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Tommy’s ‘Droughtlander’ to end as Outlander returns Reader Honour same people who parted at the standing stones, all those years ago? giveaway Diana Gabaldon’s beautiful story Tommy’s Honour Carmi Zlotnik, President of Programming is based on the for Starz said “While ‘Droughtlander’ true story of will last just a little longer, we feel it is the challenging important to allow the production the time relationship and number of episodes needed to tell the between ‘Old’ story of the Voyager book in its entirety. Tom and ‘Young’ The scale of this book is immense, and we Tommy Morris, owe the fans the very best show. Returning the dynamic father-son in September will make that possible.” team who Steve Kent, Senior Executive Vice President, ushered in the modern game of golf. Programming, Sony Pictures Television said, Tobias Menzies (‘Black Jack’ Randall). As their fame grew, Tom and Tommy, “With the scope of the production and all of Scotland’s Golf Royalty, were touched the intricate details that go into the Emmy- by drama and personal tragedy. At first eason three of the Golden Globe stones to return to her life in 1948. Now nominated sets and costumes, we had to matching his father’s success, Tommy’s nominated series Outlander will pregnant with Jamie’s (Sam Heughan) make sure everything is kept to the high talent and fame grew to outshine his return to television screens in child, she struggles with the fallout of her standard of the previous seasons and Diana father’s accomplishments and respect as September. The third season will sudden reappearance and its effect on Gabaldon’s beautiful story. We’re so proud founder of the Open Championship in Sinclude 13 episodes based upon Voyager, her marriage to her first husband, Frank of the incredible work that Producer Ron D 1860 with a series of his own triumphs. th the third of eight books in Diana Gabaldon’s (Tobias Menzies). Meanwhile, in the 18 Moore and the Outlander team have done.” But in contrast to Tommy’s public international best-selling Outlander series. In century, Jamie suffers from the aftermath of Diana Gabaldon’s eight-book persona, his personal turmoil ultimately March, production and filming on the current his doomed last stand at the historic battle Outlander series has sold more than 26 led him to rebel against both the season moved from its home base in Scotland of Culloden, as well as the loss of Claire. As million copies worldwide and all the aristocracy who gave him opportunity to Cape Town, South Africa, to shoot pivotal the years pass, Jamie and Claire attempt books have graced the New York Times and the parents who shunned his sea voyage scenes on the former sets of the to make a life apart from one another, best-sellers list. The Outlander series passionate relationship with his wife. STARZ original series Black Sails. Production each haunted by the memory of their lost spans the genres of history, science The Scottish Banner has 5 double on the season began in September 2016 and love. The budding possibility that Claire fiction, romance and adventure in passes to the Sydney preview wrapped up in June. Outlander also recently can return to Jamie in the past breathes one grandiose tale. The second season screening which will take place on attended San Diego Comic Con again, new hope into Claire’s heart… as well as of Outlander won the Critics’ Choice Wednesday 6th September, 6.30pm at offering fans a chance to experience more of new doubt. Separated by continents and Award for Most Bingeworthy Show, and Palace Verona cinema, Paddington. this beloved series in person. centuries, Claire and Jamie must find their four People’s Choice Awards, including Please note this offer is for the Sydney way back to each other. As always, adversity, Favorite TV Show. screening only. Tommy’s Honour is Claire and Jamie mystery, and adventure await them on the released on September 7th. To enter email The story picks up right after Claire path to reunion. And the question remains: Outlander returns for Season 3, [email protected] (Caitriona Balfe) travels through the When they find each other, will they be the September 11 on showcase. Historic sites celebrate ‘Outlander effect’ terrestrial television debut and series three gets ready to hit screens again internationally. Stephen Duncan, Director of Commercial and Tourism at Historic Environment Scotland, who manage over 300 Historic Scotland visitor attractions, said: “I’m delighted to welcome this boost in visitor numbers as we continue to celebrate the Year of History, Heritage and HIGHLAND Scottish historic sites are feeling the Archaeology. This is an excellent return on the ‘Outlander effect’ as they celebrate investment we have made across our estate. a significant surge in visitor numbers. At Doune Castle, for example, after Photo: Historic Environment Scotland. upgrading the visitor and retail offering, we have seen retail income increase 62% GATHERING cottish historic sites are feeling the for the year to date. Featuring in Outlander ‘Outlander effect’ as they celebrate a has opened up our sites to a whole new AND THE significant surge in visitor numbers. audience, inspiring more and more visitors The start of the summer season to come and discover the history behind S2017 has seen sites in the care of Historic these places, further demonstrating Environment Scotland which have a starring the enduring value and significance of role in the hit TV series record dramatic heritage attractions in Scotland.” increases in footfall from the same period last year. Blackness Castle - which features Treasured heritage sites SUNDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2017 in the series as the stand in for Fort William Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Culture, 8.30am – 4.30pm, Minnawarra Park, Armadale - has seen the most significant rise in Tourism and External Affairs, said: “It’s visitors, up 72% for the period 1 April to 2 fantastic to see that the international success PERTH KILT RUN HIGHLAND GATHERING FESTIVAL- June 2017. Doune Castle, famed for its role of Outlander continues to draw visitors from The only charity fun run where Heavy events | Highland dancing | Bagpipes | Clan village as the fictional Castle Leoch, recorded an around the world to visit treasured heritage everyone wears a kilt! 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Australasian Edition • September 2017 • Page 3 THE SCOTTISH BANNER SCOT POURRI Send us your inquiries on life’s little family have put in to keeping us all up to David Alexander-Fleming, JP Glasgow Central Station Tours question marks. Ever wanted to know what date and connected to a place that many Chief Commissioner happened to your old pal from home, how of our families left....not because they St. Andrew’s First Aid Australia to make your favourite Scottish meal, or wanted to, but because they had to. Victoria, Australia wondered about a certain bit of Scottish Your latest publication is, as always, Ed note: Congratulations to everyone history? Pose your questions on Scottish engaging and informative. It would related topics to our knowledgeable at St Andrew’s First Aid and thank be wonderful however to know the readership who just may be able to help. 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he team behind Paisley’s bid Leader Iain Nicolson – chair of the Paisley to be UK City of Culture 2021 2021 Partnership Board – said: “For the have thanked the people of judges to have shortlisted us is a major the town for their ‘incredible endorsement of our ambitions for Paisley Tcontribution’ after Paisley was named as and Renfrewshire – and we are in it to win the sole Scottish place on the shortlist it. I know local people will be absolutely for the next stage of the competition. thrilled at this news – we want to thank The UK Government’s Department for every one of them as they are the ones Digital, Culture, Media and Sport have whose incredible contribution made it confirmed the 11 places bidding for the happen. They turned the bid into a mass title has been whittled down to just five – movement, with more than 30,000 people Paisley, Coventry, Stoke, Sunderland and joining the conversation – a number Swansea. Initial bids were lodged in April equivalent to almost half the town’s – the five selected are due to submit more population. Winning the UK City of detailed second-stage bids by the end of Culture 2021 title would be a major boost September, with the winner announced to our wider plans. Aside from hosting at the end of the year. some of the world’s best performers and Paisley is bidding for the title as bringing more than a million people to part of a wider push to use the town’s Paisley in 2021, it would over the long unique heritage and cultural story as term create thousands of new jobs, and the home of the globally-recognised allow us to attract massive investment Paisley Pattern to transform its future. and build a new town centre economy It is estimated Paisley’s 2021 year could with tourism and creativity at its heart. new level and changed perceptions future. Paisley will build on that over the bring a £172m economic boost and We wish the best of luck to the other of the town. It has also brought a new next few months as we look to further create the equivalent of 4,700 jobs over places which join us on the shortlist, sense of self-confidence to residents and convince the judges that the town wants a ten-year period. Current UK City of and send our best wishes to those which shown them how the power of culture the title, needs the title, and will deliver a Culture hosts Hull has seen £1 billion didn’t make it through.” can be harnessed to change people’s year of world-class culture in 2021.” of investment since winning the title lives for the better. Our £1m Culture, Work is under way in the town on in 2013, with the city attracting 1.4m Scottish first Heritage and Events Fund has boosted new cultural infrastructure – including visitors in just the first three months of Paisley 2021 bid director Jean Cameron our local cultural scene and linked local a proposed £42m revamp of Paisley its year in the spotlight. added: “There’s never been a Scottish groups with some of Scotland’s best Museum and a new museum store and winner and we would be thrilled to creative talent – building a foundation library on the town’s high street – as Major endorsement for Paisley be the first – we are now Scotland’s for our 2021 year. The initial bid was the well as work to reconnect the Pattern and Renfrewshire bid and would love to see the whole product of a wide range of local groups – back to the town which gave it its name And the shortlist news has been hailed country get behind us. The work to community and cultural organisations, via partnerships with international by the team behind Paisley’s bid as a date has already been really positive schools and Young people, businesses design houses. massive thumbs-up for the town and for Paisley – it taken awareness of our and the council – all working together To help support Paisley 2021 or for more its ambitions. Renfrewshire Council internationally-significant story to a on a shared vision to change the area’s details see: www.paisley2021.co.uk Date set for Queensferry Crossing CANBERRA COLLEGE OF PIPING & DRUMMING PRESENTS to be opened by The Queen

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he Queensferry Crossing will be have been involved in the construction of officially opened by Her Majesty The the new bridge. The Queensferry Crossing 7 & 8 October 2017 Queen on 4 September 2017. The is a symbol of a confident, forward-looking new bridge opens to traffic for the Scotland and – as well as providing a vital Saturday Tfirst time on 30 August, prior to closing on transport connection for many years to 2-3 September for the Queensferry Crossing come – it is a truly iconic structure and a Pipe Band & Highland Dancing Championships 2017 Experience, when 50,000 members of the feat of modern engineering.” KAMBAH OVAL, KETT ST. 10AM – 5PM

public have the unique opportunity to The 1.7 mile Queensferry Crossing – the MASSED PIPES HIGHLAND DANCING SCOTTISH STALLS TARTAN WARRIORS walk across the bridge – following a ballot world’s longest three-tower, cable-stayed & DRUMS & CLAN TENTS & FOOD STALLS & MUCH MORE that attracted almost 250,000 entries. On 5 bridge – is set to be delivered at a cost of September, an additional ‘community day’ £1.35 billion, £245 million under the original Scottish Ceilidh Night & Celtic Entertainment by ‘Humbug’ has been added, giving up to 10,000 more budget. Following the inception of plans CANBERRA BURNS CLUB FROM 7:30PM – LATE people from local schools and community for a new bridge in 2007, construction groups on both sides of the Forth the chance commenced in June 2011 and the project has Sunday to walk on the bridge. From 6 September involved more than 15,000 people, including onwards the bridge will re-open to traffic the creation of 1,200 jobs in the local area, Solo Piping & Drumming with no pedestrian access. with thousands more indirectly employed. AUSTRALIAN WAR MEMORIAL 9:30AM – 4PM

Iconic structure The Queensferry Crossing in numbers: SUPPORTED BY PROUDLY SPONSORED BY First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said: - 23,000 miles of cables, almost enough “It is very fitting that the Queensferry to wrap around the earth’s equator. Crossing will be officially opened by The - 35,000 tonnes of steel, the equivalent Queen, exactly 53 years to the day from of 80 Boeing 747s. when she opened the Forth Road Bridge. - 207 metres in height above high tide – 50 Importantly, this celebratory event will metres taller than the Forth Road Bridge recognise the thousands of people who and 97 metres more than the rail bridge.

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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.

and beyond. The economies of Edinburgh, An Edinburgh City Council spokesman Midlothian and the northern Borders said as tourists in the Scottish capital are have all gained demonstrably from the being urged not to rub the nose of the opening of the Borders Railway. Now it is famous Greyfriars Bobby statue as it is time for Hawick and other communities in causing damage to one of the city’s most the southern Borders to benefit directly.” loved landmarks. Greyfriars Bobby was a Skye terrier who became known in the Allan McLean, Chairman, Campaign for 19th -century for supposedly spending Borders Rail said at the launch of a new 14 years guarding the grave of his owner report detailing the advantages of extending until dying in 1872. A year later, a drinking the Borders Railway route by 60 miles fountain topped with Bobby’s statue to include Carlisle, through Hawick and was erected at the junction of George states it would provide a strategic new link IV Bridge and Candlemaker Row to to the national rail network. The £350m commemorate him. The monument is “We have had lots of lovely comments Borders Railway, stretching 30 miles from now Edinburgh’s smallest listed building. on social media about it and we really “We have now been in discussion with Edinburgh to Tweedbank, opened in hope lots more people will come and see Dundee Council regarding the concept 2015, and there are now calls for the line “The history of the Royal Navy and it. This has been a long time coming for of a stadium on part of this site for over to be continued and reinstate the original Scapa Flow are tightly entwined. Last us, but we are immensely proud to finally a year and would like to thank them for route, Scottish Government ministers year, we recognised the huge sacrifice have this aircraft on display. It is the only the assistance they have given us. When having pledged to look into the feasibility made by our sailors at the Battle combat veteran Spitfire in Scotland, with Dundee Football Club were originally of such an extension. Despite widespread of Jutland and commemorated the a fascinating history. The next stage of its formed in 1893, they played their games opposition, the Waverley Route connecting loss of HMS Hampshire. Now we will restoration can now begin, as we refit the at West Craigie Park. They then moved to Edinburgh to Carlisle via the Borders carried recognise the achievement of Squadron cockpit and carry out detail work on the rest a new ground at Carolina Port adjacent its final passengers in January 1969. Commander Edwin Dunning with his of the airframe. To unveil the aircraft in this, to the Docks in Dundee. In 1899, Dundee first-ever landing of an aircraft on a our 40th anniversary year, is a tremendous moved to their current home at Dens Park ship at sea and his subsequent death a achievement for a small volunteer museum.” and we are delighted to be involved in few days later, but this weekend we are what we hope will be the development firmly committed to commemorating Dumfries and Galloway Aviation Museum of their new home for the future.” the tragedy that was the loss of HMS curator David Reid said as the museum Vanguard. The devastating explosion, proudly unveiled a restored spitfire aircraft Bob Hynd of Leadingham Jameson Rogers completely accidental rather than a which crashed into Loch Doon during World and Hynd Architects said as Dundee result of enemy action, was a shock when War II. The Spitfire MkIIa P7540 was retrieved Football Club’s move from Dens Park has it happened and the tragic loss of more from the depths of the loch, which is near moved forward after the team’s owners and than 840 lives is still felt through their Dalmellington, during a recovery operation management began the official process of descendants and those in Orkney who 35 years ago. The plane had crashed on obtaining planning permission for a new feel passionately that we should mark October 25, 1941, killing the pilot whose body stadium at Campderdown Park, adjacent to the centenary in appropriate fashion.” was never found — he is commemorated the Dundee Ice Arena. Although plans for on a memorial at the side of the loch. the new stadium have not yet been drawn Naval regional Commander for Scotland up, it is expected its capacity would be at and Northern Ireland, Captain Chris “I am trying to promote a fresh take on least 50% greater than Dens Park, which “While he enjoys attention from visitors Smith, said as descendants of the victims the tradition by bringing it into theatre can hold 11,500 fans. A formal planning and loves to have his photo taken, Bobby of the HMS Vanguard tragedy marked and film and through collaborating with application is then expected to be submitted gets distressed when people rub his nose. 100 years since sinking of the Royal international artists. Step dance is a to the local authority in December. It really does cause damage to the statue, Navy’s worst wartime accident. HMS natural response to music. If you can feel which is why we urge people to be respectful. Vanguard exploded and sank off Orkney the music, it is normal to want to dance to “This document will help inform the debate We always request the city’s statues and with the loss of 843 lives in 1917. it. For me, it’s like playing along to the tunes on preparing for the proposed railway monuments are treated respectfully, and with your feet. Step dance is not intended through the Scottish Borders to Carlisle it’s great so many local people agree.” “The assumption has always been that to be a spectacle. Whether it’s on stage, there was nothing left at Burghead, that as part of social dance or just jamming CLUES ACROSS it was all trashed in the 19th century but along at a session, it’s about responding 1 Scotland’s Playground (7,4) nobody’s really looked at the interior to the music and being part of the music, SCOTWORD 9 Village 3 miles south of Lochmaben (7) to see if there’s anything that survives like a musician. I teach my students the 10 Old Scots wall linings (7) Here is a fun crossword for you to try with a few inside the fort. But beneath the 19th basic traditional steps. How they put these 11 The gift of speech! (3) century debris, we have started to find together to express themselves is up to of the answers to be found in Scotland! If you 12 Italians by Scots (7) significant Pictish remains. We appear them. I believe there is a lot of potential for are in doubt, you may need a wee peek at a Scots 13 Run of the mill (7) 14 Provider of warmth (3) to have found a Pictish longhouse. step dance to be further integrated within dictionary or a map. Or, if you are really stuck, 15 But never last! (5) This is important because Burghead traditional music in Scotland. We have a the answers can be found on page 24! 17 Old hands! (5) is likely to have been one of the key vibrant trad scene with sessions, cèilidhs, 18 Referee (5) royal centres of Northern Pictland and festivals and touring musicians. Step dance 1 2 3 4 5 6 20 Regimental alternative to kilts (5) 22 Play 1 Across and get one (3) understanding the nature of settlement has a place in all of these contexts and is 7 8 24 Prettier in Scotland (7) within the fort is key to understanding accessible to anyone who wants to learn.” 25 Erica’s flower (7) 9 10 how power was materialised within 26 North-east flower! (3) 11 27 Scotland’s emblem (7) these important fortified sites.” Scottish step dance expert Sophie 28 Red cents! (7) Stephenson who is helping keep the ancient 12 13 29 A glen in the Trossachs (11) The University of Aberdeen’s Senior Gaelic tradition of step dancing relevant in lecturer Dr Gordon Noble said as 21st century Scotland. Step dancing was CLUES ACROSS th 14 15 16 17 archaeologists have uncovered popular in Scotland in the 18 century 1 Colourful games attraction (8,7) important new details of a Pictish and Scots who left took the custom with 2 A Village 3 miles south of Crieff (7) 3 The last of the drink (5) settlement at Burghead Fort. Evidence them where in places such as the Canadian 18 19 20 21 22 23 4 Village 1 mile south of Dalkeith (9) of a longhouse has been found at the Maritimes it still flourishes today. The dance 5 Deer tops! (7) site, near Lossiemouth in Moray, along had its Scottish revival about 20 years ago and 6 Low range east of Dumbarton (10, 5.) with a coin which is 1,100 years old. is today being incorporated in trad-music 24 25 7 Wishaw location sounds like gunfire(6) 8 Wee islands (6) It is thought the Burghead Fort was event and workshops and being taught at 26 16 The ship’s back (9) a significant seat of power within the the University of the Highlands and Islands. 27 28 18 Highland Dress accessories (6) Pictish kingdom, between AD500 and Sophie hopes to introduce more Scots to 19 Old correspondence (7) AD1000. The university team, which the ancient dance and keep this aspect of 21 Marine winger (7) have been digging at the site since 2015, Scottish culture alive not only in Scotland but 29 23 Religious district (6) 25 Long-legged kin of 21 Down (5) hope to find more items in the future. also in parts of Europe and North America.

