Society www.ClanScottSociety.org North American Branch Balneaves, Neaves, Dinsmore, Dunsmore, Clan Shaw Society Fleming, Moray, Murrie, Piper, Pyper, Scottish Society Invites membership or inquires from all: Smail, Smale, Small, Smeal, Spalding. Shaw, Ayson, Adamson, Esson, MacAy, OF MIDDLE GEORGIA www.clanmurray.org MacHay, Shiach, Sheach, Sheath, Seith, Seth, Skaith, Scaith and Shay. Stanley B. Fleming Robert W. Murray 134 Mill Race Road, Thomaston, GA 30286 515 Watt Street 803 Evergreen Drive Fergus, Ontario N1M 3K3 Wyomissing, PA 19610 Henry Lee Shaw Open to all who wish to foster Scottish heritage Secretary and support the preservation of Scottish P.O. Box 387 Franklin, GA 30217-0387 traditions and culture. Contact: Clan Nisbet Rev. Albert E.Simmons, President Nesbitt/Nisbet Association, Inc. (U.S.A.) 134 Mill Race Rd., Thomaston, GA 30286 All Sinclairs and Septs invited to join: Society North America Sinclaire, Sinclare, St.Clair, Sinkler Invites membership to Daughters of Scotia A 100 plus year old fraternal order for women of anyone of the surname or any For further info contact spelling varation and all Scottish birth or descent or married to men of Saint Andrews’ Society of Los Angeles, Inc. Scottish birth or descent whose purpose is to keep alive interested parties. Go to our web President Secretary/Tresurer our Scottish heritage and customs. site to sign up for membership at Melvin Sinclair Mary Selver Inquiries are Invited www.ibydeit.org under membership or contact our 224 Bransfield Road., 89 Sentry Way For membership information contact: Greensville. SC 29615 Secretary/Treas. for an application Merimack NH 03054 [email protected] email:[email protected] Ms. Doreen M. Dunn John Benton Nicholas D. Nesbitt,154 New Hanby Ave., Grand Recording Secretary President Westerville, OH 43081, 614-895-0399 2615 Barbera Way, Association, Inc. Rancho Cordova, CA. 95670. 635 West Bridge Place, Pasadena, CA 91105-1511 Invites membership from Skene and 916-366-9584 Tel: 626-792-0784 septs Cariston, Carney/Carnie, doeden@@ sbcglobol.net http://www.daughtersofscotia.org Currehill, Dyas, Dyce, Dyer, Hall, Halyard/Hallyard, MacGalliard, Clan Phail Society Rennie, and Skains. in North America Ralph B. Comp Illinois Saint Andrew Society Secretary McPhail, MacPhail, McFail and variations Illinois’ oldest, largest Scottish SOCIETY 585 North 400 East 103 Sumners aly Centerville, Utah 84101 Summerville, SC 29485 organization and owner of The Scottish Visit our Website: Email: [email protected] Home. A unique “assisted living” OF PITTSBURGH http://www.geocities.com/~brooms/ facility located in a beautiful wooded Society Membership phail setting. Open to All Persons of Scottish Descent The Stewart Society Dale W. McLeod, Secretary Welcomes Stewarts, however spelled, by name, For more information on Society membership and 13 Heritage Court, Delmont, PA 15626 birth, or descent, from all over the world. Annual programs or The Scottish Home, contact (724) 468-5640 Gathering in historic, Stewart-related properties in e-mail: [email protected] Scotland. Newsletter. Annual magazine. Gus Noble, President 708-447-5092 or www.chicago-scots.org Please inquire: The Secretary 53 George Street, Edinburgh EH2 2HT, Among the most ancient families of Scotland. If Tel/Fax 0131 220 4512 www.stewartsociety.org you are a descendant of Pollock, , Pook, The Society of St. Andrew Polk, Polke, Paulk, Poalke, Poulk, Poolke, Pogue - you are cordially invited to contact: of Scotland A. D. Pollock, Jr. Society in America, Inc. (Queensland) Limited PO Box 404 CSSA offers membership to all who are Greenville, KY 42345 connected with the House of Stewart through ABN 30 093 578 860 e-mail: [email protected] any of its branches and persons interested in Invites membership of all people of the history of the Stewarts and Scotland. Address inquires to: Scottish descent or association. Ginny Stewart, Secretary Jack Vaudin, Hon Secretary, P.O. Box 674, 1111 Sprague Lane Toowong B.C., Queensland, 4066, Australia Foster City, CA 94404 [email protected] email: [email protected] http://www.clansstewart.org

