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Volume 36 Number 11 The world’s largest international Scottish newspaper May 2013 Publisher Offices of publication Valerie Cairney Australasian Office: PO Box 6202 Editor Marrickville South, Starting the year Sean Cairney NSW, 2204 Tel:(02) 9559-6348 EDITORIAL STAFF Jim Stoddart [email protected] Ron Dempsey, FSA Scot The National Piping Centre North American Office: off Scottish style PO Box 6880 David McVey Cathedral you were a Doonie, with From Scotland to the world, Burns Angus Whitson Hudson, FL 34674 Lady Fiona MacGregor [email protected] Uppies being those born to the south, Suppers will celebrate this great Eric Bryan or you play on the side that your literary figure from Africa to America. David C. Weinczok father or grandfather did before you. 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Scottish Government urged to step in to save Coul Links Burns’ favourite drinking A holistic approach to encourage visitors, ‘howff’ The Globe Inn sold especially with the profile of the North nnandale Coast 500, should celebrate these as Distillery amongst the last and best examples of this Company precious dune habitat, and the boost to A Ltd. has acquired health and wellbeing a visit there could The Globe Inn provide. Instead unique wildlife will be in Dumfries. The threatened, the wildness of the dunes Globe, which trashed and the opportunity for inclusive has stood on the recreational access diminished.” site since 1610, The plans for the course had been was famously recommended for refusal by officials as frequented by Scottish poet Robert they are contrary to Highland Council’s Burns who would often stay there in his development plan due to the “significant capacity as Exciseman for the area. and permanent loss of sand dune habitat”. He was also a regular patron in later years They also highlighted that ‘…Coul Links when he moved his family to Dumfries. Coul Links. Photo: Craig Allardyce. support some of the best quality SSSI dune His chair still sits by the fire, and the slack habitats in Scotland’. verse he etched into the glass windows attracts visitors from around the world. he fate of one of Scotland’s most Stuart Brooks, Head of Natural The proposal had received The site is also significant as being where important dune habitats now Heritage Policy at the National Trust for unprecedented levels of opposition the Mausoleum Committee met in 1819 lies with Scottish Ministers after Scotland said: “Scotland’s world class wild with over 1,800 objections lodged with to arrange an annual celebration of the Highland Council voted to approve landscapes and wildlife are at risk again Highland Council, and one petition Bard’s life – effectively one of the first Tplans for a golf course at Coul Links near from development. By approving this gaining over 89,000 signatures. Objectors ever Burns Suppers – and established the Embo in East Sutherland. scheme in the face of public opposition included many local people and local Dumfries Burns Club in 1820. The Council’s planning committee and against the recommendation of the groups such as the Tain and District Field Annandale owners Teresa Church and has approved the application on an Government’s natural heritage advisors the Club and local campaign group Not Coul, David Thomson have modest plans for the internationally protected site against the Scottish Government must now intervene as well as Scotland’s national statutory historic site that’s been owned and operated recommendation of their own officials, to protect the site in the national interest.” nature conservation advisors Scottish since 1935 by the McKerrow family. in addition to a statutory objection from Natural Heritage, the international IUCN “Our principal concern is the Scottish Natural Heritage. Precious dune habitat World Commission on Protected Areas and preservation of this historic landmark”, A coalition of environmental groups has Calum Duncan, Head of Conservation numerous national environmental groups. says Church. “The process of been campaigning to save Coul Links from Scotland, Marine Conservation Society Due to the severe damage that would sympathetically restoring the distillery these proposals and is strongly critical of the said: “We are bitterly disappointed with be caused to internationally important buildings in Annan stirred up a real failure of the planning committee to give due this anachronistic decision. The Coul wildlife habitats, the decision cannot passion in us for discovering and consideration to need to refuse the application Links dunes should be celebrated for the be issued until Scottish Ministers have protecting the remarkable history of because of its environmental impact. They are precious wild space they currently are, a had an opportunity to consider the our region. When the opportunity to now calling on Scottish Ministers to save the status they are now set to lose, that can be proposals. Ministers now have the own The Globe came up, we leapt at the chance to be custodians of such a Coul Links from being permanently damaged enjoyed responsibly by everyone, including opportunity to step in and save the site historically significant site.” by the construction of the golf course. most importantly for local benefit. by calling in the application.

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The Learned Kindred of Currie made a great showing at misty Alexandria (Virginia) Scottish Christmas Walk. Our colours don’t run! Thanks to all who organized and marched! The Learned Kindred of Currie I loved reading about my favourite USA Scottish castle in the November edition of the Scottish Banner (Hidden doorway The Forth Bridges revealed at Culzean caves). I have visited the castle on three different trips to Scotland and always love being there which such great history and architecture. The castle has one of the most impressive stair cases I have ever seen and the surrounding grounds are gorgeous with bird and plant life nestled on the edge of the Ayrshire coast. My husband is a avid golfer and the area is home to great golf The Glasgow Cabbie courses and overall stunning scenery. Glasgow, Scotland I love the Scottish Banner and there really is nothing quite like it in the Outlaw King Reply to social media market-thank you for continuing to ref Sharon Connell provide Scots worldwide with such an Reply to Scottish Banner Volume 42, informative read each and every month. Number 5, November 2018, Page 4, Kelly Ferguson regarding the social media request Ottawa, Ontario by Sharon Connell. In reply to your Canada enquiy regarding Grandparents from Ed note: Thanks Kelly for your note Kirkintilloch. As a past resident of and you are so right, this castle is a Kirkintilloch now living in Australia I stunner, both inside and out. Do other Robert McAlpine still have family living in Kirkintilloch. My sister passed on readers have a favourite Scottish information for you, this is what we found: castle? Please share with us! M Baillie Flat C 11 Shamrock St, Kirkintilloch Family of Bruce International L H Baillie 60 Boghead Road, Kirkintilloch Thank you for the article on the Outlaw D Connell 123 Lock Road, Kirkintilloch King in your November edition. I had never I Connell 37 Boghead Road, Lenzie heard of this film until reading this article I Connell 3 Burns Drive, Kirkintilloch Few words needed - what a stunner of a in your very informative publication. Wish you all the best in your research. view #ForthBridge. I am history obsessed and the story of The Scottish Banner is indeed a View From My Camera Scotland is so fascinating, in part due to great paper to keep us all in touch. Scotland Kind regards, my Scottish heritage, but also for the fact Bruce & Wallace you just can’t make some of this stuff up! Robert McAlpine I really enjoyed the film and hope Australia this now gives producers the push to Oliver Cromwell Family of Bruce International had feature more of the life of Robert the I just read the story of Gilder Roy (Scottish their AGM at Stone Mountain, Bruce and Scottish history in general. Banner, November, 2018). I was pleased The appeal is not limited to Scots but to read about him, you also mention Georgia Highland Games October all the more fascinating for us! in the story of Oliver Cromwell. I have 20, 2018. There were 26 members Love the Scottish Banner! been interested in Oliver Cromwell for present representing seven states. Stuart Craig some time and only get small pieces of Polly Bruce Tilford Wellington, New Zealand information. It is many years since my National Secretary to Family of Bruce International Ed note: Thanks Stuart and we agree school days and I only have vivid memories Bruce & Wallace in Stirling. USA the Outlaw King deserves a follow up. of him mentioned in history. It would be Robert Gibb It was only based on one year of Robert wonderful if the Scottish Banner did an Ed note: Great to see the Scotland the Bruce’s life, so much more to tell. article on Oliver Cromwell in the future. Bruce’s proudly gathered!

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Page 4 • The Scottish Banner • January 2019 THE SCOTTISH BANNER Raised from the dead One of the rarest Spitfires will again take to the air Scottish war hero’s Spitfire found in Norwegian peat bog over 75 years after being shot down by the Germans during secret mission in World War Two.

to shoulder with Tony and his team and helped haul aircraft parts. He said: “I was on board from the very second Tony introduced me to the project. Travelling to the edge of the Arctic Circle to dig up and return the remains of a historically important Spitfire is the stuff of comic book Boys’ Own dreams. I’d pretty much packed my rucksack before we’d finished the phone call. “To have been a part of the expedition and to have actually pulled pieces of AA810 out of the ground and carried A spitfire aircraft. them down the mountain. To have seen the bullet holes and to have had the ne of the rarest Spitfires, lost and Flt Lt Gunn was captured by the The project will mark the supreme, but desperate last moments of Alastair’s flight inaccessible in the mountains Germans and sent to Poland and became largely unsung, courage and achievements brought to life by military historian Mark of Norway for more than seven a key figure in the prisoner of wars’ escape of the young men of the WWII Photographic Khan’s insight into the entrance and exit decades and piloted by an ill- tunnel digging, other wise known as The Reconnaissance Unit. He went on: “We points in the fuselage is something that I Ofated Scottish 22-year-old Great Escape Great Escape. Though he managed to will also focus on delivering a Youth will carry with me forever. hero, has come home. escape he was captured after two days on Engagement Scheme which will be set up “And now, as an integral part of the The story of the recovery and the run and shot. He was 24. around the project, and we will be fully ongoing funding of the restoration repatriation of Spitfire AA810, one of a tiny supporting all aspects of the project and its to flight for Spitfire AA810, it is, quite number of reconnaissance aircraft, has A long, challenging and endeavours within the Aerospace industry”. simply, an honour and a duty most recently featured in a BBC documentary, yet hugely rewarding task enthusiastically embraced. I am fortunate Digging for Britain. Before beginning her journey home, each A future for Spitfires to already be a part of the work of recovered piece of the aircraft was laid In addition to the sponsorship support ensuring there’s a future for Spitfires, I Flt Lt Alastair “Sandy” Gunn out accurately within an outline of her from the gin, Spitfire Heritage Distillers am perfectly positioned to continue to AA810’s body bears the scars of the dogfight silhouette, drawn on the stage of the local CEO and Spitfire Heritage Trust vice-chair communicate the incredible story of that brought her down. As a reconnaissance Norwegian village’s theatre. The expedition Ian Hewitt walked the mountain shoulder Alastair Gunn and Spitfire AA810.” aircraft she had been stripped of weaponry team was lucky to find so much of the in favour of additional fuel capacity – to give aircraft intact. Now the real journey begins her a longer range. – a journey that will restore an aircraft as Every bullet hole punched into her fuselage beautiful as it is rare to the skies. tells a story. Auchterarder-born pilot, Alastair AA810 will be carefully and expertly “Sandy” Gunn, had flown the aircraft out of restored, and again take to the air, thanks to RAF Wick in Caithness on 5 March 1942. the work of Tony Hoskins, and his business The young Scot was part of the partner, aviation businessman Dr Michael Photographic Reconnaissance Unit, whose Smith, CEO of Experience Tells Ltd. aircraft were stripped of guns and armour Tony said “This has been a long, to make them lighter and also allowed challenging and yet hugely rewarding task. them to carry additional fuel, for missions With hours spent in The National Archives, such as Scotland to Norway. finding and providing proof of the AA810 The Norway recovery expedition was was the aircraft we believed she was, getting put together by aircraft engineer and the relevant permissions to transport historian Tony Hoskins. Spitfire Heritage her and finding the funding to achieve Gin, which supports the Spitfire Heritage everything has all been incredibly time MARCH 4–9 PERTH ASTOR THEATRE Trust, and sponsored Tony, was part of the consuming. Researching all the operational MARCH 12–17 ADELAIDE ROYALTY THEATRE expedition team that hauled AA810’s bones pilots of AA810 and their fascinating MARCH 19–24 BRISBANE POWERHOUSE down the mountain, piece by piece. background stories has taken thousands of MARCH 26–APRIL 7 MELBOURNE ATHENAEUM THEATRE Whilst the aircraft is home, the same man hours but with great success. It’s been APRIL 9 CANBERRA CANBERRA THEATRE cannot be said for her brave pilot. The worth every second and we are incredibly APRIL 23 & 27 MICHAEL FOWLER CENTRE young man at the controls, Alastair Gunn, grateful to those who’ve helped – Spitfire WELLINGTON parachuted just seconds from the snowline Heritage Distillers for funding and boots on APRIL 24 & 26 AUCKLAND ASB THEATRE and made his escape. It was short-lived the ground in Norway, 360 Production for APRIL 28 CHRISTCHURCH TOWN HALL and his moving story makes the return of making the programme and the BBC for its APRIL 29 DUNEDIN REGENT THEATRE his aircraft all the more poignant. commitment to broadcast it.” MAY 1 NEWCASTLE CIVIC THEATRE MAY 2–5 SYDNEY STATE THEATRE

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Scotspeak is a selection of quotes which made headlines in SCOTSPEAK Scotland last month on a variety of current Scottish affairs. ideas. During his time there he witnessed the huge All too often we become consumed by our phones changes brought about by the First World War, and technology, however there is so much to be and the loss of the generation of young men who gained from reconnecting with natural world attended the school before him. Gibbon’s famous around us. Meeting the people involved in the novel Sunset Song details the huge changes the study and uncovering the conversations that are war brought and the ending of the crofting way of happening around rewilding in Scotland has life. The book also details the town of Stonehaven been an incredibly rewarding experience. I am so as he recalls it from his schooldays there. I’m excited to be able to share that journey.” pleased that Lewis Grassic Gibbon’s time in “When location scouting for Outlaw King I felt fundraising. However, this project is about much Award-winning Scottish filmmaker Lisa Marley Stonehaven, in particular the time he spent at said in regards to her latest project, Project Wolf, we had to use Dunfermline Abbey, not only due to more than bricks and mortar. The Music Hall is Mackie Academy, will be recognised through this a new documentary following an experimental its stunning architecture but, it being the resting a national treasure with decades of wonderful plaque as vital in his development as one of the ‘human wolf pack’ in the Scottish Highlands. The place of Robert the Bruce, it was fitting to have history behind it. The range and calibre of most influential writers of the 20th century.” the Abbey play a part in a film which examines artists, musicians and events the Hall has hosted 30-minute documentary – which is now available Laura Mitchell, who nominated Lewis Grassic the important legacy of the man himself. I had over nearly 200 years is truly astonishing and to watch online for free – examines Project Wolf, Gibbon for Historic Environment Scotland’s a wonderful experience filming at the Abbey, its place at the heart of community and civic a study run by charity Trees for Life. The scheme Commemorative Plaque scheme. Lewis Grassic surrounded by such fascinating history we life is unassailable. It really is an ingenious saw volunteers spending weeks in the Caledonian Gibbon, one of the foremost Scottish writers of the Forest, mimicking the behaviours and disturbance felt a real connection with Robert the Bruce re-imagining of the space. We’re restoring and th 20 century, perhaps best known as the author of patterns of large predators, like wolves, in an effort and we were truly grateful to all the staff for retaining the Music Hall’s historic fabric and Sunset Song, which was voted Scotland’s favourite accommodating us.” its wonderful acoustic and at the same time to curb overgrazing of saplings and new growth by novel as part of a BBC poll in 2016, Grassic Gibbon the native red deer population. David Mackenzie, Director of Outlaw King, we’re adding new features in keeping with the was born James Leslie Mitchell in Aberdeenshire st “Amazingly this data is open access, despite being said that the resting place of Robert the Bruce, expectations of a 21 century audience.” in 1901. He started his writing career in the probably the most expensive X-ray diffraction which played a starring role in Netflix film, was Jane Spiers, chief executive of Aberdeen north-east as a journalist for the Aberdeen Journal data in history. This allowed us to compare the an important place to include in the historical Performing Arts said as the Aberdeen Music Hall in 1917, before turning his hand to fiction. The Martian data to our own Scottish soil dataset, epic. Dunfermline Abbey, which doubles as reopened after £9m revamp. The 200 year old plaque is to be installed at the site of the old measured on a similar instrument, and to ask the Westminster in the film, which is home to The venue is one of Scotland’s oldest and most historic Mackie Academy in Stonehaven (now Arduthie question whether there are any soils in Scotland Bruce’s tomb. Outlaw Kingwas shot entirely in concert halls and was closed for over two years. Primary) – the school the writer attended during with similar mineralogy to those found on Mars. Scotland and is said to be the largest production, Aberdeen Music Hall was designed by architect his formative years in Aberdeenshire. By comparing each of the Martian soils with all budget-wise, to be made in the country to date. Archibald Simpson and originally opened in 1822. 1,500 Scottish soils in our dataset, we consistently “It’s brought enormous prosperity to the island. “We wanted to refine a recipe to offer a delicious, find a group of Scottish soil samples that are It’s given people well paid jobs, it’s given people refreshing beer for every dog who visits us strikingly similar to those on Mars. There are two nice houses, amazing roads, nice schools. We have nationwide. The result has been tried and tested sites in Scotland that have particularly similar soil an amazing infrastructure and most of that is and approved by our panel of pups, meaning the minerals to those found of Mars, located on the down to the oil companies.” thousands of dogs that visit our bars each week basaltic soils of Skye and Mull. This makes sense Local councillor Andrea Manson said on the 40th can now get a taste, too.” because Mars is understood to be rich in basaltic anniversary since the first oil was brought onshore Scottish beer company BrewDog co-founder rocks, but when we examine the mineralogy in at Sullom Voe in Shetland. Since 1978 the local James Watt said they have created a Subwoofer more detail, we’re quite confident that we have economy has received many boosts from the oil IPA. The drink is made with the same base as their “Although I’ve always had a strong affinity with found a good analogue. Whilst it’s fun to establish industry. Between 1973 and 1982 it became one of human beer but it is doggie friendly being alcohol the natural world, making Project Wolf has really these connections between Mars and Scotland, the biggest construction sites in Europe, with up and hop-free and non-carbonated beer. opened my eyes to the history of the woodlands this now provides us with the opportunity to use to 6,000 people employed to build the terminal, “I’m delighted that Lewis Grassic Gibbon will be that I encounter, most prominently how many the identified sites on Skye and Mull to better with vast amounts of peat cleared from the site. recognised in the town where he attended school non-native species are widespread even in older understand the conditions of ancient Mars.” Daily production rates are around 70,000 to 80,000 before stepping out into the world to become one areas of forest. When I ventured out into the Dr Benjamin Butler of the Aberdeen based James barrels of oil, however the site has capacity for four of Scotland’s greatest writers. A plaque to mark forest to join the ‘human wolf pack’ I really didn’t Hutton Institute said as they have found that soil times as much. his transition from the family croft in the Howe know what to expect. Rewilding is a topic that on Mars to be similar to that found in both the “We are so thrilled to have begun the next of the Mearns, to school at Mackie Academy in is often misunderstood. It’s not always about islands of Mull and Skye in Scotland. Information chapter in the life of the Music Hall. This is a huge Stonehaven, is long overdue. His years at Mackie reintroducing a species to an environment; it’s on 30 soils from Mars were compared against a campaign that has been years in the making Academy widened his horizons, and allowed also about reflecting on the way we look at and dataset of Scottish soils and the minerals in the soil – it has taken many months of planning and him to form his own political, and often radical, interact with the landscape around us. were found to be quite closely similar.

CLUES ACROSS SCOTWORD 1) Marshes (4) Here is a fun crossword for you to try with a few of the answers to be found in 3) Adequately fitting (8) Scotland! If you are in doubt, you may need a wee peek at a Scots dictionary or 8) Battle or Lochaber 4) a map. Or, if you are really stuck, the answers can be found on page 24! 9) ‘Smokie’ town (8) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11) Central area of beauty (3, 9) 13) Her Majesty’s signature (6) 14) Highland (6) 8 9 17) Princess Margarets’ birthplace (6, 6) 20) Acting wary (8) 10 21) Where Scots find work (4) 22) Wholesaler (8) 11 23) Enterprising space journey (4). 12 CLUES DOWN 13 14 15 1) David Livingstone’s birthplace (8) 16 2) Glen - both ways! (4) 4) Hot substantial (6) 17 18 5) Road surface! (10) 6) Impetuous. (5) 19 7) Sound return (4) 10) Giant step in opening dance(5,5) 20 21 12) James Watt’s birthplace (8) 15 Food provider (7) 16 Behind on board (6) 22 23 18) Hi-tech beam (5) 19 Was Mac the first Scot? (4)

Page 6 • The Scottish Banner • January 2019 THE SCOTTISH BANNER Burn’s works authenticated by new, minimally destructive technique manuscripts to produce a ‘Support Vector algorithms were used to develop a In future, we’d like to analyse as many Machine classifier’ that could accurately classifier for the documents. The historical documents we can, so that distinguish true Burns handwriting from classifier, or ‘Support Vector Machine’ we can begin to build a database of the fakes. The scientists were also able to could then be used to help predict real or inks and manuscripts.” distinguish which inks Burns used to write fake Burns’ manuscripts. Professor Carruthers said: “In each of his poems, whether it be ivory black, Sixteen significant differences terms of Robert Burns there has been iron gall or a mixture of the two. were found distinguishing the a huge historic industry in forgery The project and findings are the result Burns and Smith manuscripts. and fakery, and he is not alone in of collaboration between Dr Karl Burgess Significant differences between the this. It is very exciting that we’re of the University’s Glasgow Polyomics inks and paper were also detected creating an authenticity tool that will and the School of Critical Studies, led in Burns manuscripts. have wide implications for scholars, by Professor Gerard Carruthers, Francis In the The Holy Fair manuscript libraries, archives, auction houses and Hutcheson Chair of Scottish Literature. by Smith and in the letter written by collectors. This appliance of science With the help of Burns collector Dr R. Burns, the team detected iron gall to the physicality of culture is a crucial William Zachs, the team were able to look ink, and in the Dainty Davie poem development.” at originals and fakes to ascertain the type by Smith, they detected the presence of ink used, helped by a handwritten book of ivory black. In the Five Carlins owned by Dr Zachs which contained recipes manuscript by Burns, they detected for all sorts of liquids, including inks. both ink features, demonstrating that A picture of an original Burns In total, the team tested 12 Burns, as was common at the time, documents; three real Burns’ documents mixed inks to obtain a desired lustre work, ‘The Five Carlins’. selected from different periods of the and consistency in his writing. uthenticating historic manuscripts bard’s life, and nine fakes from the 1890s Dr Burgess said: “Through this can be a complicated and at times by notorious forger Alexander Smith. technique we now know some things destructive process, with parts The scientists were able to lift ink about Burns that we never knew before. of the paper or ink damaged. from the copies using a simple pipetting However we’re particularly excited AHowever, a cross-disciplinary team of process that could be performed outside about that fact that we have a new way researchers from the University of Glasgow the laboratory, and that crucially did not of providing more evidence for a fake have found a novel way to accurately visibly damage the original material. or a real manuscript if one turns up, authenticate ancient documents in a Tests were initially performed on one of and we have a technique that we can minimally destructive way. Alexander Smith’s handwritten 150 year apply to any manuscript to gain more The findings, published inScientific old fakes before being performed on real information about it. The simplicity Reports, present a technique called direct Burns’ material. of the sample preparation method we infusion mass spectrometry, which uses a used means that the sampling can be method of minimally destructive sample Forgery and fakery easily performed at the site where the extraction directly from the paper surface. Details of the ink and paper from the manuscripts are stored, which in turn The team analysed the ink and paper of both 12 documents were analysed, the could make it an ideal technique for A picture of a letter, a authenticated and forged Robert Burns’ data gathered and machine-learning auction houses to confirm authenticity. forgery, in the hand of Burns. Tartan of the Month - Burns Check Bundanoon is BRIGADOON