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Munro of the University of Edinburgh in As the capital’s last criminal to be the last criminal dissection to take place dissected before the Anatomy Act of in the capital. 1832 abolished the practice, Howison is Councillor Ian Campbell, Edinburgh’s famed in the University of Edinburgh’s Depute Culture and Communities Anatomical Museum. His articulated Convener, said: “Edinburgh’s history never skeleton is still displayed next to the Scots and red hair fails to amaze, shock and, in this case - remains of William Burke. scare. By putting a face to the Cramond Dr Janet Philp from the University’s - More than 20 million people in the Murderer, we have been able to piece Deanery of Biomedical Sciences, UK and Republic of Ireland carry the together the story of the man behind explained: “It’s fascinating to be able gene that produces red hair. the crimes. The project has combined to link the Anatomical Museum to - There are more red heads in Scotland the Council’s archaeological findings local stories, which in turn enables than anywhere else in the world. with forensic techniques; the University our history to become increasingly - Approximately 650,000 redheads are in of Edinburgh’s scientific research and accessible to others. A reconstruction Scotland or roughly 13% of the country, The facial reconstruction courtesy remains; and the brilliant local knowledge like this, even with a measure of however 40% might carry the gene. of Hayley Fisher Art. of the Cramond Heritage Trust. It is artistic license, helps us to increasingly - The Edinburgh and Lothian region fantastic to see the city collaborate and the appreciate and understand our was found to have a large percentage utting a face to the ‘Cramond result is a fascinating new display in the museum collection and the significant of ginger people, whilst the North and Murderer’, a new museum display heart of the Cramond community.” role it has played in our city’s history.” West are believed to over 10% less in Edinburgh has used forensic John Lawson, City of Edinburgh likelihood of having the red head gene. techniques to picture John Howison Incredible events Council Archaeologist, added: “This - Having red hair and blue eyes is Pfor the first time. The life-like profile of the John Dods from the Cramond Heritage has been a rare opportunity to put actually rare. Most people have 19th Century killer is exhibited next to a Trust, said: “Cramond may be a small a face to one of Edinburgh’s lesser- brown eyes, hazel or green shades. replica of his skull in a free display, open district but its history packs more incredible known perpetrators. We often focus on - Red hair is often thicker than now, at Cramond’s Maltings Interpretation events and findings than many parts of the history of the city centre, but our other colours. Centre. John Howison’s crimes involved the Edinburgh. The trial of John Howison is one communities are just as interesting. The - Set in the Scottish Highlands, Disney brutal murder of a local woman, Ms Marta of the area’s lesser known tales, but it was story of John Howison, the Cramond film Brave, tells the story of a little Geddes, on 21 January 1832. The widow was an important event in scientific history. I Murderer, is especially captivating.” red-headed warrior princess named found dead with severe fracture wounds to hope our display at the Maltings educates The Maltings Interpretation Centre is a Merida and her courageous fight her head – following an unprovoked attack and provides visitors with an insight into against the tradition of her land and a small museum outlining the history of by Howison with a sharp spade. Cramond’s colourful and sometimes mysterious, menacing beast. He was sentenced by Judge David unsavoury past. I’m delighted we are able to Cramond. Run by volunteers, the space is free to visit between 2-5pm every Saturday - The next Redhead Day UK will take Boyle (pictured) to execution by public host this display locally, and thank everyone place on 19th May, 2018. hanging before his body was given to Dr involved for making it happen.” and Sunday between April and September.

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Australasian Edition • September 2017 • Page 7 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, 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.

Old English “kin” element added to denote Last on the list is Whytelaw. The a younger person or as progeny of a John. surname is from a place name, for Translated it would be read as “little john.” the lands of Whitelaw in the parish of Earliest recording of the surname in Morebattle in Roxburghshire. “Law” the Scotland is 1565. last element of the name usually means a Next name is Lennie from the lands of hill in Scots so the name is quite generic Leny, parish of Callander, in Perthshire. when as white hill read. John de Whytelaw One John de Leny had the surname when rendered homage to King Edward I in 1296 witnessing a charter in 1270. Another form as many nobles in Scotland did. Spellings of the name may have originated from over the centuries included Quitelaw, s you read this know that there are a non-complimentary name. It is from Linay, a land name in Ronaldsay, Orkney. Quytelaw and Whitlau etc. Thank you Mr. only a few more weeks of summer the Old French bole or boule for one who Rob Lenay was mentioned there in 1576. Campbell for that list. here in the north left, so enjoy as a fraud of deceptive. Bullar a name yourself. Our summer was very at one time for one who printed false Whytelaw Scottish surnames Agood because our local Scottish festival bulls or leaflets. I do see some families From the very French sounding name Not all Scottish surnames have a tartan was revived this summer after taking a of that name on the 1841 census in Gaston we find, it has been in Roxborough or a clan but that doesn’t make them any year off to reorganize. We knew that it Dunbartonshire. for centuries. A Hendrie Gastoun was less Scottish. There are so many origins may be scaled down a bit and it was but mentioned in the region in 1567. Possibly of Scottish surnames. Flemish, Viking, that didn’t stop a great crowd coming to Jenkin it has the French connection for one being Scottish Gaelic, Norman French. French support it. It just shows that where there As mentioned in the August issue of the a native of Gascony in France. However, that came in the entourage of Mary Queen are people with a smidgen of Scottish Scottish Banner, Mr. Lindsay Campbell of English sources have it as variation of of Scots, and English. Yes, English, Scots DNA they will gather to enjoy the pipes, Upper Hutt, New Zealand wrote to us with Garston for one who is a dweller near a “Inglis” was a language for over a thousand food, and dancing. Our summer here in an extensive list of surnames which caught grass enclosure. years in Scotland before the union in 1707 Ontario, Canada tended to be wet with his eye. Mr. Campbell was researching family Mack as a surname would seem to be after which it became fashionable to speak rain as happens every so often. So I used history in the parochial registers of Dunoon a name that would identify someone as London English and regulated Inglis to the those wet days to do some genealogical and Kilmun where he came across entries a true Scot. It is in fact a Border name five major dialects in Scotland. endeavours. By helping out others I am of surnames that he found interesting. primarily in Berwickshire. Recorded as Therefore you should know by now finding tricks to better the organization of Although these names weren’t necessarily early as 1424 as “Makke”. Thought to be a that we love hearing from you so drop us a my own family research. in his own family, he felt that they should be Scandinavian word which was originally line or an e mail and ask about that family addressed in this column to which I agree. “Makr” or “Maki.” Gaelic influence may surnames that has you curious. The Chinese Pedigree chart First on this month’s list is the name have the name from a place name in have a saying: “May you live in interesting Firstly, I fill in a pedigree chart with my Jenkin. A variation of the forename John. Yorkshire named Macwra, which would times.” sounds like a good plan to me. I can ancestors giving birth, marriage and “Jun” or “Jen” is the Flemish form probably be equivalent to MacGraw, MacRath or only add, may your September be one that death dates and places. Each person has a arriving in the 12th and 13th century. The MacRae meaning son of Grace. you can tell your grand “weans” about. number: 1. For yourself 2. For your father and 3. For your mother etc. Then each ancestor and their numbers has a separate file where I keep copies of those births, marriages, deaths certificates and any Iolaire tragedy remembered other documents pertaining to their lives as well as photographs. This I do for everyone responses to the tragedy, including poetry on the tree. Lastly, I make a summary list and early 20th century Gaelic songs. of individuals with their numbers and list In his interview, John Macleod recalls what certificates I have for them. So I can the waste of it all. “These men did not die see at a glance what I have for a person and heroically in war. They were killed by colossal of course what I still need without going carelessness and human error. A ship ran through reams of documents. I hope this aground in not really bad weather conditions helps you. I find this gratifying to be able on a notorious reef well off the main shipping to wade through all data without getting line by utterly incompetent officers.” overwhelmed by paperwork. Alice Heywood, Learning Officer at the National library of Scotland who Bouglas has worked on the development of the We have some interesting names to look ewly digitised material being cannot be comforted,” reported The website said “The site aims to give visitors at this month. Ms. Elizabeth Aitken from made available for the first time Scotsman on January 6, 1919. “Carts in a starting point in looking at the impact somewhere in Australia asked about the to tell the story of one of the little processions of twos and threes, each the tragedy had on both the community Border surname Bouglas. Ms. Aitken worst ever disasters in Scottish bearing its coffin from the mortuary, pass of the time and what we can learn from it suggested that the name maybe a variation Nhistory. The story of the worst peacetime through the streets of Stornoway on their today. It includes contributions from the of the name Douglas and I have to admit I shipping disaster since the Titanic, when way to some rural village, and all heads are community on the Isle of Lewis and related was wondering if it was a typo. It is in fact 205 soldiers returning from WWI died bared as they pass.” So many people died items in the Library’s collection to provide a Border name sometimes spelled Buglass within sight of Stornoway harbour, is being that the island ran out of coffins and they an overview of events on that fateful day.” or Bookless for lands in the Melrose, remembered at the National Library of had to be brought in from elsewhere to The website can be found at Roxburghshire. Historically known as Scotland. A new website has been created bury the dead. www.digital.nls.uk/learning/iolaire Booklawes or Bukelaws. One suggestion to raise awareness of the tragic events is that it was from buck laws or stag hills. of New Year’s Day in 1919, ahead of the Reflections on the disaster Another is from the Gaelic “buidh glas 100th anniversary of the disaster. It was The dual language Gaelic/English website meaning yellow and blue/gray”. The oldest described by the Stornoway Gazette as “the features reflections on the disaster record of the name 1220. blackest day in the history of the island.” from descendants of both survivors The men were aboard the HMY Iolaire and those who perished, together with Bullard and looking forward to being reunited video interviews with John Macleod, Again from Australia, Mr. David Sheridan with loved ones when the ship struck rocks author of When I Heard the Bell - The asks about a name on his maternal called the Beasts of Holm, at the entrance Loss of the Iolaire. The story is also told side, Bullard. While not a Scottish name to Stornoway Harbour. There were only through historical newspapers, maps and in derivation it is found in Scotland at 79 survivors. Scarcely a family was left documentary sources in both Gaelic and various stages of our history. One might untouched in the close-knit communities English. Some of these have been newly suspect that it is from bull-herd or bull- of Lewis and Harris. “The homes of the digitised and made widely available for ward but it is in fact a variation of Bullar island are full of lamentation - grief that the first time. The site includes artistic

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Full list of Scotland’s History in 25 Objects: Scotland’s rich and colourful history 1.Barbed Harpoon Point Gwen Raez, Senior Marketing Manager Scotland’s top 25 historical 2.The Orkney Venus at VisitScotland said: “After months of 3.Poltalloch Jet Necklace deliberation, we’re delighted to unveil objects announced 4.The Carpow Logboat the list of 25 objects that we think best 5.Mousa Broch represent Scotland’s rich and colourful 6.Roman Distance Slab history – but it is by no means an 7.Carved Footprint exhaustive collection and we know there 8.St. Martin’s Cross will be many more out there that people 9.The Lewis Chessmen want to add! We chose items that were 10.Stone Effigy at Sweetheart Abbey not only important to the history of the 11.Robert the Bruce Equestrian Statue country, but also had an interesting 12.Honours of Scotland narrative behind them and would inspire The Lewis Chessmen are part of Scotland’s History in 25 Objects. 13.Oldest Football people to find out more. Scotland’s history, 14.Castle of Mey Tapestry heritage and archaealogy are among the rom a Roman distance slab to a (originally found in the Macarthur Cave, 15.Penicuik Jewels top reasons for visiting Scotland. 2017 is medieval football, Antarctic goggles Oban) that dates back to the Middle Stone 16.Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Travelling Canteen the year to delve into the past and discover to a dancing fiddle- VisitScotland Age, and is one of the earliest instruments 17.The Gregg Violin Scotland’s fascinating stories through a has revealed the top 25 objects used to hunt and fish in Scotland. The most 18.Sir Walter Scott’s Desk wide-ranging, variety of new and existing Fthat have shaped Scotland’s history in a modern in the list is Dolly the Sheep - the 19.Mackintosh Trail Music Room activity to drive the nation’s tourism and stunning 25 objects ebook. The list has been first mammal to be cloned from an adult cell 20.Paisley Shawls events sector, boosting tourism in every compiled by an expert panel for the 2017 – who is currently housed at the National 21.Tom Morris Junior Medal single corner of the country. We hope lots Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology, Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh and 22.Dallas Dhu Stencil of visitors enjoy this fascinating e-book.” the 25 objects cover over 5000 years of celebrated her 20th anniversary in 2016. 23.Captain Scott’s Snow Goggles Dr Jeff Sanders, Dig It! 2017 Project Scottish history and the length and breadth More unusual objects on the list include 24.Steam Locomotive “Maude” Manager at the Society of Antiquaries of the country from Shetland to Dumfries the Orkney Venus – the earliest known 25.Dolly the Sheep of Scotland said: “As you can imagine, and Galloway. The objects were chosen depiction of the female human form - The national tourism organisation is capturing thousands of years of Scottish based on chronological and geographic which dates from the Neolithic period and encouraging the public to suggest their prehistory and history with just a spread alongside their individual interesting was uncovered at the Links of Noltland on own ideas for objects that have played a handful of objects was not an easy task! stories. The final 25 were chosen by a panel the Orkney island of Westray in 2009. part in Scotland’s history that haven’t been It’s great to see a mixture of old favorites that included representatives from Historic A violin which ignited Robert Burns’ included in the list. Suggestions can be and unexpected items come together Environment Scotland, National Museums rebellious streak, revealing more about the made on social media using the hashtags to tell a story that opens with the first of Scotland, Society of Antiquaries of great Bard’s personality is another object #25objects #hha2017 hunter-gatherers and stretches all the Scotland and VisitScotland. that makes the final cut. The Gregg Violin Scotland’s Year of History, Heritage and way up to our living memory. Now that was owned by Burns’ dance teacher, William Archaeology began on 1 January 2017. To the list has been revealed, it’s the perfect Scotland’s fascinating past Gregg. In around 1779, Robert Burns started date, hundreds of events have happened time to discover Scotland’s stories for VisitScotland hopes that visitors will go on taking dancing lessons and wrote that he across the country including Scotland in yourself during the Year of History, a trail to discover as many of the objects as hoped these new skills would ‘give my Six, Weave, Edinburgh’s Georgian Shadows, Heritage and Archaeology.” possible and in turn discover more about manners a brush’, but it was most likely an Tradfest, Dig it! 2017, Festival of Museums Scotland’s History in 25 Objects Scotland’s fascinating past. The oldest act of rebellion because his father did not and a range of activity across Historic is now available to download at: object in the list is a barbed harpoon point approve of such seemingly sinful behaviour. Environment Scotland locations. http://ebooks.visitscotland.com/25-objects/

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By: David C. Weinczok

artillery line and one of his own guns proceeded to explode. Mons Meg’s barrel burst in 1680 while marking the visit of the future James VII. It did a stint in the Tower of London before being returned to Edinburgh in 1829, and it has had a home in Edinburgh Castle almost constantly since. You’ll find it next to St Margaret’s Chapel, and it’s devilishly fun to stand behind it and imagine firing off a shot. There are three other items on the Edinburgh 101 list inside the castle as well: the Stone of Destiny, Crown

Craigmillar Castle. Jewels, and wooden doors in the old prison marked with graffiti by American, French and Spanish prisoners of war. Edinburgh in 101 Objects Craigmillar Castle yew trees There are actually quite a few castles and Visitors to Scotland’s ancient capital are being invited to discover the rich history of Edinburgh through its tower houses in Edinburgh, though of course Edinburgh Castle itself is by far most treasured objects over a time span of 1,000 years. Seven themes provide a thread through the Edinburgh’s the best known. A real contender, though, 101 journey through time: Building a City, Faith & Nation; City of Innovation; Arts & Performance; Everyday is Craigmillar Castle, now receiving a Life; On the Dark Side and Books, Words, Ideas. The city is a showcase of history and whether you are walking lot more attention thanks to being used for filming in season three of the hit its streets or discovering its treasures online Edinburgh 101 celebrates the story of Edinburgh and allows television series Outlander. Having been people to connect with Edinburgh’s history in a unique way as David C Weinczok explains. to just under 300 Scottish castles now, Craigmillar always ranks amongst the he story of Edinburgh is an epic still couldn’t be observed in the physical world In the late 1780s three schoolboys found must-sees I recommend to visitors. in the making. From its volcanic and measured empirically, he had no time a mineral spring here, and a local eccentric, One reason is that its atmosphere is origins, whose upheaval gave us for it. We have Hume to thank in no small Lord Gardenston, championed its healing that of a ‘proper castle’, a hard-to-define Castle Rock and Arthur’s Seat, to part for the development of the scientific abilities. He commissioned a pillared temple concept but you know it when you’re Tthe insatiable minds of the Enlightenment method, for humanism, Enlightenment and and statue of Hygieia, goddess of health and and the frantic Fringe Festival, it’s nearly skepticism. On the other hand, he knew well cleanliness – a much needed morale boost impossible to do the capital justice. But that the course human life is often decided in a city so dirty it was called ‘Auld Reekie’. Edinburgh World Heritage, an independent by passions rather than reason. He might St Bernard’s Well gets a mention in Mary 101 objects around charity that seeks to engage people with have found a chuckle, then, in the fact that Shelley’s Frankenstein, listed amongst Edinburgh have been the city’s UNESCO World Heritage status, visitors and students in the city since the Edinburgh’s “…environs, the most has come as close as you can. late 1990s have rubbed his toe for good luck! delightful in the world”. The stretch of the selected to represent the 101 objects around Edinburgh have been Some view the rubbing of Hume’s toe Water of Leith between Stockbridge and selected to represent the city’s sprawling as little more than a vacuous, vain photo Dean Village is one of the most beautiful yet city’s sprawling history. history. From the 350 million-year-old rocks opportunity for tourists with selfie sticks. least well-known sections of the city, just of Hutton’s Section in the Salisbury Crags to And sometimes it is. But the sculptor, 10 minutes’ walk from Princes Street yet Dolly the Sheep, the first cloned mammal, Sandy Stoddart, seems on board, stating blissfully secluded. It is also very historic, in one. Craigmillar has countless nooks the diversity of the objects means there is an in a 2006 interview with The Scotsman with mills being recorded here in the early and crannies to explore, remarkably Easter egg hunt in the making for all interests. that “We are seeing the birth of an ancient 1100s and many of the colourful buildings intact curtain walls, and significant and I have only been to around forty after living in tradition…the more people are seen to do have their origins in the 16thcentury. bloody historical events to recount. Edinburgh for six years, so it’s been a real joy that kind of thing, the more cultivated and Perhaps my favourite feature, though, discovering extraordinary places and artifacts. cultured they become.” While that may Mons Meg are the yew trees flanking the entrance be slightly optimistic, Edinburgh World to the main gate. No one knows for sure David Hume’s Toe Heritage has clearly embraced the idea, how old they are, but they make entering encouraging myself and other history geeks the core of the castle feel like walking to rub the toe on a recent walking tour. I into a Game of Thrones set. like to think it’s history in the making. Mary, Queen of Scots spent time unhappily at Craigmillar on several St Bernard’s Well occasions. Most notoriously, during a stay in 1566 the ‘Craigmillar Bond’ was hatched between several nobles to Mons Meg. murder Mary’s husband, the oafish Lord Darnley. Life at Craigmillar was otherwise If ever curiosity killed the cat, that cat mostly peaceful, a place to escape the was James II (r. 1437-1460). The Scottish mire and masses of the city. king had a fascination with artillery The full list of 101 objects can be found bordering on obsession, often watching at the dedicated website www.edinburgh. demonstrations of cannons in his free org/101, and you can ‘visit’ the objects time. Such was his enthusiasm that when on social media by using and searching St Bernard’s Well. Duke Philip of Burgundy was shopping #Edinburgh101. Travel and heritage writers, for a gift for the Scottish king in 1449, he myself included, will be sharing lots of David Hume’s toe. The New Town of Edinburgh is the settled on Mons Meg. photos, videos and information about them Enlightenment in stone, its streets, gardens Capable of firing a 250kg stone in the coming months. There is so much Irony and self-deprecation is something and symbolism all designed to encourage around 2 miles, the behemoth bombard more to discover, from Britain’s largest fossil that Edinburgh does well, with sculptures rational individuals. While that may not was more a status symbol than a to a carving of an angel playing the bagpipes and statues seemingly a favourite means have entirely worked out, it did become practical weapon. Still, despite its bulk in St Giles Cathedral. With 101 quirky corners of mischief. A case in point: David home to some of the finest minds in and the staggering logistics of hauling of Edinburgh to explore, it’s a comprehensive Hume’s right big toe. science, literature and philosophy. Many it anywhere, its shot battered the walls tour of one of the world’s most storied cities. Living in a time when superstitions were of those minds looked back to ancient of Norham, Dumbarton and Roxburgh David C Weinczok is a heritage professional, beginning to give way to science and reason, Greece and Rome for inspiration, where St castles. Roxburgh is where James II presenter and adoptive Scot based in Hume was an objectivist to the core – if it Bernard’s Well would have fit right in. was killed when he was inspecting his Edinburgh. Twitter: @TheCastleHunter

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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.