Clan Sutherland Society Scottish Heritage USA, Inc. FOUNDED 1974 St. Andrewís Society of North America, Inc. P.O. Box 457 Pinehurst, NC 28370 of Vermont The Society cordially invites membership of all Sutherlands (however the name is spelled) Welcomes membership of anyone interested in the exchange of P.O. Box 484 and of the septs: Cheyne, Duffus, Gray, people and ideas between Scotland and the United States. Essex Junction, VT 05453 Frederith, Mowat and Oliphant. Write or phone for our free brochure. Mr. George W. (Bill) Sutherland, V.P. www.scottishheritageusa.org Invites membership inquiries. 9613 Highstream Court email: [email protected] Charlotte, NC 28269 e-mail: [email protected] (910) 295-4448 Duncan Macaulay - President (802) 849-6996 Page 24 ~ North American Edition-October 2009 THE SCOTTISH BANNER

USA USA Canada Scotland October 2009 Andy May 513-227-1974 [email protected] or $20; Non Members $25; children & Spectators $4. Free 10: Dumfries - The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra - www.rscdscincinnati.org parking. Info: Forbes Duncan 416-266-3377. Map, crib Homecoming Concert. The SFO presents a nostalgic 2 - 4: Laurinburg, NC - The Scotland County Highland sheets at www.rscdstoronto.org/events.html evening of exciting music, with an emphasis on the themes Games will take place at the historic John Blue Home and 13 - 15: Salado, TX - 48th Annual Salado Scottish Clan of Homecoming and Robert Burns. Fiddles, cellos, basses, Historical Complex. Info: www.schgnc.org. Gathering & Highland Games. Join us in November at 14: Toronto, ON - Toronto accordions, flutes, piano, pipes, singers and dancers will Pace Park presented by Central Texas Area Museum. Association Workshop The Toronto Workshop is an annual make this the highlight of your visit to Scotland. Musical 2: Lanexa, VA - 2009 Williamsburg Scottish Festival 32nd Info: (254) 947-5232 or www.ctam-salado.org/Gathering/ tradition for those who wish to experience new teachers Director John Mason MBE. Contact [email protected] Anniversary Honoring Our Nations Military and First Gathering and learn to improve their technique.Info:Valerie Fisher or www.sfo.org.uk Responders. At Rockahock Campgrounds. (416) 497-4186 or www.rscdstoronto.org Info: www.wsfonline.org 14 - 15: Gulfport, MS - Scottish Highland Games and 17 - 18: New Lanark - Millworkers Reunited. New Lanark Celtic Music Festival at Harrison County Fairgrounds. 20: Toronto, ON - Scottish Ceilidh Dance Nights Informal World Heritage Site is hosting the event which provides a 3: Ocala, FL - Ocala Scottish Highland Games. Holy- Mississippi Gulf Coast. Info: www.highlandsandislands.org ceilidh dancing, led by Keith Bark. 7:30-9:30 pm At chance for former millworkers, villagers, and for anyone Martin, Inc. is proud to host the 2009 Ocala Scottish Highland St.Leonard’s Anglican Church, 25 Wanless Ave. Nr. with an interest in the people and history of the unique Games & Celtic Festival at Ocala Livestock Pavilion Lawrence and Yonge stations. Street parking. No partner village of New Lanark to celebrate millworkers from the 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd. Info: (352) 840-5606 or 21: Dunedin, FL - Dunedin Celtic Festival at Highlander needed. $8 at the door. Bring soft-soled shoes. Carole Bell recent and distant pasts. Info: www.newlanark.org or T: + www.ocalascottishhighlandgames.com Park, 8am - 5pm. Info: 727-733-3197 or 416-221-1201 44(0)1555 661345 www.dunedinhighlandgames.com 3: Reno, NV - Reno Celtic Celebration at Bartley Ranch 22: Ottawa, ON - Scotland Tonight. The Sons of Scotland 22 - 24: Inverness - Scotland’s Global Impact Conference Regional Park. Pipe bands, Celtic musicians, highland are proud to present the 8th annual showcase of Celtic At a time when the Highland population is rising for the first