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The Scottish Banner • January 2019 • Page 7 THE SCOTTISH BANNER y By: David McVey A Literarthough you could argue that the Eiffel Inn Tower is ‘France’s Forth Bridge’. The bridge towers over the place I was staying. Standing on the shore road in South Queensferry, looking up at the bridge’s mighty stone pillars and swirls of metal is genuinely awe-inspiring, but an even greater thrill is to pass underneath the bridge on a boat. Sadly, the Rosyth-Zeebrugge ferry that flourished briefly is no more; what implicated. Stevenson also mentioned the a great way to return to Scotland it inn in an essay, A Gossip on Romance, which was, past the Bass Rock and North was first published in 1882; “There it stands, Berwick Law and then under the great apart from the town, beside the pier, in a Forth Bridge. You could then fully climate of its own, half inland, half marine understand Sir Walter Scott’s lines – in front, the ferry bubbling with the tide… from The Lay of the Last Minstrel; behind, the old garden with the trees.” Breathes there the man, with soul so dead, Stevenson goes on to write that at Who never to himself hath said, Hawes he had been ‘…in a perpetual t was quite exciting. I was staying She and her entourage regularly made This is my own, my native land! flutter, on the heels, as it seemed, of some overnight in South Queensferry. the crossing when travelling between Whose heart hath ne’er within him burn’d, adventure that should justify the place… One of the most dramatic locations Edinburgh and Dunfermline. As home his footsteps he hath turn’d, some day, I think, a boat shall put off from in Central Scotland, the town From wandering on a foreign strand! the Queen’s Ferry, fraught with a dear Iis historically one end of the former The Forth Bridge cargo…’ Stevenson was as good as his ferry crossing between Edinburgh The ferry is no more and there are now intention. Kidnapped would be that story. and Fife. The ‘queen’ commemorated three physical links across the firth. It’s remarkable that one in the name is Queen Margaret, the Thousands come here to view them, an Place in Scottish literature consort of Malcolm III. She died in odd sort of tourist attraction especially small inn found itself Later in the novel, David Balfour returns to 1093, was later canonised, and is the since there’s only one that really matters. immortalised in works by two South Queensferry and finds it ‘…a fairly built saint commemorated by St Margaret’s The Forth Bridge carries the railway line burgh, the houses of good stone…’ and the Chapel in Edinburgh Castle. It’s said from Lothian to Fife and opened in 1894. of the nation’s most celebrated historic part is still worth strolling through that she instituted the ferry here, for the Description is redundant; I’ve heard it today. Its shops, cafes and restaurants seem to convenience of pilgrims to St Andrews. described as ‘Scotland’s Eiffel Tower’ writers, and that it’s still there flourish; most of the tourist pull these days is for people to sample today. related to the Three Bridges, but there are still those of us drawn by RLS. Yet, elsewhere in A Gossip in Romance, We’ll get back to Scott shortly (you can’t Stevenson tells us that there were literary escape him for long in Scotland). If the tourists drawn to the Hawes Inn in his day; The 2018 Royal Zeebrugge ferry is no more, the Maid of ‘Americans seek it already for the sake of the Forth still runs to the magical island Lovel and Oldbuck.’ Lovel and Oldbuck of Inchcolm from South Queensferry Pier, are characters in Sir Walter Scott’s 1816 Edinburgh Military Tattoo and passing under the bridge is a highlight novel, The Antiquary who talk in the of the mini-voyage. Hawes Inn as they wait for the ferry to Fife. They are greeted by ‘…the fat, gouty, pursy The Greatest Show on Earth! The Hawes Inn landlord.’ Scotland’s great writers haven’t Recorded live from the Castle Esplanade It does puzzle me that so many visitors been kind to the staff at this historic inn. simply arrive at South Queensferry, park, It’s remarkable that one small inn found experience the music from The 2018 take some pictures of the bridge, and then itself immortalised in works by two of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. move on. For the best way to experience nation’s most celebrated writers, and that it’s Relive the magic of the 2018 Royal the Forth Bridge is to cross it. Even if you’ve still there for people to sample today. What Edinburgh Military Tattoo and listen to arrived in South Queensferry by car, all a hat-trick it could have celebrated if only you have to do is follow the steep path that Muriel Spark had taken Miss Brodie and her all of the fantastic acts who graced the begins almost directly under the bridge to girls there. Now part of a pub dining chain, Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. Dalmeny Station, buy a return ticket for the Hawes Inn was thought to originally North Queensferry and you can experience have been called The Newhalls Inn. Clearly Celebrate with a 1200 strong the magic of two crossings of one of the name had changed by the time Scott international cast perform Scotland’s greatest wonders. and Stevenson were writing - whether it was “The Sky’s the Limit”. Yet that wasn’t why I was so excited to ‘The Hawes Inn’ in the early 1750s, when be in South Queensferry. I was excited Kidnapped is set, is more doubtful. because I was staying at the Hawes Inn. Visit South Queensferry and marvel The Hawes Inn sits almost right beneath at the Forth Bridge by all means, but also Set against the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, the spine-tingling the Forth Bridge, beside the pier, at the remember its place in Scottish literature. presentation includes The Massed Pipes and Drums, Hjaltibonhoga, eastern end of town. Parts of the building And pack a copy of Kidnapped and The th Top Secret Drum Corps, Auld Lang Syne and much more. may date back to the late 17 century. And Antiquary when you go. few other inns can top its literary heritage. In 1886, a local writer stayed at The Hawes Inn, just before the Forth Bridge started to appear above it. Robert Louis Stevenson had often been there before, however, not least on Order your copy today! canoe expeditions from Cramond. His novel Kidnapped began to appear in serial form in DVD: $34.95 plus $8.50 postage. 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Page 8 • The Scottish Banner • January 2019 THE SCOTTISH BANNER WHAT’S IN A NAME? By: Ron Dempsey Have a name that has you stumped? Scottish Banner readers can send in their name queries direct to Ron via the Scottish Banner via our website at www.scottishbanner.com/contact-us, by post or email: [email protected]. Ron will do his best to help you with your name query and may just add that extra piece to your genealogy puzzle.

as they roved the countryside in search It is a map which shows an area from of work mending pots and pans, they above as we see it today with all the were known as travelling folk and as such new infrastructure of motorways and developed a less than reputable identities. housing developments etc. You can Whether true or not Tinkers are not to be enter the name of any community confused with other travelling folk known in Scotland and have a look. The fun as the Gypsies, who had the erroneous feature it has a spot which you can name because being dark skinned people control with a mouse that lets go thought they were from Egypt. In fact, the over the same mapped area and see original Romany people as they are known how it was in older maps before the were from a group of people who left from developments of these last four or five northern India nearly thousand years ago. decades. One can pick the years in The Caird name has two associated which they are interested and see the clans, Sinclair and MacGregor. lay of the land in days gone by. It’s fun to find the family croft before it was buried Hastie under a housing estate of today. Cut and A name I have seen more than a few paste this address and have a look at: times in my researches over the last 40 https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore odd years but which I don’t believe I have addressed is the surname Hastie. Trip back to Scotland A screen shot of the National Library of Scotland’s Map Collections. Last year I made some resolutions and I am finally getting to the stage in life t seems like only yesterday we were The surname Burness and the spelling Whether you wish for new where I can keep some of them. For waiting in eager anticipation for the was changed to Burns by Robert. The number one resolution suffice to say that new millennium. Here it is twenty name was recorded in the Mearns as beginnings or want to have things my shadow is not nearly as big as it was, years later, time does fly. Whether you Bernys, Burnes and Bernis over the remain unchanged in your life, which makes me feel better and I have Iwish for new beginnings or want to have centuries, all variations originate from more energy and resolve to tackle the things remain unchanged in your life, we Burnhouse. There is a place in the Mearns we wish you all the best for 2019. day’s events. My main exercise regimen wish you all the best for 2019. known as the Burnhouse of Kair. Also remember the old Scots’ was to push myself away from the table. Also remember the old Scots’ saying: I hope all of you can attend a Burn’s The other was very easy as I made “Whit’s fer ye will no go bye ye.” Simply Supper, it will be another wonderful way saying: “Whit’s fer ye will no go a promise to myself to take a trip back translated, if your wish is meant to be, it for Scots, and non-Scots alike, to attend a bye ye.” Simply translated, if your to Scotland. It was only for 12 days but will come to pass. The Auld Scots tongue Scottish function. I saw lots of old friends and cousins was ever so succinct! wish is meant to be, it will come and managed to be a tourist as well. Veitch to pass. The Auld Scots tongue The weather could have been better, Burns Night As mentioned last month, I am still coming but we never think of Scotland as sun Besides ”Ne’er’s Day”, the other important with new surnames to address from two was ever so succinct! destination, do we? Since I came to day in January is the birth day of Scotland’s projects in genealogy. One is with a friend Canada at a relatively young age, my bard, Robert Burns, January 25th will be for whom I managed to expand and manner of speaking would be best his 260th birthday. His birth place was in correlate her family history. The other was It has mentioned in records. In England described as mixed, Canadian and native Alloway, Ayrshire and his Ayrshire ancestry a friend and neighbour asking to do some in 1221 and in Scotland 1376. You would be Scots. With this in mind, a humorous came from the maternal side of the family. research for their friend’s daughter for correct in assuming that it is a descriptive name event took place when I had to have a Before her marriage Robert’s Mother was a Christmas gift. This kept me busy this for someone with speed or quick in movement. slight adjustment to my rental car. After Agnes Brown or Broun daughter of Gilbert autumn especially trying to keep within However, it does also have a personal name deliberating with the service person, I sat Brown and Agnes Rennie or Rainie. Gilbert’s Santa’s deadline. connotation from the pet name Asti which down and a younger lady beside me who parents were John Brown b. 1665 and Janet The first name is Veitch or sometimes stems from the Norman Asketin which in obviously heard the conversation leaned McGren from Kirkoswald. The name Gilbert Vetch. The name goes all the way to 1200 turns comes from the Old Norse Asketill. over and said in the broad Glaswegian: was passed on to Robert’s brother. Robert when Ranaldus Uacca held lands from “Ah luv yer accent!” It made me smile. and Gilbert Burns’ father William Burness a Henry de Graham. Later generations Mapping Scotland Be kind to others, be good to your was born at Clockenhill, Glenbervie parish had the name as Vache or Wache again to We all have our own levels of fun or at least family and look after yourself and in Kincardineshire and his lineage has become Vaiche Vaitch and finally Veitch. what is interesting. Anyone who has access to hopefully you’ll breeze through 2019. been traced to the mid 1600’s. Most of Uacca or Vacca and Vache are all the internet and has an interest in the history Happy New Year. Kincardineshire was known as the Mearns. terms from the Latin and French for cow. Scotland and/or family history may like an item By the way where is that letter or email Therefore, the original family must have offered by the National Library of Scotland. that you have meaning to send to us? had herds of cattle as their mainstay.

McGarva Another unusual name is McGarva sometimes found as McGarvie. It is a Galloway name particularly in Wigtownshire from MacGairbheith of son of Gairbhith, the Gaelic word “garbh” means rough in Gaelic so possibly a mention of the original name bearer’s temperament. It was recorded as early as 1484 in Scotland.

Caird The next name is from the Gaelic Ceard meaning craftsman, or tinker, we know it as Caird sometimes Card. As people working in small metals some but not all would travel around certain areas in search of work and were known as tinkers or tinklers. Celebrate Burns Night this month. Tinker or Tinkler is another name for a tradesperson who worked in metal and

The Scottish Banner • January 2019 • Page 9 THE SCOTTISH BANNER Library’s gift to the world to mark Britannica’s 250th anniversary successful fundraising campaign for its Bell, a baker’s son and an apprentice digitisation, has made the first edition of Scotland’s leading engraver Richard available online for all to view. Cooper, established his reputation as an engraver through pioneering work for A household name throughout Scots Magazine. There, he met William the English-speaking world Smellie (1740-1795), himself a master Rare Books Curator Robert Betteridge printer, and editor of the magazine from said Britannica is one of the enduring 1760 to 1765. Smellie agreed to compile the achievements of the Scottish Britannica’s first edition for a fee of £200, Enlightenment. He said: “By the 20th more than Diderot received for his efforts century Britannica was a household editing the Encyclopédie, but nothing name throughout the English- like the approximately £25,000 Bell and speaking world, and what is especially Macfarquhar would jointly accrue from interesting about this publication the Britannica’s first three editions. was that it had a distinctly Scottish The first edition ofEncyclopaedia Britannica viewpoint. The first edition emphasised will form part of the National Library’s major two themes – modern science and exhibition on the Scottish Enlightenment, Scottish identity, including ground- due to open in the summer of 2019. breaking and controversial articles on To view the online copy for free, anatomy and Scots Law. visit www.nls.uk “Britannica became viewed as an authoritative source of facts about the world. Its first editor believed strongly in the democratisation of knowledge – Encyclopaedia Britannica - first edition. that it should be accessible to all who sought self-improvement, regardless of he National Library of Scotland has Subscribers were scandalised background. We adhere to this belief at published online a rare first edition by explicit engravings – specifically the Library, which is why we are working of Encyclopaedia Britannica to mark those on midwifery – and it was to digitise and make available as many its 250th anniversary. Britannica was decreed by the Crown that they be early editions as possible.” Tconceived, compiled, printed and published torn out of every copy. However, the Head of Development Lucy Clement entirely in Edinburgh, and on 10 December National Library has a complete copy said: “Britannica holds a special place in 1768, the first pages were published. in its collections and, thanks to a people’s memories. Many donors to our Encyclopaedia Britannica. appeal have told us how, in childhood, it piqued their curiosity about the world around them and helped with their The Erskine Bridge joins the A-list homework in the days before Google. Did you know? materials and slender appearance. Spanning They are fascinating time capsules of • The first edition of the the River Clyde, the Bridge was part of a human knowledge and society’s values at Encyclopaedia Britannica says that strategic and highly ambitious expansion particular points in our history and with Humans were divided into five of the new motorway network in Scotland, the public’s help, we hope to make many categories: European, American, and is directly associated with the period more editions available for free online.” Asiatic, African and Monstrous. of ambitious transformation of Scotland’s • For the first edition, Bell produced modern infrastructure in the 1960s. Its Scottish Enlightenment three full pages of anatomically minimalistic single-cable design - which The first edition ofEncyclopaedia accurate depictions of dissected The landmark Erskine Bridge has been is exceptionally rare for a large-scale road Britannica was undertaken at female pelvises and of foetuses in listed as a Category A structure. bridge - combined with its largely unchanged considerable financial risk by three wombs for the midwifery article; appearance makes it one of the country’s young tradesmen, none of whom had these illustrations shocked King th he Erskine Bridge has been most innovative bridges of the 20 century, published anything previously. The two George III who commanded that the awarded Category A status by and we’re delighted to recognise its national principal partners, who would retain the pages be ripped from every copy. Historic Environment Scotland importance with this Category A status.” copyright of its first three editions, were The National Library of Scotland’s (HES) after it was recognised as Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary printer Colin Macfarquhar (1744-1793) copy has these pages intact. Tbeing of special architectural interest. The for Transport, Infrastructure and and engraver Andrew Bell (1753-1832). • The US state of ‘Callifornia’ was spelt Erskine Bridge, officially opened in 1972, Connectivity, said: “Scottish Ministers, Macfarquhar, a wigmaker’s son, had just with two ‘L’s’ and is described as is one of Scotland’s most architecturally through Transport Scotland, have been opened his printing firm in 1767. ‘a large country of the West Indies. and technically designed bridges of the responsible for the Erskine Bridge’s Unknown whether it is an island or a post-war period and has the longest cable- inspection and maintenance since 1971, so peninsula.’ stayed span of its type in the world. It is I am delighted that it has been recognised • The solar system was described one of only three bridges in Scotland with as a Category A listed structure. This as having six planets – Uranus, a main span exceeding 300 metres. well-known landmark is testament to the Neptune and Pluto have yet to be The decision to list Erskine Bridge engineers who designed it, as well as those discovered. follows on from a consultation launched who have worked on it over the years, and • Andrew Bell, the engraver, was 4 by HES, West Dunbartonshire Council, I congratulate everyone involved in this foot 6; he had crooked legs and Transport Scotland and Renfrewshire process for their efforts.” an enormous nose that he would Council, where members of the public sometimes augment with a papier- were invited to express their views on the mâché version whenever anyone Bridge being awarded listed status. stared at him. Despite his small stature he insisted on always riding A state-of-the-art the tallest horse available and used a infrastructure landmark ladder to mount and dismount. Elizabeth McCrone, Head of Designations • After Macfarquhar died in 1793, Bell at HES, said: “The Erskine Bridge is a bought out his heirs and became state-of-the-art infrastructure landmark An aerial view of the Erskine sole owner of the Britannica until his in Scotland for its time and is recognised Bridge over the River Clyde. First edition, dogs. death in 1809. for its structural simplicity, economy of

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Australian Jim Stoddart was born in a Glasgow Tenement and raised in a Glasgow Housing Scheme 1943-1965. Jim will be KINGS CASTLES AND taking readers on a trip down memory lane, of a time and place that will never be the same again, and hopes even if only a “DURTY” WEE RASCALS few people in the Scot’s Diaspora have a dormant folk memory awakened, then he shall be more than delighted.

near Ardlamont Point. It was apparently so old that peat beds had formed above the road level and had completely covered it over. It was said to have had some Roman features but was lost to sight once again under afforestation and before it could be properly investigated and its possible destination and purpose traced.

Dál Riata The kingdom of Dál Riata (Dalriada) corresponds approximately with Argyll and Bute and its borders were defined by the Firth of Clyde to the south, Druim Alban to the east and probably the mountains of Lochaber to the north. Comhghall (Cowal) bears the name of an early ruling family of this part of Dál Riata who emerged by 700 A.D. and there was certainly once a continuous movement of A calm day at Dergbruaich. families between Erin (Ireland) and Alba (Scotland), with intermarriage between explorations to be made along the shores and in the East by the Dumnonii, but it their royal families a common occurrence. Ancient Dalriada to the south by Creag a Chaisteil to Port has to be remembered that, unlike more In the 11th century a prince of the house Maggie Smith was a very good girl, Leathan, to the old abandoned settlement modern geographical boundaries, lochs of O’Neill married a princess of Dál Riata She went tae church on Sundays, with its ruined and roofless cottages and and rivers united these people and only and from this marriage a number of Tae pray tae God tae gi’ her strength, gaunt crumbling gables at Low Stillaig, mountains tended to divide them from West Highland families claim descent. In Tae kiss the boys on Mondays. then back past the standing stones to each other. No real evidence of even a Cowal the MacLachlans and the Lamonts When Maggie wis a wee girl, it wis toys, toys, toys, Portavadie farm. All around the area temporary Roman visit to the area exists, possibly stem from this union. The No’ Maggie is a big girl its boys, boys, boys. there was evidence of a Bronze Age past. but we are told that in 81 A D Agricola Lamont chief was known as Lamont of There were the remains of three burial made at least one personal sea journey Inveryne and that suggests that Inveryne, hen still a working croft in cairns just behind Portavadie farm and to the West, sending his ships along the lying between Tighnabruaich and the 18th century life at the others at Stillaig and Ascog Bay. To the West Coast. Nothing of their presence Kilfinnan, and not Dunoon, was the early settlement of Dergbruaich, north we walked to Glenan, another survives except that, intriguingly, there seat of the clan. After the massacre and Portavadie would have been abandoned settlement like Derbruaich, to is mention by Elizabeth Rennie in her destruction of Toward and Ascog Castles, Whand to mouth. Subsistence farming Ardmarnock and if we still felt fit we could Historical Guide of Cowal, of a mysterious the Lamont chiefs lived on at Ardlamont meant that potatoes, sown in thin soils tackle ‘Barr nam Damb’ to get fine views road that was uncovered some years ago House until it was sold in 1893. improved and fertilized by seaweed from of Kintyre and could walk easily back over the shore, would have been the staple the hill on well worn sheep tracks along crop. But oats or barley may also have the side of Cnoc a Chaisteil to Loch Ascog. been cultivated on the run-rig system, most likely in the lower fields. Each family would have owned a few cows, most The kingdom of Dál Riata probably pastured and herded together (Dalriada) corresponds in the rough grasses behind and above the remaining cottages. Fish would have approximately with Argyll and supplemented the crofters’ meagre diet. Bute and its borders were defined Even in the 1960’s’s, fish were still plentiful in Loch Fyne and there remained a range by the Firth of Clyde to the of fish species to be caught, such as south, Druim Alban to the east haddock, cod, whiting, plaice as well as and probably the mountains of large shoals of mackerel. When we rowed along to Glenan Bay Lochaber to the north. and Eilan Buie or used the outboard motor to take us to Eilan Buidhe and south to Port Leathan we were guaranteed According to Elizabeth Rennie writing a healthy catch, so many in fact that we about pre-historic Cowal, when the level could usually feed our own large numbers of Loch Ascog was lowered during the staying at the cottage and still have some construction of the powder mill in 1839, to spare for Martha and Min at the farm three Iron Age crannogs, dating from and the Simpsons over at Millhouse. It was around 700–500 B C, became visible. By not unusual to receive a visit from Uncle then Cowal was inhabited by a Celtic Davie. He would have walked over the hill people and it was them who built these in his gamekeeper tweeds and plus fours artificial islands for security and defence. with his rifle or shotgun over his shoulder, On the islands they built their round to bring a package of fresh venison, some timber-framed houses. The crannogs rabbits or a guddled salmon under his and forts of these Celtic ancestors are arm. Unlike perhaps the crofter families remembered still in the Gaelic names of who had gone before us, we always ate Colachla at Millhouse, Caistel Na Sidhe well, and often, at Dergbruaich. at Ardlamont and Caistel Aiodhe at Ardmarnock. Unfortunately there are very Bronze Age past few clues to what the people of this part of One of the simple pleasures of staying Cowal called themselves, except that in the there was the fact that because there late Iron Age, in the Roman period 43-410 was no electricity supply there was no A D, Ptolemy wrote that the Epidii (the television to watch. Even radio reception tribe of the horse) occupied Kintyre and with batteries was poor because the the Creones mid Argyll. cottage lay in a shallow glen. During the It is thought that the West of Cowal day there were great walks and historical was inhabited at that time by the Cerones

The Scottish Banner • January 2019 • Page 11 THE SCOTTISH BANNER Scotland: What’s New for 2019 international sporting events host. The tour one of over 80 Highland Games taking place on will show the importance of female cycling and islands and in towns, villages and cities across the will take place over the course of three days in country - some castle grounds host games too. August with the route to be announced soon. A mass participation event will occur on the Edinburgh Festivals same three days with 5000 participants from Edinburgh International Science across Scotland and beyond able to participate. Festival. 6 April-21 April 2019 Not to be missed if you’re a cycling fan! Edinburgh International Science Festival Annual events delivers one of Europe’s largest Science Festivals, giving audiences amazing experiences through a programme of innovative and inspiring discussions, workshops, performances, screenings, special events and exhibitions. The Science Festival brings great minds together for a programme that fosters dialogues about the future of our culture, our nation, our planet and our understanding.