trolleybuses were like castrated tramcars. bus travelling from Pollok to Broomielaw They were tramcars without the sparks, the was held up and brought to a standstill at rattle and the noise of steel upon steel. They Pollokshields, at the very point where there never had the vitality and character that was one of the tram depots. made tramcars exciting and attractive to us and that brought about fond memories Glasgow’s citizens loved that endured into our adulthoods. They did their tramcars not even have the noise and sway of a bus. There were crowds of people lining the This cross between a tramcar and a bus streets as some of the tramcars destined to meant that they were neither fish nor fowl. become exhibits in the transport museum They had some of the same restrictions of passed into the depot at Albert Drive. By operation as the tramcar but were not as accident, and not by design, our group flexible as a bus. They were also brandished ended up with box seats, upstairs on with the unfortunate nickname, ‘the silent the bus, watching part of the historical deaths’ because of their ability to sneak up procession of Glasgow’s tramcars. Neither quietly upon unsuspecting pedestrians Jean nor I remember anything about the crossing Glasgow’s busy streets. They jazz concert. It may have been Acker Bilk were introduced in April 1949 and left the or Kenny Ball performing that night but we Corporation’s service, ignominiously, in do remember that last procession of trams. May 1967. That was not the case when I had always enjoyed travelling on Glasgow’s beloved tramcars were taken Glasgow’s tramcars as a boy but now that out of service. I was a youth I was still to learn how much The Last Tram or when the rails were wet, greasy or iced The last tram, the No.9 Auchenshuggle I would miss them from our streets. All But ye Cannae go tae heaven on a Number 3 car, up. Both tramps were sunk into holes to Dalmuir West, travelling at a maximum Glasgow’s citizens loved their tramcars, For a number 3 car, don’t go that far. in the floor. But today the weather was speed of 8 miles per hour, ended its service and Jean and I now value the fact that A Glasgow University student song. (The number 3 fine and our tramcar finally lurched to a at the beginning of September 1962. we inadvertently joined 250,000 other th travelled through Mosspark to Glasgow University) standstill. We had reached our destination, Following that on the 4 September 1962, Glaswegians who came out that night, in the terminus at Auchenshuggle. Our a historical selection of Glasgow’s tramcars a carnival atmosphere, to farewell them in The adult passengers on our tram had conductor immediately dashed upstairs to made its way through the city, for the last style. They had become a familiar symbol travelled aboard tramcars all of their change the destination blinds and turn all time. It so happened I was travelling into of stability in old Glasgow. They well lives but few had ever asked themselves the swing back seats and backrests over to the city to go to a jazz concert, with my deserved our thanks for their long and how they worked or what half of the the opposite way for the return journey. As girlfriend, Jean, and some of our friends. valued service to the city and if Glasgow’s paraphernalia on them was for. Yet much we left, he then dashed downstairs again We had not been thinking about the final city fathers and other citizens had known of a tramcar’s technology was open and to release the trolley rope from the dash procession, for with the arrogance of then, what they know now, they or their exposed for all to see. That was part rail to give a strong pull on the rope to youth, we had more important things to successors would still be ‘shoogling’ along of what made them interesting for us swing the trolley pole around and on to the do. As fate would have it our number 23 on Glasgow’s cobbled streets. children to look at and to ride on. ‘down’ wire for the return trip

Tramcars had charisma Glasgow’s electric trams had survived Glasgow’s electric trams had three wars and the economic depressions of the 1920’s and 1930’s. They dominated survived three wars and the the city’s streets and captured our imaginations; for a 17 ton vehicle that economic depressions of the clangs, rumbles and rattles along to its fixed destinations upon steel rails, giving 1920’s and 1930’s. off sparks, could readily do that. Tramcars had charisma. They had personality and character and their journeys had the As we looked tentatively around us added attractions of requiring all sorts of at Auchenshuggle the tram driver was procedures to be undertaken and things to making some changes. He brought the be done to them all along the way. small brass reversing handle, the air brake Blue sparks often shot between the handles and the larger one used to regulate bare copper wires of the overhead cable the speed of the motors from the rear to and the long pole fixed to the roof of the the front of the tram. He then fitted these tramcars. The pole itself carried a small back on to the controller for the return metal trolley or stud that was arranged journey whilst the conductor reset the to press against the live suspended wire circuit breaker. After checking the pressure and run smoothly along under the cable’s on his air brakes the driver, standing erect, surface. In spite of this, there were times pushed the small handle on the controller, when the trolleys in the older tramcars his other hand on the air brake, and the would suddenly leave the wire and bring tramcar started running again, Meanwhile, the tramcar to an unscheduled standstill. the conductor put a card into a clock-like Then the conductor, with a quiet curse, device to clock-in their departure time. had to get out and use a big wooden pole By now we were taking in the sights of to re-connect the trolley to the wire. To our special destination, Auchenshuggle. solve this problem, later trams were fitted Disappointingly there was practically with bow collectors which allowed a wider nothing there of interest. The magic was area of contact. indeed in the name and not the place, so we made our way instead up to Alexandra Auchenshuggle Park and the Monkland Canal instead. To give notice of our tramcar’s approach there was a heavy gong fixed under the Trolleybuses footman’s platform. This was struck by Glasgow was late in introducing trolleybuses means of a heavy clapper pressed down to its streets but the routes grew quickly. As by a foot tramp. There was another foot youngsters we used to seek them out just for tramp used to release sand, sometimes the novelty of riding on one. That interest required to improve traction whilst braking did not last for long. We soon discovered that

Australasian Edition • September 2017 • Page 11 THE SCOTTISH BANNER

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 from time to time to report on matters Scottish. She lives in Scotland with her husband, the MacGregor clan chief. Sir Malcolm is Convenor of the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs, and Fiona is 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. Sir Malcolm MacGregor and Lady Fiona MacGregor and a haze on the horizon. As the day goes was started in 1898 when Joseph Walker small Borderland town; proclamations fishing on the River Spey. on, the mist will clear from the mountains opened a bakery with a loan of just a few being thundered out in the town square; and the sun will peep through the clouds. dollars. Then he used a horse and cart to pipe bands, brass bands, giant thistles and reetings from the Highlands For despite an early nip in the air, this deliver his moreish wares. By the 1960s barley bannocks all adding to the festive where I am perched on the place has a relatively mild climate. Indeed, the firm had a fleet of fourteen vans and feel as locals celebrate another year of grass by the River Spey. The it has been called the ‘Riviera of the North’. today, these sweet offerings in their tartan marking proud Borderland traditions. water is a good height and the There is perhaps some exaggeration packaging are put on ships and planes to Finally, there is the piping concert we GMacGregor is on the bank, casting a long there! This is Scotland. No matter: at least be sold all over the world. attend near Dumfries. It marks the end of line across the stream. Yesterday one of the midges are missing today. Then a red Whisky and shortbread. It is all very a week-long course for youngsters who our fishing party landed a twenty-three squirrel leaps from the branches of an Scottish. And, to be honest, this month want to learn to play the bagpipes – and pound salmon, so we have high hopes of ancient Douglas Fir and a hatch of gaudy has been very Scottish. First of all, the some of them have the makings of being catching something for the pot… flies floats across the water. A kestrel flies chief and I visit the Lochearnhead Games very good, indeed. As a special treat one Angling is vitally important to the silently overhead scanning the ground for in Perthshire where the MacGregors and of the course tutors, a piping expert, plays Scottish economy. It brings in fishermen something good to eat. The Young MacGregor, a complicated tune and women from all over the world. If you written for my husband’s father when he take into account the amount of money Morayshire Angling is vitally important was just thirteen years old. I am told it was they spend in local hotels, restaurants and This is Morayshire – and it is a whisky composed in 1938 by a Scots Guards pipe- shops each silvery salmon that is hooked region with eight distilleries within a to the Scottish economy. major. And so I learn something new. The is said to be worth thousands of dollars to seventy-mile radius. Nearest to us is the It brings in fishermen and Scots Guards piping book is said to be the the local area. MacCallan, a famously delicious malt. A bible of the piping world. It is the chief’s little further down the road is the Aberlour women from all over the world. former regiment. How good is that?! The Riviera of the North distillery, its smoothness no doubt fed by But back to the river. So far the The Spey is one of our premier rivers. numerous surrounding golden fields of MacGregor has had no luck. Then that is Dark, wide, rushing – and breathtakingly barley. If you come here one of these days MacLarens hold sway and where the angling for you: incessant expectation and beautiful, especially at this time of year. – and I do hope you do – take the Speyside tug-of-war is one of the star attractions. perpetual disappointment. Perhaps I will Mossy banks are covered with blue and Malt Whisky Trail – and get yourself a driver What fun it is to watch lines of kilted men have to have a go myself. After all, everyone yellow wildflowers. Feathery ferns cover so you can have a dram or two on the way… digging in and holding on for dear life, knows we ladies catch the biggest fish! Until rocky mounds. Rowan trees are heavy To soak up all that alcohol you will, of before being dragged across the grass… the next time, I wish you tight lines… with fat orange berries. The trees are still course, need some food – and the nearby gloriously green, and white and purple town of Aberlour is home to a famous The Young MacGregor Follow the MacGregor clan chief, Sir heather clings to silvery grey hillsides. brand of biscuit. If the wind is in the right Then there is the annual Langholm Malcolm MacGregor of MacGregor, This is a real Highland morning. It is not direction you can smell the baking as you Common Riding: two hundred horses and Convenor of the Standing Council of quite autumn, but there is still a slight chill pass by. The Walkers Shortbread business their riders thronging the streets of this Scottish Chiefs, on twitter.com/theclanchiefs The Galloway Hoard-Viking objects on display and save it for the people of Scotland. The unusual objects: beads; amulets of glass Queen’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer and rock crystal; pilgrimage relics; a silver (QLTR) has kindly granted us permission to penannular brooch; another rare gold put a selection of the Hoard on short-term ingot; five Anglo-Saxon disc brooches of display to support our fundraising campaign. a kind not found in Scotland before; and I would encourage everyone to come along jewelled aestels, pointers used to read and to the National Museum of Scotland to enjoy mark places within medieval manuscripts. a first glimpse of this outstanding Viking-age silver. There is not much time and we are Rare opportunity seeking the public’s support in saving this Other finds from around Britain or Ireland extraordinary treasure.” have been exceptional for a single type of object—for example, silver brooches or Viking-age hoard armlets. However, the Galloway Hoard is The Hoard brings together the richest unique in bringing together a remarkable collection of rare and unique Viking-age variety of objects in one discovery, hinting objects ever found in Britain or Ireland. at hitherto unknown connections between It is of international significance and people across Europe and beyond. It also ollowing allocation of the Galloway National Museums will put a selection will transform our understanding of this contains objects which have never before Hoard to National Museums of items from this unparalleled find on period of Scottish history. Uncovered been discovered in a hoard of this age. Scotland by the Queen’s and Lord temporary display at the National Museum of by a metal detectorist in Dumfries and Incredibly, fragile textiles, leather and Treasurer’s Remembrancer (QLTR), Scotland until 1 October 2017. The items are Galloway, the Galloway Hoard comprises wooden fragments have also survived, Fpart of the Hoard has gone on display for on loan from the QLTR and will give visitors a in excess of 100 gold, silver and other providing an extremely to research and Photos from the Galloway Hoard. ©National Museums Scotland. Museums ©National Hoard. the Galloway from Photos a short period as part of a fundraising first glimpse of this unique hoard of Viking- items from the Viking Age. It was buried reveal many lost aspects of the Viking Age. campaign to raise the necessary £1.98 age gold, silver and jewelled treasures. at the beginning of the tenth century, The Galloway Hoard is on display at the million to save it for the nation. although some of the items within the National Museum of Scotland, Chambers Delicate conservation Hoard date from an earlier period. Street, Edinburgh until 1st October 2017. The treasures on display have not yet been The bulk of the find is a rich Viking- For details see: www.nms.ac.uk fully cleaned or conserved. The fragile age hoard of silver jewellery and ingots. nature of many of the items in the Hoard However, it also contains an outstanding as a whole, means a rigorous process of range of exceptional precious metal and review and delicate conservation work will jewelled items including a rare gold ingot, be necessary before the long term display a gold bird-shaped pin and a decorated of individual items can be planned. silver-gilt cup of Continental or Byzantine Dr Gordon Rintoul, Director of National origin. The cup is carefully wrapped in Museums Scotland said, “We have only textiles and is the only complete lidded months in which to raise the necessary funds vessel of its type ever discovered in Britain to acquire this spectacular treasure hoard or Ireland. This vessel contains further

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By: Marie Gibson, Promotions Officer, Townsville Scottish Community Inc. Aberdeen to be hit Townsville Scottish Weekend hardest by Brexit Photos: Laurell Bourne. Laurell Photos:

berdeen is predicted to be worst his year’s big Scottish weekend in on the steps of Victoria Bridge included an came together to celebrate their shared hit by Brexit according to a study, Townsville was every bit as popular emotive rendition of Amazing Grace. Scottish heritage and to remember the Aby the Centre for Cities and the and full of patriotic Scottish significance of the day – the lifting in 1782 Centre for Economic performance at pride as in previous years. The The Parade of Tartans of the English ban that had prevented the the London School of Economics. The TClansmen’s Ceilidh lived up to its name The Parade of Tartans again featured Scots from wearing their tartan since 1746. city’s economy is heavily reliant on the with 135 people from many clans coming 50 clan banners making a great display Let’s do it all again next year! oil industry, and Brexit’s impact will be together to feel moved by the skirl of the behind the massed bands and was cheered driven by how it effects this one sector. pipes, to watch a Scottish country dancing by a massive crowd. A new addition this Other Uk cities predicted to be hit hard display then join in the ceilidh dancing year was a kilted strongman event by the by the Brexit process are Worthing, with great gusto, enjoy a delicious roast Iron Roots Laddies. The performance Slough, Reading Swindon, Edinburgh, beef meal and of course share a dram or stage featured Highland and Scottish London, Aldershot, Leeds and Ipswich. two with friends. country dancing, Iain McKenzie playing Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber The following morning dawned a accordion and Celtic Fyre with their of Commerce chief executive, Russell perfectly crisp and cool tropical winter unique combination of traditional and Borthwick, said: “Clearly there are morning, just perfect for kilts, building to contemporary Scottish tunes. challenges associated with whatever bright sunshine and a clear blue sky for the People added their family’s heritage to type of Brexit outcome we see but we rest of the day. Celtic Fyre opened the day the Clans in Townsville Tree and others are hopeful that the technology, skills with rollicking tunes on centre stage then explored their family origins with the and innovation for which this area is three pipe bands marched across Victoria assistance of the volunteers from the renowned will stand us in good stead Bridge, throwing the sound of the pipes Family History Association of North to see this as an opportunity rather and drums over the river and echoing Queensland. The highlight of the weekend than a threat.” around the CBD. The Kirkin’ of the Tartans was undoubtedly the atmosphere. People

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Australasian Edition • September 2017 • Page 13 THE SCOTTISH BANNER Huge crowds watch the 2017 World Pipe Band Championships unfold

Photo: 2017 World Pipe Band Champions, Scotland’s Inveraray and District Pipe Band. All photos courtesy of Glasgow Life. photos courtesy of Glasgow All

nveraray and District Pipe Band have 219 Pipe Bands brought around been named the World Pipe Band 8000 pipers and drummers to Glasgow Champions for 2017. They fought off Green to compete at the World Pipe stiff competition from Field Marshal Band Championships. Approaching IMontgomery Pipe Band who finished 35,000 people attended the event over 2 second and St Laurence O’Toole from days. Bands from 15 nations including Dublin who were third. This was the USA, Canada, Northern Ireland, France, 70th anniversary of the World Pipe Band England, Australia, New Zealand, Belgium, Championships which Glasgow has hosted Austria, Netherlands, Republic of Ireland, for more than 30 years continuously. Switzerland, Denmark, Argentina and Scotland took part at Glasgow Green with Glasgow’s Lord Provost Eva Bolander, Scotland doing well across all grades. who was Chieftain of the World Pipe Band Championships 2017 said: “My heartiest Magnificent performances congratulations to everyone who competed The first ever World Pipe Band at the World Pipe Band Championships. As Championships were held at Murrayfield a former pipe-band member I know exactly in Edinburgh in 1947. The event was first how much work goes into producing such held in Glasgow in 1948 and has been magnificent performances. Next year will staged in the city continuously since 1986. mark 70 years since the Worlds were first held in Glasgow and we are already looking forward to another fantastic occasion.” As well as the best pipe bands in the Ian Embelton, Chief Executive of the Royal world, the event also hosts Highland Scottish Pipe Band Association said: “We have games, Highland dancing and a great enjoyed two outstanding days of musical showcase of Scottish food and drink. This performances of extraordinary quality. It’s year, the Worlds, as they are affectionately been a competition full of drama, excitement known, are part of the celebrations for and above all some brilliant playing from the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology. best bands in the world who continue to set The World Pipe Band Championships are new standards. It has been an unforgettable being supported by EventScotland, part of occasion for everyone who joined us. VisitScotland’s Events Directorate.

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THE RESULTS OF THE 2017 WORLD PIPE CHAMPIONSHIPS Aberdeen Highland Games Grade 1 1 Inveraray and District 2 Field Marshal Montgomery 3 St Laurence O’Toole 4 Scottish Power 5 Simon Fraser University 6 Shotts and Dykehead Caledonia Drumming: Inveraray and District Grade 2 1 The Glasgow Skye Association 2 Lomond and Clyde 3 St Thomas Alumni 4 City of Dunedin 5 MacKenzie Caledonian 6 Manorcunningham-Eire Drumming: Lomond and Clyde

Grade 3A 1 Royal Burgh of Stirling 2 New Ross and District The power of the Heavies. Bands on display. 3 Marlacoo and District 4 Coalburn I.O.R 5 St Joseph’s-Eire 6 Deeside Caledonia Drumming: Royal Burgh of Stirling Grade 3B 1 Royal Burgh of Annan 2 Bothwell Castle 3 Quinn Memorial 4 The Highlanders(4 Scots) 5 Major Sinclair Memorial 6 Kevin R. Blandford Memorial Drumming: Royal Burgh of Annan Juvenile 1 Dollar Academy 2 George Watson’s College 3 George Heriot’s School 4 West Lothian Schools 5 Peoples Ford Boghall and Bathgate Leading the march. The grace of Highland Dance.

6 Robert Malcolm Memorial Games. Highland Gaffney- Ray/Aberdeen courtesy of Amanda Photos Drumming: George Heriot’s School lorious winter weather Wales. A full day of entertainment Australian Scottish event calendar Grade 4A helped bring out the crowds and large variety of stalls made this and has been taking place each July at 1 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland at this year’s Aberdeen year’s event another great success. The Jefferson Park since 2000. 2 Tullylagan Highland Games in the Aberdeen Highland Games continues For more details on this great Scottish event see: GUpper Hunter Valley in New South to be one of the highlights of the 3 McNeilstown www.aberdeenhighlandgames.com 4 Denny and Dunipace Gleneagles 5 Cullybackey 6 Dunbar RBL Australia Drumming: Tullylagan ALBURY | TUE 5 SEP WOLLONGONG | THU 28 SEP BENDIGO | WED 6 SEP BATHURST | FRI 29 SEP Grade 4B HAMILTON | FRI 8 SEP DUBBO | SAT 30 SEP 1 College of Piping Summerside WARRNAMBOOL | SAT 9 SEP NEWCASTLE | SUN 1 OCT 2 Kildoag MT GAMBIER | SUN 10 SEP PORT MACQUARIE | TUE 3 OCT WANGARATTA | TUE 12 SEP TAMWORTH | WED 4 OCT 3 Lisnamulligan GRIFFITH | THU 14 SEP MARYBOROUGH | FRI 6 OCT 4 Culter and District GOLD COAST | SAT 16 SEP TOOWOOMBA | SAT 7 OCT 5 Cullen-Eire LISMORE | SUN 17 SEP ROCKHAMPTON | SUN 8 OCT 6 Davison Mains and District FRANKSTON | TUE 19 SEP CALOUNDRA l TUE 10 OCT Drumming: Bucksburn and District Novice SHEPPARTON | WED 20 SEP BUNBURY | FRI 13 OCT HORSHAM | THU 21 SEP ALBANY | SAT 14 OCT Novice A BALLARAT | FRI 22 SEP PERTH | SUN 15 OCT 1 Ross and Cromarty P&D School SALE l SAT 23 SEP DEVONPORT | FRI 20 OCT 2 Dollar Academy GEELONG | SUN 24 SEP LAUNCESTON | SAT 21 OCT 3 Oban High School WAGGA WAGGA | TUE 26 SEP HOBART | SUN 22 OCT CANBERRA | WED 27 SEP 4 George Watson’s College 5 George Herriot’s School New Zealand 6 Peoples Ford Boghall and Bathgate ASHBURTON | FRI 27 OCT NAPIER | SAT 11 NOV Drumming: George Watson’s College BLENHEIM | SAT 28 OCT GISBORNE | SUN 12 NOV NELSON | SUN 29 OCT TAUPO | MON 13 NOV Novice B GREYMOUTH | MON 30 OCT WHANGAREI | WED 15 NOV 1 Lochalsh Junior OAMARU | WED 01 NOV TAURANGA | THU 16 NOV 2 Oban High School INVERCARGILL | FRI 03 NOV NEW PLYMOUTH | FRI 17 NOV 3 Bucksburn and District Novice DUNEDIN | SAT 04 NOV ROTORUA | SAT 18 NOV 4 MacKenzie Caledonian Juvenile CHRISTCHURCH | SUN 05 NOV AUCKLAND | SUN 19 NOV 5 North Lanarkshire Schools TIMARU | TUE 07 NOV HAMILTON | MON 20 NOV 6 Sgoil Lionacleit PALMERSTON NTH | FRI 10 NOV Drumming: Bucksburn. BOOK NOW WWW.GRAND-CONCERTS.COM

Australasian Edition • September 2017 • Page 15 THE SCOTTISH BANNER The return of Outlander

The Scottish Banner speaks to Diana Gabaldon Cast images courtesyCast of Starz/Foxtel. The hit story Outlander has taken millions of people back in time to 18th century Scotland and to a love story like no other. Outlander follows the story of Claire Randall, a married combat nurse from 1945 who is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743, where she is immediately thrown into an unknown world where her life is threatened. When she is forced to marry Jamie Fraser, a chivalrous and romantic young Scottish warrior, a passionate relationship is ignited that tears Claire’s heart between two vastly different men in two irreconcilable lives. Author and academic Diana Gabaldon spoke to the Scottish Banner’s Sean Cairney on how the concept of Outlander came to be, the Outlander effect and why the Outlander experience is such a success.