games, Scottish and Irish dancers, Celtic vendors and 21: Troy, MI - Detroit Scottish Country Dancing Branch talent, Scotland Tonight, to be held at the Bronson Centre at time in centuries, this gathering brings together prominent more. Info: www.renoceltic.org 30th Anniversary Ball at American Polish Cultural Club, 211 Bronson Ave.Info: www.sospb.com academics, historians and other experts from Scotland 2975 E Maple Rd. Dinner 6:30pm, Dancing 8pm. Sponsored and around the world to throw new light on movement to 3: Hartwell, GA - Hartwell Highland Games. Don’t miss by Detroit Branch, RSCDS. Semi-formal attire. Full dinner, 25: Toronto, ON - Fall 2009 Scottish Country Dance and from our country.The conference will be opened by the opening ceremonies when the massed Pipes and Drums cash bar. Contact Margaret Sarna 248-637 2824, Classes for Beginners Wednesdays 7:30-9:30 pm at First Minister Alex Salmond MSP at Eden Court Theatre, “Piper’s Hill” in their opening march to the games & [email protected] or Susan [email protected] Swansea Town Hall (Council Chamber), 95 Lavinia Ave. Inverness. Info: www.uhi.ac.uk/home/about-uhi/lectures/ evening Ceilidh. Info: (706) 376-6761 [email protected] or www.rscdsDetroit.org (SW of Runnymede subway) Free parking. $80 for ten scotlands-global-impact-conference/scotlands-global- lessons. Pay after the first two. No partner needed. Bring impact-conference 3: Salisbury, MD - 20th Chesapeake Celtic Festival. soft-soled shoes. Info: Sue Ann Bryce 416-266-5423 and or + 44 (0)1463 702007. Furnace Town Historic Site, Snow Hill. Info : www.rscdstoronto.org/courses.html www.celticfest.net Canada 23 - 1: Edinburgh - Scottish International Storytelling 28: Toronto, ON - St Andrews Day Ball. The 2009 Ball at Festival The Scottish International Storytelling Festival is 3: Ben Lomond, CA - 13th annual Loch Lomond Highland the Fairmount Royal York Hotel by Co-Hosts: St. Andrew’s Scotland’s annual 10-day celebration of live storytelling Games and Celtic Gathering at Highlands Park presented October 2009 Society of Toronto and 48th Highlanders of Canada. Info right at the heart of Scotland’s vibrant Festival City. Info: T: by the Loch Lomond Celtic Society P.O. Box 1024, Felton 2 - 4: Manitou Beach, SK - Saskatchewan Branch Scottish [email protected] or www.standrews- +44 (0)131 556 9679 or CA 95018. Tel: (831) 457-6716 or Country Dance Workshop at Danceland & Manitou Springs society.ca www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk www.lochlomondceltic.org/games Spa. Fri: ceilidh 8pm; Sat: classes 9am-noon & 1-3pm, dinner & dance 6pm. Sponsored by RSCDS Saskatchewan 30: Toronto, ON - Fall 2009 Scottish Country Dance 30 - 8: Perth - 5th Annual Perthshire Amber Festival 5: Alexandria, VA - Alexandria Scottish Heritage Fair at Branch. Contact Workshop Registrar Ph: 306-244-8283 E: Classes for Beginners Mondays, 7:30-9:30 pm at St. Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter and composer Ft. Ward Park. A free event co-sponsored with the City of [email protected] or Leonard’s Anglican Church, 25 Wanless Ave (nr. Lawrence Dougie MacLean presents Perthshire Amber Festival, this Alexandria. Info: www.scotfair.org or (703) 212-7064. www.rscdsSaskatchewan.org subway stn) Street parking. $80 for ten lessons. Pay after year Dougie will be joined by Eddi Reader, Beoga, Malinky, the first two. No partner needed. Info: Eliza Lynn, Michael McGoldrick, Ross Ainslie & Jarlath 10 - 11: Eminence, KY - Central Kentucky Highland Games 9 - 17: Sydney, NS - 2009 Celtic Colours International www.rscdstoronto.org/courses.html Henderson and Heidi Talbot to name but a few at the Perth Join us for the first Central Kentucky Highland Games. Festival Celtic Colours International Festival, for nine days Concert Hall. Info: www.perthshireamber.com These sanctioned games will include Piping & Drumming in October, Cape Breton Island is home to a unique compitition, Band compititions, Massed