Edinburgh International Children’s Celtic Connections. Festival. 25 May-2 June 2019 Eilean Donan Castle in the Scottish Highlands, named by Lonely Planet - along with The Edinburgh International Children’s Scotland’s islands - as one of the top must-see destinations in the world in 2019. Celtic Connections. Thursday 17 Festival presents the world’s best theatre and January - Sunday 3 February, Glasgow dance for young audiences with performances that are deeply engaging, innovative and cotland is the place to be in 2019 with a watching and whale heritage sites across the west Celtic Connections is the largest winter music inspiring. With an emphasis on striking visual host of new openings, festivals, events coast of Scotland. The trail aims to showcase festival of its kind and the UK’s premier productions, the international programme and anniversaries. From Edinburgh’s the history of people’s relationships with whales celebration of Celtic music. Glasgow’s annual continuously goes beyond expectations of Hogmanay to the Glasgow Film Festival, through the support of the existing wildlife folk, roots and world music festival, Celtic SScotland is no stranger to staging huge tourism businesses and heritage sites across children’s work, inspiring and delighting Connections celebrates Celtic music and its the Hebrides. Scotland is home to a quarter both the young and young-at-heart. international events. 2019 is set to be the year connections from across the globe. From 17 of the world’s whale and dolphin species and that the country strengthens its reputation as a January–3 February 2019, 2100 musicians visitors will have the opportunity to catch a Edinburgh International Film top event destination as it welcomes the Solheim from around the world will descend on glimpse of the amazing marine wildlife all along Festival. 19-30 June 2019 Cup for the first time, as well as an exciting new Glasgow and bring the city to life for 18 days the west coast. It will highlight the Hebrides Established in 1947, the Edinburgh International TEDSummit. of concerts, ceilidhs, talks, art exhibitions, as a top destination for tourists and nature Film Festival is renowned around the world Read on to discover what’s happening workshops, and free events. The festival is fans, and tell the stories that make the west for discovering and promoting the very best in 2019, the latest news, anniversaries, renowned for its strong spirit of collaboration, coast such a special and unique place within in international cinema and for heralding and distilleries and exciting new exhibitions bringing together one-off line-ups for very Scotland. It is set to launch in summer 2019. debating changes in global filmmaking. Intimate to check out during the year ahead. special one night only collaborative shows. The in its scale, ambitious in its scope, and fuelled by 2019 events camaraderie between musicians continues Coming in 2019 pure passion for cinema in all its manifestations, into the wee small hours at the late-night European Athletics Indoor Edinburgh International Film Festival seeks Championships. 1-3 Festival Club – home of legendary musical collaborations and spontaneous sessions. to spotlight the most exciting and innovative March 2019, Glasgow new film talent. A mix of red carpet glamour, The European Athletics Indoor Championships Up Helly Aa innovative and exciting cinematic discoveries come to Glasgow in March 2019. Some of the 29 January 2019, Shetland and massive audience appeal makes Edinburgh’s world’s leading athletes will descend on Glasgow’s Film Festival one of the world’s most popular Up Helly Aa is a tradition that originated in Emirates Arena between 1-3 March as the and approachable celebrations of cinema. the 1880s. Since then, the festival has been an Championships return to the iconic city for the first time since 1990. There will be 650 athletes annual occurrence in the Shetland calendar. Edinburgh Jazz & Blues from more than 45 nations setting their sights on Britain’s biggest and most spectacular fire festival Festival. 12-21 July 2019 The Hebridean Whale Trail. takes place in Lerwick on the last Tuesday glory. Six sessions will be competed across three Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival plays host to the of every January. With a torch-lit parade of action-packed days of competition, with qualifiers finest jazz and blues talent from all corners of the almost 1000 people dressed either as Vikings Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2019 and finals contested every day. Medals for events globe. From bop to boogie-woogie to blues-rock, or in all manner of crazy fancy-dress costumes, Scotland’s Highlands and Islands have earned such as the Women’s 3000m and Men’s Shot from samba to swing to soul, there’s something the spectacular burning of a Viking galley, their place as one of the top must-see destinations Put will be up for grabs on day one. Meanwhile, to suit every mood and musical taste over 10 ceilidhs and all-night partying, Up Helly Aa is in the world in 2019. Lonely Planet revealed in the Men’s Pole Vault and Women’s 400m will be groove-packed summer days. From the magic guaranteed to brighten up the January gloom. October 2018 that the regions have been listed among the highlights on day two, with both the mirrors of grandiose Spiegeltents to the opulence Men and Women’s Long Jump, 4x400m Relay, amongst its top 10 ‘Best in Travel’ destinations Burns turns 260 - 25 January 2019 of the Festival Theatre to hip jazz clubs, the and 1500m all featuring on an exciting final day. for 2019. Described in the new guide as “one What day of the year combines haggis, whisky Festival matches the music to some great venues. of the wildest, least inhabited and most scenic TEDSummit. 21-25 July 2019, and poetry with lots of fun and laughter? parts of Europe,” Scotland’s Highlands and Edinburgh Art Festival Edinburgh International Burns Night of course. Scotland is the best 25 July-25 August 2019 Islands have, for decades, attracted visitors Conference Centre place to celebrate the birthday of Scotland’s from around the world who are drawn to their The UK’s largest annual celebration of visual Scotland has fought off stiff competition from national bard with a host of special Burns Night unparalleled scenery, unique culture and wildlife. art, attracting over 250,000 visitors each year, around the globe to play host to the next events. There will be lavish suppers, family- Edinburgh Art Festival brings together the TEDSummit. The prestigious TEDSummit, friendly arts festivals, and opportunities to The Solheim Cup 2019 - 15 capital’s leading galleries, museums and part of the TED network, will take place at the enjoy the songs and poetry of Robert Burns. September, Gleneagles, Perthshire artist-run spaces, alongside new public art Edinburgh International Conference Centre Burns Night 2019 marks the 260th anniversary commissions by established and emerging artists The Solheim Cup is the biggest event in women’s from 21 July-25 July 2019, bringing together of Robert Burns’ birth on 25 January. golf and one of the most prestigious sporting up to 1300 members of the international TED and an innovative programme of special events. events on the planet. Next year, it’s coming community. TED is a non-profit organisation Glasgow Film Festival. Wednesday 20 The festival includes over 40 exhibitions each to…Scotland. The event runs from Monday devoted to identifying, and then spreading, February-Sunday 3 March, Glasgow year, showcasing some of the best contemporary 9– Sunday 15 September 2019 at the one and relevant and potentially impactful ideas. It Glasgow Film Festival is one of the leading UK art alongside important artists and works only Gleneagles in Perthshire. This comes just began in 1984 with a conference converging film festivals. The audience is central to the from modern and historical periods. Each five years after the hugely successful staging of technology, entertainment and design, and over programming and ethos as the Festival aims year Edinburgh Art Festival commissions new The Ryder Cup at the same venue. With more time the organisation has expanded its topics from to enable audiences to experience the best work by leading and emerging Scottish artists, than 100,000 spectators expected to attend from science to business to global issues. TEDSummit international cinema. The GFF programme with a particular emphasis on artists who are across the globe, this is a must-attend occasion gathers the most engaged members of the global regularly features new local and international developing work for non-gallery contexts. for golf and sports fans looking to experience the TED community for community brainstorms, film from all genres, mainstream crowd- passion and atmosphere of this unique event. discussions, performances, workshops, pleasers and ground-breaking art-house The Royal Edinburgh Military The nearby Gleneagles hotel has been outdoor activities and an eclectic program of experimentation, the return of well-loved Tattoo. 2 August-24 August 2019 undergoing refurbishment and in the past year mainstage talks – in beautiful surroundings. classics alongside rare cult gems, filmmaker The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is an has opened new restaurants, remodelled their guest appearances and interactive workshops iconic Edinburgh institution. A sell-out year bar and added new areas for children. A great The Women’s Tour of Scotland. and discussion panels to complete the mix! after year, enjoy music, dance and precision option for those visiting for the Solheim Cup. 9-11 August 2019 from the Massed Pipes and Drums, the Massed A brand new annual global female cycling event Highland Games. May- Military Bands, cultural troupes, singers with the The Hebridean Whale Trail has chosen Scotland as the backdrop for its very September, Across Scotland poignant refrain of the Lone Piper against the 2019 will see the completion of the Hebridean first event. The Women’s Tour of Scotland will Highland Games combine sport, fun and culture stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Each Whale Trail, the first of its kind in the UK. follow a 350km route across the country and in a uniquely Scottish style; they take place year’s Tattoo is very much a ‘global gathering’ Hebridean Whale and Dolphin trust have promises to show off Scotland’s breath-taking every weekend in the summer. From May to - showcasing the talents of musicians and developed a network of 25 world class whale- landscape and further cement its place as an September visitors can get in on the action at performers from every corner of the globe.

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Edinburgh Festival Fringe Exhibitions National Museum of Scotland’s Maxwell’s death; the author of the book and 2 August-26 August 2019 A Royal Wedding: The Duke New Galleries, Edinburgh named protagonist in the film. Fans of the classic can visit some of the locations it was The world’s largest arts festival transforms and Duchess of Sussex. The three new galleries will complete the 15 year shot and the places that Gavin Maxwell held Scotland’s capital every August, as thousands of journey restoring one of the UK’s finest Victorian special. Most of the filming took place in performers take to hundreds of stages all over buildings and transforming the National Argyll and Bute on the west coast of Scotland the city to present shows of all kinds. The work Museum of Scotland. The new galleries will be and in the Highlands. Those interested in the on show ranges from huge names in the world dedicated to Ancient Egypt, East Asia and the Art setting for Camusfearnacan travel to its true of entertainment to unknown artists looking to of Ceramics; each revealing remarkable treasures and creating inspiring learning experiences for all location, Sandaig, on the west coast of Scotland build their careers. Entirely open-access, the visitors.40 per cent of the objects will go on show and visit the Island of Seil which houses the Fringe is proud to include in their programme for the first time in at least a generation.2019 is village, Ellenabeich, also featured in the film. anyone with a story to tell and a venue willing the 200th anniversary of the first Egyptian objects to host them. Audiences can enjoy theatre, Distilleries 14 June-6 October 2019, The Palace becoming part of the collection and the Ancient comedy, dance, circus, cabaret, children’s of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh Egypt displays will present the remarkable culture shows, physical theatre, musicals, opera, and achievements of the ancient Egyptians. music, spoken word, exhibitions and events. The East Asia collection, which is one of the The wedding outfits of The Duke and Duchess most significant in the UK, will offer a unique Edinburgh International Festival. of Sussex will go on display at the Palace of perspective on East Asia, its diverse traditions 2 August-26 August 2019 Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh in 2019 in a and its dynamic cultures. The Art of Ceramics Every August, the Edinburgh International special exhibition A Royal Wedding: The Duke gallery will give visitors the chance to marvel at Festival transforms one of the world’s most and Duchess of Sussex. The exhibition will The Lagg Distillery on the collections and explore the use of ceramics beautiful cities, presenting three exhilarating include The Duchess of Sussex’s wedding dress, the Isle of Arran. in scientific and technological applications. weeks of the finest creators and performers created by the British designer Clare Waight They are set to open 8 February 2019. from the worlds of the arts. Edinburgh’s six Keller, Artistic Director at the historic French Clutha Distillery, Glasgow fashion house Givenchy; the five-metre-long major theatres and concert halls, a few smaller Scapa Fest Opening autumn 2019 venues and often some unconventional ones silk tulle veil, embroidered with the flora of Scapa Fest is the UK’s Yoga and Adventure A new £10.7 million urban whisky distillery and too, come alive with the best music, theatre, the 53 countries of the Commonwealth; the Festival; a unique Sunrise to Sunset mind- bottling complex is to be built on the banks opera and dance from around the globe. diamond and platinum bandeau tiara, lent to body-nature connection experience in one of of the River Clyde in the heart of Glasgow. The International Festival presents events The Duchess by Her Majesty The Queen; and the world’s most beautiful locations, Ardkinglas The ambitious and innovative project is being which cannot easily be achieved by any other The Duke of Sussex’s frockcoat uniform of the Estate, Loch Fyne, Scotland. Scapa is the Old masterminded by one of the country’s fastest UK arts organisation through innovative Household Cavalry (the ‘Blues and Royals’), made Norse word for refuge. The festival will be growing Scotch whisky firms, Douglas Laing programming and a commitment to new work. by tailors at Dege & Skinner on Savile Row. bringing yogis, instructors and tutors from all & Co. The Scotch specialist, has announced New Attractions over the world to visit Scotland during Scapa that its new distillery will be named the ‘Clutha Edinburgh International Book 2019. This year the festival hopes to be a 100 Festival. 10 August-26 August 2019 Distillery’. ‘Clutha’, meaning Clyde in Gaelic, per cent renewable energy powered festival. reflects both the company’s heritage and the The Edinburgh International Book Festival location of the new distillery, which will sit on programme offers over 800 events featuring South West Coastal 300 the banks of the river in the heart of the city. the greatest writers and thinkers in the world. From the North East to the South West, Scotland From rising stars of fiction to Nobel Prize- offers stunning drives against spectacular Holyrood Park Distillery, Edinburgh. winners, it’s a place where audiences and backdrops, showcasing the best sites of the Opening summer 2019 authors gather to share ideas, have thought- country. The South West Coastal 300 is a 300 Situated next to Holyrood Park, this city- provoking discussions, be entertained, informed, mile route which follows the coastline, passing South West Coastal 300. centre distillery is located right in the heart enthralled, and challenged. There is also a highly by some of the regions diverse scenery and of Edinburgh’s distilling history – on St. regarded programme of events for children highlighting its natural beauty. There is so Leonard’s Lane. The 180-year-old Engine Shed and young adults featuring the finest writers V&A Dundee much to explore along the way including a building – steeped in railway history – will be and illustrators for young people. From author multitude of interesting town and villages, The newly opened, architecturally stunning thoughtfully renovated to suit the distilling events and interactive workshops to lively one of which is Scotland’s highest village! The V&A Museum of Design Dundee is the only needs, while making room for the visitors. roads are quiet in this area which means more debates and book signings, the Book Festival V&A museum in the world outside London. The Under the guidance of Head Distiller, Jack time to stop and admire the surroundings. gives you the chance to meet your favourite museum, showcasing the best of Scottish design, Mayo, the distillery will produce a range of authors, hear about their latest work, and get sits on Dundee’s waterfront and was designed by Mark the Occasion – Anniversaries single malts, gins, liqueurs and other spirits. stuck into some gripping conversations. Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. The £80 million Holyrood’s progressive approach to playing 1984 – 70 years of the classic dystopia with flavours, ingredients, distilling processes Scotland’s International Storytelling museum is part of the £1 billion redevelopment of Dundee, the UNESCO City of Design, and 2019 will mark 70 years since the release of and maturation will set it apart. This ‘flavour Festival 18 October– 31 October 2019 its waterfront which lies on the River Tay. George Orwell’s dystopian novel 1984. The first’ focus will be brought to life in a matter of Scotland’s International story-telling festival classic book that relies on government control months with prototype gins and liqueurs being offers enchanting performances, workshops, as Moat Brae, Dumfries & Galloway and surveillance as its main theme was not, as made available for testing. The visitor centre well as talks and events centred on traditional This Spring Moat Brae will open its doors to many would think, written in one of Britain’s aims to provide a totally new kind of distillery storytelling. This celebration of live oral the public as a national centre for children’s major cities. Orwell wrote this book on the visitor experience, immersing guests in the traditions and cultural diversity brings together literature and storytelling. Visitors will be secluded and tranquil Isle of Jura in the Inner flavour sensations of Holyrood’s range of spirits. Scottish and international storytellers and able to discover the place where a legend was Hebrides. Fans of 1984 can stay in the very musicians to celebrate rhythms and methods born; where Peter Pan began. Moat Brae, the place the classic was penned– Barnhill. The Lagg Distillery - Opening Spring 2019 of storytelling. Inspired by the Scottish ceilidh enchanted land in Dumfries, was the childhood house is still as secluded as it was in Orwell’s A brand new Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery tradition and its sense of togetherness, this playground of J.M. Barrie, creator of Peter Pan, time and is available to rent for anyone looking will be opening on the Isle of Arran in the West is an inviting community gathering full of and the place where he first found Neverland. for a bit of peace and quiet and an escape Coast of Scotland. The new distillery is located tales, anecdotes, music, songs and ballads. The national centre for children’s literature and from technology and the modern world. near the village of Lagg on the southern tip storytelling will be a place which promotes of the island in an area that was a hotbed of Ring of Bright Water – Celebrating Scotland on Screen and encourages imagination and creativity. whisky production in the late 18th and early 19th its 50th anniversary Mary Queen of Scots The attraction will include visiting exhibitions, century. The Lagg Single Malt will be heavily- The well-loved film,Ring of Bright Water, Saoirse Ronan plays the titular Mary Stuart, and interactive rooms and a discovery garden. peated in a style reminiscent of the original celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2019, which Margot Robbie portrays her cousin Elizabeth Arran whiskies. The distillery will open in Spring Scotland’s Storybook Trail coincides with the 50th anniversary of Gavin 2019 along with a brand-new visitor centre. I. Mary’s attempt to overthrow her cousin the Queen of England finds her condemned From Harry Potter to Peter Pan, Scotland’s to years of imprisonment before facing Storybook Trail has been created to celebrate execution. The new film promotes Scotland’s the country’s many links with children’s rich history and its renowned queen, once literature. The trail allows visitors to experience Scotland from a different viewpoint and bring again establishing Scotland the top choice as out their inner child! Trace and follow in the a filming destination. 2018 has been a big year footsteps of famous childhood authors and visit for the country and its presence on the silver IT’S GOING TO BE A DAY TO REMEMBER the places that were the inspirations behind screen. The success of Outlaw King, the latest their novels and characters. A downloadable Avengers outing, and Outlander, has raised map is available for people of all ages to Scotland’s profile at home and abroad, as well start planning their trip to Scotland. as attracting visitors from across the globe. SUNDAY MARCH 31, 2019 | OPENS 9:00 AM Hebridean Whisky Trail, Outlander Season 4 J W MANSON RESERVE, SELKIRK AVENUE Outer Hebrides WANTIRNA, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA. Outlander season four began in November Explore the Spirit of the Isles with the brand with the characters finding their footing in Pipe Bands, Highland Dancing, Folk Tent, Heavy Games, new Hebridean Whisky Trail. Embark on their new American home. The TV series Martial Arts, Market Stalls, Haggis & Celtic Foods, Clan Tents, a whisky tour by road and sea against the has had massive success across the world Whisky Tasting, Dog Sports, Face Painting, Petting Zoo & much more! stunning backdrop of the Scottish Hebrides and has brought visitors in their hundreds For details: 0418 370 051 or [email protected] along the Atlantic coast. Discover the stories to Scotland’s historical attractions. The and the communities behind the whiskies as new series, although set in America, will well as the histories and the landscapes that focus on Jamie’s longing for his home and have influenced their productions. Launched heritage in Scotland. With international in August 2018 the trail is perfect for any screenings taking place throughout 2019. whisky fan looking to get off the beaten path!

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By: Lady Fiona Lady MacGregor’s Scotland MacGregor Lady MacGregor of MacGregor – otherwise known as British broadcaster Fiona Armstrong. Fiona is currently news reading for the BBC, but she also leaves the studio to report on all matters Scottish. Fiona lives in Scotland with her husband, Chief of Clan MacGregor, Sir Malcolm MacGregor of MacGregor, and is also an active member of Clan Armstrong, so their lives are interwoven with all things tartan. The couple have moved from the borderlands to the lowlands, home is now a white tower house between Perth and Dundee, although filming and writing takes Fiona all over Scotland. Edinburgh Christmas Markets and events carry on into January. The Mound, to the Johnnie Walker Bothy at some stage, end up being called Penny, might look good in a tiny tartan dog coat, a Bar. Now, I am not normally a whisky fan, or even Pippa. Whatever she will answer cream and pink dress just doesn’t do it. reetings from Scotland! The chief but a hot toddy goes down a treat on a to, I have seen the pictures and she looks and I both hope your year will be frosty afternoon. adorable. I take the present to our friend’s Devon a happy and healthy one. And we Yes, Edinburgh raises spirits in more ways house and pop it on the kitchen table. The chief and I are still laughing about it hope your weather will be rather than one. Take an ancient castle, a royal as we get in the car to drive to Devon in Gbetter than ours has been. We’ve had some palace and a quirky parliament building. southern England. One of his best friends th nice early morning sunshine; the sky a Then add lines of quaint cobbled streets Edinburgh is where old - a Campbell, no less - is having a 60 birthday bash and we are invited. Now hazy pink at dawn; then seems to dull over and dozens of inviting inns, including ‘The meets new. From historic as the day goes on; and it is dark by four MacGregor’ on the Royal Mile. Devon is a long way from here. In fact, it o’clock. Roll on the spring! Edinburgh is where old meets new. buildings to the giant festive is around five hundred miles away. But, From historic buildings to the giant festive despite the distance, Scotland does have Edinburgh wheel that turns over the city. From a wheel that turns over the city. similarities to Devon – not least the fact that both places have Celtic origins. Well, the festive season came and went Gothic church to The Fringe, the largest From a Gothic church to There is another link. Back in the late and one day we journeyed up to Scotland’s modern arts festival in the world. Victorian age Benedictine monks at a Devon capital to do some shopping. Edinburgh is an The Fringe, the largest modern abbey started producing something called hour away from us on the train. It’s Christmas Penelope arts festival in the world. ‘Buckfast Tonic Wine.’ This alcoholic drink Market takes place in the heart of the city and But back to the shopping. A friend’s was mixed with caffeine and it was originally it attracts hundreds of thousands of people, daughter has just had a baby. I am in meant to be medicinal; a sort of ‘pick-me-up’ right through into January. search of a present for the new born and ‘There’s a little something for Penelope,’ drink that could even help with insomnia. It This traditional fair in the Princes Street I eventually find a gorgeous knitted dress. I announce. ‘We can’t wait to meet her.’ must be taken in moderation. But in certain gardens has been named the best of its At home the outfit is carefully wrapped Our friend is touched, but looks a bit parts of Scotland they drink a lot of it and kind in Britain. It offers a fabulous range of in tissue paper. But as I come to fill in the bemused. ‘It’s a dress,’ I continue. in some areas, ‘Buckfast’ has been blamed arts and crafts, from hand-knitted socks to accompanying card, I realise that I have ‘You’ve bought Penelope a dress?’ she says. for bringing on anti-social behaviour. ‘It was German fir tree decorations. The place is lit forgotten the tiny tot’s name. ‘Yes, it’s really sweet. It won’t fit now, but the Buckie made me do it…’ It’s a claim the with fairy lights and each business sits in a So, I ask my daughter to check it out it should do in a few months…’ monks absolutely refute. wee decorated hut. on Facebook. ‘She’s called Penelope’ is the Then comes the laughter. ‘That’s really Yet cider is the real drink down in Devon. There is a varied selection of food answer. Penelope. It has that glamorous kind, but why would you buy Penelope There they have some of the best apple of food on offer. You name it - Scottish, feel. The raven-haired actress, Penelope a dress? Penelope is the dog!’ And then it orchards in the world and we will, no doubt, Polish, Mexican - and you can probably Cruz, comes to mind. As does the bottle dawns. Thank you Facebook! Penelope is be raising a small glass of ‘scrumpy’, as the get it there. However, we were more blonde Lady Penelope from Thunderbirds. a miniature dachshund with a sleek black locals call it. thirsty than hungry and made our way to I muse on the fact that this baby may well, coat and a pointy nose. And whilst she So, as the new year gets underway, cheers!