SC: Diana thank you very much for taking on days in mid-summer, and chatting SC: I understand you were somewhat DG: Well, I felt free to write the story the time to speak to the Scottish Banner. with God. (Not formal prayer, it was inspired to create Outlander by watching exactly as I saw it and felt the natural Firstly congratulations on the tremendous just a conversation.) I mentioned that I an episode of Dr Who, can you tell us more? shape of it, as I didn’t have the usual success of Outlander. You have an thought what I really wanted to do was beginning writer’s constant fear of academic background, however you have to write books “that would lift people up” DG: I wouldn’t say that, exactly. I saw a what their family or friends will think said that since the age of eight you knew (is how I put it, not having the vocabulary very old (Patrick Troughton, the second of what they’re writing. My family and you would be a writer. How did the inner to describe the feeling of escape fiction Doctor) episode of the show (it was War friends were never going to see it, so it voice of that little girl override the Ph.D. adequately at that point—but I knew it Games) in which the Doctor had picked didn’t matter. Extremely freeing, and I graduate to become an author? when I read it…). To which God replied up a companion from the Scottish strongly advise anyone who wants to “OK. Do that.” Highlands in 1746. This companion was write not to tell anyone about it until DG: Well, it wasn’t actually my voice, so So I—along with every other person a young man who appeared in his kilt— they’ve done it. to speak. When I was eight or so, I was on who’s wanted to write a book—had no idea which caused me to think, “Well, that’s a family car-outing, driving along on a how to do that…but I figured there must rather fetching….” SC: You have sold over 25 million books summer day, watching the big thunder- be a way and I’d figure it out eventually. I found myself still thinking about which have been translated in over 20 heads that build up near Flagstaff, Arizona There was, and I did (at age 36). this next day—in church—and I then languages, are you amazed just what a thought, “Well, it doesn’t matter where or connection people around the world when you set this novel; the important have with Outlander? Also how many thing is just to pick a point and get on more books do you think it will take to with it. So, why not? Scotland, eighteenth tell this amazing story? century.” So that’s where I began: knowing nothing about Scotland or the DG: Er…28 million and 43 countries eighteenth century, having no plot, no at the moment, actually. Yes, outline and no characters—nothing, in I’m constantly amazed (and not fact, save the vague images conjured up infrequently bemused when I get some by the notion of a man in a kilt. Which is, of the foreign covers. The Korean one I think you’ll all admit, a very powerful with the pink soap-bubbles was possibly and compelling image… the oddest one, but there’s a lot of competition for that spot…). SC: The first bookOutlander was never meant to be published or even seen by SC: You had not been to Scotland when anyone, as you have said you were merely writing the first book. What was your developing your writing skills and craft. first trip like to the country after seeing Based on this how do you feel it has helped it through the eyes of someone who Caitriona Balfe (Claire Randall Fraser), Diana Gabaldon and Sam Heughan (Jamie Fraser). you create the characters and develop had “travelled” Scotland already whilst storylines with such raw honesty? working on the book?

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DG: I can’t say whether it was simply having seen so much of the country via photographic and other visual media—it’s a beautiful place, and there’s no shortage of pictures! Or just having been in a mental state where immersion and imagination meet, but when I stood on the Carter’s Bar and looked off into Scotland, rolling greenly upward off into the distance, what I thought was….”Yes.” Yes, it was just as I’d imagined it. And yes, it had a definite sense of coming….perhaps not coming home, but Diana Gabaldon at Doune Castle, or coming to a place where I was expected. Castle Leoch in Outlander, in Scotland.

SC: Gaelic was the spoken language of th the Highlands in 18 century Scotland. Catherine-Ann MacPhee, whom your Caitriona Balfe, Diana Gabaldon and Sam Heughan on set in South Africa. How important was it for you for historical readers probably know as a prominent accuracy to incorporate the language into television presenter and singer—and a Outlander? Also Outlander has brought a native of Barra. I remember one letter from minds, whilst writing the books did you renewed interest to the Gaelic language, Iain, though, in which he told me that he mentally create a physical appearance how does this make you feel? was very much afraid that Gaelic was a dying of those characters? Having watched the language, and might well vanish in the next show I see each actor very much as the DG: Fascinated, deeply moved, and ten or fifteen years. To which I replied, “That character they play. Was that the same for responsible. It was very important to me may be so, Iain—but if the language does you or was there any adjustment for you to indicate (as best I could) what the actual die, it won’t be because you and I didn’t try.” to the characters you already had so well historical/cultural context of the Highlands developed for many years prior to the was, at the time I was depicting. In part, that’s SC: The “Outlander effect” has seen series filming an episode? just the scholar’s sense of obligation—I was fans of both the books and the TV an academic for many years before beginning series flock to see the Scottish locations DG: I don’t create a physical to write novels—but it was also part of an featured in Outlander. How proud does appearance for anyone; they just have overall perception/principle that I’d noted. that make you feel that your books have a physical appearance, which I can Caitriona Balfe (Claire Randall Fraser), Tobias Menzies. To wit: accuracy in detail is one of the had such a positive impact to Scotland’s then describe for people who can’t see best ways to insure a sense of reality in tourism industry? them. (And, to answer an increasingly fiction. And if you’re writing something common question, no, I don’t now see find at least fifty different answers. I’m not that involves fantastic elements…you DG: Astonished, grateful, and very Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe when the first writer to realize—or to say—that really have to make the reader believe in humble, I tell you! I write. I still see Jamie and Claire Fraser I only begin a book; each reader finishes a the details of daily life and ordinary human as they really look.) different one. All I can say is that it doesn’t actions. If you can do that, when you then SC: The television series returns to matter what genre you like to read; you’ll ask them to jump off a cliff (by believing in screens this month, ending what some call SC: And finally Diana you have called your find some of it in my work! time-travel, say…), they’ll follow you over “Droughtlander”, and the show has been a books “big fat historical fiction”.Outlander Diana Gabaldon’s latest release Seven the edge without the slightest hesitation. huge success all over the world. How involved mixes so many genres with time travel, Stones To Stand or Fall- A Collection of How to produce accuracy in a language are you today in keeping the production as raw intimacy, brutal history and Scotland’s Outlander Fiction is now available. Diana you don’t speak? Well, you need help… close as possible to your written works? stunning scenery. How do you feel each is also now working on the 9th Outlander I started with a modest Gaelic/English genre helps create the overall Outlander installment called Go Tell The Bees That I dictionary, procured with some difficulty DG: I’m a consultant on the show. Which experience for fans? Am Gone. For more information see: (Gaelic speakers being thin on the ground means that they send me scripts, they www.dianagabaldon.com in Phoenix, Arizona in 1988, when I began send me the many (many, many) revisions DG: Well, if you asked a hundred people Outlander Season 3 premieres writing Outlander). Then things started of each script, they send me the daily what they liked about my books, you’d September 11 on showcase. happening, we (my agent and I) sold the footage (or pixelage) that they shoot on set book as the first volume of the trilogy, and each day, and they show me the various I told my husband that I really must go see episodes as they’re assembled—each one Scotland now. goes through several iterations before While there, I procured a much bigger achieving its final form. and more thorough Gaelic/English The production people invite my dictionary, which I used in the writing of comments, and as we get along well Dragonfly in Amber.That novel, too, was together, they often see my point and will well received, and I began to get fan-mail. try to accommodate it. Nine times out (Real letters; email didn’t exist, either.) of ten, they can; the tenth time, they’ll Among these lovely letters was one from a explain why they can’t. gentleman named Iain MacKinnon Taylor. They aren’t, however, under any legal Mr. Taylor praised my books, saying how compulsion to pay attention to me. They wonderful it was to see Scottish history can do anything they want with the show. handled so well, and how much he enjoyed So it’s a good thing that they have a lot of the story. He then coughed metaphorically respect for the fans of the books, as well as and said delicately that he had just one some for my opinions. observation: he had, he said, been born on the Isle of Harris, and was a native Gaelic SC: You would have the most intimate speaker. And, “I think you must be getting connection with the characters spirits and your Gaelic from a dictionary.” It wasn’t, he said, so much that the words I was using were wrong, as that I had no grammar, voice, or idiom with which to arrange them. Might he, perhaps, offer his assistance? To which my response was a fervent, “Mr. Taylor, where have you been all my life?” Iain was able to help me through several books, and when he developed health issues that prevented him from continuing, I was so fortunate as to find further help from Catherine MacGregor (a Canadian of Scottish extraction, who modestly styles Sam Heughan as Jamie Fraser. herself a “learner”) and her good friend

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Moray Council planning & regulatory services committee chair Cllr Claire Feaver said: “A significant amount of renewable energy will be generated by this solar farm over the next 30 years. The opportunity to continue grazing on the land, together with the habitat management plan, will maintain and enhance the diverse range of species in and around the site. I see this as a win-win.” The project will overtake Scotland’s current largest farm, a 13MW system at Errol Estate in Perthshire, which was opened in May 2016. The scheme was also developed by Elgin Energy and is capable of generating power more than 3,500 homes. Permission for the Moray solar farm is valid for 30 years, from the first time energy is exported from the site. A date for the start of the project has yet to be set but is expected to begin in the next few month. As well as the solar panels, the site will consist of a substation, 20 invertor stations and a CCTV camera system, all bound by a two-and-a-half metre high Scottish scientists using whisky deer fence. Film director Oliver Stone among waste to help the salmon industry Edinburgh honorary graduates

Scotland’s whisky distilleries could soon major Scottish names such as the Battle Chris Leggat, finance director for become the source of an economically- of Bannockburn, St Kilda, Glenfinnan, Douglas Laing & Co, said the distillery will competitive supply of omega-3 for Culloden, Glencoe and Soldier’s Leap. The produce a ‘gritty, urban style of malt’. “We salmon feed. Scientist Douglas Martin has NTS has taken out trademarks in order to won’t be making a traditional Lowland developed an omega-3-rich microalgae protect the historical and charitable areas whisky; the exact opposite in fact,” he that feeds on the nitrates and phosphates from exploitation and maintain the brand said. “We’ll be looking for more strength in the waste water from the whisky-making in which they represent. and a style more toward the Speyside and process. Martin, who has a Master’s degree An NTS spokesman said: “The National Highlands. Our whisky will be unique in synthetic biology and biotech from Trust for Scotland does hold the trademark for one produced in the Lowland area of Edinburgh University, has secured funding for the name Glencoe and as such there Scotland. We’re looking at a whisky that’s Academy award-winning film director for his start-up company MiAlgae so he are restrictions on how the name can be designed for the palate of what we believe Oliver Stone is among the public figures can optimise the production process and used by other parties. The purpose of this consumers are interested in. We’ve been who received an honorary degree from the grow enough algae for trials with feed was to protect them from being acquired making whisky for almost 70 years, so we’re University of Edinburgh this past summer. manufacturers. He said confidentiality by commercial organisations with no playing to our strengths and maximising The filmmaker received the degree of agreements prevented him from saying links to these areas, as well as providing our knowledge of the industry.” Doctor Honoris Causa at McEwan Hall, Mr which distillery he was working with but an opportunity for the Trust to raise This will be the company’s first Stone was awarded a degree in recognition added that it was “one of the big ones”. awareness of these places and its role in dedicated site as they have previously used of his prominent and politically engaging The finite supply of forage fish in the caring for them.” distillers across the country to make its career in film. Stone has won three world’s oceans means the expanding New of the trademarks came to light blends. Water will be piped to the complex Academy Awards, as Best Director for aquaculture industry has had to look recently in Scotland as the NTS sparked from Loch Katrine, and 300 tonnes of barley his Vietnam War dramas Platoon (1986) elsewhere for omega-3 in salmon diets and fury when their lawyers ordered Aboyne- will be brought in from Scottish farms to and Born on the Fourth of July (1989) and algae is an increasingly established source. based Hilltrek Outdoor Clothing to stop create whiskies such as Old Particular, for Best Adapted Screenplay, as writer of TerraVia produces algae in South America selling its £365 Glencoe waterproof jacket, Timorous Beastie and The King of Scots. Midnight Express (1978). Before becoming for BioMar using fermented plant sugars, which it has done for over 30 years under a filmmaker, Stone served in the US Army and joint venture Veramaris recently that brand name. Subsequently the NTS has Scotland’s largest solar and experienced combat duty in the revealed plans to build a $200 million been accused of bullying after threatening farm given go-ahead Vietnam War, receiving numerous commercial-scale facility for producing the small business with legal action. military awards for his service. algae in Nebraska in the US. Other recipients of Honorary Degrees MiAlgae’s operation would differ by New whisky distillery for Glasgow included a leading social entrepreneur and obtaining nutrients and low or no cost, a figures from the worlds of media and the win-win for MiAlgae and distillers. Another arts. Entrepreneur Josh Littlejohn, who advantage is the fact that the waste water founded Social Bite – a growing chain of is also cleaned of potentially harmful sandwich shops run as a social business - phosphates and nitrates before it is put was awarded a Doctor of Science in Social back in the system. Science. A quarter of their staff have been affected by homelessness and 100 per cent The National Trust for of the business’ profits go to good causes. Scotland trademarks Scottish Planning permission has been granted for The venture gained worldwide profile location and battle names what will be Scotland’s largest solar farm, when Hollywood star George Clooney A whisky firm has revealed plans to build a 20MW project in the north-east of the visited one of its Edinburgh sandwich a new £10.7 million urban distillery and country. Moray Council approved Bristol- shops in November 2015. bottling complex on the banks of the based developer Elgin Energy’s plans Journalist Magnus Linklater - former River Clyde. Douglas Laing & Co said the for the solar farm near Urquhart, which editor of The Scotsman and The Times in ambitious project will be built at Pacific could see around 80,000 solar panels Scotland – was awarded a Doctor Honoris Quay, the facility will also include a installed. The 47-hectare site will include Causa. Broadcaster Michael Mosley - a bottling complex, visitor centre, whisky a substation and 20 invertor stations, with familiar figure on screen with his engaging, Reenactors at the Bannockburn laboratory and archive, and a new all cabling to be underground. This is lively health and science documentaries Live event in Stirling. corporate head office for the family-owned intended to ensure the farm maintains a – was awarded a Doctor of Science and company. The new venture will also see strong environmental condition, allowing Sculptor Andy Scott - best known for The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) the launch of the firm’s Govan-based malt sheep to graze around the panels and his popular Kelpies creation in Falkirk has trademarked the rights to a variety of whisky and create up to 38 new jobs. hedgerows to grow undisturbed. received a Doctor honoris causa.