Bands. Vendors, celebration of Celtic music and culture. Info: 902.562.6700, November 2009 Clans, Music, Athletic’s and more. Info: 1.877.285.2321 (Toll-free NA) or www.celtic-colours.com www.kyhighlandgames.com Scotland 1 - 8 Perth - 5th Annual Perthshire Amber Festival 15: Toronto, ON - Fall 2009 Scottish Country Dance Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter and composer 10: Ventura, CA - Seaside Highland Games at Seaside Classes for Advanced Dancers October 2009 Dougie MacLean presents Perthshire Amber Festival, this Park in beautiful Ventura County,Ventura County Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 pm, at Swansea Town Hall (Council year Dougie will be joined by Eddi Reader, Beoga, Malinky, Fairgrounds, 10 W Harbor Blvd. Info: 818-886-4968 or 1 - 2: Angus & Dundee - Angus & Dundee Roots Festival Eliza Lynn, Michael McGoldrick, Ross Ainslie & Jarlath Chamber), 95 Lavinia Ave., (SW of Runnymede Stn.) With Homecoming Scotland enticing everyone of Scots http://seaside-games.com Free Parking. Cost $10 for ten lessons. No partner needed. Henderson and Heidi Talbot to name but a few at the Perth descent to return to their roots during 2009, this year’s Concert Hall. Info: www.perthshireamber.com Bring soft-soled shoes. Info www.rscdstoronto.org/ Angus & Dundee Roots Festival will be dedicated to helping 10: Crownsville, MD - Anne Arundel Scottish Festival courses.html at Anne Arundel Fairgrounds Heavy Athletics, Highland people from home and afar find out more about their 5 - 30: Aberdeen - Aberdeen Winter Festival Winter events ancestors. Info: www.tayroots.com. Dancing, Pipe & Drum, and Fiddling competitions. Children’s 16: Toronto, ON - Scottish Ceilidh Dance Nights. Informal in the Granite City. Info: www.aberdeencity.gov.uk or Dawn Highland Games, Tug-O-War, Rugby demonstration, 40+ ceilidh dancing, led by Keith Bark. 7:30-9:30 pm At Schultz Ph01224 522767,E: [email protected] clans & societies, Celtic entertainment, and more. Info: 2 - 18: Aberdeenshire - The Doric Festival 2009 The St.Leonard’s Anglican Church, 25 Wanless Ave. Nr. Festival provides an opportunity for all, especially our 410-451-4343 or www.aasfi-md.org. Lawrence and Yonge stations. Street parking. No partner 13 - 15: Galloway - Galloway Antiques Fair youngsters, to witness the vibrancy of the tongue, music The ever-popular Galloway Antiques Fair will be making a needed. $8 at the door. Bring soft-soled shoes. Carole Bell andstories of this North- east neuk, and for performers to 11: Scotland, CT - 22nd Annual Scotland Highland Games 416-221-1201 welcome return to Scone Palace. Nationally known antiques at Edward Waldo Homestead, Waldo Rd. Info: participate in the preservation of this heritage. and fine art dealers .Info: Susan Galloway, Tel. 01423 Info: www.thedoricfestival.com www.scotlandgames.org 17: Kamloops, BC - Kamloops Scottish Country Dance 522122, E: [email protected], or www.gallowayfairs.co.uk Club Fall Workshop at St. Paul’s Cathedral Parish Hall, 321 10 - 17: Crieff, Perthshrie - Crieff & Drovers’ 16 - 18: Atlanta, GA - Stone Mountain Highland Games. Battle St (4th Ave & Battle St). Classes 9am-noon & 1- For 37 years, the picturesque grounds of the Stone Mountain Tryst Beyond the 34 walks, this 8-day festival celebrates 27: Edinburgh - Clan MacLaren Society Annual Dinner 2:15pm, Dance 2:30-4:30pm. Sponsored by Kamloops the cattle droving heritage of the area with a variety of other Park meadow, a short drive northeast of Atlanta, Georgia, Scottish Country Dance Club. Contact Bill Flynn 250-828- At the Clubhouse of the Royal Burgess Golfing Society, have resounded with the sounds of , fiddles and activities & events, including a pipe band stramash, ceilidh, Edinburgh. 7:30 for 8pm. All members invited. 2094 [email protected] or Jill Field 250-828-1355 live music, Burns talk etc www.droverstryst.co.uk harps. Info: (Ph.) 770-521-0228 or www.smhg.org [email protected]. Info: Nicholas Law [email protected].