An untold tragedy of Visualising the Iolaire 100 years on the First World War Black Watch casualties at the Battle of Loos and Islands. He said: “At a time when society in 1915 had impacted the city of Dundee. is once more having to work out how The story of the Iolaire is especially poignant to recover from a collective trauma, it is as it occurred after the war was over and was important to see what lessons can be learnt bringing sailors home to be with friends and from history. We have collected memories of family for New Year in 1919. Working with silence, of the ‘widow’s share’, and of the joy Dr Iain Robertson at the University of the felt when sisters and cousins, returning from Highlands and Islands and the community working in Dundee, were no longer dressed partners on this project has demonstrated in mourning black. And we have heard a what a heavy price the Western Isles paid song sung by the son of the bard who, upon during the war, and the Iolaire tragedy was returning from the war himself and hearing sorrow heaped upon sorrow.” that two of the island’s sons had been lost, The men were aboard the HMY Iolaire felt moved to compose his personal tribute and looking forward to being reunited and commemoration of the disaster.” with loved ones when the ship struck rocks The Iolaire tragedy was one of the called the Beasts of Holm, at the entrance worst maritime disasters in Scottish to Stornoway Harbour. There were only history and was the worst peacetime 79 survivors. Scarcely a family was left shipping disaster since the Titanic. untouched in the close-knit communities of The map project is funded by the Arts The Oban Times, January 11, 1919. Lewis and Harris. “The homes of the island and Humanities Research Council’s ‘Living are full of lamentation - grief that cannot Legacies 1914-18’ WW1 engagement cottish researchers have created a application, Visualising the Iolaire, which be comforted,” reported The Scotsman on centre, which has been helping to fund digital visualisation revealing the provides a virtual map of the disaster. It details January 6, 1919. “Carts in little processions community led research projects to mark untold stories of those who tragically those that died, identifies the communities of twos and threes, each bearing its coffin the centenary of the First World War. died following the sinking of HMY directly and indirectly impacted, while from the mortuary, pass through the streets The app can be accessed via SIolaire 100 years ago. HMY Iolaire was also documenting how people have been of Stornoway on their way to some rural https://iolaire.itch.io/the-iolaire returning sailors to the Western Isles from memorialised on the island. village, and all heads are bared as they pass.” fighting in World War 1 when it foundered So many people died that the island ran on rocks and sank on New Year’s Day 1919. Sorrow heaped upon sorrow out of coffins and they had to be brought in The final death toll was 205, of whom 181 The development of the online application from elsewhere to bury the dead. were from the islands, devastating the has been led by Dr Iain Donald from the communities on both Lewis and Harris. School of Design and Informatics, at Abertay One of the worst maritime To mark the 100th anniversary of this University. He said: “The original aim of the disasters in Scottish history tragedy, researchers from Abertay University project was to look at how the impact of a The research behind the project was led in Dundee and the University of the Highlands single event can transform a community. by Dr Iain Robertson from the Centre for The virtual map of the disaster. and Islands have developed an online Previously we have looked at how the 4th History at the University of the Highlands

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By: Sarah Clark Discover Scotland’s Starry Nights Scotland you decide to visit, you’re sure Locals here have their own name for this ethereal to be in with a chance of catching some natural phenomenon, the ‘Mirrie Dancers’. incredible sights. You don’t have to travel all the way You don’t have to venture far from to Scotland’s most northerly islands Scotland’s capital for a spot of stargazing. to see these shimmering bands of Newbattle Abbey is located to the south of green, red and orange light, but the Dalkeith and is the best place to stargaze otherworldly atmosphere and wild Scotland.org near Edinburgh. The abbey was awarded beauty of Shetland and Orkney make Orion site status by Dark Sky Scotland, the experience even more magical. meaning that the eight main stars of the There are also spots scattered across constellation are easily visible. the Moray Coast, which straddles Another of Scotland’s many designated Aberdeenshire and the Highlands, Dark Sky Discovery Sites, Glen Nevis, is a where you can observe incredible rugged wilderness that couldn’t be easier night skies. SIGMA, the Moray’s to reach. With its own visitor centre and Astronomy Club runs a series of events ample car parking, the glen is an ideal throughout the winter period which

Text and images courtesy of Text places to enjoy a spot of stargazing. The invite members and guests the chance As the long nights take hold this month, visitors to Scotland can enjoy towering mountains all around are only to enjoy the starry spectacles with the rivalled in majesty by the pitch black sky help of specialist instruments including the night light with some of the darkest skies in the UK. This lack of light with its glimmering stars. powerful telescopes. pollution means Scotland is one of the best places for star gazing and there’s a new show every night, with clear, starry skies for all to enjoy. Off the beaten path Celebrating the dark If you’re looking for somewhere a little The Glenlivet Estate, located within the here are few experiences that Moffat is one of many locations across more off the beaten path, you can’t do Cairngorms National Park, could soon are as wondrous as gazing up Scotland which have all the key ingredients much better than the Isle of Coll, which is be Scotland’s second Dark Sky Park. at an inky black, twinkling for optimum stargazing conditions. designated as Scotland’s Dark Sky Island. Spanning 23,000 hectares, it already night sky. Find out why now Here are some of the standout Dark Sky There are zero street lights on the island contains three Dark Sky Discovery Sites. Tis the time and Scotland the place to Discovery sites you can visit this autumn which means you can look forward to a With big, expansive views of the night go stargazing. When it comes to great and winter when low temperatures ensure heavenly vista that is truly out of this world. sky, hardly any light pollution and easy stargazing locations, southern Scotland the highest possible clarity. Look for luminous clusters like the Beehive access, Glenlivet is the perfect place might not be top of your list. However, and the glow of the Great Orion Nebula. to spend a night or two watching the it’s deep in the heart of the beautiful Incredible sights Shetland and Orkney, locations as moon and stars come out to play. countryside of Dumfries & Galloway Although the South of Scotland is sublimely beautiful as they are remote, February will also see the first that you will find some of the blackest, undoubtedly an amazing destination are as close you can get to the Arctic Hebridean Dark Skies Festival. Held at and starriest, skies in all of Europe. to take in the wonder of the night sky, Circle within the UK. They’re also places An Lanntair and across the Isle of Lewis the great news is that there are plenty where you have a high chance of catching from 8-21 February, it includes a unique Britain’s first Dark Sky park of locations right across the country. a highly coveted sighting of the Aurora programme of events that celebrate art, Rolling green hillsides, glistening That means that no matter what part of Borealis or Northern Lights. science and the wonders of astronomy. beaches and endless expanses of forest; Dumfries & Galloway is a joy to explore in the daytime, but stay after dark, and you can experience the region at its most dazzling. Galloway Forest Park spans 75,000 hectares and is Scotland’s Dark Sky Park. It is also almost completely uninhabited with practically zero light pollution. In fact, it ranks an impressive 23.6 out of 25 on the International Dark Sky Association’s scale of darkness - fantastic news for professional and amateur astronomers alike. Once inside the park, head to the Scottish Dark Sky Observatory, an incredible stargazing hotspot that welcomes all stargazers. With just your naked eye, gaze up at thousands of glimmering stars, constellations, far-off planets and even the lustrous Milky Way. SATURDAY 2 MARCH, 2019 The observatory is a state-of-the- art facility which boasts two immense telescopes and a roll-off roof which LIVERPOOL showcases the night sky in all its celestial glory. Admire breath-taking magnified images of astronomical marvels like the PLAINS MILITARY Whirpool Galaxy and, if you’re really lucky, the occasional meteor shower. TATTOO Europe’s first Dark Sky Town Longfield Park, Quirindi Galloway Forest Park isn’t the only place where you can find a clear night sky. Dumfries & Galloway is also home to LIVERPOOL PLAINS MILITARY TATTOO SHOWCASES Europe’s first Dark Sky Town. Moffat is a small MILITARY BANDS IN BOTH EXHIBITION FORMAT, AND PAYS town which has ‘dark sky friendly’ street HOMAGE TO THE EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO. lamps which leave the sky above unobscured by the orange haze of artificial light. So pack WWW.LIVERPOOLPLAINSMILITARYTATTOO.COM.AU a flask, wrap up warm, and watch as the sky becomes studded with glittering stars.

The Scottish Banner • January 2019 • Page 15 THE SCOTTISH BANNER Up Helly Aa

Lighting up Shetland’s dark winter with Viking fun Photos courtesy of VisitScotland. courtesy of Photos

Up Helly Aa is the biggest fire festival in Europe, is held in Lerwick on the last Tuesday in January each year, and remembers the Vikings who used to rule the Shetland islands 1,000 years ago. Today thousands of visitors from across the world travel to this northernmost corner of Scotland to join in this Scandinavian Vikings’ style celebrations of the end of winter and the return of the sun. The people of Shetland certainly know how to throw a party and celebrate like 21st century Vikings!

p Helly Aa is a relatively As Lerwick grew in size the celebrations raft-like frame knocked together at the mob, wearing masks for the most part, modern festival and is a became more elaborate. Sometime Docks, whence the combustibles were fastened. A party of about a dozen was descendant of the ancient feast around 1840 the participants introduced generally obtained. Two chains were told off to stir up the molten contents.” of Yule - which the Vikings burning tar barrels into the proceedings. fastened to the bogie supporting the The main street of Lerwick in the Uheld to celebrate the rebirth of the sun. “Sometimes”, as one observer wrote, capacious tub or tar-barrel…eked to these mid-19th century was extremely There is some evidence that people in “there were two tubs fastened to a great were two strong ropes on which a motley narrow, and rival groups of tar- barrelers rural Shetland celebrated the 24th day frequently clashed in the middle. The after Christmas as “Antonmas” or “Up proceedings were thus dangerous and Helly Night”, but there is no evidence that dirty, and Lerwick’s middle classes their cousins in Lerwick did the same. often complained about them. The The emergence of Yuletide and New Year Town Council began to appoint special festivities in the town seems to post-date constables every Christmas to control the the Napoleonic Wars, when soldiers and revellers with only limited success. sailors came home with rowdy habitats and a taste for firearms. Torchlight procession When the end came for tar-barrelling, Lerwick in the early 1870’s it seems to have been On olde Christmas eve in 1824 a visiting because the young Lerwegians themselves Methodist missionary wrote in his diary had decided it was time for a change. that “the whole town was in an uproar: Around 1870 a group of young men in the from twelve o’clock last night until late town with intellectual interests injected a this night blowing of horns, beating of series of new ideas into the proceedings. drums, tinkling of old tin kettles, firing First the improvised the name Up of guns, shouting, bawling, fiddling, Helly Aa, and gradually postponed the fifeing, drinking, fighting. This was the celebrations until the end of January. state of the town all night – the street Secondly, they introduced a far more was thronged with people as any fair I elaborate element of disguise – “guizing” ever saw in England.” – into the new festival. Thirdly, they

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inaugurated a torchlight procession. At the same time they were toying with the idea of introducing Viking themes to their new festival. The first sign of this new development appearing in 1877, but it was not until the late 1880’s that a Viking longship – the “galley” – appeared, and as late as 1906 that “Guizer Jarl”, the chief guizer, arrived on the scene. It was not until after the First World War that there was a squad of Vikings, the “Guizer Jarl Squad”, in the procession every year.

Up Helly Aa is a relatively modern festival and is a descendant of the ancient feast of Yule - which the Vikings held to celebrate the rebirth of the sun.

Up to the Second World War Up Helly Aa was overwhelmingly a festival of young working-class men and during the depression years the operation was run on a shoestring. In the winter of 1931-32 there was an unsuccessful move to cancel the festival because of the dire economic situation in the town. At the same time That year the BBC recorded a major welcome the guizers on Up Helly Aa producing a riot of colour. Lerwick Up the Up Helly Aa committee became a radio programme on Up Helly Aa, night, men and women now co-operate Helly Aa is the biggest procession of self-confident organisation which poke and from that moment Up Helly to open large hall throughout the town its kind in Europe and celebrates the fun at the pompous in the by then long- Aa– noted for its split-second timing to entertain them. However, despite the islands’ Viking heritage. It is one of 10 established Up Helly Aa bill – sometimes before the war – became a model of changes there are numerous threads fire festivals held across Shetland, with driving their victims to fury. efficient organization. The numbers connecting the Up Helly Aa of today the following day being a much needed participating in the festival have with its predecessors 150 years ago. Public Holiday throughout Shetland. Celebrates Viking heritage become much greater, and the Today under the black winter Have you ever embraced you inner Viking Since 1949, when the festival resumed resources required correspondingly skies, up to 1000 colourfully attired and attended Up Helly Aa? Share your after the war, much has changed larger. Whereas in the 19th century guizers muster and carry their burning story with us by email, post, social media and much has remained the same. individuals kept open house to torches through the streets of Lerwick, or at www.scottishbanner.com/contact-us Discovering why basking sharks come to Scotland Dr Henderson continued, “There’s very Data collected by the camera tags little information about social and mating will also help inform future consultation behaviours in basking sharks, or indeed processes around designating a Marine sharks in general. We’ve been unsure whether Protected Area by identifying why the area the surface behaviours we see in the Sea of is important to the sharks. The researchers the Hebrides – such as parallel swimming, hope to return to Tobermory next year to following nose to tail, or swimming in tight obtain more footage. Minister for Rural circles – are courtship activities.” Affairs and the Natural Environment, Mairi Gougeon added, “The study being Shark’s eye view undertaken by Scottish Natural Heritage Dr Matthew Witt, Senior Lecturer in and the University of Exeter is an exciting Natural Environment at the University opportunity to build our knowledge of how of Exeter, added, “The footage we’ve basking sharks use our seas. In addition to collected gives a fantastic shark’s eye view being a world first for the use of these towed of the environment and new insight into camera tags on this species, this work will behaviours. We can see sharks very closely enhance the evidence base for a basking Basking shark. aggregating near the seabed, potentially shark Marine Protected Area proposal Photo: Alex Mustard. forming social groups. Three sharks are which will be consulted on later this year.” seen very close together, fins touching but SNH and the University of Exeter have hardly swimming. We haven’t seen basking been collaborating on basking shark cientists seeking to discover coast of Scotland in the Sea of the Hebrides. sharks exhibit this behaviour at depth, and research since 2012. This new research whether Scotland’s seas are a However, there’s been limited research to early in the morning, before.” follows a satellite tagging project (2012- mating ground for basking sharks show exactly what they’re doing here: do “The basking shark is a protected 2016) which showed for the first time that have gathered new footage showing they come solely to feed on plankton, or species in Scotland, across the UK and in individual sharks return to the same areas off Sthe sharks being sociable, including a first are they courting each other and using our the coastal and offshore waters of many Scotland’s coasts in consecutive summers. look at groups forming on the seabed. coast as a mating ground?” said Dr Suzanne northeast Atlantic countries,” said Dr Lucy These data have been gathered by Scottish Henderson, Policy and Advice Officer at SNH. Hawkes, Senior Lecturer in Physiological Natural Heritage (SNH) and the University Researchers from SNH and the Ecology also of the University of Exeter. of Exeter as part of a new camera tagging University of Exeter spent a week off the “But as yet we don’t know how human project which launched in August. coast of Tobermory tagging three basking activity might inadvertently affect their sharks using towed camera tags – the behaviour, including mating, and as such The second largest fish in the world camera tags trail slightly behind the this project offers an exciting opportunity Basking sharks are the second largest attachment point at the base of the main to look more deeply into the lives of fish in the world, reaching lengths up to dorsal fin. It is believed this type of tag has these large planktivorous sharks. It’s also 10m. Despite their size and prevalence in never before been used on basking sharks. possible that future footage we collect Scotland’s seas, little is understood about The video footage collected by the tags will record basking sharks mating, to our Basking shark near the surface their social behaviours. “A large number of will give scientists a new understanding of knowledge this would be the first recording Photo: Scottish Natural Heritage. sharks appear each year just off the western basking shark group behaviour. of these fish mating.”

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IN SCOTLAND TODAY

The idea is the brainchild of academics Public transport links also connect it Professor Lynn Abrams and Dr Marina with both Edinburgh and Glasgow, with Moskowitz – both keen knitters and the development providing parking to historians of Scottish knitted textiles. accommodate permanent personnel Professor Abrams, Head of the alongside visiting studio productions. School of School of Humanities | Sgoil Isabel Davis, Executive Director, Screen nan Daonnachdan at the University of Scotland said; “The enormous potential of Glasgow, said: “Knitted textiles are an 31 Bath Road was demonstrated when it important and very recognisable part hosted Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War last of Scotland’s heritage – think Fair Isle year. Its scale, accessibility, proximity to jumpers and Sanquhar gloves and the crew and central Edinburgh and its ability knitwear factories of the Borders – but to be rapidly adapted make it a highly they also make a significant contribution attractive proposition and one that could to the Scottish economy. Knitting is also swiftly provide a home in Scotland for back in fashion as part of the new interest, large scale productions.” particularly amongst younger generations, The television and film industry spent in textile crafts. Our knitting wool is locally £95m in Scotland last year - the highest grown, meeting the desire amongst makers total since records began. Some of the Highlands dwarf birch added for materials with traceable provenance.” productions filming in Scotland recently The historians were inspired by their have included: to Millennium Seed Bank project on Scottish knitted textiles, funded Avengers: Infinity War, The Outlaw King, by the Royal Society of Edinburgh. The Outlander, Star Wars: The Last Jediand Tree seeds have been collected from dwarf researchers at the University of Edinburgh, project - Knitting in the Round; Hand- Mary Queen of Scots. birch trees near Loch Ness as part of the has been described as the largest genetic Knitted Textiles and the Economies UK National Tree Seed Project. The seeds study of hair colour to date. Previously, it of Craft in Scotland - has focused on Genetic data bring Bronze collected as part of the project are safely was thought that red hair is controlled by a themes of sustainability, creativity and Aged woman back to life banked in the underground vaults of Kew’s single gene known as MC1R, with versions authenticity and has collaborated with Millennium Seed Bank – forming the UK’s of the gene having to be passed on from heritage organisations, knitwear designers first national collection of tree seeds. These both the mother and the father. However, and makers to better understand the collections play a vital role in conservation not everyone carrying two red-haired historical antecedents of today’s Scottish work to protect UK trees and woodlands, versions is a redhead, meaning that other knitwear revival. The wool, which is single- including against pests and diseases genes had to be involved. origin double-knit and worsted-spun, such as ash dieback. The collections, The team examined DNA from almost was sourced from the Scotch Mule sheep and associated data, are available to 350,000 people who had taken part in the flock at the University’s Cochno Farm. In researchers working on solutions to tackle UK Biobank study. When they compared June last year, the University flock were Artists impression of Ava from both the many threats facing our woodlands. redheads with people with brown or black sheared; then the fleeces were sent to the 2016 and 2018. Photo: Facebook. Dwarf birch is part of the montane hair, scientists identified eight previously- Natural Fibre Company for processing – scrub group of plants that grow at high unknown genetic differences that are cleaning, carding, spinning and dying - in elevation – over 300 metres – in the associated with ginger locks. The team September. A pattern book is also in the In 2016, a team of Scottish archaeologists Scottish hills. It is a small tree that grows also looked at the functions of the genes pipeline, with designers across Scotland and forensic scientists created an no more than a metre tall, and is often they identified and found that some of contributing their designs for a range of astonishingly realistic facial reconstruction found growing on its side along the them work by controlling when MC1R is knitted items inspired by the architecture using the skeletal remains of a young ground. Montane tree species would once switched on or off. of the University of Glasgow. Bronze Aged woman believed to be aged have been common on Scottish mountains The researchers also uncovered 18-25. Named Ava, she was discovered – found between dense woodland and differences in almost 200 genes associated Screen Scotland seeks and excavated in Caithness in 1987, open hilltops – but today montane scrub with blondes and brunettes. Professor operator for major Film & TV in a cist which contained the tightly has almost disappeared from Scotland. Albert Tenesa, of the university’s Roslin production facility contracted skeletal remains of the young Clare Trivedi, UK National Tree Seed Institute, said: “We are very pleased woman, accompanied by a beaker, three Project Coordinator at Kew Gardens, said: that this work has unravelled most of flint artefacts and a cattle scapula. In “Building up our seed collections of the the genetic variation contributing to 2016 the girl they portrayed with a Celtic nation’s favourite and most important differences in hair colour among people.” complexion of red hair and blue eyes – tree species is a vital step in combating Professor Ian Jackson, of the Medical but, according to the latest DNA research the multiple challenges, including Research Council Human Genetics Unit published in the Proceedings of the pests and diseases, which threaten to at the university, said: “We were able to Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, this alter our landscape dramatically.” The use the power of UK Biobank, a huge and is now thought to be incorrect. Thanks seeds collected will stored in a specially unique genetic study of half a million to improved DNA testing Ava is now temperature and humidity controlled people in Britain, which allowed us to considered to be “foreign” with a more environment at the Millennium Seed Bank find these effects.” Screen Scotland has launched a tender olive complexion and dark eyes. It is also before being processed and transferred to There are more redheads in Scotland process inviting proposals from private now believed the skeleton may be up deep-freeze conditions. The seeds should than anywhere else in the world. developers to lease, refurbish and operate to 4,250 years old, rather than the 3,700 remain viable for many decades and will a permanent world-class film and previously thought. be available to support research and on- University of Glasgow creates television production facility at 31 Bath Archaeologist Maya Hoole said; “It’s the-ground conservation activity. its own wool Road (formerly the Pelamis building), Port been remarkable. It is almost like time of Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland. travel going back 4,250 years to see Red head study carried out by Recently host to Marvel’s Avengers: what somebody would have looked like. the University of Edinburgh Infinity War (2017), the ex-industrial The revelation that her ancestors were building is situated on a private gated recent northern European migrants is 8.6acre site within the port estate exciting, especially as we know that she and is owned by Forth Ports Limited. has no, or very few, genetic connections Offering industry standard dimensions, with the local Neolithic population who it incorporates adaptable interior resided in Caithness before her. Whilst shooting options across 160,000 sq. ft and the overall shape of Ava’s face and facial potential for 5 sound stages of between features remained as they were previously, The University of Glasgow has created 50ft and 100ft in height. darkening her eyes, her skin tone and its own brand of knitting yarn made with The building is conveniently located giving her totally new hair made her look wool from sheep reared on its own farm. in Edinburgh, 3 miles north of the city- very different to what I initially imagined Eight genes linked to red hair have Cochno Wool is a luxurious wool in four centre, is just 10 miles from Edinburgh when I received the DNA results.” been discovered by scientists, helping colours – natural (un-dyed), University International Airport and a 50-minute drive Interestingly researchers have also been able to shed light on how redheads inherit blue, Thistle pink and Slate grey – which west along the M8 from Glasgow and within to establish that Ava, alongside the majority their distinctive locks. The study, led by will be sold through the University shop. reach of Scotland’s breathtaking locations. of her population, was lactose intolerant.