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1 - Death of St Giles, patron saint 7 - The birth of Henry Campbell Bannerman, 21 - Prince Charles Edward Stuart of Edinburgh (and Elgin). 714 the British Prime Minister. Born in Glasgow emerged victorious at the Battle of and educated at Glasgow and Cambridge, Prestonpans. The Jacobite army of just 1 - The sole remaining gas street lamp in Bannerman became the Liberal MP for over 3,000 under Bonnie Prince Charlie Glasgow was lit for the last time. 1971 Stirling in 1868, a position he held until heavily defeated the English Royal 2 - Death of engineer, road, bridge and his death. He climbed the parliamentary forces led by Sir John Cope. 1745 canal builder Thomas Telford. He was ranks, , before becoming leader of the 22 - Alex Salmond defeated Margaret buried in Westminster Abbey. 1834 Liberal Party in 1899. Bannerman became Ewing by 486 votes to 186 to become Prime Minister in 1905 following Balfour’s 2 - Bill Shankly, arguably the greatest National Convenor of the Scottish National resignation, and led his party to a landslide football manager ever, was born in Party (SNP). Salmond is credited with victory in the 1906 general election. 1836 12 - The death of William McNab, the Glenbuck, Ayrshire. His early career saw improving the credibility of the SNP by curator of the Edinburgh’s Royal Botanic him winning seven caps for Scotland as - The hanging and beheading of John Baird projecting a moderate image and presenting 8 Garden. McNab was one of the greatest a professional footballer. At the age of 33, the party as a realistic alternative to the and Andrew Hardie in Stirling, following the of 19th century Scottish gardeners, Labour Party. He would go on to become Shankly was approaching the end of his Battle of Bonnymuir in April. The Radicals, responsible for reviving the Royal First Minister of Scotland. 1990 playing days, so when the 1946-47 season who were on strike from the weaving Botanic Garden of Edinburgh, elevating brought professional football back post- communities in outrage at decreased it from a state of neglect into one of the 23 - The Earl of Mar was commissioned war, Shankly embarked on a new career as wages, had marched from Glasgow towards world’s great plant collections. 1848 to raise a regiment nicknamed “Earl of a manager, he was appointed chairman of the Carron Iron Works in Falkirk. 1820 Mar’s Gray Breeks” which later became Liverpool in 1959. At this time Liverpool 13 - Battle of Aberdeen, in which the Marquis 9 - James IV and the flower of Scotland’s the Royal Scots Fusiliers. 1678 was languishing in the Second Division. of Montrose captured the city. 1644 nobility were killed in battle at Flodden 24 - Edward Balliol, son of John Shankly turned this situation around 14 - Bonnie Prince Charlie, Charles Edward Field, near Branxton, in the English Balliol, crowned at Scone. He was and elevated Liverpool to the top of the Stuart, occupied Edinburgh. county of Northumberland. 1513 1745 league, the envy of all other clubs.. Shankly deposed by supporters of David II 15 - The Hector from Loch Broom, in December 1332, restored in 1333, died of a heart attack in 1981. 1913 near Ullapool, arrives at Pictou, Nova deposed again in 1334, restored in 1335 3 - Prince Charles Edward Stuart Scotia, carrying emigrants escaping and finally deposed in 1341.1332 proclaimed his father as King James from the Clearances. It is estimated 25 - The first telephone cable connecting VIII of Scotland at Perth. 1745 that today there are more than 140,000 descendants of these emigrants living in the UK and North America “went live”. 3 - Rioting on the streets of Glasgow, as Canada and the United States. 1773 2,240 miles long, the cable ran from weavers expressed their anger at wage Gallanach Bay, near Oban in Argyll and cuts. Workers burned their looms in 16 - Scottish explorer David Livingstone Bute, to Clarenville, Canada. 1956 the streets, and bricks were thrown at discovered Lake Nyasa, Africa. 1859 26 - Queen Margaret, Maid of Norway magistrates and soldiers, in protest at the 16 - Jacobite forces routed Hanoverian (“Eiriksdotter”) died, en route from city manufacturers’ proposal to reduce dragoons on the outskirts of Edinburgh Norway to Scotland. 1290 the scale of wages. The disorder resulted 9 - Mary Queen of Scots was crowned in in what was known as the Canter of in soldiers opening fire on the insurgents the security of Stirling Castle. Although only Coltbrig. At the beginning of September and six people were killed. 1797 six days old at the time, Mary’s coronation Charles had entered Perth. He had then took place in the castle chapel following crossed the Forth unopposed at the the death of her father, James V. 1543 Fords of Frew and, after passing through 10 - HRH Duke of York opened Stirling and Linlithgow, he arrived within the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and a few miles of Edinburgh. 1745 Museum in Glasgow. 1897 17 - David Dunbar Buick was born in 10 - The Scots were defeated by the English Arbroath. Buick emigrated to the USA with at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh, or Falside, his parents at the age of two and founded the Buick Manufacturing Company which near Edinburgh. The battle was sparked by - The 80,000-ton liner Queen later became General Motors. 1854 27 the “Rough Wooing”; the English demands Elizabeth, then the largest passenger that the ten-year-old Edward VI should ship ever built, launched at John marry Mary Queen of Scots, aged five. The Brown’s shipyard, Clydebank. 1938 military campaign by Henry VIII on the Borders followed the reneged agreement 28 - “Battle of the Clans” between clans by the Scots Parliament that the two Chattan and Kay on the North Inch, 4 - The last of the famous green and crowns would be united by marriage. The Perth, in front of King Robert III. 1396 yellow tramcars ran in Glasgow. The final battle was fought at Pinkie Cleugh (cleugh 29 - Charter granted to Sir William scheduled tram ran from Dalmuir to meaning narrow glen in Gaelic) outside Alexander of Menstrie to colonise the Auchenshuggle in the city’s East End, and Musselburgh and can be regarded as the “Baronetcy of Nova Scotia”. 1621 marked the demise of a transportation first “modern” battle on British soil.1547 system dating from August 1872. More than 29 - John Cobb made an attempt at the 11 - Battle of Stirling Bridge, Wallace 18 - Theatre Royal, Glasgow, became 200,000 Glaswegians turned out to bid a world water-speed record on Loch Ness (as famously portrayed by Mel Gibson the first theatre in Britain to be lit by gas. poignant farewell to the trams. 1962 which ended in tragedy as the boat crashed in Braveheart) and Andrew de Moray The Queen Street Theatre’s consent to and Cobb was killed. Cobb was a racing 4 - The Forth Road Bridge was opened led Scotland to victory against the forces be “illuminated with sparkling gas” in to the public. Construction had begun of England’s King Edward I. 1297 the presence of a large and fashionable driver who had broken the land speed in 1958, and at 6,156 feet long, with a audience was a significant advance.1818 record in 1938, 1939, and 1947, when 11 - The Referendum on Devolution in centre span of 3300 feet, the suspension he became the first man ever to attain a Scotland which approved the creation of 18 - Scotland holds a Referendum on bridge spanning the River Forth at South speed of 400 miles per hour on land. In a new Scottish Parliament. In the 1990s, independence. More than 3.6m people turned Queensferry outside Edinburgh was the 1952 he made an attempt on the water the Labour Party had revived the idea of out to answer the referendum question: longest in Europe at that time. ‘Should Scotland be an independent country?’ speed record. On his first run, he became 1964 devolution and, on their return to power 55.3% voted no and 44.7% voted yes. 2014 the first person to break the 200 miles per 5 - John Home, the Scottish playwright, in 1997, the first moves were made. The hour barrier, but his boat crashed shortly historian and minister, died. Home outraged referendum received an overwhelming 19 - The Great North of Scotland afterwards and he was killed. 1952 the Church when his verse tragedy, Douglas, “Yes” vote in favour of establishing a Railway opened, running from enjoyed a successful run in Edinburgh Scottish assembly with tax-raising powers, Aberdeen to Huntly. 1854 30 - Announcement of the discovery with 74.3 per cent voting for a Scottish of penicillin by Ayrshire-born Sir after its first performance in 1757.1808 20 - Liner Queen Elizabeth II launched Alexander Fleming. parliament and 63.5 per cent in favour of at John Brown’s shipyard at Clydebank. 1928 6 - The Earl of Mar unfurled the standard it having tax-raising powers. The Scottish The ship was not named after the Queen, 30 - John Rae, explorer and surveyor of of the “Old Pretender” in Braemar at the Parliament was formally opened by the but rather was the second ship to bear Canada’s northern coastline was born in start of the first Jacobite Uprising.1715 Queen on 1 July 1999, with Labour politician that name. This is why the Arabic ‘2’ is Orkney. Several Orkney born explorers Donald Dewar invested as the first 7 - Sir Simon Fraser, the “Scottish used in the name rather than the Roman worked in the Canadian Arctic in the minister, at the helm of a Labour-Liberal Patriot”, who fought alongside Wallace numerals used by the Queen. The ship employ of the Hudson’s Bay Company, but Democrat coalition government. 1997 made its maiden voyage in 1969. and Robert the Bruce, was executed by 1967 Rae was the most outstanding. Rae was the English and his head displayed in 12 - Jacobites defeated government 21 - King James V crowned at recently granted a posthumous Freedom London alongside that of Wallace. 1306 forces at Battle of Sheriffmuir. 1715 Stirling Castle. 1513 of Orkney from the local officials.1813

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Thomas, Thompson. Membership invited to all who share the Sept names: Duncan, Robertson, Reid, Collier, Dobson, Hobson, MacConachie, MacIvor, MacJames, MacLagan, Stark, and all variations. Prospective members inquire to: The Clan Fraser Society of North America is one of the five Worldwide Clan Society Branches: authorized national societies operating worldwide under the Secretary ([email protected]) authority of the Rt Hon. Lady Saltotm, Chief of the Name of Clan Campbell Society, (NA) UK: London & Southern Counties * Rannoch & Highlands Canada: Ontario * Western Canada Fraser, and the Rt. Hon. Lord Lovat, Chief of Clan Fraser of 963 Plum Tree Lane Australia: New So. Wales * Victoria * Queensland * Western Australia Lovat. Members receive a newsletter, “The Nessie’ and support in Fenton, MI 48430 New Zealand: North Island of New Zealand USA: Arizona * Carolinas * Florida * Gulf Coast * Mid-Atlantic * doing genealogical research. All those bearing the name of Fraser, www.ccsna.org Mid-West * Northeast * Northern California * Pacific Northwest * Texas recognized Septs thereof and their descendants are cordially South * Rocky Mountains * Southern California * Upper Mid-West invited to contact the following for membership information: Learn more about Clan Donnachaidh * our History * Membership * our Clan Museum in Bruar, Scotland * the DNA Project * locate a Branch near you. Visit our website:

Charles Diman http://www.donnachaidh.com/ cfsna.com Membership Chairman Facebook: The Clan Donnachaidh Society 3413 Sunnybrook Dr. Email: [email protected] Charlotte, NC 28210 Email: [email protected]

Clan Davidson Society in Australia Inc. CHEIF: Grant Davidson of Davidston cordially invites to membership all who bear one of the Clan Names, and all who can trace their descent from an ancestor bearing one of these Names: Davidson; Davison; Dawson; Davis; Davie; Davey; Davy; Day; Dye;Dyson; Dawson; Dea; Dean; Deane; Deas; Deason; Dees; Dee; Dey; Daw; Dow; Dhai; Kay; Keay; Key; Keys; MacDade; MacDaid; MacDavid; MacDavett; MacDagnie; MacDagny; MacDhai; McKeddie. In addition we welcome into membership all who have a family association with the Clan Davidson. Applications may be made on our website www.clandavidson.org. au or contact the Hon. Secretary Mr Dennis Hill, J.P, P.O. Box 519 Membership inquiries Baulkham Hills NSW 1755 [email protected] 0431 527 662 welcomed from MacGregors Clan Dunbar of all spellings and Septs of The House of Gospatric the Earl Gregor Grier MacAdams MacNish Magruder Eligible blood or marriage, all descendants of The McGehee Gregory King Peter Fletcher CLAN DONALD Gospatric: Dunbar, Clugston, Corbett, Dundas, Gregg Lecky Black and many others Edgar, Grey, Heryng, Home, Knox, Nisbett, AUSTRALIA Jeanne P. Lehr “under the patronage of the High Peddie, Strickland, Washington, Wedderburn and 11 Ballas Crt. Council of the Chiefs of Clan Donald” all spelling variations of each name. Also all other St. Louis, MO 63131-3036 High Commissioner Mr Lachlan Macdonald families who were associated with The Gospatric. Phone: 314-432-28742, [email protected] State Commissioners Chieftain David C. Dunbar website: www.acgsus.org NSW Mr Lachlan Macdonald 16419 Carlton Vale Ct. Qld Mr A. Neil Macdonald Tomball, TX 77377-8488 SA Ms Therese McCutcheon Vic Mr Norman A Macdonald WA Ms Pamela McDonald Clan Gregor Society Australasia www.clandonaldaustralia.com All MacGregors and Septs of our Clan are invited to join one of the oldest Clan Societies in Scotland Est There is no joy without Clan Donald 1822. If you live in Australia or New Zealand, please contact our clan representative in Australia; Frank McGregor Clan Gregor Society PO Box 14 NORTH HOBART TAS 7002 Email: [email protected] Web. www.clangregor.com “Royal is my Race”

Clan Cameron NSW Inc. Clan Donald, U.S.A., Inc. 2018 Australian Gathering Membership is open only to persons of Details on website http://www.clan-cameron.org.au the blood of Macdonald, however spelled or of the blood of a recognized associate President: James Lachlan Cameron family or is related by marriage or legal adoption to either of these write for more [email protected] info and a complete Sept list. Diane Carey-Schmitz Secretary: Lynnette Cameron 1685 Casitas Avenue [email protected] Pasadena, CA 91103, [email protected]

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� Clan MacDougall Society of North America, Inc. � � �a���� �a��al��������� � Clan MacLellan ���M���������� MacDougall MacDowall ������a������������������ll�� ���������  John B. McClellan, Jr. Treasurer ��a�l�� ���o��a��o��all�o��� � �������o����a���� www��a��o��all�o��� � �a���oo��� �www��a���oo���o���la��a��o��all� 6409 Knollwood Drive � McKinney, TX EĂŵĞƐƐƐŽĐŝĂƚĞĚǁŝƚŚůĂŶDĂĐŽƵŐĂůůŽĨƌŐLJůů ĂŶĚůĂŶDĂĐŽǁĂůůŽĨ'ĂůůŽǁĂLJ  75070-6032 Email: [email protected] �o�l����� Ma��o�l� Ma�o�al� �o�a����� Ma��o�a����� � �o�l������ Ma��o�l�� � Invites all MacLellans and their descendants regardless �ol������ Ma��ol������ Ma���ll����� of surname spelling to join in preserving our heritage. �o�al������ Ma��o�al��� M��o��al����� Various family names are MacLellan(d), McClellan(d), �o��al����� Ma��o��all����� Ma��o��al���� �o��l�� M��o��l�� M��o��al�� McLellan(d) and Gilliland. ���al����� Ma����al����� Ma����l������ Visit our website: www.clanmaclellan.net Sheri Lambert, Treasurer �owall������ Ma��owal����� Ma��owall����� P.O. Box 5399 Ma��ow�ll��� Ma��ow�ll� M��ow�ll����� ��ll�������� M���ll�������� Ma���ll�������� Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Ma���llo������� M���llo������� Ma���lla��� Clan Macpherson Association Ma��l���o������� Ma�����o��� M�����o������ Clan Macpherson welcomes enquiries from Macphersons Ma��al������ M��o�l���� Ma�����l���� and members of our Associated families. For information Ma��ow�ll���� Ma��owa������ M��ow�� Clan MacLeod contact your local representative, our web site Ma�����a�� M’Gowall� Ma��a��ll� www.clan-macpherson.org/branches, or the ‘Official Ma����a�� Ma����a�� � Ma������ Societies of Australia Clan Macpherson Association’ Facebook page ^ƉĞůůŝŶŐsĂƌŝĂƚŝŽŶƐDĂLJsĂƌLJŽƌKŵŝƚƚŚĞDĂĐ͕DĐ Membership is open to MacLeods, Septs (of any spelling) and descendants. Australia. John L Macpherson Canada. John C Gillies [email protected] [email protected] Askey MacAndie MacCorkill phone +61 2 4871 1123 phone +1 705 4460 280 Beaton MacAskill MacCrimmon Bethune MacAulay MacGillechallum New Zealand. Tim McPherson Scotland. Bill Macpherson [email protected] [email protected] Caskie MacCabe MacRaild Norie phone +64 3 234 5098 phone +44 1577 830 430 Harold MacCaig MacWilliam Tolmie Lewis MacClure Williamson USA. Ken Croker Clan Museum. Curator Norman [email protected] [email protected] NSW, ACT & Qld - Peter Macleod 02 4397 3161 phone +1 559 658 6189 phone +44 1540 673 332 Victoria & Tas - David Dickie 03 9337 4384 (1 April to 30 October) South Australia - Nicole Walters 0415 654 836 Western Australia - Ruth MacLeod 08 9364 6334 Email: [email protected] THE CLAN MACRAE SOCIETY OF Clan Hope of Craighall Society AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND For all of the name and lineage of Hope If your surname is MacRae, INTERNATIONAL & USA AUSTRALIA or you are descended from a President: Convenor: person having the surname Richard Rex Hope Stephen Hope MacRae (any spelling) or that of [email protected] [email protected] a Sept of the Clan then you are Membership Chair: Janet Hope Higton eligible to join our Society. [email protected] Australian Contact: www.clanhope.org www.clanhopeaustralia.org Clan MacInnes Roslyn MacRae 0412 291 054 email: [email protected] NZ Contact: Sue Tregoweth email: [email protected] International Association of Clan MacInnes (Aonghais)  All spelling variants of MacInnes are welcome    worldwide: (Mc)Angus, (Mc)Kinnis, (Mc)Innis,  (Mc)Ginnis, (Mc)Ninch, (Mc)Neish, (Mc)Canse, Clan MacTavish,U.S.A. (Mc)Masters, (Mc)Innes, (Mac)Masters Under the patronage of Chief Steven  www.clanmacinnes.org MacTavish of Dunardry invites you to join us in celebrating our history. Cash, Holmes,    Eric Perry, Director-Member Services 14 Jakes Lane, MacTavish, Stephenson, Stevens, Thompson,  Dexter, ME 04930; [email protected] Thomson, Todd & other variants.  www.clanmactavish.org  Membership Info:  [email protected] or  PO Box 686, Milford, OH 45150-0686  Clan Macnachtan Association Worldwide Sir Malcolm F. Macnaghten of Macnaghten, Bart - Chief of Clan Chairman - Peter McNaughton - 360-686-8451 We welcome membership from all Scots named MacNaughton or any of the Septs on our Website: Contact the Membership Secretary, Vice-Chairman or Regional Commissioners in: Australia - Regional Commissioner - Bruce McNaught +61 7 3266 2047 [email protected] W. Canada - Regional Commissioner - Miles MacNaughton 250-999-9636 [email protected] New Zealand - Regional Commissioner - John Macnaughtan +64 9 441 4984 [email protected] USA - Membership Secretary - Mary Nivison Burton 541-401-2613 [email protected] WWW.CLANMACNAUGHTON.NET

CLAN MATHESON CLAN MACNICOL SOCIETY, INC. SOCIETY Member of The Highland Clan MacNeacail Federation Chief of the Clan Welcomes persons of the names Major Sir Fergus Matheson of Nicolson, Nicol, MacNicol in all spellings Matheson 7th Baronet of Lochalsh For membership inquiries, contact: Invites all Mathesons/Mathiesons or Kin to join our Clan Society. Clan Mackintosh USA CANADA CLAN LESLIE Contact the Chief's Lieutenants in USA Membership in Clan Mackintosh of North Jeremy Nicholson Jacques McNicoll America is available to all persons bearing the P.O. Box 501166 202 Berlioz Apt 203 U.S.A. SOCIETY name of any of the clans or septs of Clan Atlanta, GA 31150-1166 Verdun, QC H3E 1B8 Canada Malcolm Matheson, III Mackintosh. Associate memberships are also [email protected] Email:[email protected] P.O.Box 307, The Plains, VA 20198 available to those interested in the clan. www.clanmacnicol.org www.clanmacnicolcanada.com Tel: (540) 687-6836, Fax: (540) 687-5569 of Australia [email protected] Canada U.S.A. and New Zealand Mr. David J. Elder Margaret McIntosh, Secretary www.clanmatheson.org 46 Dunvegan Dr. 301 Smugglers View Clan Chief: Hon Alexander John Leslie Chatham, Ont. N7M 4Z8 Jeffersonville, VT 05464 Enquiries invited from Leslies around the world, Clan MacNeil Association as well as the Septs of Clan Leslie: OF AUSTRALIA Clan Moffat Society Abernethy, Bartholomew, Cairney, Lang, For all enquiries about the clan and Moore etc in all their spellings. Madam Jean Moffat, Chief of the membership contact. Name and Arms of the Family of Contact:Conta Malcolmct: J Barrie W. Leslie Leslie D.Ua. Moffat, welcomes Moffats of all 117/30343 Rosedal Springe RStreet.d. John McNeil spellings. Spouses and those legally Gordon, NSW, 2072, Australia. 21 Laurel Avenue, Linden Park, adopted by Moffats are also eligible Kearney’s Spring, Qld, 4350, Australia. for membership. Phone:Phone: +61 +61 2 7 46359418 83582262 SA 5065 [email protected]@ozemail.com.au www.clanleslie.org• www.clanleslie.org Email [email protected] Website: http://www.ClanMoffat.org/

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Leonard Montgomery President [email protected] www.clanmontgomery.org

        Scottish Heritage USA, Inc. P.O. Box 457    Pinehurst, NC 28370   Welcomes membership of anyone interested in the exchange of  people and ideas between Scotland and the United States.           Write or phone for our free brochure. www.scottishheritageusa.org email: [email protected] (910) 295-4448 Clan Scott Australia Group Scottish Associations Clan Chief: The Duke of Buccleuch K.B.E Commissioner: Heather de Sylva and Societies Membership welcome from Scotts and Septs: Balwearie, Harden, Laidlaw, Geddes & Langlands. Info: Secretary, PO Box 320, Maclean, NSW, 2463 Australian Scottish Communtiy (Qld) Inc. E: [email protected] Promoter of International Tartan Day, W: clanscottaustraliagroup.moonfruit.com Brisbane, Queensland PO Box 3188, South Brisbane 4101 Bi-Monthly Newsletter, All things Murray Clan Society Scottish Email: [email protected]
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Victorian Scottish Union Established 1905 Clan Sutherland Society Umbrella group representing the interest of North America, Inc. of Scottish Clans and Societies in Victoria. The Society cordially invites membership of Affiliated Clans & Societies for 2013-2014: all Sutherlands (however the name is spelled) and of the associated families: Cheyne, Duffus, Gray, Frederith, Mowat and Oliphant. Ballarat Highland Dancing Geelong Highland Gathering Association Balmoral Highland Dancing Society Geelong Scottish Dance Richard Langford Begonia City Highland Dancing Society Glenbrae Celtic Dancers 1106 Horshoe Lane Brunswick Scottish Society Horsham & District Highland Dancing Club Blacksburg, VA 24060 Clan Cameron Kilmore Celtic Festival e-mail: [email protected] Clan Donald Victoria Maryborough Highland Society Illinois Saint Andrew Society Clan Grant Mornington Peninsula Caledonian Society Illinois’ oldest, largest Scottish Clan Lamont Australia Scottish Country Dance Victoria Society Clan Macdonald Yarraville Inc St Andrews First Aid organization and owner of The Scottish Clan Mackenzie of Australia The Robert Burns Club of Melbourne Clan Sutherland Society Home. A unique “assisted living” Clan Maclean Australia The Royal Caledonian Society of Australia Clan Sinclair Association Warrnambool & District Caledonian Society The Society welcomes membership of all facility located in a beautiful wooded Glenmaggie Scottish Folk Festival Warrnambool Caledonian Highland Dancing Society bearers of the Sutherland name and any of setting. their septs- (Cheyne, Duffus, Frederith, Mowat (or any variation of the spelling). For more information on Society membership and Marie Hodgkinson Jan Macdonald: Secretary 212 MacKenzie Street programs or The Scottish Home, contact Victorian Scottish Union Toowoomba, 4350 T: 03 9360 9829 M: 0438 584 930 Queensland, Australia Gus Noble, President E: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] www.victorianscottishunion.com http://goldenvale.wix.com/clansutherlandaus 708-447-5092 or www.chicago-scots.org

