Scottishthethethethe www.scottishbanner.com Banner 37 Years StrongScottishScottishScottish - 1976-2013 Banner A’BannerBanner Bhratach Albannach 43 Volume 36 Number 11 The world’s largest international Scottish newspaper May 2013 Years Strong - 1976-2019 www.scottishbanner.com A’ Bhratach Albannach Volume 36 Number 11 The world’s largest international Scottish newspaper May 2013 VolumeVolumeVolume 43 36 Number36 Number Number 3 11The 11 The world’s The world’s world’s largest largest largest international international international Scottish Scottish Scottish newspaper newspaper newspaper September May May 2013 2013 2019 The 2019 US Barcodes World Pipe Band 7 25286 844598 0 1 Championships » Pg 16 7 25286 844598 0 9 7 25286 844598 0 3 7 25286 844598 1 1 7 25286 844598 1 2 US Barcodes Spotlight on Scotland’s iconic Clans » Pg 23 Student reveals 7 25286 844598 0 1 Community spirit brings the face of Iron distilling back to Dingwall .......... » Pg 10 Isle of Tranquillity .......................... » Pg 12 Remembering the Lewis Age female druid Land Raiders .................................. » Pg 19 Campbell’s Celtic » Pg 31 7 25286 844598 0 9 Connections .................................... » Pg 29 7 25286 844598 0 3 7 25286 844598 1 1 7 25286 844598 1 2 THE SCOTTISH BANNER Volume 43 - Number 3 Scottishthe Banner The Banner Says… Volume 36 Number 11 The world’s largest international Scottish newspaper May 2013 Publisher Offices of publication Valerie Cairney Australasian Office: Scotland-A land full of experiences PO Box 6202 Editor Marrickville South, This is of course great news That was an experience I still think Sean Cairney NSW, 2204 for the Fringe, Edinburgh and about, though I suppose that was a Tel:(02) 9559-6348 EDITORIAL STAFF Scotland. I have been fortunate to personal one rather than one for the Jim Stoddart [email protected] attend Fringe events a couple of masses, but it surely must be one of the The National Piping Centre times in the past and marvelled at many stories out there of a true Scottish North American Office: David McVey what a diverse and international experience many have. [email protected] Lady Fiona MacGregor event it has become. The Fringe Eric Bryan In this issue David C. Weinczok is in fact the world’s largest arts Judy Vickers festival and transforms Scotland’s One of the events that oddly did not Nick Drainey capital every August with music, make the top 500 experiences in the UK drama, dance and performance. is the World Pipe Band Championships by Sean Cairney An event of this scale is sure to which takes place each August in deserve such accolades, however Glasgow. This is often considered the Follow us on social media s we go to press with the it got me thinking what other pinnacle of world pipe bands and I am September issue the Edinburgh places, events or experiences not sure why it was not listed as it proves Festival Fringe has been named Scottish Banner readers think each year a hit with thousands of people the UK’s top experience by should be included in the 500 top across the world. We do have results Aleading travel media company, Lonely experiences? of this year’s event in this issue and Distributed monthly in Australia, Canada, Planet, in a new ranked list of the 500 congratulate all the bands who attended New Zealand and the USA. ISSN 2209-8364 most memorable, beautiful, surprising First-hand Scottish and took part in this great event. It is also fantastic to learn that so many Australia Post Print Approved PP:100004806 and compelling experiences to be had experiences participants (estimated 40%) are under Published monthly by Scottish Banner Publications across Great Britain, Northern Ireland I can think of few demographics 25 years of age, helping the future of the PO Box 6220, Marrickville South, NSW, 2204, Australia and the Channel Islands. The Fringe than our very own readers who leads the diverse selection, which will have first-hand Scottish pipe band movement. Lewis is the main island of the The publisher reserves the right to reject, discontinue or omit any advertisement or to features a variety of experiences from experiences, as I know so many cancel any advertising contract for reasons satisfactory to the publisher, without notice, Outer Hebrides and rich in dramatic across the UK and is one of three readers return to Scotland on a and without penalty to either party. All advertising and reading matter is subject to landscape, Gaelic culture, stunning Publisher’s approval. Right reserved to revise or reject advertising and reading material Scottish entries in the top 20 (the regular basis. These experiences in accordance with standards acceptable to the Scottish Banner, without notice. The coastlines, nature and history. Whether other two are at #17: Step into your go beyond famous events or advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for damages arising out of errors you are after some outdoor pursuits or in advertising beyond the amount of space paid for, whether such errors are due to own movie in Glencoe and at # 19: attractions and could be simply looking to dig up some Neolithic history negligence, copy right or otherwise. The publisher does not endorse the historical Catch your breath on Arthur’s Seat). meeting everyday people or accuracy of the editorial stance of materials submitted for publication. The publisher the island has much to offer the visitor. reserves the right edit all submitted material prior to publication. A total of 67 Scottish entries made the perhaps discovering your families As the windiest spot in the UK, visitors overall top 500 ranking. own story. Scotland is full of great The opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author(s)and will be blown away by the richness and do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. experiences, places and events beauty of the island. The island is also Trouble getting the Scottish Banner each month? Use the subscription form below to The greatest show of arts and whilst some may not be subscribe, or you may contact our distributors for your nearest sales outlet. famous for its observance of the Sabbath and culture on Earth world famous, sometimes it is the AUSTRALIA: Integrated Publication Solutions 1 800 606 407 where most things close on a Sunday. 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