Page 18 • The Scottish Banner • January 2019 THE SCOTTISH BANNER 2019-A Year in Piping Piping Live! The last of these championships is the biggest and the best. It is part of the world’s biggest week of piping here in Glasgow, with Piping Live!, taking place from Saturday 10th– Sunday 18th August. This festival brings together musicians from across the globe, who come to the city with pipe bands and music groups from many different countries to take part. With Pipe Idol, Learning the pipes workshops. The Piping Live! Big Band, The Masters, Evening Concerts, the festival club, Street Café and more, Piping Live! has Solo competitions something for everyone. Once the Pipe Band season is over, thoughts turn to major solo competitions. The end of August and Across the world each year start of September see The Argyllshire Gathering and Northern Meetings, there are lots of opportunities the two most prestigious solo piping Piping Live! coming to Glasgow this August. to hear Scotland’s national competitions in Scotland. Each event takes place over 2 days with competitors Text courtesy of The National Piping Centre, Glasgow, Scotland. Glasgow, Piping Centre, courtesy of The National Text instrument, but these are taking part in Piobaireachd and light appy New Year from The Young pipers music events. Once the winners have National Piping Centre! Across On 16th February, our National Piping Centre some of the key events here in been announced for these, then the 10 the world each year there are Junior Piping Championship returns, one of Scotland and abroad. competitors for the Glenfiddich Piping lots of opportunities to hear a host of fantastic contest for young pipers Championship are announced. HScotland’s national instrument, but aged Under 18 across the country every This solo championship, taking these are some of the key events here in year. It aims to encourage all young players This all leads up to the World Pipe place at the end of October each year Scotland and abroad. to compete, with chanter competitions Band Championships on Friday 16th has been called the de facto world solo Celtic Connections, now in its through to Piobaireachd events. In April The and Saturday 17th August. For 2 days championship, where the 10 best pipers 26th year, kicks off the year in style as National Piping Centre’s Seasonal Schools the piping world gathers on Glasgow of the year compete for the overall Glasgow’s annual folk, roots and world return with our spring editions. These great Green (even via the live streaming trophy. Last year’s top honour went to four-day workshops are tailored for different music festival, celebrates Celtic music of the event!) to celebrate a new National Piping Centre teacher Finlay age groups and are a great way to meet other and its connections to cultures across world champion. Will Field Marshall Johnston, his first win in this top solo pipers and get immersed in learning. Games. Highland and Maxville Piping Centre The National Photography/ Slavin courtesy of John Images the globe. From 17 January – February Montgomery Pipe Band repeat their piping competition. There are 5 Major pipe band championships 2019, over 2,100 musicians from around phenomenal success of 2018? We will The Glenfiddich is the end of the 2019 in the UK, and this year they are: the world will descend on Glasgow wait with bated breath and see… season, only for the 2020 season to start • British Championships and bring the city to life for 18 days of May 18th- Paisley This marks the end of the UK pipe the very next weekend in London with the concerts, ceilidhs, talks, art exhibitions, • United Kingdom Championships band season. Other significant worldwide Scottish Piping Society of London’s annual st workshops, and free events, including June 15th – Lurgan, Northern Ireland contests include The North American Pipe competition, which has its 81 year in 2019. a “Made in Scotland” a concert by The • European Championships Band Championships which take place at So, if you are travelling this year, come National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland June 29th - Inverness the Glengarry Highland Games in Maxville, and hear piping in Scotland – or look out and a very special showing of Disney’s • Scottish Championships Ontario which is 2nd – 3rd August for it around the world! th Brave, with live orchestral music from July 27 - Dumbarton 2019, and the New Zealand Pipe Band The National Piping Centre promotes the the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra • World Championships Championships, this year in Dunedin on study and history of piping in Scotland. th th among this year’s highlights. August 16 /17 – Glasgow Green, Glasgow 29th – 30th March 2019. For details see: www.thepipingcentre.co.uk

Glasgow the “Home of Piping”.

The North American pipe Band Championships in Maxville, Canada.

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CLAN DONNACHAIDH SOCIETY Clan Davidson Membership invited to all who share the Sept names: Duncan, Robertson, Reid, etc. CALLING THE CLANS Society in UK: London & Southern Counties * Rannoch & Highlands Australia Inc. Canada: Ontario * Western Canada Australia: New South Wales * Victoria * Queensland * Western Australia Welcome to the Scottish Banner’s Calling the Clans section. Our “Clansified” CHEIF: Grant Davidson of Davidston cordially invites to New Zealand: New Zealand membership all who bear one of the Clan Names, and all who can Europe: Spain listing of Scottish Clans, Societies and Clubs. If you would like to add your trace their descent from an ancestor bearing one of these Names: Africa: South Africa Davidson; Davison; Dawson; Davis; Davie; Davey; Davy; Day; USA: Arizona * Carolinas * Florida * Gulf Coast * Mid-Atlantic * New Clan to these pages please contact your nearest Scottish Banner office Dye;Dyson; Dawson; Dea; Dean; Deane; Deas; Deason; Dees; Mexico * Mid-West * Northeast * Northern California * Pacific Northwest * Rocky Mountains * South * Southern California * Texas * Upper Mid-West Dee; Dey; Daw; Dow; Dhai; Kay; Keay; Key; Keys; MacDade; for full details. Our address and phone numbers are located on page 2. MacDaid; MacDavid; MacDavett; MacDagnie; MacDagny; Visit our website to learn more about Clan Donnachaidh, our MacDhai; McKeddie. In addition we welcome into membership all History & Traditions, the Clan Museum in Scotland, the DNA If you are contacting your Clan be sure to tell them you saw them in the who have a family association with the Clan Davidson. Project, the new Struan Kirk Appeal, & locate a Branch near you. Applications may be made online: www.clandavidson.org.au http://www.donnachaidh.com/ Facebook: The Clan Donnachaidh Society Scottish Banner and please support these great community organisations. or contact the Hon. Secretary Mr Dennis Hill, J.P, P.O. Box 519 Email: [email protected] Baulkham Hills NSW 1755 [email protected] 0431 527 662

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Tents hosted at major Scottish Campbells and members of Clan Septs are games from coast to coast. Web: www.clandonaldqld.org Strickland, Washington, Wedderburn and all most welcome to join the Society. ELIGIBILITY: Those with the name of MacDonald spelling variations of each name. Also all other Your Bell ancestry is important! For information on State Branches contact the families who were associated with The Gospatric. Visit our web site: www.clanbell.org Macdonald McDonald McDonell, Donald, Contact our Membership Chairperson: Pauline Bell National Secretary, Margaret Vallance OR of one of the Septs of Clan Donald, Chieftain David C. Dunbar 1513 Anterra Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587 Email: [email protected] OR with a connection through family lineage. 16419 Carlton Vale Ct. Email: [email protected] www.clan-campbell.org.au There is no joy without Clan Donald Tomball, TX 77377-8488 Clan Donald, U.S.A., Inc. Membership is open only to persons of the blood of Macdonald, however spelled or of the blood of a recognized associate Clan Campbell family or is related by marriage or legal Clan Blair Clanadoption to either ofDonald these write for more Edmonstone info and a complete Sept list. Society Diane Carey-Schmitz U.S.A.1685 Casitas AvenueInc. Clan Society Society (North America) Pasadena, CA 91103, [email protected] Membership cordially invited Membership is open only to persons of the blood Invites membership to anyone of the surname A society for Campbells, members of recognized septs, their of Macdonald, however spelled or of the blood descendants, and their friends. Recognized septs include: or variations:- Edmiston/e, Edmondston, from the descendants of all Blairs. of a recognized associate family or is related Ballantine, Burnett, Burns, Caddell, Calder, Harris, Hastings, Edmanson, Edmeston, Edmonson, Visit our website: www.clanblair.org Loudon, MacArthur, MacConachie, MacDiamid, MacIver, by marriage or legal adoption to either of these Charles Diman McKellar, MacKelvie, MacKessock, MacNichol, MacTavish, write for more info and a complete Sept list. Edmundson, etc. Contact Sir Archibald MacThomas, Moore, Muir, Orr, Pinkerton, Thomas, Thompson. Edmonstone Bt of Duntreath Membership Chairman Diane Carey-Schmitz 3413 Sunnybrook Dr. Prospective members inquire to: Secretary ([email protected]) 3 Laguna Ave, Kirwan Qld 4817 Clan Campbell Society, (NA) 1685 Casitas Avenue Charlotte, NC 28210 963 Plum Tree Lane, Fenton, MI 48430 Pasadena, CA 91103, 61 (0)7 4755 4370 Email: [email protected] www.ccsna.org [email protected] [email protected]   Membership extended to all Crawford’s of Membership extended to all Crawford’s of  various spellings, worldwide. Join to preserve various spellings, worldwide. Join to preserve CLAN DONALD Family of Bruceour legacy & receive assistance with events, our legacy & receiveClan assistance with events, heraldry, highland games, forums, DNA gene- heraldry, highland games, forums, DNA gene- in VICTORIA International,alogy, Inc. surname history, quarterly newsletter alogy, surname history,Crawford quarterly newsletter Proudly affiliated with Clan Donald Australia, Victorian Scottish Union and and more. Joanne Crawford, President and more. Joanne Crawford, President Scots of Victoria Coordinating Group. Family of Bruce International, Inc., the only such organization Local Contact: Warren Crawford Local Contact:Association Warren Crawford Represented at all major Highland gatherings in Victoria. recognized by the heredity chief of the Name of Bruce,[email protected] [email protected] Elliot Clan Society, U.S.A. The Rt. Hon. Earl of Elgin and Kincardine, is a non-profit  Membership extended to all Crawford’s of various CLAN DONALD VICTORIA   organization established to create kinship amongst its family spellings, worldwide. Join to preserve our legacy President: Mr Norman A. Macdonald Judith M. Elliott-Clan President Contact: [email protected] members and promote interest in the Family of Bruce and & receive assistance with events, heraldry, welcomes membership of all who are its history. Membership is open to persons who qualify Formed in 1934, with membership from many MacDonald, McDonald and by surname, by decent, or by recognized septs: Carlisle, highland games, forums, DNA genealogy, Macdonald families living in Victoria. Membership available, with dance classes connected with this great border family. surname history, quarterly newsletter and more. for Scottish Country Dance most Friday evenings in Gardenvale. Carruthers, Crosby, Randolph and Stenhouse. Direct inquires to: Membership-Treasurer Membership inquiries should be directed to: Joanne Crawford, President CLAN MACDONALD YARRAVILLE Donald E. Bruce Polly A. (Bruce) Tilford, Secretary Local Contact: Warren Crawford Hon Chief: Mrs Christina Milne Wilson Patricia Tennyson Bell President 5561 Earl Young Road [email protected] Contact: [email protected] 2288 Casa Grande South 1051 Eagle Ridge Trail Bloomington, IN 47408 A hereditary clan society formed by the children of Norman Hume Macdonald Pasadena, CA 91104 Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 www.familyofbruce.org www.clancrawfordassoc.org and Johan McKenzie Macdonald (nee Munro) who departed Scotland in 1854.

Clan Buchanan Society International, Inc. ClanClan Donnachaidh Donnachaidh Clan Farqouharson Invites membership of all Buchanans and of other septs: Society of New of SouthNew Wales South Inc. , Bohanon Leavy MacCoubrey MacMorris Murchison Australia Association Australia Coleman Lennie MacCubbie MacMurchie Richardson Cormack Macaldonich MacCubbin MacMurphy Risk WalesDunc anInc., Rob erAustraliatson Reid Clan Chief: Captain A.A.C. Farquharson, Cousland Macalaman MacDonleavy Macneur Rusk Dewar Mancadeoir MacGeorge MacQuat Spittal DuncanPeople who Robertson bear any of the aboveReid names or names of any of the MC of Invercauld Donleavy Macaslan MacGibbon McQuattley Walter PeopleSepts of whothe Clan bear (see advertiany ofsement the fromabove CA namesUSA) are invite d Dove Macauselan MacGilbert MacQuinten Wason to join with us in our activities to promote Clan Donnachaidh, Membership inquiries are invited from descendants Dow MacCalman MacGreusich MacWattie Watson Clan Cumming Society or“The other Children Sept of Duncan”names by of participating Clan Donnachaidh in the various activitie s of Farqouharson and descendants of Sept family Gibb MacCalmont MacGubbin MacWhirter Watters “Theconducted Children by Scottish of Duncan”Societies. are invited to names. Please contact the association by mail to: Gibby MacCammond MacInally MacWhorter Watt of The United States For information & membership application, contact Gibbon MacCasland MacIndeor Masters Weir joinGordon in our Robertso activitiesn by participating in the Gibson MacCruiter MacIndoe MacWhitty Yule 58/157 Marconi Rd. Bonnells Bay NSW 2264 The Secretary: Clan Farquharson Gilbert MacColman MacKibb Morrice Yuill 7409 Jessica Way Scottish Gatherings held in NSW. Gilbertson MacColwan MacKinlay Morris Zuill Association Australia Harper MacCormack MacMaster Morrison of Perthshire For information and membership application, PO Box 585 MacCommon MacMaurice Murchie and other spellings Rowlett, TX 75089 contact Gordon Robertson Springwood, NSW 2777 Graeme Paul Watson, Mem. Secretary, www.clancumming.us 128 Oak Haven Drive, Statesville, NC 28625 58/157 Marconi Rd. Bonnells Bay NSW 2264 or by Email to: [email protected]

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Clan Fergusson Clan MacInnes Clan Hamilton ClanInternational MacInnes Association of Clan Society of InternationalMacInnes Association (Aonghais) of All spelling variants of MacInnes are welcome North America Society Clanworldwide: MacInnes (Mc)Angus, (Mc)Kinnis, (Aonghais) (Mc)Innis, Hamiltons and those of Hamilton descent (Mc)Ginnis, (Mc)Ninch, (Mc)Neish, (Mc)Canse, One of the oldest Highland Clans, All spelling(Mc)Mas variantsters of, (Mc) MacInnesInnes, (Mac)Mas are welcometers are cordially invited to join the society. The Clan Keith Society www.clanmacinnes.org stretches back in history to the founder Inquiries to be sent to: worldwide:Eric Perry, Di (Mc)Angus,rector-Membe (Mc)Kinnis,r Services 14 (Mc)Innis, Jakes Lane, Dexter, ME 04930; [email protected] of Scotland’s monarchy, King Fergus 1. Sheri Lambert, Treasurer USA, Inc (Mc)Ginnis, (Mc)Ninch, (Mc)Neish, (Mc)Canse, Austin, Dickson, Dixon, Falconer, Faulkner, Hackson, (Mc)Masters, (Mc)Innes, (Mac)Masters Please address inquiries to: P.O. Box 5399 Harvey, Haxton, Hervey, Hurry, Hurrie, Keith, Kite, B. J. Ferguson, President, CFSNA Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Lumgair, Marshall, MacKeith, Urie www.clanmacinnes.org 192 Hawthorne Hill Rd, visit our website: www.clankeith-usa.org Eric Perry, Director-Member Services 14 Jakes Lane, Jasper, GA USA 30143 www.clanhamilton.org or email [email protected] Dexter, ME 04930; [email protected]

Clan Mackenzie Society Clan Galbraith Clan Hay Clan Kerr/Carr in Australia Inc. Association April Rich Of North America, Inc 28 Oxbow Drive Membership enquiries Willimantic, CT 06226 Cordially invites membership applications from all Includes name variations such as [email protected] sept variants of the name Kerr, Carr, Caray, Caris, welcomed from Mackenzies of all spellings and Septs Galbreath, Catbreath, Gilbraith etc. The American Branch of the First Family of Scotland welcomes Cearr, Curr, Care, Karr, Keir, McCarry and other sept inquires from descendants of: Hay(s); Haye(s); Hayne(s); Hey(s); Variants. The Clan accepts membership from all DNA testing project, members only databases, Contact: N Dennis, 61 Alma Street, Alderston; Armll;Ayer(s); Constable; Con(n); De La Haye; Delgatie; interested in Scottish and Celtic Highland Games East Malvern 3145 Ph 03 9569 5716 Biennial gatherings, blog, Quarterly journal. Delgatie; D’ Ay(e); Dellah’aY; Errol(l); Garrad; Garrow; Gifford; and Genealogy. See applications on the Clan’s Join from only US $15 p.a. Hawson; Haygood; Hayter; Hayward; Haywood; Haynie; Hayden; website at: www.clankerr.us Visit our website Hayfield; Hayne( s); Leask( e); Leith; Lester; MacGaradh; Peebles; Or write: Attn: Clan President Check out your Tartan and Sept Peeples; Peoples; Turriff; Tweeddale; Yester www.clangalbraith.org 679 Silvercreek Drive, Winter Springs, Fl 32708 www.clanmackenzie.org.au www.clanhay.com

American Clan The MacEanruigs, the proud sons of Henry, invite you to join the CLAN LESLIE Clan Henderson Society Gregor Society Purposes Culture: foster Scottish culture and activities SOCIETY ůĂŶDĂĐ<ĞŶnjŝĞ^ŽĐŝĞƚLJŽĨĂŶĂĚĂ and Games: promote Scottish festivals and games Goals Genealogy: assist in genealogical research of Australia Membership inquiries of the Fellowship: foster fellowship and friendship among kith and kin Society History: maintain and promote the history of the clan and Scotland tĞŝŶǀŝƚĞLJŽƵ–ǁŚĞƚŚĞƌLJŽƵĂƌĞĂĐůĂŶƐƉĞƌƐŽŶ Est 1909 welcomed from MacGregors Awards: promote charitable and educational activities via a scholarship fund and New Zealand Gather the Clan: as directed by our Chief, Alistair of Fordell ĂŵĞŵďĞƌŽĨŽŶĞŽĨŽƵƌƐĞƉƚƐ͕ĂŚŝŐŚůĂŶĚĞƌ͕ of all spellings and Septs Ă^ĐŽƚ͕ŽƌũƵƐƚĂŶŚŝƐƚŽƌLJĞŶƚŚƵƐŝĂƐƚ–ƚŽũŽŝŶ Some other surnames of the proud sons of Henry: Clan Chief: Hon Alexander John Leslie  Enquiries invited from Leslies around the world, ƚŚĞ^ŽĐŝĞƚLJĂŶĚƉĂƌƚŝĐŝƉĂƚĞŝŶŵĂŶLJĂĐƚŝǀŝƚŝĞƐ Gregor Grier MacAdams MacNish Magruder D'Handresson, Eanrig, Eanruig, Enderson, Endherson, Endirsone, Henders, Hendersone, Hendersonne, Hendersoun, Hendersoune, as well as the Septs of Clan Leslie: McGehee Gregory King Peter Fletcher Hendery, Hendirsone, Hendirsoune, Hendrie, Hendrisoune, Hendry, Gregg Lecky Black and many others Henersoun, Hennersoune, Hennryson, Henresoun, Henreysoun, Abernethy, Bartholomew, Cairney, Lang, Henriesoun, Henrison, Henrisone, Henrisoun, Henrisoune, Henry, Moore etc in all their spellings. Jeanne P. Lehr Henryesson, Henryson, Henrysoun, Kendrick, Kenrick, MacCanrig, tĞďƐŝƚĞ͗ǁǁǁ͘ĐůĂŶŵĂĐŬĞŶnjŝĞĐĂŶĂĚĂ͘ĐĂ MacCanrik, MacEanruig, MacEnrick, MacHendric, MacHendrie, Contact: J Barrie Leslie 11 Ballas Crt. MacHendry, MacHenrie, MacHenrik, MacHenry, MacKanrig, MacKendric, Contact: Malcolm W. Leslie D.Ua. MacKendrich, MacKendrick, MacKendrie, MacKendrig, MacKendry, 43 Rosedale Rd. St. Louis, MO 63131-3036 MacKenrick, Makanry, Makhenry, McHenry, McKendree, McKendrick, 117/303 Spring Street. McKendry Kearney’sGordon Spring,, NSW, Qld,2072, 4350, Austr Australia.alia. Phone: 314-432-28742, [email protected] Phone: +61 2 9418 2262 website: www.acgsus.org www.clanhendersonsociety.org Phone: +61 7 4635 8358 Clan Gregor Society Australasia [email protected]@ozemail.com.au www.clanleslie.org• www.clanleslie.org All MacGregors and Septs of our Clan are invited to join one of the oldest Clan Societies Clan Hope of Craighall Society in Scotland Est 1822. If you live in Australia or For all of the name and lineage of Hope New Zealand, please contact our clan INTERNATIONAL & USA AUSTRALIA representativeClan in GregorAustralia; President:Clan HopeConvenor: of Clan Mackenzie Richard Rex Hope Stephen Hope Frank McGregor [email protected] [email protected]

ClanSociety Gregor Society Society in the MembershipCraighall Chair: Society PO Box 14 Janet Hope Higton NORTH HOBART TAS 7002 For [email protected] of the name and lineage of Hope Email:Australasia [email protected] United States Web. www.clangregor.com www.clanhope.orgINTERNATIONAL www.clanhopeaustralia.org & USA All MacGregors and Septs of our Clan are invited to join All Mackenzies and septs, their one of the oldest Clan Societies in ScotlandClan Hope Est 1822. of If Craighall SocietyPresident: Richard Rex Hope you live in Australia“Royal or New is Zealand,my Race please” contactFor all ofour the name and lineage of Hope Clan MacAlpine descendants and friends are invited to join INTERNATIONAL & USA AUSTRALIA [email protected] clan representative in Australia; President: Convenor: Membership Chair: Janet Hope Higton this charitable membership association. Richard Rex Hope Stephen Hope Frank McGregor - Clan Gregor Society [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Society Barbara MacKenzie, Treasurer PO Box 14 Membership Chair: North Hobart TAS 7002 Janet Hope Higton AUSTRALIA 3061 Harbor Blvd, Ventura CA, 93001 USA PO Box 20454 Cheyenne, WY 82003-7011 [email protected] Email: [email protected] Convenor: Stephen Hope Earl Dale McAlpine - President Phone: 307-214-4817 Email: [email protected] www.clanhope.org www.clanhopeaustralia.org Web. www.clangregor.com [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.clanmackenzie.com “Royal is my Race” www.clanhope.org www.clanhopeaustralia.org

Clan MacDougall Society of Clan Mackintosh

ClanNorth MacDougall America, Society Inc. of Membership in Clan Mackintosh of North Clan Gregor North America, Inc. Valerie McDougall America is available to all persons bearing the Valerie McDougall VP Membership MacDougall VP Membership MacDowall name of any of the clans or septs of Clan MacDougall 505-470 Scenic Drive, London, ON MacDowall N5Z 3B2 Mackintosh. Associate memberships are also Society N5Z 3B2 Email: [email protected] Home page: www.macdougall.org available to those interested in the clan. Established 1822, Edinburgh, Scotland Email: [email protected]: www.facebook.com/clanmacdougall Home page: www.macdougall.org Canada U.S.A. Facebook: www.facebook.com/clanmacdougall Names Associated with Clan MacDougall of Argyll Clan MackintoshMr. David J. Elder Margaret McIntosh, Secretary