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Work underway on £10m The Highland Military renovation of Scottish Tattoo comes to Fort George maritime buildings

ork has begun on the £10m renovation of maritime buildings in the harbour of Wick in Caithness to act as a hub for the new £2.6bn off-shore wind Wfarm. The buildings were originally designed in 1807 by Scottish engineer and first president of the Institution of Civil Engineers, Thomas Telford, Historic Fort George serves as the backdrop to the dramatic displays of to support the areas maritime industry. The new massed bands, Highlands dancers, and military re-enactors. designs for the buildings, which will service the wind farm’s 84 turbines have been done by HRI/Munro he Highland Military Tattoo is of the show and an invite for guests to Architects with consultant Pick Everard, which is a unique and truly authentic take their seats. Seating is within three providing mechanical and engineering services. experience. Set inside the main stands, wrapped around the Beatrice Offshore Windfarm is being delivered by magnificent ramparts of Fort arena, with the Fort’s frontage as the Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) in joint venture TGeorge, this spectacular military iconic backdrop to the Tattoo. In Visit with Spanish-owned Talisman Energy (UK). It is ceremony showcases impressive acts, Scotland’s Year of History Heritage expected to be operational in 2019. reflecting the very best of Scottish and Archaeology, the programme will Doug Soutar, director at Pick Everard, said: history, tradition and military expertise. celebrate the rich military heritage “The onshore element of the project comprises the A Highland piper performing conservation, re-planning and part reconstruction With a broad appeal and a worldwide of Fort George, the Highlands and with the massed bands at the th of two blocks of the historic Old Pulteneytown area audience, the Highland Tattoo attracts Moray, and the 75 anniversary of Highland Military Tattoo. visitors from many global countries, the Royal Air Force (RAF) Regiment. of Wick. These buildings are more than 200 years along with a faithful local following, The show in fact commences with old and have a longstanding history of being used returning to see new acts within an a Fly-past by RAF Typhoon jets, the evening’s events; prior to an for maritime purposes.” Steve Wilson, senior project annually changing show. directly overhead of the main arena impressive fireworks display, to manager for SSE, said: “These buildings will become and signals the start to the evening’s celebrate the end of the show. our long-term operations and maintenance base for Capital of the Highlands entertainment. The Highland Military Tattoo is Beatrice windfarm. These Thomas Telford buildings Inverness remains ever popular as fast becoming a ‘must-see’ event are a symbol of Wick’s industrial and marine past a tourist destination and its status Gaelic Welcome in the Scottish tourism schedule, so we are really pleased to be utilising them and in as Capital of the Highlands, affords An array of Massed Pipes and offering locals and visitors alike, doing so help continue that legacy.” the city superb communication Drums from some 9 military and a unique opportunity to immerse links, by road, rail, air and sea. The local bands, The Band of the Royal themselves in the heritage and gateway city offers visitors an ideal Regiment of Scotland, historical culture of the Scottish Highlands and location to stay whilst touring the vignettes, traditional highland Moray against the backdrop of the wider Highlands, Speyside and dancing, a clarsach group, Gaelic spectacular Fort George. Moray area and is on the doorstep singing, the Queen’s Colour It is also the year of the Gaelic of Fort George, making the Highland Squadron Drill Team from the RAF Welcome and there will be Gaelic Tattoo a perfect way to spend an Regiment and an Armed Forces’ songs and the opportunity to learn a evening, whilst touring Scotland’s competition with teams from the few Gaelic phrases. “We look forward northern reaches. Access to the Fort Royal Marines, Army and RAF to giving all our visitors a warm is of course free when attending the battling it out; all take place during ‘Gaelic Welcome’ in September” said Clan Cameron Gathering Australia Tattoo and visitors are invited to take the course of the show. Major General Seymour Monro. a stroll onto the ramparts and admire The finale with the RAF Guard The Highland Military Tattoo Gold Coast, Queensland Fort George’s classical buildings of Honour, a rendition of Auld take’s place at Fort George, 20 – 22 April 2018 and examine its large cannons and Lang Syne and The Last Post Ardersier, near Inverness between mortars, which defended it and the followed by the Lone Piper, offer 8-10 September 2017. For details see: Host: Clan Cameron New South Wales Inc. sea route to Inverness. There’s a good an often, emotional conclusion to www.highlandmilitarytattoo.co.uk Registration Forms are available on Clan Cameron website chance of spotting dolphins in the www.clan-cameron.org.au Moray Firth too! OR https://jcam2812.wixsite.com/gathering Overhead, there will be an aerial For detailed information display by an SE5A World War 1 and to follow the Gathering news, visit Biplane, to herald the imminent start www.facebook.com/ClanCameronGatheringAustralia www.facebook.com/clancameronnswinc/ or contact Lynne Cameron at [email protected] All National and International Cameron Descendants and their families are invited to attend. We look forward to seeing you there These two squares are QR codes. If you have a smartphone equipped with a camera and you download a QR code reader/scanner application feature Highland dancers are part of the you can scan this code and it will take energy and entertainment of the The Highland Military Tattoo includes a variety of international you straight to our Facebook page (left) Highland Military Tattoo. military bands performing in their finest regalia. or our website (right).

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2 Adelaide, SA - Adelaide Pipers’ Gathering 9 Levin, Horowhenua - Horowhenua 27 Auckland - Ceilidh Club AUSTRALIA Piping event in Adelaide. Info: Jack Brennan Scottish Society Debutante Ball St Davids in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough [email protected]. At Levin and District War Memorial Hall, Chamberlain Rd. All are welcome to play, dance, or even SEPTEMBER 2017 3 Milton, QLD - Brisbane Smallpipe Session St. Ball Tickets: $45.00. Info: 06 368 3295. call ceilidh dances and certainly just to watch. 4 Adelaide, SA - Adelaide Pipers’ Gathering Smallpipes session. Info: Malcolm McLaren 07 16 Auckland - Robert Burns Appreciation Info: [email protected] Piping event in Adelaide. Info: Jack Brennan 3820-2902 or [email protected]. The poems and songs of the great bard of Scotland, 28 Wellington - VUW Wellington [email protected]. 7 Kambah, ACT - Canberra Burns Club Highland Gathering Robert Burns, are performed by members, Scottish Interest Group Social 5 - Oct 22 Nationwide - Isla Grant Live A great free day of Scottish culture in the ACT, includes visitors and guests followed by a light afternoon Celtic Jewellery at the Victoria University of Wellington Legendary Scottish singer Isla Grant returns with ACT Pipe Band Championships, Scottish dance and more tea at Scottish Masonic Buildings 59 Grey Street, Law School, Old Government Buildings, Lambton exciting new songs, plus her extensive repertoire of at Kett Street Oval. Info: www.canberragathering.com.au. Onehunga. Info: [email protected]. Quay. Info: https://wellyscots.wordpress.com much loved music. Info: www.grand-concerts.com 7 Canberra, ACT - A Capital Jig Canberra Ball 17 Wellington - Shetland Society of 5 Milton, QLD - Brisbane Smallpipe Session Scottish Country Dancing at Albert Hall with music by Chris Wellington Anniversary Lunch & AGM Smallpipes session. Info: Malcolm McLaren 07 Duncan and Catherine Strutt. Info: www.rscds-canberra.org. Info: www.shetlandwellington.org.nz. SCOTLAND 3820-2902 or [email protected]. 22 Hawera, South Taranaki - The Hawera SEPTEMBER 2017 8 - 10 Point Lonsdale/Queenscliff, VIC - 9 - 27 The Rocks, NSW - Develop your Scottish Country Dancing This course is for dancers who have some Scottish Country Highland Pipe Band Concert 1 - 3 Dunoon - Clan Lamont Society Annual Victorian Scottish Union Conference While the main feature will be seeing and hearing Gathering: ‘Hands Across the Seas’ Annual VSU events with events including dancing experience and wish to improve their technique the amazing talent from the best of New Zealand Full programme of activity in Dunoon Burgh Hall a Ceilidh, conference, youth forum, dinner and knowledge of the dance figures. It is an ideal follow-on young players there will be lots of other fun Scottish including sailing trip to Loch Striven to the Manse dance and Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan. Info: 03 9360 for anybody who has attended our stage 1 course or anyone entertainment of singing and dancing, so be ready for Clan Lamont Society HQ, formal dinner and ceilidh. 9829 or www.victorianscottishunion.com who feels a bit rusty and wants to brush up on their skills. The course builds on the steps and dance figures learnt in a fun night at Hawera Memorial Theatre, 70 Albion There will also be films, children’s activities, workshops, 9 - 21 Nationwide - Kevin Bridges- Australian Tour our beginners’ course with a focus on technique. This course St. Info: 06 278 8599 or www.hawerapipeband.nz an exhibition of Lamont history over the years in the Scotland’s biggest stand-up comedian Kevin Bridges also introduces the strathspey step and more challenging 23 Auckland - Auckland Region Scottish Burgh Hall. Info: www.clanlamontsociety.com. will make his way to Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, dances. Info: www.sotr.org.au/beginner or 0435 154 433. Country Dancing Spring Dance 2 - 9 Shetland Islands - Follow the Melbourne & Brisbane in support of his highly- Scottish country dance event. Info: anticipated Australian tour. Info: www.abpresents. 13 Brisbane, QLD - Sounds of Scotland Concert Vikings Roadshow & Festival www.aucklandscd.org.nz com.au/current-events/show/kevin-bridges-2 A night of Scottish entertainment with pipe bands, Scottish Experience Viking heritage on a scale never before dance and music. Presented by BBC Pipe Band at Brisbane 24 - 30 Nationwide - Kevin Bridges seen in Shetland. Info: www.shetland.gov.uk. 9 Mackay, QLD - Mackay’s Bluewater Fling Boys College. Info: [email protected] – New Zealand Tour Mackay’s tropical twilight Scottish musical event with 2 - 3 Kinross - The Mary Queen of Scots Festival massed bands, Celtic Fyre Rock band as Pipe Bands 14 Collie, WA - Collie Clan Gathering Scotland’s biggest stand-up comedian Kevin Bridges Celebrate the rich cultural and history and heritage from Townsville, Rockhampton and Mackay. Come and Inaugural event with a full day of Scottish will make his way to Christchurch, Dunedin, of the Kinross area, most notably it’s famed enjoy the hospitality of the tropics and help celebrate events and entertainment. Info: 08 9734 Auckland and Wellington in support of his highly- connection to Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots with Mackay’s Scottish heritage at 10 River St. Info: Deborah 3360 or www.collieclangathering.org. anticipated NZ tour. Info: www.abpresents.com. living history encampments, music, food and more. au/current-events/show/kevin-bridges-2 Info: www.maryqueenofscotsfestival.co.uk Orr 0408 877 806 or www.facebook.com/MaDPipeBand 15 Kanahooka, NSW - Illawarra Scottish Fair 9 Bendigo, VIC - Scots Night Out Presented by the Illawarra Pipe Band with pipe band 28 Wellington - VUW Wellington 2 Braemar - Braemar Gathering Celebrate the official birthday of the Bendigo Tartan contests, Scottish stalls and more at Dandaloo Sports Scottish Interest Group Social Perhaps the most famous and best Highland Games and raising funds for Scots Day Out 2018 on Saturday 3 Oval, Kanahooka Rd. Gates open at 8.30 AM and Massed James Hogg, the Ettrick Shepherd, alive and thriving in anywhere. It features the finest Pipe Bands, pipers, March. At The Metro and Puggs Irish Bar Hargreaves St Bands Closing ceremony at approx 3.00 PM. Info: the 21st Century at the Victoria University of Wellington Highland dancers, and athletes in a beautiful setting Cnr Bull St. Ticket information: www.trybooking.com Alison 0414 928 016 or www.illawarrapipeband.com Law School, Old Government Buildings, Lambton surrounded by hills. The patron of the Gathering is Her Quay. Info: https://wellyscots.wordpress.com Majesty the Queen. Info: www.braemargathering.org. 10 Armadale, WA - Armadale Highland 15 Flemington, VIC - Robert Burns Club Gathering & Perth Kilt Run of Melbourne Poetry Afternoon 29 Auckland - Ceilidh Club 3 Blairgowrie - Blairgowrie & WA’s largest Scottish event which features pipe bands, Burns at Canterbury St Stables Community Centre, St Davids in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rattray Highland Games Scottish dancers, Clans, stalls and the Perth Kilt Run, a 49-53 Canterbury Rd. Info: 03 8361 0308. Rd. All are welcome to play, dance, or even Traditional highland games with highland free community event at Minnawarra Park presented call ceilidh dances and certainly just to watch. dancing, piping and sports at Bogles Field. Info: 15 Melbourne, VIC - Celtic Piping Sessions by the City of Armadale. Info: 08 9394 5000 www. Info: [email protected] www.blairgowriehighlandgames.co.uk. armadale.wa.gov.au or www.perthkiltrun.com.au. Piping music session 2pm - 5pm, upstairs at the Exford Hotel, 199 Russell St. Info: [email protected]. 30 Te Awamutu - Te Awamutu Competitions Society 8 - 10 Fort George - The Highland Military Tattoo 10 Rochedale, QLD - Piobaireachd Highland & National Dancing Competition A showcase of the best of Highland and military culture 21 Brisbane, QLD - Scotland the Brave Group Queensland Social This competition is held in conjunction and traditions, set against the stunning backdrop The international smash hit features over 100 choral Piping event at Rochedale State High School, with the Te Awamutu Performing Arts. of Fort George near Inverness. Info: + 44(0)131 singers, dancers, pipe-band and drum corps, soloists, 249 Priestdale Rd. Info: 07 3397 4512. Info: [email protected]. 3108701 or www.highlandmilitarytattoo.co.uk Highland dancers and electric Celtic fiddlers at 16 Nelson Bay, NSW - Clans on the Coast Queensland Performing Arts Centre 2:00pm & 8:00pm. 9 Pitlochry - Pitlochry Highland Games Scottish pipe bands, Celtic band, Celtic stalls, caber OCTOBER 2017 Info: www.scotlandthebrave.com.au or bookings: Traditional Highland games featuring dancing, pipe toss, Celtic dancers & Choir and more at Tomaree 6 Auckland - Scottish Celtic Music Group www.qpac.com.au/event/scotland_the_brave_17 band competitions and, of course, heavy events Sports Complex, No. 1 Oval. Info: Ron Swan on Monthly on the first Friday at St Luke’s Church, and track & field at Pitlochry Recreation Ground. 22 Malvern East, VIC - Clan Mackenzie Luncheon and AGM 0418 495 336 or www.clansonthecoast.com. 130 Remuera Rd. All instruments welcome to read Info: www.pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk Clan Mackenzie are holding their annual Luncheon and 16 Toowong, QLD - Queensland State through favourite Scottish tunes and dance sets. AGM. All current and new members welcome at the 11 Glasgow - The HNC Music - Piping Solos and Mini Pipe Band Contest Info: John Hawthorn: [email protected]. Malvern East Uniting Centre Hall 54 Serrell St at 1pm. The only course which has a bespoke Music First Solo & pipe band competitions at Brisbane 7 Balmoral, Auckland - CAPB - 75th Info or catering purposes please contact: Geraldine Study Unit for performance on the Highland Boys’ College (entrance off Moggill Rd). Info: Anniversary Concert & Ceilidh Fennessy 03 9889 5304 or [email protected] Bagpipe at The National Piping Centre. Info: +44 0400 953 126 or [email protected] Join City of Auckland Pipe Band in Celebrating (0) 141 353 0220 or www.thepipingcentre.co.uk 17 Melbourne, VIC - Celtic Piping Sessions it’s 75th Anniversary at Mt Eden War Memorial 16 Bonar Bridge - Invercharron Highland Games Piping music session 2pm - 5pm, upstairs at the Exford Hall, 487 Dominion Rd. Info: 0800 BUY TIX (289 NEW ZEALAND Traditionally the final games of the year, many of the Hotel, 199 Russell St. Info: [email protected]. 849) or www.cityofaucklandpipeband.org.nz SEPTEMBER 2017 Scottish Games Association league results are decided at 21 - Oct 1 Nationwide - Celtic Woman Australian Tour 13 Auckland - Auckland Scottish Invercharron, making it the most exciting of the season, 1 Auckland - Scottish Celtic Music Group Celebrating the timeless emotion of Ireland’s centuries- Fiddle Club Fiddle Club Night at Balblair Farm. Info: www.invercharrongames.co.uk old heritage, Celtic Woman will visit Perth, Adelaide, Monthly on the first Friday at St Luke’s Church, 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM at St Luke’s Church, 130 Remuera Rd. 22 - Oct 1 Wigtown - Wigtown Book Festival Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle and Brisbane on their 130 Remuera Rd. All instruments welcome to read Info: www.freewebs.com/aucklandscottishfiddleclub Voices of Angels Australian tour. Info: www.ticketek.com.au through favourite Scottish tunes and dance sets. Scotland’s National Book Town’s literary festival: Info: John Hawthorn: [email protected]. 27 - Nov 20 Nationwide - Isla Grant Live 240+ events. Info: www.wigtownbookfestival.com 22 Red Hill, QLD - The Ceilidh Clan Community Ceilidh Legendary Scottish singer Isla Grant returns with 28 - 29 Faskally Wood - Enchanted Ceilidh dances with live Scottish music that 8 Auckland - Auckland Scottish Fiddle exciting new songs, plus her extensive repertoire of Forest: Oir An Uisge are entertaining, fun and suitable for all ages Club Fiddle Club Night much loved music. Info: www.grand-concerts.com at Red Hill Community Sports Club. Info: 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM at St Luke’s Church, 130 Remuera Rd. Perthshire’s renowned sound and light show 27 Ashburton - Isla Grant Live 0409 760 993 or www.ceilidhclan.com. Info: www.freewebs.com/aucklandscottishfiddleclub offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience Scots singer at Ashburton Trust Event Centre, 211a the outdoors, at night and with spectacular 8 Petone, Lower Hutt - Red Hackle Pipe Band Concert 30 Sydney, NSW - Scots on The Rocks Chaotic Ceilidh Wills St. Info: 03 307 2010 or www.ateventcentre.co.nz. imagery. Info: www.enchantedforest.org.uk Featuring music by ARIA Award winning Chris Duncan & Wee concert providing a variety of entertainment Catherine Strutt, it will be a night of energetic and popular including piping & drums, Ceilidh band pieces & Highland dances. Info: 0435 154 433 or www.sotr.org.au/chaos. dancing at Petone Working Mens Club, 47 Udy St. Info: 04-568 5404 or www.wellingtonredhackle.co.nz Answers to Scotword on Page 6 OCTOBER 2017 9 Hororata - Amateur Heavy Training Day ACROSS: 1 Hampdenpark, 9 Hightae, 10 Wattles, 11 Gab, 12 Tallies, 1 - 8 Warburton East, VIC - Stringmania Train in the unique Scottish Heavy Athletics, which A celebration and exploration of the traditional arts - requires a mix of strength, athleticism and sheer willpower. 13 Average, 14 Sun, 15 Least, 17 Serfs, 18 Judge, 20 Trews, 22 Cap, 24 Bonnier, music, dance, language and song - set in the beautiful This day will prepare you for competing in the Gough Cat 25 Heather, 26 Dee, 27 Thistle, 28 Roubles, 29 Glenkinglas. Yarra Valley. Info: www.stringmaniacamp.com Amateur Heavy Championship at the Hororata Highland 1 Rochedale, QLD - Piobaireachd Games and other Heavy Events, at Hororata Domain, DOWN:1Highland Dancing, 2, Muthill, 3 Dregs, 4 Newbattle, 5 Antler, 6 Kilpatrickhills, Group Queensland Social 10am – 3pm. Info: To register email cindy@hororata. 7 Shotts 8 Islets, 16 Afterdeck 18 Jabots, 19 Epistle, 21 Seagull, 23 Parish, 25 Heron Piping event at Rochedale State High School, org.nz or 021 366 606. www.hororatahighlandgames. 249 Priestdale Rd. Info: 07 3397 4512. org.nz/amateur-heavy-events-training-day Listen to Scottish Radio S.A. Scottish Genealogical Research