24: Toronto, ON - Scottish Ceilidh Dance Nights. Informal 17: Murray, KY - Western Kentucky Highland Festival. ceilidh dancing, led by Keith Bark. 7:30-9:30 pm At A celebration of Scottish-Celtic heritage featuring all things St.Leonard’s Anglican Church, 25 Wanless Ave. Nr. Scottish such as: bagpipe bands, music, amateur athletic Lawrence and Yonge stations. Street parking. No partner The Banner Barras competition including, Clan tents and more. Info: needed. $8 at the door. Bring soft-soled shoes. Carole Bell Classified ads are 75 cents a word (minimum charge $35.00). Fax your ad with Visa/Mastercard information to 727-595-2572 270.761.2848 or www.wkyhighlandfestival.com 416-221-1201 or send cheque/money order to: The Scottish Banner, 13799 Park Blvd. #271, Seminole, FL 33776 or to PO Box 724, November 2009 November 2009 Niagara Falls, ON, L2E 6V5. Classified ads cannot be taken over the telephone. Australia & New Zealand send ad copy with cheque to The Scottish Banner, PO Box 107 Coogee, NSW 2034 7 - 8: West Point, NY - Jeannie Carmichael Ball (New 14 Toronto, ON - 2009 Toronto Workshop. Classes for York Scottish Country Dancing Branch 50th Anniversary) Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced dancers. 8:45am - at Thayer Hotel, US Military Academy. Sat: Dinner 6:30pm, 3:45pm at the Toronto French School, 318 Lawrence Ave. Ball 8pm-midnight, After-party midnight; Sun: Brunch dance E., NW corner of Bayview & Lawrence. Musicians: Bobby Genealogy Have something new or used to 11am-2pm. Sponsored by RSCDS New York Branch and Brown, Laird Brown, Don Bartlett. Lunch, refreshments, SCOTTISH ANCESTORS promote to a Scot? Sell your NY Area Groups. Contact Mary Zagami 718-823-0119 available. Info: [email protected] and Scottish Roots Ancestral Research Service (est. products, services or simply [email protected] or www.rscdsNewYork.org www.rscdstoronto.org/events.html 1984) is Scotland’s leading genealogical research company. Send known details for a free estimate something you no longer need in the 7: Wyoming, OH - Golden Founders Scottish Country 14: Toronto, ON - November Monthly Dance 8:00 - 10:30 and brochure. Scottish Roots, 16 Forth Street, Ed- Banner Barras, our classified Dance Ball at Wyoming Center for the Arts, 322 Wyoming pm at Crescent School, 2365 Bayview Ave (north of inburgh, Scotland, EH1 3LH. Tel (44)131 477 8214 section reaches Scots across the Ave. 5:30pm Sherry party, 6:30pm Dinner, 8-11pm Ball. Lawrence Ave E. lst light north of long bridge) Music by Fax (44) 131 550 3701 Email: world. Sponsored by Cincinnati Branch RSCDS. Formal attire. Bobby Brown & The Scottish Accent. Can be combined [email protected] Buffet. Contact Tracey Applebee [email protected] or with the Toronto Workshop. Cost (dance only): Members www.scottishroots.com 12/09 THE SCOTTISH BANNER North American Edition-October 2009 - Page 25

Burnsong At The Scottish Parliament Map of the Clans and The 10 finalists of songs to an audience of and encourage Families Of Scotland The Burnsong MSP’s and the Scottish songwriting in Scotland; International Song public as part of a full day started in 2005 it has Contest will play a of events at the Scottish been held bi-annually. This magnificent hand During this Year of drawn and coloured maps Homecoming, inspired by shows the location of two the 250th Anniversary of hundred and seventy of the Robert Burns, the song- most ancient clan and family writing competition names in Scotland. Some of named in the Bard’s these clans and territories go honour is looking for new back over a thousand years songs of hope and and their locations have been optimism. presented in a map that is in For the first time, the itself a work of art and competition is craftsmanship. The history of international, and is open the country can be traced to songwriters from through its clan names and around the world. their links to the ancient Songwriters are invited to kings and Chieftains of enter their song in the Scotland. 2009 Burnsong Also included on the map Competition via the Sonic are exquisite miniature Bids platform at illustrations of Robert the www.burnsong.org. Bruce, Prince Charles Ten winners will then Edwarrd Stuart and William be invited to take part in Wallace, areas historic a week long residential interest such as the Song-house at a rural (1320) farmhouse in the and the Rising of the Standard at Glenfinnan (1745). The main battlefields, Scottish countryside that glens, lochs, cities, towns and rivers are featured. 