Sir Malcolm MacGregor of MacGregor and Clan MacDowall of Galloway 46 Dunvegan Dr. 301 Smugglers View Names Associated with Clan MacDougall of Argyll 7th Baronet of Lanrick and Balqhidder, 7th Chief of Clan Gregor Coul MacCoul Macoual Chatham, Ont. N7M 4Z8 Jeffersonville, VT 05464 Clan Innes Australia Conacherand ClanMacConacher MacDowall of Galloway Membership in Clan Mackintosh of North America is available Coyle MacCoyle Great Lakes, New England, Pacific North West, CoulDole MacCoulMacDole MacoualMacDill to all persons bearing the name of any of the clans or septs of New memberships welcome Doual MacDoual McDougal Western U.S. and Southeast Chapters DougalConacher MacDougalMacConacherl MacDougald Clan Mackintosh. Associate memberships are also available to CoyleDougle MacCoyleMcdougle McDougald DoleDugal MacDoleMacDugal MacDillMacDugle those interested in the clan. www.clangregor.org Innes, Thain, Mitchell, Marnock, Dowall MacDowal MacDowall DoualMacDowell MacDoualMacdowell McDougalMcDowell For membership contact: Inez Boothe Middleton, Reidford, Wilson, DougalLullich MacDougalMcLullich l MacDougaldMacCullich MacCulloch McCulloch MacCullagh Canada: Mr. David J. Elder U.S.A.: Margaret McIntosh, Secretary 120 Wicksford Glen, Sandy Springs, GA 30350-5713 MacClintockDougle MacLintockMcdougle McLintockMcDougald McRob, McTary, Mavor DugalMacHale MacDugalMcHoul MacDugleMactheul 46 Dunvegan Dr. 301 Smugglers View Ms Ishbel MacGregor, Secretary MacHowell MacCowan McCown MacKichanDowall M’GowallMacDowal MacNamellMacDowall Chatham, Ont. N7M 4Z8 Jeffersonville, VT 05464 5 Alloa Road, Cambus by Alloa, Clackmanshire, FK10 2NT Scotland Email [email protected] MacDowellMacLucas MacdowellMacLugash McDowellMacLuke  LullichSpelling VariationsMcLullich May Vary or OmitMacCullich the Mac, Mc       MacCulloch McCulloch MacCullagh MacClintock MacLintock McLintock  MacHale McHoul Mactheul MacHowell MacCowan McCown   MacKichan M’Gowall MacNamell Clan Guthrie       MacLucas MacLugash MacLuke   Spelling Variations May Vary or Omit the Mac, Mc   The OFFICIAL Clan MacFarlane Society U.S.A. Inc  Founded 1911 - Glasgow & London Re-established- 1973 Grandfather Mountain, NC Clan Irwin Association Clan Maclaren Membership invited   Loch Sloy! We welcome all descendants of Chief and Patron Clan MacFarlane from around the world! Maclaren Maclaurin Lawrence Lawson Low[e] David Irvine, Baron of Drum, Chief of the name. Clan Guthrie - U.S.A., Inc. Michael R. MacFarlane. FSA Scot - President Low[e]ry Law[e] Patterson Macpatrick Macrory Contact: Barbara Edelman, Chairman Brian J.W. MacFarlane - Vice President Membership Chair 65 Colonial Drive Richard G. Kilby, FSA Scot - Treasurer Telford, PA 18969 John K. Manchester - Secretary Chuck Lawson, FSA Scot, President Larry Guthrie 215-721-3955 [email protected] lnternatlonal Clan MacFarlane Society, lnc. 1211 Wilson Ave., Tullahoma, TN 37388 IRWIN • RVIN • IRVINE • IRVING • ERWIN • ERVIN PO Box 398 Glenora, CA 91740 USA [email protected] [email protected] Over 270 ways the name has been spelled since 325 A.D. Phone: (931) 455-2925 E-mail: [email protected] www.clanguthrie.org www.clanirwin.org MACFARLANE.ORG

The Scottish Banner • January 2019 • Page 21 THE SCOTTISH BANNER Clan Pollock Among the most ancient families of Scotland. If CLAN MATHESON you are a descendant of Pollock, Pollok, Pook, Clan MacLellan Clan MacNicol Polk, Polke, Paulk, Poalke, Poulk, Poolke, Pogue John B. McClellan, Jr. SOCIETY - you are cordially invited to contact: Treasurer A. D. Pollock, Jr. Society, Inc. Chief of the Clan PO Box 404 6409 Knollwood Drive Major Sir Fergus Matheson of Greenville, KY 42345 e-mail: [email protected] McKinney, TX Matheson 75070-6032 Member of The Highland Clan MacNeacail Federation welcomes 7th Baronet of Lochalsh Clan Pollock Email: [email protected] persons of the names Nicolson, Nicol, MacNicol in all spellings Invites all Mathesons/Mathiesons or Kin Among the most ancient families of Scotland. If you are a For membership inquiries, contact: to join our Clan Society. descendant of Pollock, Pollok, Pook, Polk, Polke, Paulk, Poalke, Invites all MacLellans and their descendants regardless Contact the Chief's Lieutenants in USA Poulk, Poolke, Pogue - you are cordially invited to contact: USA: Jeremy Nicholson Canada: Jacques McNicoll U.S.A. of surname spelling to join in preserving our heritage. P.O. Box 501166 202 Berlioz Apt 203 Malcolm Matheson, III A. D. Pollock, Jr. Various family names are MacLellan(d), McClellan(d), Atlanta, GA 31150-1166 Verdun, QC H3E 1B8 Canada P.O.Box 307, The Plains, VA 20198 PO Box 404 Tel: (540) 687-6836, Fax: (540) 687-5569 McLellan(d) and Gilliland. [email protected] Email:[email protected] [email protected] Greenville, KY 42345 Visit our website: www.clanmaclellan.net www.clanmacnicol.org www.clanmacnicolcanada.com www.clanmatheson.org e-mail: [email protected]

Clan Moffat Society Clan MacLeod Madam Jean Moffat, Chief of the Societies of Australia Name and Arms of the Family of Membership is open to MacLeods, Moffat, welcomes Moffats of all spellings. Spouses and those legally Septs (of any spelling) and descendants. adopted by Moffats are also eligible Askey MacAndie MacCorkill Clan MacNicol for membership. Clan Pringle Beaton MacAskill MacCrimmon Clan Moffat Society Nicolson, Nicholson, Nicol, Nichol, Website: http://www.ClanMoffat.org/ Bethune MacAulay MacGillechallum MacNicol, Nicoll, Nicolls and similar. Madam Jean Moffat, Chief of the Name Association Caskie MacCabe MacRaild Norie (North America) Harold MacCaig MacWilliam Tolmie Chief: John MacNeacail of and Arms of the Family of Moffat, Membership cordially invited from Pringle! Lewis MacClure Norman Williamson MacNeacail and Scorrybreac welcomes Moffats of all spellings. Pringle decedents and other interested parties. NSW, ACT & Qld - Peter Macleod 02 4397 3161 www.clanpringle.org. uk For membership inquiries contact: Ross Nicolson Spouses and those legally adopted by Victoria & Tas - David Dickie 03 9337 4384 Moffats are also eligible for membership. William L. Pringle, III South Australia - Nicole Walters 0415 654 836 22 Bellevue Drive, Carlingford NSW 2II8 Email: [email protected] Western Australia - Ruth MacLeod 08 9364 6334 www.clanmacnicol.com Website: http://www.ClanMoffat.org/ Clan Pringle Assoc. (North America) Email: [email protected] 6538 140th Ave., Holland, MI 49423

Clan Macpherson Clan Ross THE Association Ross Clan in Australia The clan is active again in Australia Clan Macpherson welcomes enquiries from Macphersons for information contact in Australia and members of our Associated families. For information Commander Des Ross(By appointment David Ross Bt Chief of Clan Ross and Balnagowan) MACLEODS contact your local representative, our web site for information contact Commander Des Ross www.clan-macpherson.org/branches or the ‘Official Clan RICH IN HIGHLAND Clan Montgomery We would be pleased to hear from anyone with Ross Clan (By appointment David Ross Bt Chief of Clan Ross and Balnagowan) Macpherson Association’ Facebook page heritage and interest. TRADITIONS Canada. John C Gillies Australia. John L Macpherson We wouldcontact Commander Des Ross at be pleased to hear from anyone [email protected] Society International [email protected] [email protected] FOR INFORMATION: phone +1 705 4460 280 phone +61 2 4871 1123 with Ross Clan heritage and interest. WWW.CLANMACLEODUSA.ORG Scotland. Bill Macpherson Join a Thousand Year Tradition New Zealand. Tim McPherson [email protected] [email protected] Contact: Commander Des Ross at A.L. MacLeod phone +64 3 234 5098 phone +44 1577 830 430 President: Leonard Montgomery 3923 Rockwood Way #B USA. Ken Croker Clan Museum. Curator [email protected] [email protected] M 0403 830 853 West Valley City, UT [email protected] [email protected] phone +1 559 658 6189 phone +44 1540 673 332 84120-6880 (1 April to 30 October) www.clanmontgomery.org Ken Duthie JP Director of Publicity M 0418 806 172

      Clan Macnachtan  The Clan MacRae  Association Worldwide    Sir Malcolm F. Macnaghten of  Society of Australia   Macnaghten, Bart - Chief of Clan   Chairman - Peter McNaughton - 360-686-8451 and New Zealand         We welcome membership from all Scots named MacNaughton Clan Morrison Society Clan Ross America or any of the Septs on our Website: Contact the Membership If your surname is MacRae, Association and foundation merged Secretary, Vice-Chairman or Regional Commissioners in: or you are descended from a person having the of North America Australia - Regional Commissioner - Bruce McNaught Arthur G. Morrison Kimberly Mrkonic Many Names - One Clan +61 7 3266 2047 [email protected] surname MacRae (any spelling) or that of a Sept of 220 South Orchard Drive Membership-Treasurer Liz Ross, President W. Canada - Regional Commissioner - Miles MacNaughton the Clan then you are eligible to join our Society. Burbank, CA 91506 PO Box 1007 Robert Aumiller, Membership Secretary 250-999-9636 [email protected] Los Alamitos, CA 90720 New Zealand - Regional Commissioner - John Macnaughtan Australian Contact: [email protected] +64 9 441 4984 [email protected] www.clanmorrison.net PO Box 6341 Roslyn MacRae 0412 291 054 email: [email protected] USA - Membership Secretary - Mary Nivison Burton Membership cordially invited from those who are connected River Forest, IL 60305 541-401-2613 [email protected] NZ Contact: Sue Tregoweth email: [email protected] with this great Clan, i.e., Morrison, Morison, Gilmour, Gilmer, www.clanross.org WWW.CLANMACNAUGHTON.NET Gilmore, Murrison or descendants of eligible name.

Clan Munro Association, U.S.A Clan MacNeil We are the only national organization of Clan Sutherland Society in Clan MacTavish, U.S.A. Munro in the U.S .A. affiliated with the Australia Incorporated Association of America Under the patronage of Chief Steven Invites all MacNeils, regardless of MacTavish of Dunardry invites you to join us Clan Munro (Association) of Scotland. Contact: M Hodgkinson surname spelling, some of which are listed: in celebrating our history. Cash, Holmes, 212 MacKenzie Street McNeill MacNeil MacNeal MacNiel, McNeely, Neal, MacTavish, Stephenson, Stevens, Thompson, COME JOIN US! Thomson, Todd & other variants. Toowoomba 4350 (07 4632 8559) Neilson and O’neill to join us in preserving our heritage. Web site: www.Clanmunrousa.org Write: Heather Munro Daniel [email protected] Contact: Rhonwyn Darby www.clanmactavish.org Membership Info: McNeill VP.;. MembershJp, PO. Box 230093, Montg_omery 4600 Lloydrownn Road http://goldenvale.wixsite.com/clansutherlandaus [email protected] or Mebane, NC 27302 AL 36123-0693. (334) 834-0612 Email [email protected] PO Box 686, Milford, OH 45150-0686 Facebook: Clan Sutherland Society in Australia

Share your Clan news, photos Clan Maitland Murray Clan Society Clan Ross of and events with us so we can Society of North America share with our readers and online. Chief: Ian Maitland, The Earl of Lauderdale! Applications for membership are invited from Murray’s The United States Please contact us at: We are all related! Contact your local society and the following allied families: Balneaves, Dinsmore, David Ross of Ross, Baron Balnagowan, North America: Rosemary Maitland Thorn Dunsmore, Fleming, Moray, Murrie, Neaves, Piper, Pyper, Chief of the Clan invites all Ross’, septs and their [email protected], [email protected] www.clanmaitlandna.org Smail, Smale, Small, Smeal, and Spalding. descendants toto join in preserving our heritage. www.scottishbanner.com/contact-us Australia: Carole Maitland [email protected] In Canada contact: William J.M. Murray 4230 Colac- Lavers Hill RoadWeeaproinah. VIC. 3237 or add your upcoming events at: 1001 Cordero Crescent www.clan-ross.org New Zealand: Judette Maitland [email protected] Wyomissing, PA 19610-2738 33 Disley Street, High bury, Wellington 6012. NZ [email protected] www.scottishbanner.com/events/ In the U.S. contact: Robert W. Murray We welcome all with Maitland, Lauderdale, Maitlen and similar 2000 Cambridge Ave #329 Contact L. Q. Ross submit-an-event name spelling. See the entire list and your family history at: www.clanmaitland.org.uk Campbell River, BC V9H OC3 105 S. Graham Ave, Orlando, Fl 32803

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The Scottish Australian Clan Sutherland Caledonian Club Society of North Of Heritage Council America Inc. Florida West (Sarasota, FL) Clan Scott Society The Society cordially invites membership of all Sutherlands 2017 Spring Schedule: Membership is invited from all descendants of the Feb. 4: Scottish Games surname Scott; associated families Balwearie, Bucklew, (however the name is spelled) and of the associated families: Mar. 25: Thistle Ball Founded at a meeting held in Sydney 18 June 1981 Geddes, Harden, Laidlaw, and Langlands (however Cheyne, Duffus, Gray, Frederith, Mowat and Oliphant. Apr. 2: Kirkin’ O’ Tartans Welcomes membership from all Australians of Scottish descent. May 6: Annual General Luncheon spelled); as well as those who have an interest in the Applications for membership can be obtained from: heritage of the Middle March of the Borders of Scotland. Summer Socials: TBA Richard Langford The Hon Secretary, SAHC Clan Scott Society 1106 Horshoe Lane Contact: Robert Howard, President 941-376-5514 Susan Cooke tel: 02 6355 4158 PO Box 13021 Blacksburg, VA 24060 Austin, TX 78711-3021, USA Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.caledonianclub.org [email protected] www.ClanScottSociety.org www.scottishaustralianheritagecouncil.com.au

Clan Shaw Society  ^ĐŽƚƚŝƐŚ'ĂĞůŝĐ^ŽĐŝĞƚLJŽĨsŝĐƚŽƌŝĂ Invites membership or inquires from all: CLAN YOUNG AUSTRALIA Shaw, Ayson, Adamson, Esson, MacAy, MacHay, Shiach, Sheach, Sheath, Seith, Daughters of Scotia ǁǁǁ͘ƐĐŽƚƚŝƐŚŐĂĞůŝĐƐŽĐŝĞƚLJǀŝĐ͘ŽƌŐ Seth, Skaith, Scaith and Shay. 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4 - 25 Sydney, NSW - Learn Scottish Country Dancing 20 Dunedin - Robbie Rocks Dunedin 2019 Concert AUSTRALIA with the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Robbie Burns may be the greatest songwriter in history. He SCOTLAND Eight week course aimed at beginners (and improvers). was certainly the outstanding ‘rock star’ of 18th-century Scotland and love for his poems and songs has spread JANUARY 2019 Learn the basic steps and formations along with some JANUARY 2019 around the world ever since. Join at the upper Octagon to 1 Maryborough, VIC - The Maryborough simple but fun Scottish country dances. A great way to 1 - 2 Falkirk - Fire and Light hear the Robbie Rocks Dunedin finalists rocking out their Start your New Year with a magical 3km walk around the Highland Gathering keep fit and make friends. No partner required at Fort interpretation of some Burns’ classics. The winners will be Helix, Home of the Kelpies. The park will be transformed Start the year off Scottish at Australia’s oldest Street Public School, The Rocks. Info: www.trybooking. announced at the end of the show. Info: www.toituosm. continuous running sporting event with pipe bands, into an extraordinary spectacle of fire performances, com/445875 or Diana, 0413542552, [email protected] com/whats-on/events/robbie-rocks-dunedin-2019 interactive light installations, breath-taking puppetry, Scottish dance, stalls and more at Princes Park. Info: 9 Manly West, QLD - 2019 SQRCHDI Workshop 24 Auckland - Burns Supper enchanting sculptures, and animated projections depicting 03 5461 1480 or www.highlandsociety.com.au This is a truly Scottish celebration of the life and poetry South Queensland Regional Committee of Highland the zodiac signs. Info: www.thehelix.co.uk/fireandlight 6 Nationwide - National Shortbread Day of Robbie Burns with Scottish food specials including Dancing are once again thrilled to host a fun-filled 6 Nationwide - National Shortbread Day Celebrate the classic Scottish treat today! Shortbread Haggis, Neeps and Tatties, as well as specials on Scotch weekend of highland dancing to kick start your Celebrate the classic Scottish treat today! Shortbread is so named because of its crumbly texture which is Whisky, Tennents Lager and Irn Bru at Malt Public dancing year. An educational, inspirational and social House, 442 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn. Info: 360 9537 is so named because of its crumbly texture which is caused by its high-fat content, provided by the butter. caused by its high-fat content, provided by the butter. program at Moreton Bay College, Hargreaves Rd, Manly or www.facebook.com/events/191234865154600 “Shortening” is its related word that refers to any fat that “Shortening” is its related word that refers to any fat that may be added to produce a “short” (crumbly) texture. West. Info: www.highlanddancecomps.com.au 25 Nationwide - Happy Burns Night may be added to produce a “short” (crumbly) texture. 9 Hall, ACT - Canberra and District Scottish Celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Scottish 12 Sydney, NSW - Scottish Gaelic Poetry Seminar poet Robert Burns. The tradition of the Burns 11 Burghead, Moray - The Burning of the Clavie Poetry is a fascinating and beautiful way in to language Country Dancing Annual Picnic Dance Night Supper was first held in 1801 by the A fire festival unique to Burghead, which greets the and culture. In this half-day seminar, we will read and Scottish Country Dancing at Hall Village Pavillion, poet’s friends, five years after his death. New Year. The significance of the 11th January dates back to the 1750’s, when the Julian calendar was discuss a selection of Scottish Gaelic poems and songs in 21 Gladstone St, with music by Canberra Scottish 25 Auckland - Ceilidh Club reformed in Britain. Info: www.burghead.com/clavie Gaelic with English translations. No knowledge of Gaelic Fiddlers. Info: www.rscds-canberra.org Celebrate Robert Burns at St Davids in the Fields is required, at Sydney Mechanics School of Arts, 280 Pitt 15 - 17 Callala Beach, NSW - Scottish Gaelic Retreat Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd. All are welcome to 17 - Feb 3 Glasgow - Celtic Connections Celtic Connections is the largest winter music festival St. Info: www.celticlearningcomau.wordpress.com Spend a weekend immersed in Scottish Gaelic at beautiful play, dance, or even call ceilidh dances and certainly just to watch. Info: [email protected] of its kind and the UK’s premier celebration of Celtic 13 Weston, ACT - Who were the Celts? Study Day Callala Beach on the NSW South Coast. Formal Gaelic music,featuring artists from around the globe alongside A day-long introduction to the culture of the language classes will be interspersed with gentle walks on 26 Turakina - Turakina Highland Games Celebrating everything Scottish with Highland & the best Scottish talent. Info: www.celticconnections.com Celts, focussing on bronze-age, iron-age and early the beach, cooking traditional Scottish dishes and enjoying National dancing, the New Zealand Open Solo medieval language, art and archaeology. Prented 20 - 22 Glasgow - Scotland’s Trade Fair Spring the outdoors – all in Gaelic. No prior knowledge of Gaelic Piping Championships, pipe bands and traditional Scotland’s biggest trade show for the gift, by the Australian School of Celtic Learning at required. Info: www.celticlearningcomau.wordpress.com Scottish field events. Many Clans are represented and homewares, jewellery, fashion accessories, Canberra Irish Club, 6 Parkinson St. Info: www. 17 Richmond, TAS - Richmond Highland Gathering members are happy to help you research your Celtic craft and textiles market at the SEC. Trade only celticlearningcomau.wordpress.com heritage at Turakina Domain, Cameron Rd. Info: 027 St Andrew Society of Hobart will again be holding event. Info: www.scotlandstradefairs.co.uk 6656 238 or www.turakinahighlandgames.co.nz 19 Sydney, NSW - Celtic Illuminated its annual Highland Gathering on the Village Green, 22 - 27 Edinburgh - Burns and Beyond Manuscripts Study Day 27 Ashburton - Ashburton’s Festival of Pipe Band Music with Pipe Band displays from across Tasmania, Celebrating the life and legacy of Robert Burns and Spend a day looking at early medieval Celtic illuminated Ashburton’s annual music festival beginning with Street Scottish dancing and stalls. Info: Di Cornish 0408 bringing together the best and brightest of Scotland’s manuscripts from the modest Book of Mulling to the March at 12:30pm, followed by Medleys & Sets in the cultural landscape. This innovative new event will invite 528 658 or [email protected] extravagant Book of Kells. Our list will include Scotland’s Domain. Info: Peter MacLean: [email protected] audiences to experience free and ticketed events in only securely identified example, the Book of Deer, 23 East Gosford, NSW - Gosford Opening Social FEBRUARY 2019 venues throughout Edinburgh city centre, including together with better- and lesser-known examples Presented by the Gosford Scottish Country Dancers the spectacular Museum of the Moon @ St Giles’ 1 Auckland - Scottish Celtic Music Group from various parts of Great Britain and Ireland, at at East Gosford Progress Hall, cnr Henry Parry Cathedral, The Burns Supper and a brand new Culture Monthly on the first Friday at St Luke’s Church, Trail experience. Info: www.burnsandbeyond.com Sydney Mechanics’ School of Arts, 280 Pitt St. Info: Drive & Wells Streets. Info: Janice 4388 2253. 130 Remuera Rd. All instruments welcome to read www.celticlearningcomau.wordpress.com/events/ through favourite Scottish tunes and dance sets. 23 - 27 Ayr - Burns An’ A’ That! 2019 19 Argenton, NSW - Hunter Valley Scots Burns Night Info: John Hawthorn: [email protected] Celebrate the bard in his ‘hame toun’ with a celebration NEW ZEALAND street party, the world’s first Burns Supper drive thru, Celebrate Robert Burns with the Hunter Valley 8 Auckland - Scottish Fiddle Club Fiddle Club Night Burns live music nights, Alloway birthday celebrations, Scots Club at Club Macquarie with food, music and 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM at St Luke’s Church, 130 Remuera Rd. JANUARY 2019 the only Burns Supper in the world to take place in Burns Info: www.freewebs.com/aucklandscottishfiddleclub dance. Info: www.huntervalleyscotsclub.org.au 1 Waipu - Waipu Highland Games Cottage, the winner of the Robert Burns Humanitarian 19 Melville, WA - Summer “Keep in Touch” Dance The first Highland Games to take place each year 9 Paeroa - Paeroa Highland Games & Tattoo Award and more! Info: www.burnsfestival.com A fully-fledged Highland Games, one of only seven such RSCDS Western Australia Branch invites you to a in the world, bagpipes, Scottish dance, Clans, Scottish gatherings in New Zealand, and the only one 24 - 3 Dumfries - Big Burns Supper Summer “Keep in Touch” Dance at Melville Uniting tartan and more. Info: www.waipugames.co.nz in New Zealand to hold an evening Tattoo at the Paeroa The world’s biggest contemporary Burns celebrations Church Hall , 64 Kitchener Rd. Come along and with 111 events across 11 days of world class 4 Auckland - Scottish Celtic Music Group Domain. Info: www.paeroahighlandgames.co.nz catch up with your friends and enjoy dancing in the music, comedy, theatre and cabaret. Info: www. air-conditioned hall. Info: www.rscdswa.com Monthly on the first Friday at St Luke’s Church, 9 Wellington - Pipes In The Park 2019 bigburnssupper.com or 01381 271 820. 130 Remuera Rd. All instruments welcome to read Wellington’s very own Highland Games. Pipe Band 19 Gaythorne, QLD - Burns Supper Dance 25 Nationwide - Happy Burns Night through favourite Scottish tunes and dance sets. competition, Highland dancing, Clans, castles (of the Presented by the Brisbane Clans Pipes and bouncy kind) and craft markets. Bring your picnic Celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Scottish Info: John Hawthorn: [email protected] Drums at Gaythorne RSL. Info: 07 3369 2232. blanket or deck chair, sit back and enjoy some great poet Robert Burns. The tradition of the Burns 6 - 11 Christchurch - RNZPBA Summer School entertainment from some of the best Pipe Bands Night Supper was first held in 1801 by the 25 Nationwide - Happy Burns Night in the country at Waitangi Park, 107 Cable St. Info: poet’s friends, five years after his death. Celebrate the anniversary of the birth of Scottish The largest Summer School in the Southern Hemisphere www.facebook.com/pipesintheparkWGTN 26 Perth - Perth Riverside Light Nights - Burns Night poet Robert Burns. The tradition of the Burns offers Jack Lee and Reid Maxwell from world-famous Perth will celebrate the contribution Robert Burns Night Supper was first held in 1801 by the Simon Fraser University Pipe Band (Canada); 16 Dunedin - Octagonal Day Piping event held in the Octagon Dunedin. Info: has made to Scottish culture, with live entertainment poet’s friends, five years after his death. fantastic tutors from New Zealand and additional Maureen Hurrell [email protected] and fun with a Scottish twist as part of the international tutors at St Andrew’s College, Papanui Rd. 25 Hobart, TAS - Burns Night Riverside Light Nights event. Info: www.perthcity. Info: [email protected] or 17 Dunedin - Otago/Southland Pipe Band Contest Join the City of Hobart Pipe Band to toast the Immortal This Contest includes a Street March on George Street co.uk/event/perth-riverside-light-nights-2/ www.nzpipebands.org.nz/education/summer-school Memory. Whisky, haggis, bagpipes, The Iain MacLeod and then to Alhambra Rugby Grounds, also known as the 27 Mauchline, East Ayrshire - Burns’ Ceilidh Band, dancing for everyone, fine company 6 Nationwide - National Shortbread Day North Ground. Info: Maureen Hurrell [email protected] Birthday in Mauchline and excellent craic. Info: www.cohhpb.org.au Celebrate the classic Scottish treat today! Shortbread 22 Auckland - Ceilidh Club Join in the celebrations of our national bard with an 25 Wongawallan, QLD - Burns Supper is so named because of its crumbly texture which is At St Davids in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd. All afternoon of art workshops, kirkyard tours, storytelling, performances and much more at the Burns House Includes the Address the Haggis, 3 course dinner, music caused by its high-fat content, provided by the butter. are welcome to play, dance, or even call ceilidh dances and Museum. Info: www.eastayrshireleisure.com and more at the Fox & Hounds Country Inn, 7 Elevation “Shortening” is its related word that refers to any fat that certainly just to watch. 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By: Kenny The Bards Family MacAskill