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By: Andrew Morrison, Viscount Dunrossil Chairman, Society of Scottish Armigers Arms, Armigers and an Armorial mousepads or jewellery with your clan crest The book is a beautiful production on them. The “clan crest” consists of the in itself, and one which would grace very top part of your chief’s arms (the bit the shelves of any Scot, but there is, as above the shield and helmet) surrounded by always with the society, an educational a strap and buckle bearing the chief’s motto. mission here too, something of an The chief is sometimes called the “chief ulterior purpose. Lyon hopes that this of the name and arms of (whatever),” and book will encourage and inspire other there are usually other armigers in a clan worthy folk of Scottish descent to apply or large family. The chief’s arms are known for arms themselves. as “undifferenced,” while other people’s arms refer back to the chief’s in some way. Viscount Dunrossil, The Lord Lyon, and Dr J. Ru Morrison, Chief of Clan Morrison, It can be fascinating to see the different Heraldry as we know it was with the banners of Dr Morrison and the Society of Scottish Armigers. ways an armiger’s shield echoes the design on the chief’s shield, and fascinating also invented during the Crusades. to see the way a particular chiefly family When the knights started henever two or three Scots Take a look at the FAQ section of our chose to present the clan to the world, are gathered together…an website (www.scotarmigers.net) to see friend and foe alike. Is the motto in Latin, wearing helmets, which covered argument ensues. It sometimes some of the questions we get asked. These English, Scots or Gaelic? What message are seems as if we are less homo include, what is the right way to address the they giving about themselves? their whole heads, it became Wsapiens than homo factiosus. We love wife of a chief, or an earl, or what banners necessary to find another way nothing more than to pick sides and support can I fly, or how many feathers (if any) can Illustrated History our own while denigrating the other. It I wear, and, of course, does ownership of a Heraldry has been called “Illustrated to recognize who was who. has been this way throughout history, and tiny souvenir plot in a Scottish glen entitle History,” and there is much one can learn anyone who thinks it’s only history has me to anything? (No, it doesn’t. Sorry!) about a clan or family from looking at never been to an Old Firm football match. In addition to the Lyon court, the their arms. Interestingly, the Society has If this is something you might feel We support our champions, almost as if Society works closely with the Council of now published an “Armorial,” which is interested in, please get in touch with it’s a matter of life and death, wearing their Scottish Clans and Associations (COSCA) an illustrated collection of the arms of the Society or directly with the Lyon livery, shouting their slogans and war cries, and the Standing Council of Scottish its members, and honorary members, court. They will help you understand singing their songs, waving their banners Chiefs, many of whose members are also grouped alphabetically by clan. In each the process, and whether (and how) and flags. A recent article in theNew York honorary members of SSA. case you can see the chief’s arms first, you might qualify. As we saw already, Times talked about how some football It is a fact that most people who followed by the other armigers of the clan. heraldry is an ancient and honoured art, clubs hired marketing men to come up identify as Scots do not live in the country There are some 200 full colour, full page but it is not simply a matter of history: it with new logos, or change their uniforms, of Scotland. Most of us are part of the illustrations of coats of arms, along with is still very much alive. to promote further sales, and instead faced 50 million, not the five. And most in the several other photographs of recent Lords For more information on the Society of an angry backlash from supporters. Diaspora identify with the motherland not Lyon and other heralds, along with officers Scottish Armigers and their new book Well, duh!, as my children used to say. directly but through the medium of a clan of the Society and of the Lyon Court itself. release Armorial see: www.scotarmigers.net If these marketing whizzes had known or family connection. the first thing about heraldry, they’d know these things are sacred. Nobody messes Chief of the name and arms with my logo, or in the old heraldic Latin: It also probably follows, then, that many Nemo me impune lacessit. of you reading this already own glasses, The crusades SCOTTISH It’s not just history, but it has certainly been The Society of around a long time. Heraldry as we know it Scottish Armigers ACCESSORIES SHOPPE was invented during the Crusades. When The Scots are a curious bunch. On the knights started wearing helmets, which the one hand we can be extremely KILT HIRE covered their whole heads, it became egalitarian. “A Man’s a man for a’ necessary to find another way to recognize that,” Burns’ great prophetic ode to who was who. First they painted their the brotherhood of man, captures shields with a specific personal design, and something central to our national then reproduced the same design on the character. On the other, we are deeply surcoat, which they wore over their chest attached to our history. Highlanders armour: hence the term “coat of arms.” in particular have been famously and Your arms, especially the shield and fanatically loyal to their kings and chiefs, even when those leaders, frankly, proved motto, were your identity in a real sense, unworthy of that devotion. Particularly and wearing somebody else’s arms was a among Scots of the Diaspora there medieval form of identity theft. It is still • Sydney’s Finest Highland Regalia • Australia’s largest supplier of authentic remains a strong identification with a criminal offense in Scotland. The arms Stockist. Tartan Scarves, Ties, Bow Ties, Caps, clan, a fascination with chiefs and with • Kilts and Tartan skirts made to order. Sashes, Tammies and much more. were the personal, heritable property of an the mottos, badges and insignia that go individual known as an armiger. • Stockists of Quality Giftware including • More than 600 different Scottish & Irish with them. These details tie us together Jewellery, Pewter Flasks, Tankards, Tartans on display with over 5,000 Pretty soon the office of the Lord Lyon, and bind us back to the land of our Quaiches & Clan Badges. Tartan items in stock. King of Arms, Chief Herald of Scotland, ancestors, the home of our hearts. was formed to keep The Public Register Get to a Highland Games and see Come and visit our store at of All Arms and Bearings, and to grant the proud displays in the clan tents, the 25 The Strand, Croydon NSW 2132 new arms to worthy later applicants. The flags flying everywhere, the vendors Close to Croydon Railway Station, with plenty of free parking! Lord Lyon is an officer of the Scottish selling everything from t-shirts, ties Government and the supreme judge in his and sashes to mugs, key-rings and who Tues-Fri 10.00am-6.00pm Sat 9.00am-2.00pm own court of all matters heraldic. knows what with your clan tartan and insignia. Except, of course, that clans MAIL ORDER TO ANY POSTAL LOCATION The Lord Lyon don’t have coats of arms or mottos; The Lord Lyon is also the President of the armigers do. An armiger is an individual Tel: (02) 9747-8270 Society of Scottish Armigers, an association with heraldic arms. A clan is a group of Email: [email protected] people who recognize a specific armiger of armigers whose purpose is primarily Facebook: www.facebook.com/scottishaccessories as their chief and wear his or her crest educational. Their mission is to educate surrounded by a strap and buckle Website: www.scottishaccessories.com.au the general public about Scottish heraldry bearing the chief’s motto or slogan. and to serve as a resource for Games and individuals who want to “get it right.”

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IN THE SCOTTISH KITCHEN

pinch salt Method: 50g/1¾oz. lard or vegetable shortening Put the orange wedge, whisky, passion 1 tbsp. lemon juice fruit syrup, apple juice and cranberry 100ml/3½fl oz. chilled water juice into a cocktail shaker. Add a handful 150g/5½ oz. butter of crushed ice and shake hard. To serve, For the filling: strain the cocktail into a highball glass fill 8 quails’ eggs with crushed ice. Garnish with the apple. 600ml/20fl oz. milk pinch saffron Bakewell tart 2 bay leaves 6 black peppercorns pinch salt 200g/7oz. salmon 200g/7oz. smoked haddock 200g/7oz. cod 70g/2½oz. sunflower margarine 70g/2½oz. flour salt and freshly ground white pepper small bunch chives, chopped small bunch flat leaf parsley, chopped line of bones removed 125g/4½oz. jumbo king prawns, cooked and peeled Ingredients: dollop mustard 1 free-range egg, beaten For the pastry: Pea and 30g/1¼oz. butter 1 tbsp. sesame seeds 300g/10½oz. plain flour, splash rapeseed oil plus extra for dusting lemon wedges, to serve Method: mint soup 125g/4oz. cold unsalted To make the pastry, mix the flour with Method: butter, cut into cubes Ingredients: the salt and rub in the lard or vegetable For the potato salad, boil the new potatoes 30g/1oz.sugar 1 litre/1 pint 15fl oz. water shortening until the mixture resembles in a large saucepan of salted water until 2 free-range eggs salt breadcrumbs. Add the lemon juice and tender (about 12 minutes). Add the kale 2 tbsp. milk (optional) large handful fresh mint, leaves only water to form a dough and knead until and cucumber to the pan three minutes 500g/1lb 2oz. fresh peas (shelled weight) smooth. Roll out the pastry on a floured For the filling: before the potatoes are ready and boil until salt and freshly ground black pepper work surface to form a rectangle and dot 225g/8oz. unsalted butter, softened all of the ingredients are tender. Drain drizzle olive oil two thirds of the rectangle with one third 225g/8oz. caster sugar well and set aside. For the dressing, whisk 200ml/7fl oz. crème fraîche of the butter. Fold the unbuttered end of 225g/8oz. ground almonds together the vinegar, rapeseed oil and 4 slices Parma ham, fried or grilled the rectangle over the middle third, fold 3 free-range eggs lemon juice in a jug until well combined. until crisp (optional), to serve again and seal the open ends by gently 1 lemon, finely grated zest only Season, to taste, with salt and freshly pressing them together. Cover with cling 50g/2oz. plain flour Method: ground black pepper. Set aside. For the film and chill for 15 minutes. Roll out the 1 jar raspberry jam Bring the water to the boil in a large pan herring, sprinkle the oatmeal onto a plate pastry again and repeat the process with flaked almonds, for sprinkling and add a generous pinch of salt. Add and season with salt and freshly ground another third of the butter, then repeat the mint leaves and bring the liquid black pepper. Brush both sides of each Method: again with the remaining butter. Roll out back to the boil. Add the peas and cook herring fillet with a little of the mustard, For the pastry, place the flour, butter and the pastry to a rectangle once more, fold for 2-3 minutes, until the peas are just then roll in the seasoned oatmeal until sugar into a food processor and pulse it in thirds then wrap in cling film and tender and bright green. Strain the mint completely covered. Heat the butter and until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. return it to the fridge. To make the filling, and peas, reserving the cooking liquid, the oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan Add one of the eggs and pulse until the cook the quails’ eggs in a pan of boiling and transfer the peas and mint to a food over a medium heat. Add the coated mixture comes together to form a rough water for two minutes then plunge into processor. Allow to cool for 3-4 minutes. herring fillets to the pan, skin-side up (do dough. If the dough is too dry, add a bit cold water and set aside to cool. Warm the Add just enough of the cooking liquid to this in batches if necessary). Gently press of milk. Shape the dough into a ball and milk in a wide saucepan with the saffron, cover the peas and mint, then blend for down on each of the herring fillets using wrap in cling film. Chill in the fridge for 20 bay leaves, peppercorns and salt. Bring to 1-2 minutes, to create a smooth, bright a fish slice so that they stay flat. Fry for minutes. Unwrap the dough and discard a gentle simmer then poach the salmon, green purée. Season, to taste, with salt the cling film. Turn the dough out onto 1-2 minutes, or until the oats are golden- haddock and cod in the milk until just and freshly ground black pepper and a floured work surface and roll out until brown, then turn over and continue to cooked through. Remove the fish, break add a generous drizzle of olive oil. Add large enough to line a 30x20cm/12x8in fry on the other side for a further 1-2 it into flakes then set it aside and strain 140ml/4½fl oz. of the crème fraîche cake tin. Line the tin with the pastry, minutes, or until the herrings are cooked the milk through a sieve into a clean bowl. to the pea and mint purée and pulse then place into the fridge to chill for a through and the oats are golden-brown. Melt the margarine in a clean saucepan in the blender for a few seconds, until further 30 minutes. Preheat the oven Remove the herring fillets from the pan then add the flour, stir to form a roux combined. To serve, pour equal amounts to 200C/400F/Gas 6. Line the chilled using a slotted spoon and set aside to and cook gently for two minutes. Add the of the soup into four warmed bowls. tart case with a sheet of greaseproof drain on kitchen paper. Place the boiled strained milk and bring the sauce to a Add a neat tablespoon of crème fraîche paper and fill with baking beans. Bake potatoes, kale and cucumber into a simmer, stirring all the time, then season into the centre of each and, if you wish, for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is serving bowl, stir in the spring onions, with salt and freshly ground white pepper. garnish with the crisp Parma ham. lightly golden-brown. Remove the paper and drizzle over the dressing. Mix well Add the chopped chives and parsley and beans and brush the pastry all over and season, to taste, with salt and freshly to the sauce, gently fold in the fish and with the remaining beaten egg. Return Fish in oats with ground black pepper. To serve, divide transfer the mixture to an ovenproof dish. the pastry to the oven for a further five the herring equally between two serving Preheat the oven to 180C350F/Gas 4. Peel potato salad minutes, until golden-brown. Remove the plates. Spoon the potato salad alongside the quails’ eggs and add them to the pie Ingredients: and serve with a wedge of lemon. filling with the prawns. Roll out the pastry pastry from the oven and turn the oven For the potato salad: and cover the filling, sealing the edges of temperature down to 180C/365F/Gas 4. 200g/7oz. small new potatoes Arran fish pie the pastry to the dish with a little water. For the filling, beat the butter and sugar 50g/2oz. kale, very coarsely chopped Roll out the off-cuts of pastry and use together in a bowl until pale and fluffy. ¼ cucumber, cut in half lengthways, seeds to decorate the top of the pie. Brush the Mix in the ground almonds, then crack scooped out with a spoon, thickly sliced pie with the beaten egg, scatter over the in the eggs one at a time, beating well 1-2 spring onions, trimmed and sliced sesame seeds and bake for 25 minutes. between each addition until smooth and creamy. Fold in the lemon zest and the For the dressing: flour. Spread some of the raspberry jam 1 tbsp. white balsamic vinegar Sporran breeze generously across the base of the pastry, 2 tbsp. cold-pressed rapeseed oil Ingredients: leaving a 2.5cm/1in gap around the edge. squeeze lemon juice 1 orange wedge Spread the filling mixture over the jam salt and freshly ground black pepper 50ml single-malt whisky and sprinkle over the flaked almonds. For the fish: 2 tsp passion fruit syrup Bake the tart for 20 minutes, or until the 2 handfuls ‘medium’ oatmeal Ingredients: 25ml/1fl oz. fresh apple juice filling is set and golden-brown. Allow to salt and freshly ground black pepper For the flaky pastry: 25ml/1fl oz. cranberry juice cool in the tin before serving. To serve, 6 fish fillets, scales and central 250g/9oz strong white bread flour ¼ apple, to garnish cut the tart into 5cm/2in squares.

Page 26 • Australasian Edition • September 2017 THE SCOTTISH BANNER Outland about-Visiting the locations of Outlander scenes during the Jacobite Risings.Located and glassware will bring to life the events of in the village of East Linton, East Lothian, this turbulent period in European history. Preston Mill is one of the oldest, working, water-driven meal mills in the country. Prestonpans Battlefield 1745 Today, visitors can see and hear the mill & Bankton Doocot mechanisms in action and learn about the Visit the site of the famous Battle of millers who worked there. Prestonpans 1745, where Bonnie Prince Charlie won his first victory. Visitor can Outlander-inspired adventures then explore the site of the battle on foot Outlander dramatises one of the most and discover three stone monuments. bloody chapters in Scottish history, the Smartphone users can also download a free Jacobite Risings - an attempt by Charles mobile App to guide you are around the site. Edward Stuart, better known as Bonnie Prince Charlie, to regain the British throne West Highland Museum for the exiled House of Stuart. Today, At theWest Highland Museumin Fort during the Year of History, Heritage and William, you can see the Bonnie Prince’s Archaeology 2017, many attractions, death mask, sword, and some of his tours and experiences bring to life the clothing, including his fine silk waistcoat, Culross Palace and Gardens in the Royal Burgh of Culross in Fife. momentous events of that era and allow you as well as other Jacobite artefacts. Photo: VisitScotland/Kenny Lam. to delve deeper into the real-life experiences For more Outlander inspiration and that inspired Diana Gabaldon’s story. to download VisitScotland’s dedicated utlander season three is about Doune Castle Outlander Film locations map visit to hit viewers around the world Many film and TV fans will already be The Jacobite Trail www.visitscotland.com/outlander and the hit show recently had its familiar with the formidable sight of From Brodie Castle in Moray Speyside to long-awaited premiere on UK Doune Castle, which graced the screen the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Omainstream television, and while viewers in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. It the Jacobite Trail spans 26 properties and fall in love with the story, Scotland’s also takes a starring role in Outlander, attractions throughout the country whose starring role in the show is also likely substituting for the fictional Castle Leoch – history is intertwined with Bonnie Prince to capture hearts. Numerous stunning home to Colum MacKenzie and his clan in Charlie and the Jacobites. Scottish locations, such as Doune Castle, the 18th century. You may also spot a 20th Linlithgow Palace and the Highland Folk century version of the site which is visited Bonnie Prince Charlie and the Jacobites Museum provide the backdrop for the by Claire and Frank on a day trip. With This new exhibition at the National television adaptation of author Diana its striking 100ft high gatehouse, the 14th Museum of Scotland explores the real story Gabaldon’s, time-travelling love story. century courtyard castle is one of the best of Prince Charles Edward Stuart and the Based on the best-selling novels, preserved great halls in Scotland. rise and fall of the Jacobites. More than 300 Numerous Scottish locations, like Doune Castle Outlander follows the story of Claire spectacular objects including paintings, in Perthshire, feature in the smash-hit TV series Randall (played by Caitriona Balfe), a Culross costumes, jewellery, documents, weapons Outlander. Photo: VisitScotland/Paul Tomkins. married English combat nurse from 1945 Step back in time and enjoy a glimpse of who, while on her second honeymoon Scotland from a different era with a visit to in Inverness, is mysteriously swept back the pretty village of Culross. With its historic in time to the 18th-century Scottish Mercat Cross and well preserved buildings, Spring into summer Highlands. There she meets Jamie (played the Fife village doubles for the fictional with our exclusive by Scottish actor Sam Heughan), a Cranesmuir, while behind the stunning Black Watch & Royal chivalrous young warrior, with whom she Culross Palace you’ll find the filming location Stewart Kilt Towel’s becomes romantically entwined. of Claire’s herb garden at Castle Leoch. The blockbuster fantasy show, along with Kilt Towel’s the successful books, have inspired a range of Falkland tours and catapulted the real-life attractions The Fife village doubles for the northern and places from the series into the spotlight. city of Inverness in some of the first scenes Jenni Steele, Film and Creative of the Outlander series. 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By: Nick Drainey Myrtle Simpson Scottish mother, adventurer and polar veteran Myrtle Simpson is a woman who carved her own path (often out of ice) and is known as the “Mother of Scottish skiing”. Her passion for her family, adventure, climbing and skiing have seen her become a true Scottish trailblazer and this year was awarded the Polar Medal for outstanding achievement and service to the United Kingdom in the field of polar research as ‘Explorer of Arctic regions; sea canoer, climber and writer’. Myrtle was the first woman to ski across Greenland, raised her kids in the snow and still skis today as Nick Drainey explains.