16 1/2” x 23 1/4”, All Burns knew and loved. maps are printed on high quality paper suitable for framing. Price: $29.95 The results of the USD, $29.95 CDN + S/H, See order form on page 12. week will be showcased along with the winning songs at “The Big Gig” on Clan Map of Clan Map of the November 30th. Speaking at the 2009 Loch Lomond Isle of Skye launch Midge Ure OBE Burnsong patron Midge Ure OBE said “When I was asked to become patron of showcase concert in the Parliament marking St. Burnsong, I jumped at the Scottish Parliament on Andrew’s Day. The chance, because I think St. Andrews Day concert will be hosted by that it’s incredibly November 30th as part of the Presiding Officer Alex important that

“During this Year of Homecoming, inspired by the 250th Anniversary of Robert Burns, the song-writing competition named in the Bard’s honour is looking for new songs of hope and optimism.” the finale celebrations for Fergusson MSP and songwriters are nurtured Scotland’s Year of presented by Burnsong and people with raw Homecoming. patron Midge Ure OBE. talent are given the The finalists will Burnsong’s objective chance to let that talent perform their winning is to promote, nurture grow”

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How often have you back and stay with them. Compare that with got those funny looks Do you remember the costs associated with from your non-dancing when you first started going to your local gym. friends when you tell Scottish country dancing? And then there’s the them that you go Scottish The main reason you kept sixth and final GREAT Country Dancing? So coming back and thing about Scottish what do you say? How do persevering when you country dancing. It’s you answer them? first started 10, 20, 30 or GREAT fun. We laugh a Try this. Tell them more years ago was the lot. And that helps us there are four, no five, no, enthusiastic relax in an ever- make that six GREAT encouragement you increasingly complex things about Scottish received from the “old world. country dancing. hands”. Scottish country Firstly it’s GREAT When those “old dancing is a GREAT physical exercise. And hands” (who may well circuit-breaker from the people of our age have preferred to dance stresses and strains of (whatever your age may with others who knew be) need regular physical modern-day living and what they were doing and working. exercise. We need to where they were going) exercise our cardio- Oh, and as for those vascular system to keep the heart working “Tell them there are four, no five, properly. We also need to keep no, make that six GREAT things our weight under control. about Scottish country dancing.” And the regular physical exercise provided by weekly dancing classes would get you up and joggers and gymnasts; helps us keep the weight steer you through dances off. are they having fun? Not like Bratach Bana or likely! And if it’s not fun But the sceptics will those confusing reels. – don’t do it! Do answer you: “Yes, but you Great people like that something that is fun – can get all that by visiting can be hard to find, but like Scottish country your local gymnasium, or find them you can at dancing. jogging.” Have you ever Scottish country dancing. So next time you get seen a person working Fifthly, Scottish those strange looks from out in a gym or a jogger Country Dancing is your non-dancing friends, smile? GREAT value for money – you’ll have some GREAT Secondly, it’s GREAT and every Scot love that! reasons to encourage mental exercise. We are Where else can you join them to join in the fun all literally thinking on a group for as little as that is Scottish country our feet. We’re using our $10.00 a year and four dancing. brain to concentrate on dollars a week to get all Graham Stanley the next move and where the exercise you need, President, we should be heading. met great friends, dance St. John’s Scottish Country Researchers believe to great music for so little Dancing Group that mental stimulus, The Joy of Scottish Country Dancing financial outlay. like that provided by Melbourne, Australia Scottish country dancing, to GREAT Scottish keeps you in step and the who (mostly) want to help help stave off Alzheimer’s music.It’s a bit like trying tune stays in your head you through those trying decease. So our brains to walk out of step when for ages. first few years. People will keep ticking over. you hear a pipe band. The Fourthly, you meet who genuinely want to Dressing Like A Thirdly, Scottish beat gets you in and GREAT