Gilbert was accompanied on his journey by his mother Agnes and his spinster sister Annabella. Agnes was to outlive her first born by almost 26 years dying in in 1820. Gilbert died in 1827 and Annabella in 1832 and it’s their names that are inscribed on the headstone standing in that quiet East Lothian village. Thomas, Gilberts son, obviously inherited his father’s though not uncle’s religious fervour, moving to New Zealand and becoming one of Dunedin’s founding fathers.

Agnes Burns Cottage There is, though, another memorial to one of the Bards family that I had previously visited and it isn’t even in Scotland. When Burns Cottage and Museum in Alloway. Justice Secretary I regularly met with Republic of Ireland and Northern Irish Kenny MacAskill was an SNP MSP and Justice Secretary from 2007-2014. He is now a columnist with the counterparts. The first such meeting was held near Dundalk at Agnes Burns Cottage, Herald and Scotsman, as well as contributing to other papers and magazines. He has written several books chosen by my Irish colleague Dermot on the Scottish Diaspora along with former First Minister Henry McLeish, as well on his own on Scottish Ahern as it was in his constituency and politics, the Lockerbie Bombing and a biography of the trade union leader Jimmy Reid, recently released. had a link for all attending. As I discovered Agnes, Burn’s sister, peakers around the globe will likes of Sir Walter Scott and resulted in think that he lacked his elder brother’s married William Galt, who had worked soon be in full flow at Burns the more fitting mausoleum which now natural talent and wit. They even required for Gilbert in Ayrshire, in 1804. The Suppers remembering Scotland’s stands being completed in 1817. to share their education as hands were couple moved to an estate in County National Bard, relating his prose required to assist their father and when Louth, Ireland and there William Sand recounting tales of the man. Whilst William Burnes even that schooling ceased, they sublet helped develop the estate, now much is said about him, little is said But, I return to the family tale. As many some of his land together. Then, when their forming part of a nature reserve. about his family, other than being know the Bards father William Burnes father died, they jointly took over his land. Their cottage is also now a Visitor from a humble background as a tenant was from the North East, being born in Centre providing a brief history of the farmers son from Ayrshire. But, knowing Kincardineshire in 1721. It’s rumoured Love of the land Bard and his links with Ireland. It’s not the something about them helps paint a that the family had Jacobite sympathies However, as history has recorded and only memorial in Ireland either as Agnes picture of the Bard himself. which might be the root of his eldest sons’ many an immortal memory recounted, who died in 1834 is buried in St Nicholas I have to confess to knowing little radicalism as well perhaps for the father’s though Rabbie loved the land he wasn’t so Presbyterian Church in nearby Dundalk. myself until I came across a Burns family departure to new parts. partial to working on it, and anyway his As with Rabbie’s grave in Dumfries it was grave in Bolton Kirk, East Lothian where Burnes senior initially moved to work in natural talents lay elsewhere. Accordingly, initially a simple stone that marked her his mother, a brother and a sister are Edinburgh before heading to Ayrshire, settling Gilbert remained on the land but backed grave until a public outcry once again buried; rather ashamed I found the visit on a farm in Alloway. There he never changed his elder brothers’ efforts as a poet. generated widespread support. That saw informative and poignant. A modest his surnames spelling to the local fashion However, the family farm wasn’t on funds gathered and a more substantial plaque affixed to the church wall proclaims though it was done by his son and his other particularly fertile ground and Gilbert soon obelisk erected on Burns Night 1859. it and a notice board next to the grave children. That probably explains the spelling moved south to Nithsdale, as his brother had Like many I’ve made my pilgrimage provides further information. But that’s all. in the new fashion on his own gravestone to Dumfries, then headed across the country to St Margaret’s cemetery to see the Perhaps I shouldn’t have been when he was no longer around to object! to East Lothian. There he became Estate Bards Mausoleum. Ireland has also surprised as visiting St Michaels Church Soon he married Agnes Broun, Manager at Morham West Mains in the paid its respects to him and his family. Cemetery in Dumfries previously I was the daughter of a farmer from nearby early 1800s before taking over at Lennoxlove Bolton Kirk was poignant but as with aware that after his death in 1796, his Kirkoswald, 11 years younger than him, she Estates, Bolton, near Haddington. That Rabbie and Agnes’s initial headstones I plot there was initially marked only with was pretty and vivacious, which may have explains the grave in Bolton Kirk, where can’t help think that much more should a plain headstone. It took a visit from been the seed for Rabbie’s notorious eye Gilbert not only became an elder but was be done to remember both them and William Wordsworth, the English poet, for the ladies. William and Agnes remained involved in its construction. our national bard. who appalled at the lack of a fitting happily married though for 26 years until tribute saw a fundraising campaign Burnes senior passed away in 1784. It’s launched. That was supported by the been said that William fretted over his first borns cavorting and feared for the family’s good name, evoking tears of remorse from Rabbie at his father’s death bed. Born in 1759, in the cottage his father had built a few years before, the bard was to become the eldest of seven. That humble cottage now hosts the Museum visited by tourists and aficionados alike. Three brothers and three sisters were to join him there, Gilbert born the following year in 1760, Agnes Sunday 17 February 2019 in 1762, and joined by Annabella, William and John, until finally Isabella in 1771. 10am – 4pm Village Green Richmond Tasmania Gilbert Burns ^ĞĞWŝƉĞĂŶĚƐ͕,ŝŐŚůĂŶĚĂŶĐŝŶŐ͕ůĂƌĞŶĐĞŝƚLJŽŶĐĞƌƚĂŶĚ͕EĂǀLJ Gilbert and Rabbie were close and not just The gravestone of William Burnes ĂĚĞƚƌƵŵŽƌƉƐ͕ZĂŬŝƐŚWĂĚĚLJ͕ƐƉĞĐŝĂůƚLJƐƚĂůůƐĂŶĚŵƵĐŚŵŽƌĞ͊  and Agnes Brown at St Michaels in age. Both enjoyed poetry with Rabbie WƌŽƵĚůLJƐƵƉƉŽƌƚĞĚďLJůĂƌĞŶĐĞŝƚLJŽƵŶĐŝůĂŶĚ^ƚŶĚƌĞǁ^ŽĐŝĞƚLJdĂƐŵĂŶŝĂ Church Cemetery in Dumfries. acknowledging Gilbert as his intellectual For information: Dianne Cornich 0408 528 658 equal though wider opinion tended to

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IN THE SCOTTISH KITCHEN

Burns Night Recipes Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face, Great chieftain o’ the pudding-race! The Burns Supper on January 25th is an institution of Scottish life: a night to celebrate the life and works of the national Bard. Suppers can range from an informal gathering of friends to a huge, formal dinner full of pomp and circumstance, enjoy!

Method: Method: Put the remaining honey and all the Bring a saucepan of water to the boil Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. other ingredients into a large bowl and Cullen skink over a high heat. Add the turnip then Place the mushrooms onto a baking sheet beat together using an electric whisk. Start Ingredients: allow to cook until tender, about 12 and drizzle with a little oil. Cook in the oven off slowly, then increase the speed and mix For the stock: minutes over a medium heat. for 5-6 minutes or until beginning to soften. for two minutes until all the ingredients 75g/2½oz. butter Drain and mash then add a good Mix together the breadcrumbs, pine are well combined. 1 tbsp. vegetable oil splash of milk, salt and pepper and some nuts, pecorino and parsley. Pour the mixture into the pudding basin, 2 leeks, roughly chopped chopped fresh chives, mix well. Serve hot. Remove the mushrooms from under the on top of the honey. 2 onions, peeled, roughly chopped grill and top each mushroom with a slice of Place a piece of baking parchment on a 2 fennel bulbs, roughly chopped Haggis, Neeps and Tatties vegetarian haggis. sheet of foil and make a large pleat in the 250ml/9fl oz. white wine Spoon the breadcrumb mixture over the middle, folding both sheets together (this 500g/17½oz smoked haddock Ingredients: haggis and drizzle with a little more oil. allows for the pudding’s expansion as it 750ml/1 pint 7fl oz. water 400g/14 oz. of haggis – purchased from a Return to the oven for about 15 minutes cooks). Put the parchment and foil on top For the soup: good quality butcher 75g/2½oz. butter 4 baking potatoes or until the cheese is slightly melted and of the pudding, foil side up, and secure 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 50g/2oz. butter the filling is hot and bubbling. with string, looping the end of the string 2 leeks, finely chopped 50g/2oz. cream Serve one mushroom as a starter or 2-3 over the top of the pudding and tying it to 2 shallots, peeled, finely chopped 1 turnip with tatties and neeps as a main course. form a handle that will enable you to lift the 2 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed 8 shallots pudding in and out of the pan. 300g/10½oz. potatoes, peeled, chopped 1 sprig of thyme Cranachan Place the basin in a large pan, and pour 500ml/17½fl oz. double cream 3 cloves of garlic in enough boiling water to come halfway 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley 50g/2oz. of sugar up the side of the basin. Put a lid on the pinch freshly grated nutmeg salt pan and bring to a simmer. Lower the heat Method: 200ml/7oz. of red wine to maintain a simmer and let the pudding For the stock, heat the butter and vegetable oil 80ml/3oz. of port steam for 1¼ hours, until risen and springy in a large pan and gently fry the leeks, onions 500ml/17oz. of brown chicken stock to the touch. Top up the boiling water, if and fennel for 3-4 minutes, or until softened. 10ml/.5oz of whisky necessary, to prevent the pan boiling dry. Add the white wine to the pan and bring 200ml/7oz. of cream Remove the foil and parchment and run to the boil. Add the smoked haddock, pour Method: the tip of a small, sharp knife around the in the water and bring back to the boil. Scrub the potatoes and bake them whole edge of the pudding to help release it. Turn Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, in the skins in the oven at 180 degrees until onto a warmed plate and serve piping hot skimming off any scum that rises to the cooked. Remove from the oven and scoop with custard or cream. surface, until the haddock is cooked through. out the flesh of the potatoes and pass Ingredients: 570ml/1 pint double cream Strain the haddock, reserving the cooking through a fine sieve or potato ricer. Add in Shortbread stock. Chop the haddock into bite-sized pieces. the cream and butter and mix. 85g/3oz. porridge oats For the soup, heat the butter with the At the same time, peel and dice the 7 tbsp. whisky vegetable oil and fry the leeks, shallots and turnip and cook in salted water then pass 3 tbsp. honey garlic for 3-4 minutes, or until softened. through a fine sieve or potato ricer. Follow 450g/1lb. raspberries Add the potatoes and the chopped smoked the butcher’s instructions for the haggis fresh mint, to garnish haddock to the pan. based on size. Use a round metal ring and Add the reserved cooking stock and bring Method: layer with one third of haggis layer followed to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer Toast the oats in a frying pan, being careful by a third of mashed turnip before adding for 10-15 minutes, or until the potatoes are not to burn them. the mashed potatoes to fill the ring. tender. Stir in the cream and briefly blend Lightly whip the cream until it reaches To heat put in a medium oven until the soup with a stick blender. the soft peak stage, then fold in the whisky, warm. Make a stock from the port, red Serve the soup with crusty bread and honey, oatmeal and raspberries. wine, sugar, garlic, thyme and salt. Simmer sprinkle with the chopped fresh parsley and Serve in dessert glasses garnished with a in a pan together with the shallots until a sprinkling of freshly grated nutmeg. few raspberries and mint. tender. Remove the tough outside layer Ingredients: when cooked. Make a whisky sauce with 125g/4oz. butter Neeps the brown chicken stock and cream before Honey sponge 55g/2oz. caster sugar, plus extra to finish adding the whisky at the end to taste. Ingredients: 180g/6oz. plain flour Serve the timbale of haggis with 2 shallots 130g/4½oz. heather honey and the whisky sauce. Method: 100g/3½oz. unsalted butter, softened, plus Heat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5. extra for greasing Beat the butter and the sugar together Vegetarian haggis 100g/3½oz. caster sugar until smooth. stuffed mushrooms 3 free-range eggs Stir in the flour to get a smooth paste. 110g/4oz. self-raising flour Ingredients: Turn on to a work surface and gently roll out 1 tsp baking powder until the paste is 1cm/½in thick. 4 large flat open/Portobello mushrooms custard or cream, to serve 1 tbsp. olive oil Cut into rounds or fingers and place Ingredients: 75g/2½ oz. breadcrumbs Method: onto a baking tray. Sprinkle with caster 1 large turnip, peeled and diced 2 tbsp. pine nuts, toasted Butter a 1 litre/1¾ pint pudding basin. sugar and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes. splash whole milk 2 tbsp. pecorino, grated Put two tablespoons of the honey into the Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or salt and pepper, to taste 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley prepared basin (if the honey is very thick, until pale golden-brown. Set aside to cool chopped fresh chives, to taste (optional) 350g/12 oz. vegetarian haggis, sliced warm it gently first to make it more liquid). on a wire rack.

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Charles Rennie Mackintosh Scotland sailing towards zero emissions target statue unveiled in Glasgow statue of Charles including Orkney Islands Council, Rennie Mackintosh Konigsberg Marine (Norway), Ballard has been unveiled Power Systems Europe (Denmark/ A on the 90thanniversary Canada), McPhy (France), DLR (the of his death. The German state aerospace agency) and statue by Andy Interferry (the global ferry operators Scott, whose works association, Belgium). Ferguson include The Kelpies, Marine Chief Executive, Gerry is believed to be the world’s first public Marshall, said of the project: “We now sculpture celebrating Mackintosh, one have one of the most innovative and of Scotland’s most famous sons. The www.Scotland.org competitive shipyards in Europe, from artwork was commissioned by Sanctuary which we plan to deliver great things Group to mark the completion of the for Inverclyde and Scotland. HySeas affordable housing provider’s £60 million III is a living example of how it can be regeneration of Anderston, Glasgow. Andy Scott said: “Most of my possible to lead the world”. memories as a Glasgow School of Once constructed, the new ferry Art student have Mr Mackintosh’s will operate in and around the beautiful building as a backdrop. His Orkney Islands, which provides distinctive architectural styling and Text and image courtesy: and image courtesy: Text some of Scotland’s most challenging the sculpted detailing of that building uly marked the start of a ground- to be the toughest in the entire world, coastlines. Orkney is already a hotbed undoubtedly influenced my career breaking project that will result in the emphasising Scotland’s commitment to of renewable energy innovation, path. I am immensely proud to have world’s first zero emission seafaring ferry. safeguarding our planet’s future. The new and is home to the world’s largest created this distinctive bronze statue Known as HySeas III, the project is now climate change bill has set an immediate tidal turbine and the world’s first of him, especially here in his home city. Jin its final stage of development, paving the target of achieving a 90% reduction grid-connected wave and tidal test There can’t be many Scots who deserve way for the building and launch, in Scotland, in greenhouse emissions by the year centre. These are already beginning to recognition more than Charles Rennie of the first-ever hydrogen-fuelled, sea-going, 2050. However Scotland have the added produce hydrogen for a range of uses. Mackintosh, a view I am delighted to car and passenger ferry. The fuel for HySeas III intention to go to a full 100% reduction, This project will ensure that Scotland say is shared by Sanctuary Group.” will exclusively be produced from renewable known as ‘net-zero’, as soon as possible. continues to be in a world leading The statue shows Mackintosh sat on the famous high-backed chair he designed electricity, which will signal a move away HySeas III is an excellent opportunity position regarding the development for Glasgow’s Argyle Street Tea Rooms. from traditional fuel sources towards entirely to showcase the innovative skills and of sustainable marine transport. This Mr Scott added: “What better time emissions-free transport. HySeas III follows facilities on offer in Scotland and a perfect will undoubtedly lead to substantial to formally recognise this humble on from two prior development stages which example of the benefits of collaboration new manufacturing opportunities but brilliant Glaswegian than at were supported by Scottish Enterprise and between Scotland and the rest of Europe. and export growth potential for the end of the year celebrating the the Canadian Transport Ministry. Scottish companies as we continue 150thanniversary of his birth? I hope This pioneering new project perfectly Renewable energy innovation to demonstrate our ambitions to lead the sculpture becomes a much-loved fits with the ambitions of the Scottish Hyseas III is led by the University of the world in emission-free transport local and city-wide tribute to this genius Government’s recently announced climate St Andrews and Ferguson Marine and to support innovative ambitious of Scottish architecture.” change bill. The new legislation is set Engineering Ltd with other partners companies looking to make a difference. Sir John returns to Pollok he National Trust for Scotland’s Pollok House welcomes ‘This Lad o’ Pairts’, an exhibition which will SCOTTISH reintroduce Sir John Stirling Maxwell Tto the people of Glasgow. The house was ACCESSORIES SHOPPE once home to the Maxwell family, who lived on the site from the 13th century. The KILT HIRE Maxwell family donated the house and estate to Glasgow in 1966, and today it is looked after by the conservation charity. Sir John Stirling Maxwell was the last of the Maxwell family to bring about significant change to the lands that formed the Pollok from people with memories of Sir John and Estate. Social housing schemes, open spaces life on the estate were recorded. Those who in the city, fair rents for workers and quality shared their memories remember him as town planning were all close interests of Sir a kind man, providing good housing for John. From the moment he inherited Pollok workers, and supplying coal and electricity. Estate he gave his time, and in many cases To complement the exhibition, Pollok • Sydney’s Finest Highland Regalia • Australia’s largest supplier of authentic his land, to further these and other causes. House will host a series of talks, giving Stockist. Tartan Scarves, Ties, Bow Ties, Caps, Sir John opened his grounds at Pollok to the visitors a flavour of life on the estate. Ken • Kilts and Tartan skirts made to order. Sashes, Tammies and much more. public, and also donated land for urban parks. Mallard, Volunteer on the Pollok House Oral • Stockists of Quality Giftware including • More than 600 different Scottish & Irish Jewellery, Pewter Flasks, Tankards, Tartans on display with over 5,000 In 1939 he drew up a pioneering conservation History Project said: “It’s been fascinating Quaiches & Clan Badges. Tartan items in stock. agreement with NTS which imposed strict to speak to people and to hear their conditions for the preservation of the natural connections with the estate and house. I’ve Come and visit our store at and built heritage of Pollok Estate. loved being able to share information that 25 The Strand, Croydon NSW 2132 we’ve gathered with those we’ve met. It’s Close to Croydon Railway Station, with plenty of free parking! Social and economic change really been a two-way thing.” Sir John was born to a life of privilege but as This month a mobile exhibition, with Tues-Fri 10.00am-6.00pm Sat 9.00am-2.00pm a wealthy man who was well connected to complementary talks, will begin a tour of local and national government, he used his Pollok Library, Pollok Community Centre, MAIL ORDER TO ANY POSTAL LOCATION position to help ordinary people at a time Cardonald Library, Langside Library and of difficult social and economic change. He Newlands FC Church. Tel: (02) 9747-8270 spoke out publicly to influence debate on a ‘This Lad o’ Pairts’ exhibition will run Email: [email protected] range of national issues, lent his assistance until end June 2019. Pollock House is Facebook: www.facebook.com/scottishaccessories to many Scottish charitable organisations, an elegant stately home and is set in Website: www.scottishaccessories.com.au and was a founding member of the National the scenic Pollok Country Park on the Trust for Scotland. As part of the research outskirts of Glasgow. For more details see: carried out for this exhibition, accounts www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/pollok-house

The Scottish Banner • January 2019 • Page 27 THE SCOTTISH BANNER THIS MONTH IN SCOTTISH HISTORY Names & Places In The News From Today And The Past