The presence of women caused a stir In 1969, with Hugh and fellow even on the remote islands, home to polar expeditioner Roger Tuft, she was forced bears. “A girlfriend of mine came out to to turn back from an attempt to reach see us and she and I went off kayaking. We the North Pole. were camping on a magical beach, just the “We took the kids as far as we could two of us and the baby. when suddenly a which was the most northerly school in boat appeared. A whole lot of people got Canada and Rory, our youngest child was off and a furious guy said: ‘Who are you, just months old.” They took a teacher from what are you doing. This is my area.’ He Scotland with them who looked after the was from Cambridge and had just been children while they were away. telling his party how dangerous it was to “It was frightful to begin with; the ice land and they must keep close to him, he was churned up and we were going about was the intrepid guy - then they find two three miles a day. Then things got better young women and a baby camping.” but the radio went on fire. We argued for two days and three nights, I wanted to push on – I said if we can’t find it we’ll just push on to Russia. In the end we chucked As a young mother of four in it in and turned round and we went and picked up the kids.” Myrtle and Hugh Simpson off the coast of Greenland. the 1960s Myrtle Simpson would have been expected Broke the glass ceiling s a young mother of four in the Speaking from her home near Aviemore to stay at home to raise her It is with her children she has most enjoyed 1960s Myrtle Simpson would have she says: “Of course you can take kids being the outdoors. She says: “The happiest I been expected to stay at home to but you have to know how to do it. I got family. But the pioneer of have ever been in my life is in a little tent with raise her family. But the pioneer of knocked a lot about it – people said it Arctic adventure took her the four kids. I don’t care about the rain – of AArctic adventure took her babes in arms with was bad to take children to such an awful course I love my electric blanket and my Aga her to the frozen wastes of the North, home place and I was a bad mother. But no-one babes in arms with her to but it is great to know you can do without to polar bears and sub-zero temperatures. says that now. There has been a change in them. When you hear people wailing now people’s thinking, they are asking how I took the frozen wastes of the about how bad everything is, I would say Arctic adventure the kids, not how awful it was to take them.” North, home to polar bears ‘take your family and go camping’.” Myrtle The 87-year-old received criticism for Myrtle was born in Aldershot when her says she was shocked to be awarded the her lifestyle in the 1960s but nowadays Edinburgh-born father was stationed on the and sub-zero temperatures. Polar Medal – first given in 1904 to Captain she says attitudes are beginning to town’s Army base. She estimates she went Scott’s first expedition to Antarctica. change. She, however, is adamant she to 19 schools as the family moved around “I was very surprised because we haven’t will not change her active lifestyle and with the military but they moved back to In 1965 Myrtle became the first done anything big for ages, in all the still advocates skiing, despite being in Edinburgh when she was a teenager. She woman to ski across Greenland with congratulations cards the first thing said her ninth decade. says: “I stuck out like a sore thumb because three others as part of an unsupported was why get it now. Maybe it is something Earlier this year she was awarded the I hadn’t had a normal education so I used expedition. But it was on another trip to do with women being cool (at the prestigious Polar Medal for her exploits to go and walk by myself in the Pentlands.” to the world’s largest island she enjoyed moment) – they broke the glass ceiling but in the Arctic, which included skiing She became part of the Edinburgh seeing her children thrive. She says: there are still lots of things (to do).” across Greenland and making an attempt University climbing club and met Hugh “Our daughter (Rona) was three and Now, she is happy to continue a life- at reaching the North Pole. She was when she was qualifying as a radiographer. there was a little Greenland girl of three long love of skiing. A past president of the following her husband Hugh who received Her first job was in Fort William at the age and these two spent every day of the Scottish Ski Club – a position her daughter the medal 50 years ago for his work as a of 21 and her love of climbing grew: “I was summer playing together, making dollies Rona currently holds - she still skis in the scientist in the Antarctic. accepted by the climbers and there weren’t and stuff. They didn’t speak a word of Cairngorms, where she helped establish many girls climbing in those days.” each other’s language and they didn’t at the ski resort in the 1950s and 60s. She She organised the Edinburgh Andean the end either. We thought our kids had says: “It is the very sport for the elderly – Expedition in 1958 and set off by boat much better time coming with us rather the lift takes you up and all you have to do to Lima with fellow climber Bill Wallace, than us leaving them behind.” is ski down. You have to keep active.” meeting up in Peru with Hugh who was returning from the Antarctic. When there the trio made the first British ascent of the 22,000ft Huascaran, the second-highest mountain in the Americas.

Home to polar bears Myrtle says: “It caused great interest in the press in Peru because there were two guys and me and I would say that above 20,000ft it doesn’t matter. Anyway, I came back and married Hugh.” Just after they were married Hugh had six months of research to do on Svalbard, an archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. Myrtle says: “I realised I was pregnant but too selfish to stay behind so I went too. We Arctic adventurer Myrtle Simpson. got a lot press at the time for taking the baby, Myrtle on a 1969 attempt to reach the North Pole. Robin, who was six weeks or so.”

Page 28 • Australasian Edition • September 2017 THE SCOTTISH BANNER Facing up to a grave discovery at Edinburgh’s City Art Centre

of the church graveyard bought by the Old 18th and early 19th Centuries tell us, such The facial reconstructions will be Royal Infirmary in 1749 to bury patients readily available bodies for research were in accompanied by artworks of the Old who were ‘unclaimed’ and her remains had great demand. This led medics and hospital Town by Ned Holt, Walter Geikie and John undergone an autopsy. staff to meddle with Edinburgh’s criminal Kay. The exhibition has been curated to underworld. This woman’s teeth were almost highlight everyday objects, treasured Teeth industry certainly removed post-autopsy, most likely items and unique paintings, drawings Backing on to Surgeon’s Hall, the area lies 300 by one of the hospital porters. Help was and sculpture from the collections of metres from the site of one of Edinburgh’s possibly provided by one of the nurses or Edinburgh’s Museum and Gallery service. most notorious medical practitioners - washerwomen charged with preparing the Edinburgh Alphabet: An A-Z of the City’s Dr Knox. In findings reminiscent of the deceased for burial. These staff were poorly Collections is open until 8 October 2017 infamous physician, who traded with paid and corruption was commonplace. and is free to enter. For more information graverobbers Burke and Hare, the Council- Such teeth, therefore, made a tempting and on exhibitions at the City Art Centre, visit: found remains also bear evidence of significant addition to a wage packet.” www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk ‘underground’ medical money-making. Forensic analysis demonstrates that the Criminal medical practice subject’s front teeth were forcibly removed Lynne Halfpenny, Director of Culture post-mortem. It is believed the teeth were for the City of Edinburgh Council, stolen and sold to supply Scotland’s 18th added: “This is a wonderful opportunity Century industry for real ‘false’ teeth. to showcase Edinburgh’s history and Her facial reconstruction, by Josie Ide collections in one, major display. hedding light on Edinburgh’s murky from the University of Dundee, is based Edinburgh Alphabet is a celebration of medical past, the face of an early on modern forensic techniques and has many decades of collecting, conserving autopsy patient has been unveiled been placed on display for the first time. and displaying artworks and artefacts for the first time. Visitors to the John Lawson, City of Edinburgh Council with a connection to Edinburgh. We SCity Art Centre’s new Edinburgh Alphabet archaeologist, said: “In 18th Century have chosen themes for each letter of exhibition, a major display spelling out Edinburgh, the Royal Infirmary became the alphabet around which each exhibit an A-Z of the City’s Collections, will come one of the UK’s most important hospitals. can be grouped, allowing for a display face to face with an 18th Century resident The city was quickly establishing a name of incredible variety and colour. The under the letter O for ‘Old Town’. The for itself as a centre for medical excellence, collection tells us so much about life in life-like reconstruction (pictured) is based and the findings of the hospital physicians Edinburgh from the cradle to the grave. on the skull of a skeleton unearthed in significantly developed enlightened medical This exhibit reveals an early move towards 1993. Identified by Council archaeologists research. However, this quest to advance criminal medical practice, with the as an Edinburgh woman in her mid- medical science had a well-known dark subject’s teeth removed illicitly for money- twenties to early-thirties, she was found side. It could be difficult to trace a deceased making purposes. By putting a face to the within Lady Yester’s Church – now part of patient’s relatives, and indeed many families finding, we hope to introduce visitors to the University of Edinburgh’s Offices in were too poor to provide a proper burial. As this grisly but ultimately important part of Infirmary Street. She was buried in a part the move towards graverobbing in the later the Old Town’s rich history.”

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evin Bridges is Scotland’s biggest King’s Theatre. In 2012, he hosted the comedy export. Dubbed ‘brilliant’ long running series Live At The Apollo by Billy Connolly, Kevin made and presented a six part documentary, Scotland 3D Glitter Cap his debut at The Edinburgh Kevin Bridges – What’s The Story. Code: C3185E-SKY KPlayhouse on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow in 2009. Overnight success Sell out shows followed with Kevin selling out his run at His 2012 tour, Kevin Bridges – The Story the Edinburgh Festival in just one day. Continues… smashed box office records Kevin is returning to Australia for opening day ticket sales. A staggering and New Zealand for a national tour 45,000 tickets were sold on the first day following a sold-out tour in 2014 and and he sold out an incredible nine shows will be appearing at Sydney’s Just For at the Glasgow SECC Arena. The DVD of Laughs Comedy Festival. this show was a top 5 best-seller in 2012 His astonishing rise to success and is still riding high in the charts with continued in 2010 when he recorded over 300,000 sales. his first DVDThe Story So Far…. at His 2016 tour of the UK sold over a sold-out Glasgow SECC Arena in 450,000 tickets making it one the biggest front of 10,000 adoring fans. It went comedy tours in the UK. The reviews were on to out-sell Frankie Boyle and Billy 5 star all the way – this is definitely a must- Connolly. In 2011, Kevin headlined see show…. but you need to be quick! Royal Stewart Flat Cap Black Watch Flat Cap Scotland Pom Pom Beanie - an episode of Michael McIntyre’s For full tour details and to book tickets Code: H7RS Code: H7BW Maroon Code: C3018J-MA Comedy Roadshow at the Glasgow see: www.abpresents.com.au

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By: Judy Vickers

Park. We want to empower people to be inspired to get involved. The project implements the Cairngorms Capercaillie Framework, a blueprint for a strategic approach to saving the capercaillie from The capercaillie going extinct in the UK through targeting future management at a landscape scale. We hope to develop a programme of conservation action to support the long- term survival of the species and provide a model to save ‘at risk’ species in National Parks around the world.” Sue Haysom, Policy and Advice Officer with Scottish Natural Heritage, said: “Vital conservation work such as establishing rich feeding areas for adults and chicks, promoting woodland creation in the right locations to increase habitat, and carrying out targeted predator control around breeding sites has already brought benefits. Now we need to build on this with energy and innovative approaches developed by experts and local communities to ensure that future generations can experience this Saving a Scottish icon magnificent bird.” The RSPB’s surveyors walked nearly

Photos courtesy of RSPB. Photos 1000 miles of “transects” 2km-long lines Scotland’s iconic bird, the capercaillie, is again under threat and is now one of Scotland’s most through woodland throughout the species’ range - looking for and recording the birds. endangered species. The capercaillie population has declined so rapidly that it is at a very real The latest survey of capercaillie is the fifth risk of extinction (for the second time) and is a ‘Red List’ species. However the largest nature national survey of the species. conservation charity in the country has tramped 1000 miles across the forests of the Highlands to document the species and are now looking to put together a five-year plan in the Cairngorms to try to help the capercaillie survive in Scotland as Judy Vickers explains.

hey have been dubbed Scotland’s capercaillie population has fluctuated by the 1970s, with numbers around 20,000 unluckiest bird. The capercaillie, between 1000 and 2000 birds since the they appeared to be a success story. But the world’s largest grouse and first national survey in the 1990s, but they numbers began to plummet again, one of the country’s most iconic it’s now very much at the low end of this falling to below 1000 in 1999. Tanimals, first became extinct in Scotland in scale. Capercaillie are restricted to only Conservation steps were put into place the 18th century – along with the wolf – as a few areas of the country and most are and numbers edged towards 2000 by its forest habitats were felled. found in Strathspey, which highlights the 2003-4 but the last RSPB survey – they are But the birds, with their distinctive importance of innovative conservation carried out every six years – put numbers “clicking” call, were reintroduced in 1837 work in this area, in partnership with at 1285 and this latest investigation shows from Swedish stock and numbers had others, for their population to recover.” another drop. reached 20,000 by the 1960s, putting them Conservation scientists believe the again at the heart of Scotland’s natural Native bird main reasons for the fall are relatively low heritage – one of the country’s most The giant birds – the males are around 4kg levels of breeding success and an increase Did you know? famous folk bands is named after the bird. in weight with slate-grey plumage and a in deaths from collisions with deer - The capercaillies found in Scottish However, the population of the bird, bright red eye ring - are fairly elusive, often fences. Fences can be marked, lowered or woodlands are the biggest species which lives in mature pine woodlands sitting quietly in pine trees or on the forest removed but improving the birds’ breeding of grouse in the world. in the Highlands, has been tumbling floor. In spring, however, they can be seen rate is a tougher challenge. - All capercaillie in Scotland are in recent years and the latest survey of gathering at communal ‘leks’ where the Breeding success is badly affected by high from Swedish stock, as the species numbers by the Royal Society for the males go to ‘strut their stuff’ in the hopes rainfall in June, when the chicks hatch, and became extinct in Scotland in Protection of Birds (RSPB), Britain’s bird of attracting a mate. The males have an by predators such as pine martens and foxes 1785. The population has halved protection charity, estimates that there are amazing song they use at leks which is a which eat the eggs and chicks. The number in recent years and a variety of only 1114 individuals left, making it one of series of ‘cliks’ ending in a loud ‘pop’ – one of chicks capercaillie raise is only relatively threats including habitat loss and the country’s most endangered birds. of the reasons why the bird is so iconic; high when both of these factors are low but, fragmentation, birds flying into they are also very aggressive towards rival unfortunately, wetter summers have become deer fencing and chick mortality The Cairngorms birds and fighting at leks is common. more frequent and the small size and due to wet and cool weather now Capercaillie Project Its name is a corruption of the Scottish fragmented nature of the forests these birds face this species. Now an innovative five year plan, the Gaelic capull coille, meaning cock of the inhabit allow easier access to predators. - Capercaillie size: Male weight: Cairngorms Capercaillie Project, is being wood. Globally the bird is found in the over 4 kg. Female weight: up to 2 developed to help the bird to survive and mountain forests and boreal regions of Reducing disturbance kg. Male body length: 74 – 90 cm. escape a second extinction. Spearheaded Scandinavia, central Europe, northern Asia of capercaillie Wingspan: 87 – 125 cm. by the Cairngorms Nature Partnership, and Siberia but in Britain it is only found in There is also growing evidence that human - Females lay 5-12 eggs in a nest on the scheme will work closely with the north of Scotland. disturbance can be an issue as it causes the ground and they take 28 days to communities to build support for the A native bird, it was once common capercaillie to avoid using large areas of hatch. Females look after the chicks conservation of capercaillie, as well as in Scotland but as its pine forest homes otherwise suitable woodland – limiting by themselves and chicks are able to aiming to create bigger, better managed were cut down, it became rarer and rarer the potential for population recovery. So fly after a couple of weeks. and better connected forests to support – the last pair were reputedly shot for a key to the new five-year plan’s success long-term survival of capercaillie and other royal wedding banquet at Balmoral. The will be partnerships with National Park - Adult birds eat shoots and buds species in pine woods. Capercaillie are Earl of Fife attempted to reintroduce the communities; local residents will help the of conifer trees and a wide variety found in mature pine woodlands in parts capercaillie for sport at Mar Lodge in Upper project team design sensible approaches of berries. Young chicks feed on of the Highlands, Moray, Aberdeenshire Deeside in the early 19th century but it to improve recreational opportunities the insects they find in the ground and Perthshire, but Strathspey – where the was Lord Breadalbane who successfully for locals and visitors while reducing vegetation. Cairngorms are located - holds around brought the birds back in 1837 at Taymouth disturbance of capercaillie. - Capercaillies also can be found in 83% of the remaining population. Castle using Scandinavian stock. The bird Andy Ford, Cairngorms Nature Spain, central Europe, Scandinavia Nick Wilkinson, Conservation Scientist was then reintroduced into pine woods in Manager, said: “People are key to securing and across Russia to northern Asia. for RSPB Scotland, said: “The country’s various parts of the north of Scotland and the future of capercaillie in the National

Page 30 • Australasian Edition • September 2017 THE SCOTTISH BANNER There’s something about Mary t has the makings of any gripping Stirling Castle. The historic site was a Mary returned to Scotland in 1561 through the Mary Queen of Scots Visitor thriller, a story filled with betrayal, haven for the Queen through some of her following the death of Francois, where Centre. Situated within a 16th century revenge, love and even murder, but most turbulent years. You can get a feel for she took up residence at the Palace of towerhouse, the attraction explores the far from a work of fiction, these are Royal life in 16th century Scotland with a Holyroodhouse for the next five years. At life of the tragic queen through paintings, Ithe dramatic events surrounding the visit to the Royal Apartment which bears the top of a 25-step steep spiral staircases textiles and objects associated with her. reign of Mary Queen of Scots. the style and décor of life in that era. within the Palace lies Mary’s Apartment The turbulent life of the young and Bedchamber, considered by many to Abdicate or die monarch, which includes her forced be ‘the most famous room in Scotland. Just three months after the death of abdication of the throne exactly 450 It has the makings of Lord Darnley, who was believed to have years ago (24 July 1567), has captured the Political acumen been smothered in February 1567, Mary imagination of visitors, historians and any gripping thriller, a The young queen demonstrated her married Lord Bothwell at the Palace of even TV producers, with the successful political acumen and often engaged Holyroodhouse. The marriage with Lord Netflix series Reign inspired by the life story filled with betrayal, in robust debates on religion. It was at Bothwell quickly became unpopular, and times of the famous queen. the Palace of Holyroodhouse that Mary sparking a rebellion which resulted in a The Year of History, Heritage and revenge, love and even endured some of the most dramatic military stand-off at Carberry Hill. Mary Archaeology 2017 offers the perfect events of her life including her second was forced to surrender and imprisoned opportunity to discover more about the murder, but far from a marriage to Henry Stuart, Lord Darnley, in Lochleven Castle. Situated on an life of Mary Queen of Scots and pay a work of fiction, these at Holyroodhouse in 1565 and the island surrounded by Loch Leven, Mary visit to the many regional attractions brutal murder of her Italian secretary, was confined to this small castle for that carry a link to her legacy. are the dramatic events David Rizzio, by her husband the almost a year and on 24 July 1567 she A dedicated page on VisitScotland’s following year. The Outer Chamber of was forced to abdicate or die. Visitors website is full of inspiration to help you surrounding the reign of the Palace still bears a stain believed to can today take a boat ride over to the embark on your own quest into the life be Rizzio’s blood on the floor. Following castle and visit the room where Mary of Mary Stuart, whilst September 2-3, Mary Queen of Scots. the murder of Rizzio, Mary fled to was probably held. the Mary Queen of Scots Festival will Craigmillar Castle. It was in the castle With the help of castle insiders in take place in Kinross, celebrating the where the plot was hatched to murder May 1568, Mary was smuggled away rich cultural history and heritage of For her own safety following a campaign Mary’s husband, Lord Darnley. from Loch Leven. She was first taken the area, and most notably it’s famed by Henry VIII to force a marriage between In June 1566, in a tiny room in to Niddry Castle, then Cadzow Castle connection to one of Scotland’s most Mary and Prince Edward, the young Queen Edinburgh Castle, Mary gave birth to her before forming plans to raise a 6000- famous royal figures. spent time in Dunkeld in 1544 and later, son who would go on to become James men army to take Dumbarton Castle. Inchmahome Priory in late 1547. VI of Scotland and I of England. The Her army was intercepted enroute and Follow in the footsteps Often used as a political pawn, Mary nearby National Museum of Scotland Mary was forced to flee, seeking refuge of Mary Queen of Scots was just 5 years old when King Henry includes over 200 objects connected in Dundrennan Abbey. The Abbey in Mary’s story begins in Linlithgow Palace II of France proposed to unite Scotland to Mary Queen of Scots including the Dumfries & Galloway, which is now a where she was born December 8th 1542 and France through the marriage of Mary Penicuik Jewels. The gold necklace, ruin, is where Mary would spend her to Marie De Guise and King James V. and his three-year old son, the Dauphin locket and pendant, which is believed last hours in Scotland. The magnificent Royal Palace was once Francois, in exchange for military aid to contain miniature portraits of Mary On traveling to England to seek a favoured residence of the Stewart against the English. After the union was and her son, were recently listed by protection from her cousin, Queen kings and queens. Today, the ruin is approved by the Scottish Parliament, VisitScotland among 25 objects that Elizabeth I, Mary was confined south of set in its own park and overlooks the Mary was moved to Dumbarton Castle shaped Scottish history. the border for 18 years before Elizabeth stunning Linlithgow Loch. Nearby lies which provided a safe ‘gateway’ to Paris. It was as part of an official tour in 1566 sanctioned her death warrant and St Michael’s Parish Church where the The formidable medieval castle is located that Mary enjoyed a brief stay in Scottish she was beheaded. Mary died on 8 infant Queen was baptised. in the ancient capital of Scotland and Borders’ town of Jedburgh. It was whilst February 1587 in Fotheringhay Castle. At just nine months old, following the is spectacularly sited on a volcanic rock she was here she visited her secret lover To discover more about Mary Queen of death of her father, Mary was crowned overlooking the River Clyde. Lord Bothwell in Hermitage Castle. The Scots and the places associated with her Queen of Scots at the Chapel Royal in Having spent many years in France, town still celebrates its Royal connections visit: www.visitscotland.com/mary

Follow in the footsteps of the famous Scottish queen at Linlithgow Palace during the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology 2017.

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