people. People encourage you to come country dancing is done Gentleman Continued from page 7 Lastly, just a brief brogues look infinitely mention of shoes. I once better, especially with had a Scottish mother tell white tie. But barring me that she would not that even, really any style have her son (whom I was of formal man’s shoe that outfitting for his wedding you would wear with kilt) married in any style ordinary saxon evening of shoe other than ghillie wear will work with the brogues. To her mind, kilt. Don’t feel bound by they were the only shoes what the Highland dress proper for formal catalogues are selling! Highland dress. There is oh so much Nonsense. Ghillies look more we could delve into fine, but they are by no on the subject of evening means the only shoe wear, including fly plaids worth wearing. and the like – but that will Many people think a have to wait till next good pair of buckle month’s column. Boat Delivery From New England to Florida, the Bahamas and elsewhere! Captain Jamie Cairney Bristol, Rhode Island 401-396-5323 EMail: [email protected] THE SCOTTISH BANNER North American Edition-October 2009 - Page 27 Tartan Blanket Being Hand-woven For Rabbie Burns’ Birthplace

Tartan blanket being production on a 200 year centre of a thriving hand The Robert Burns hand-woven for Rabbie old loom at Weaver’s loom weaving industry. Birthplace Museum is set Burns’ birthplace- 200 Cottage, will be listed and In the 1830s its to house the most year old weaving presented to the Robert population of just over important Burns technique being used to Burns Birthplace 2000 worked on the collection in the world, commemorate the bard. Museum during the village’s 800 looms. But, bringing Burns to life for The National Trust for hand-over of the blanket. as large factories began to the 21st century by Scotland’s Weaver’s Christine said: compete, the number of celebrating his life, work Cottage in Kilbarchan, “Ultimately the blanket hand looms diminished and contribution to , has woven will appear to be like a until, at the end of the Scottish culture. The a blanket which will be piece of tartan, covering Second World War, there new state-of-the-art exhibited on the bed the bed, but it is in fact a were only two still in museum project also where Burns was born, at story in cloth. It is not production. includes the the new Robert Burns only a link with the story of the Burns Birthplace Birthplace Museum, of the birth of the first Living History Cottage where Robert opening in Alloway in child of William Burness The Weaver’s Cottage Burns was born and the Summer 2010. and Agnes Broun in the in Kilbarchan was left to development of a centre cottage, but a link with the National Trust for for learners of all ages Weaver’s Cottage those today who continue Scotland by its last and abilities to engage Museum to do what they can to owners and was opened with Burn’s work life and The idea was promote and cherish the to the public in 1957. As Scottish poetry, song and generated by head weaver work of Robert Burns well as preserving the literature. and property manager of throughout the world.” living conditions of 19th There is £3.8million the Weaver’s Cottage century weavers, staff still to raise for the Museum Christine “I feel really make sure visitors can project. Individuals MacLeod, who wanted to privileged and proud to be witness the traditional interested in donating to draw together those who involved in the new skills. Weaver’s Cottage, or fundraising for the new have a passion for Burns’ Robert Burns’ Birthplace built in 1723, pre dates Robert Burns Birthplace work and allow Museum as it will provide of c1759. Museum should visit individuals to actively a lasting legacy of our Robert Burns would have www.nts.org.uk/Burns/ contribute to the greatest cultural icon for Weaving at Weaver’s Cottage been entirely familiar CelebrateBurns/. redevelopment of the generations to come. with the techniques The Burns blanket Burns National Heritage Cottage staff and the floor of Burns’ sewing the linen curtains which are still in use at remains at the cottage Park. Weaver’s Cottage bedroom and members of for the bed and windows. the Cottage today, so until it closed for the The names of those volunteers are also The Weaver’s Cottage Picturesque much so he wrote about winter season. who contribute to its making three rag rugs for Support Group are hand Kilbarchan was once the it in poetry and song.

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