1 - King James V married 11 - The Scottish 18 - The launch of the Scottish Labour Party. 25 - Robert Burns born Alloway. Magdalene of France. 1537 National Blood The inaugural meeting of the breakaway Burns Night is celebrated around party was held in Glasgow. It was formed 1 - Charles II crowned at Scone, the last Transfusion the world on this night. 1759 Association was as a result of the dissatisfaction several coronation on Scottish soil. 1651 25 - First Minister Alex Salmond launches created. This Labour MPs felt with their party over its a consultation on the SNP Government’s 1 - James Stewart the “Old independently stance on devolution for Scotland. 1976 proposals for a referendum on Scottish Pretender” died. 1766 funded service was independence. The referendum on responsible for Scotland’s blood and blood 1 - First celebration of New Year in Scotland Scottish independence was held on 18 products. The National Blood Transfusion on this date (was March 25th till then). 1600 September 2014 saw Scotland vote to Service in England and Wales was not set 1 - The Beatles opened a 5-day remain part of the United Kingdom, up until the 26 September 1946. 1940 tour of Scotland to promote their with 55% voting against the proposal first singleLove Me Do. 1963 12 - John Buchan, author (39 Steps for Scotland to become an independent etc) and diplomat (Governor General 1- The constitution is drafted for the country and 45% voting in favour. 2012 of Canada, 1935/1940) died. 1940 Glasgow Chamber of Commerce, 26 - One o’clock gun fired for the first making it the oldest in Britain. 1783 13 - Death of St Mungo, patron saint of time from Edinburgh Castle. The gun was 2 - Ibrox Park disaster, 66 supporters killed on Glasgow (and also known as St Kentigern) created to complement a time ball on stairway 13. The disaster led to the rebuilding and is buried at his church in Clas-gu Nelson’s Monument which was not reliable 18 -Raasay House on Raasay off Skye was of Ibrox Park as an all seater stadium. 1971 which later becomes Glasgow. 603 during Edinburgh foggy days. 1861 badly damaged in a fire. The building was 13 - Mary Slessor, missionary in - The 1st Glasgow Scout troop was 3 - O H Mavor (James Bridie) physician and undergoing a £4m restoration project. 26 West Africa and known to many as prolific playwright, born in Glasgow.1888 The former stately home had been run registered, the first to be formed.1908 “Ma”, died in Calabar. 1915 3 - Poet and critic Edwin Muir died. 1959 as an activity centre since 1984 and was 26 - Kirkpatrick McMillan, inventor of the being restored for that purpose again. The bicycle, died. The thought of patenting his -The death of George Cathcart. 4 sprawling 258-year-old mansion once invention or trying to make any money out Cathcart was a doctor from Edinburgh belonged to the Clan MacLeod. 2009 of it never crossed MacMillan’s mind, but who instigated the annual series of others saw its potential, and soon copies concerts now known as the Proms, 19 - A Scottish army under the Earl of Leven began to appear. However, Macmillan short for promenade concert. 1951 crossed the river Tweed into England. It remained in England for three years playing was quite unconcerned with the fuss his 5 - 89,000-tonne Liberian-registered Braer oil an important part in the Civil War. 1644 invention had prompted, preferring to enjoy tanker, carrying 84,500 tonnes of crude oil, hit the quiet country life he was used to. 1878 rocks on Shetland Isles in heavy seas. 1993 19 - Birth of James Watt, mathematical instrument maker, developed the 6 - A.J. Cronin, author of Keys of the steam engine, invented the condenser Kingdom and creator of the British television and copying machine. 1736 series Dr Finlay’s Casebook died. 1981 20 - Benny Lynch crowned world 27 - Glasgow Herald newspaper first flyweight champion. Recognised as published. It is the longest continuously probably the greatest boxer Scotland published daily newspaper in Britain. Today 14 - Skye Terrier Greyfriars Bobby died has produced, Lynch enjoyed a meteroic the paper is simply called The Herald. 1783 after staying by his master’s grave for 14 rise to the top of the sport. 1937 years. The terrier belonged to Edinburgh 27 - First public demonstration of policeman John Gray who died of 20 - The chemist Thomas Graham, was TV by John Logie Baird. 1926 born. Graham is famous for discovering tuberculosis in 1858. His grave stone reads: - William Burke, murderer and body the diffusion rate of gasses, which is known 28 “Let his loyalty and devotion be a lesson as “Graham’s Law”. He is also called the snatcher of “Burke and Hare” fame, to us all”. A statue of Bobby is now one of “father of colloid chemistry”, and was the executed. The duo were accused of the most popular in Edinburgh. 1872 author of, Elements of Chemistry. 1805 killing 16 people over the course of 12 14 - Alexander Graham Bell demonstrated months, in order to sell their cadavers 21 - Sweetheart Abbey, near his telephone to Queen Victoria. She made as “subjects” for dissection. 1829 7 - Glasgow University founded at the request Dumfries, founded by Devorguilla, the first call in the British Isles from her 29 - Earl Haig, of James II and Bishop Turnbull. 1451 mother of John Balliol. 1290 residence on the Isle of Wight. 1878 Commander in 22 - Poet George Gordon Byron 8 - The first newspaper in Scotland was 15 - Neil M Gunn, author of The Chief of British (later Lord Byron) born. He moved to published. Mercurius Caledonius offered Silver Darlings and many other books forces 1915-18, Aberdeen at the age of four and attended coverage of “the Affairs now in Agitation and short stories, died. 1973 founder of the Aberdeen Grammar School. The title in Scotland, with a Survey of Foreign British Legion, 15 - Strathclyde Regional Council applies for was inherited from an uncle. 1788 Intelligence.” It ceased publication on died. 1928 250,000 summary warrants against residents 28 March after only nine issues. 1661 23 - James Stewart, the Regent Moray on the refusing to pay the highly controversial “Poll 29 -The first abdication of Mary Queen of Scots, murdered 8 - King Alexander I crowned. 1107 adoption of GMT Tax”, introduced in Scotland in 1989. 1990 in Linlithgow, triggering civil war. 1570 by Scotland. The 8 - Earl of Stair, held responsible for the 16 - Retreating Jacobite army defeated 23 - William Hamilton, the Scottish subject has been massacre of Glencoe, died. 1707 Hanoverian forces at Battle of Falkirk. 1746 Labour politician, died. He was MP for the source of 8 - Rationing of sugar, bacon and 16 - Treaty of Union of Scottish and Fife West, 1950-74, and Fife Central, controversy ever butter introduced. 1940 Westminster Parliaments ratified.1707 1974-87. He became a controversial since. 1848 public figure due to his outspoken 9 - The Diocese of Glasgow was elevated to 17 - Duddingston Curling Society became advocacy of Scottish independence and 30 - King Charles an Archdiocese by Pope Innocent VII. 1492 formally organised, one of the earliest his dislike of the Royal Family. 2000 I executed. His 9 - Income tax introduced for in the history of curling - though Kilsyth execution caused the first time.1799 lays claim to a date of 1716. Curling dates 24 - Birth of Publius Aelius Hadrianus, a change of sides back to the sixteenth century in Scotland, who built Hadrian’s Wall to cut off 9 - The first women’s golf tournament took by most of the Scots who had previously with Scots taking the sport across the Scotland from the rest of Britain. 76 place in Scotland, at Musselburgh. 1811 supported the Parliamentarians in the world where it still flourishes.1795 English Civil War as, for all his faults, Charles 9 - Liner Queen Elizabeth I, launched at John was still a Scottish Stuart king. 1649 Brown’s shipyard, Clydebank, in 1938, caught 17 - Author Compton Mackenzie (Whisky fire and sank in Hong Kong where it was to Galore etc) born. Whisky Galore is based on a 31 - Lachlan MacQuarie, “Father of serve as a floating marine university.1972 real life true story. In the middle of war time Australia” born Ulva. Lachlan Macquarie rationing, the SS Politician ran aground with a was the governor of the colony of New 9 - Author and Scottish Banner columnist cargo of 264,000 bottles of malt whisky. 1883 South Wales from 1810 to 1821. 1761 Nigel Tranter died. Tranter published more than 130 novels and biographies 18 - Death of Sir John Pringle, President 31 - Charles Edward Stewart, “Bonnie during his 60-year-long career, most of the Royal Society from 1772-1778 Prince Charlie” died in Rome. 1788 and physician to King George III. covering famous Scots and their place - Princess Victoria, Stranraer-Larne Sometimes called the “father of modern 31 in the country’s history. 2000 ferry, sank in a storm with the loss of military medicine”, the Scottish-born 133 lives; 44 were rescued. 10 - Pop star Rod Stewart born. 1945 physician focused on the need to adopt 1953 11 - John A MacDonald, first Prime Minister a clean medical environment for the 24 - First train over Forth Rail Bridge. The 31- 270 Royal Navy servicemen were killed of the Dominion of Canada in 1867, born treatment of wounded soldiers. He also bridge is considered as a symbol of Scotland, whilst on practice missions with other Royal at 20 Brunswick Street in Glasgow. 1815 coined the term “influenza”.1782 and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 1890 Navy vessels in the Firth of Forth. 1918

Page 28 • The Scottish Banner • January 2019 THE SCOTTISH BANNER The Immortal Memory Robert Burns was born into a farming family at Alloway in Ayrshire on January 25th,1759. He died in Dumfries at the early age of 37. Yet in that short time he had taken the Scottish literary world by storm, and had secured a place for himself in history and in legend.

36,000 manuscripts, books, artworks and other artefacts. Here you can explore a searchable database, take virtual tours of the poet’s haunts, sample textual and audio versions of some of his best- known work and follow links to Burns organisations. One link that’s missing is to the World Burns Club. As well as providing a useful Beginners Guide to Robert Burns,

Scotland.org this offers expert analysis, a discussion forum and guidance on how to host the greatest Scottish feast, the Burns Supper. Linn uses its state-of-the-art technology There are other online resources too, each to produce the most authentic recordings The Mitchell Library, Glasgow. with their own particular strengths. Burns of Burns’ songs all 368 of them. Variously Country, for instance, offers an exhaustive described as ‘hauntingly authentic’, ‘the Text courtesy of: courtesy of: Text Burns encyclopaedia with the full text of definitive collection of Scotland’s most mainstay of Burns Suppers, the Today, the collection has grown to over the authoritative Robert Burns reference famous son’, and all ‘performed with skill, Immortal Memory celebrates 4,000 items, making it one of the largest, volume. It also features his Complete Works feeling and, most importantly, pride’, Linn’s Burns’ enduring spirit. It’s a fitting if not the largest, collection of material with a glossary translation of harder Burns The Complete Songs of Robert Burns is the tribute for one who himself did so relating to Burns in the world. Among words into German, French, Spanish and only series of its kind in the world. Amuch to preserve and popularise Scotland’s its many treasures are more than 900 American, plus the best of Burns translated Delve a little deeper into Linn’s rich historical, cultural and literary heritage. different editions of Burns’ poetical works, into ‘the de’il’s tongue’, English. founding principles and you appreciate First and foremost, of course, Robert including two copies of the Kilmarnock that this is a match made in heaven. Linn’s Burns was a poet. He took as his subject, edition and two printings of the Edinburgh Sing them as they were egalitarian regime all of the office staff everyday life, women and drink. With and London editions. What is particularly meant to be sung have identical desks and chairs, everyone a faithful and often satirical eye, the interesting about one of the Kilmarnock The written word is all well and good, but eats at the same staff canteen and given Ploughman Bard provided a detailed editions is that it belonged to a neighbour Burns’ songs were meant to be sung. Here names are used throughout would surely record of life in 18th century Scotland. For of Burns, Robert Aird. Blessed with a local too, devotees of Scotland’s Bard are doing have been applauded by the man who an eye witness account of how his fellow knowledge, Aird filled in some of the blanks everything they can to record his work for wrote For a’ that and a’ that. rural Scots lived, look no further than in the text where Burns used only initials posterity and the enjoyment of many. A In the words of the 19th-century scholar Burns’ The Cotter’s Saturday Night or for or asterisks. Other interesting and valuable particularly fine example of this is Scottish and educationalist J S Blackie, ‘When impassioned comment on the apparent items include a letter to William Nicol (an company Linn. One of the most modern Scotland forgets Burns, then history will hypocrisy of certain sections of the Kirk, Edinburgh schoolmaster and drinking manufacturing operations in the UK, forget Scotland.’ Long live the Bard! read Holy Willie’s Prayer. In all of his poems, companion) and one of only six remaining letters and songs, Burns immortalises not original manuscripts of Auld Lang Syne. only his own ability, but the life and times, Reflecting Glasgow’s cosmopolitan appeal, culture and politics of the day. the collection also houses translations of Burns’ works in more than 30 languages, Entering Edinburgh’s the most recent addition being Polish. SCOTS’ cultural scene It was in his capacity as an avid collector Burns in the digital world of traditional songs and tunes that Burns Just 45 miles to the east but accessible entered Edinburgh’s cultural scene. Unable from anywhere in the world via the CORNER to find a patron to support his writing, internet is the National Library of With David Keith www.scottishbanner.com despite the success of Poems, Chiefly in the Scotland’s digital Burns collection. Here, the A’ Bhratach Albannach Scottish BannerA’ Bhratach Albannach On106.7 Phoenix FM

Scottish Dialect, Burns began working for an scholars and enthusiasts alike can dip into Volume 36 Number 11 The world’s largest international Scottish newspaper May 2013 Edinburgh music-seller, James Johnson, who an ever-growing online resource of the Monday 2:30 to 4:30pm had embarked on a project to collect and National’s outstanding collection. As well Traditional, Folk & Gaelic Music

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By: Nick Drainey The SnowRoads

Britain’s highest public road Images courtesy of VisitScotland. courtesy of Images Scotland’s SnowRoads is an amazing journey through the mountains of the Cairngorms National Park linking Blairgowrie (A93) to Grantown-on-Spey (A939) via Glenshee, Braemar, Ballater, The Lecht and Tomintoul. It is the highest ‘A’ road in Britain and now a new app has been developed giving people the chance to learn about all they are passing – scenic, historic and natural as Nick Drainey explains.

t is a 90-mile route through some Recently, an app has been developed to The new app aims to bring the route As part of the Scottish Government’s of the most stunning scenery the help motorised explorers enjoy all there is to life for adventurers and includes an Scenic Routes initiative, three art installations Highlands of Scotland has to offer. in the real world as well as through virtual augmented reality treasure hunt, an audio were commissioned and placed along the Known as the SnowRoads, the and augmented reality technology. guide and 360 panoramic filming. route near the Devil’s Elbow in Glenshee, a Ihigh-level journey takes drivers and It also curates local stories and viewpoint at Corgarff and in Tomintoul. their passengers through the history The highest ‘A’ road in Britain legends and nearby listings of more and wildlife which abound in the The SnowRoads links Blairgowrie in unconventional tourist attractions which A road less travelled rugged landscapes. Perthshire (A93) to Grantown-on-Spey were unearthed during a community Project Manager of the SnowRoads for the in the Highlands (A939) via Glenshee, engagement programme across the CBP, Jennifer Green, said the aim is to create Braemar, Ballater and Tomintoul and is route. The app is free and will be used a “not-to-be-missed” scenic route through already a “must do” for many tourists. by businesses to promote the area and by the Cairngorms National Park. She said: It follows the highest ‘A’ road in visitors to enhance their experience. “We have created a digital toolkit for a truly Britain and is popular with classic car A £245,000 grant from Scottish immersive visitor experience to highlight drivers, motor bike enthusiasts and road Enterprise was awarded under the Tourism this destination road which will have a major cyclists, traversing eastern Cairngorms Destination Development Fund towards positive economic impact on communities through remote, wild, breath-taking this £315,000 initiative which is being led and businesses along the route. landscapes and vibrant historic by the Cairngorms Business Partnership “We know we have created something communities with castles, distilleries (CBP) with partners the Cairngorms authentic that local folk will enjoy as much and ski centres along the way. National Park Authority (CNPA). of the content has been built around local stories and legends unearthed through a major community engagement project where we asked local people what they would like to see promoted as part of the project. “There is a huge amount of original content in our toolkit including videos narrated by the people who live and work along the route and even our own five- track SnowRoads EP which was composed and produced by Scottish musician, Calum Wood. The music Calum has created is emotive and reflective of each area along the way and offers a perfect soundtrack to listen to while looking out at the wild and dramatic scenery of this untouched place.”

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The Cairngorms Business Partnership “The SnowRoads does not apologise Pete Crane, Head of Visitor Services destination and increased business is a membership funded, not for for its heritage, culture, challenging at the CNPA said: “A journey along engagement will further develop the profit, Chamber of Commerce and terrain and at times unruly weather the SnowRoads takes you through the tourism offering that attracts both UK Destination Marketing Organisation conditions but rather, celebrates these Cairngorms National Park and over two and international visitors.” for the Cairngorms National Park. With things. It encourages people to discover of the highest public roads in Britain. This The SnowRoads app is free to a membership of over 380 businesses a road less travelled. stunning route links five communities download on Apple and Android devices across the National Park it supports “I’m not alone when I say I love to drive with the outstanding landscape of the at: http://snowroads.com/apps and represent business interests and through the Cairngorms National Park. Cairngorms and lots of reasons to slow promotes the use of Cairngorms This route has local and international down and experience this truly inspiring National Park through projects such as appeal for families on a Highland area of Scotland”. the SnowRoads app. adventure, classic car drivers and cyclists. Danny Cusick, Director, Food & The technology and tools we have Drink, Tourism and Textiles, Scottish developed throughout this project will Enterprise said: “This is a fantastic be invaluable for tourists and businesses development. We know that visitors to The SnowRoads has joined the alike, as they promote this journey as a Scotland are looking for true, authentic North Coast 500 and the North bucket-list destination to the world.” and unique experiences. Through the use of digital technologies this App will Inspiring area of Scotland East 250 as driving routes enhance the visitor experience, enabling Road to Glenshee. Last year, the SnowRoads was announced them to fully appreciate this unique designed to attract the same as the winner of Innovation in Tourism at the Aberdeen City and Shire Tourism amount of tourism interest Awards (ACSTA) and will go on to represent as the Garden Route in South the region in the national tourism ‘Oscars’, the Scottish Thistle Awards this year. Africa or the Pacific Coast It has joined the North Coast 500 and the North East 250 as driving routes designed to Highway in the US. attract the same amount of tourism interest as the Garden Route in South Africa or the Pacific Coast Highway in the US. The North Coast 500 has become a huge Jennifer added: “The content will success, following a stunning coastal trail continue to build as local people and in Wester Ross, Sutherland, Caithness, businesses will be invited to add listings Easter Ross, the Black Isle and Inverness- and points of interest along the way Shire. Meanwhile, the North East 250 which will then be delivered straight to takes in the whisky distilleries of Speyside, visitors’ mobile phones. the spectacular mountain passes of the “The treasure hunt feature encourages Cairngorms National Park, the famous people to stop off and explore the area to castles of Royal Deeside, the Granite City of truly discover the Cairngorms and the rest Aberdeen, the rugged North Sea coastline of Scotland. It’s also a lot of fun so will to the east, and the picturesque seaside Signpost in Braemar. keep all the family interested. villages of the Moray Firth Coast. Geelong to host the 2019 Victorian Pipe Band Championships Kilt Towel’s after the 2018 biennial Australian Pipe Band Championships held in Brisbane. The 2019 Pipe Band Contest will include music adjudicators from New Zealand (Scott Mitchell) and New South Wales (Andrew Sneddon) as well as highly qualified adjudicators from Victoria.

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A celebration of Gaelic and 15 fascinating facts: Scotland’s natural heritage Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), the government’s adviser on all aspects of nature and landscape across Scotland, recently celebrated the links between the Gaelic language, heritage and nature during the Royal National Mòd. Here are 15 fascinating facts highlighting the intrinsic relationship between people, Gaelic and the landscape, animals, birds and plants of Scotland. An robh fios agaibh? / Did you know?

There are over forty different words The Cairngorms get their English name in Gaelic for ‘bog’. The English word from the Gaelic An Càrn Gorm ‘the blue ‘bog’ itself comes from Gaelic. mountain’ (the location of the ski resort). The Northern Corries, Cairngorm ©Lorne Gill SNH ©Lorne Gill Cairngorm Corries, The Northern Rannoch Moor ©Lorne Gill SNH. ©Lorne Gill Rannoch Moor

There are 276 Gaelic place-names in Scotland which name the iolaire ‘eagle’. Over two-thirds are thought to The poetic Gaelic name of the Isle of Skye The Gaelic name for October is An Dàmhair, derived represent the golden eagle and the is Eilean a’ Cheò - ‘the isle of the mist’. from damh-dàir and meaning ‘deer roaring time’. remainder the white-tailed sea eagle. Golden Eagle ©Lorne Gill SNH Golden Eagle ©Lorne Gill Trotternish ©Lorne Gill SNH ©Lorne Gill Trotternish SNH deer stag ©Lorne Gill Red

Loch Lomond was originally Loch Leamhain, named from the river that flows A Gaelic proverb says às an dris, from it (it means ‘elm river’). It derived its anns an droigheann ‘out of the modern name from Ben Lomond, in Gaelic bramble into the blackthorn’. Beinn Laomainn ‘beacon mountain’. Brambles ©Lorne Gill SNH ©Lorne Gill Brambles SNH Loch Lomond ©Lorne Gill

Whereas English adopted a French word ‘avalanche’, there is a native Gaelic word for the same phenomenon – maoim-sneachda ‘gushing forth of snow’ – reflecting the fact that avalanches have always been part of life in the Scottish mountains. Ben SNH Lawers ©Lorne Gill

The mountain Lochnagar in Aberdeenshire gets its name from Lochan na Gàire ‘the lochan where the wind makes a noise’, The shortest place-name in the world is the one-letter Gaelic for Iona – Ì. It near the summit. In Gaelic it is Beinn nan The aurora borealis is known in Gaelic as is often known as Eilean Ì or Ì Chaluim Chille, the latter linking it to its most Cìochan ‘the mountain of the nipples’. Na Fir-chlis, literally ‘the nimble men’. famous inhabitant, Calum Cille (‘dove of the church’, St Columba). Lochnagar ©Lorne Gill SNH Lochnagar ©Lorne Gill SNH ©Lorne Gill borealis Aurora SNH ©Lorne Gill Iona SNH ©Lorne Gill Iona

The English names for two of our The foxglove is seen as a fairy plant native birds come from Gaelic in Gaelic tradition. Among its Gaelic When the oystercatcher flies, it The darach or oak tree is known – ptarmigan (tàrmachan) and names is Lus nam Ban-sìth ‘the plant calls ‘bi glic, bi glic’, the Gaelic for poetically in Gaelic as rìgh na capercaillie (capall coille). of the fairy women’. ‘be wise, be wise’. coille ‘the king of the forest’. Ptarmigan ©Lorne Gill SNH ©Lorne Gill Ptarmigan SNH ©Lorne Gill Foxglove SNH ©Lorne Gill Oystercatcher SNH Oakwood ©Lorne Gill

is involved in an extensive Their work includes a bilingual series of booklets This was the third year of SNH’s Clyde – A River Recovery, took place as SNHprogramme of projects to on Gaelic in the Landscape, celebrating the involvement in the Royal National Mòd, part of the Mòd fringe in Dunoon. promote the use of Gaelic, boost interest in cultural and natural heritage of areas such with a specially commissioned concert led SNH has also recently launched a new the language and secure its future as a unique as Skye and the North West Highlands, as by acclaimed musician Mary Ann Kennedy foraging education pack and workshops and important part of life in Scotland. well as an online Gaelic nature dictionary. to celebrate the Clyde. The performance, for Gaelic-medium schools.

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