The Journal of The Scots Heritage Society 

Published August 1998.

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6       Letter from Scotland. Dr Peter Cameron's observations of contemporary Scottish life.

8      The Mistress of Ben Eerie Fold. Janette McKenzie’s pride and joy is "wee Robert McKenzie", a Highland bull with a golden hide and horns to match.

13     Macleod of Macleod. Chief John Macleod’s family has lived at Dunvegan Castle for 800 years. He discusses the ongoing importance of the Clan system.   

18     Great Houses of Scotland. Hugh Massingberd and Christopher Sykes trek through the Highlands, the Islands and the Lowlands visiting Scotland’s most magnificent country houses.

28   Braveheart.  Alastair Campbell of Airds takes a stand against Hollywood’s version of Scottish History.

31    The Creggans Inn.   By the shores of Loch Fyne Sir Charles Maclean of Dunconnel carries on the fine tradition of Scottish hospitality long established by his distinguished parents, Sir Fitzroy and Lady Veronica Maclean.

36     Master Craftsman.  William MacDonald Leonard is one of the world’s finest wooden boat builders. Having built the Endeavour replica he’s now reconstructing Australia’s discovery ship, the tiny Dutch yacht, Duyvken.

40     Celtic Country.  Glen Innes on the Northern Tablelands of New South Wales is the home of Australia’s Standing Stones, the hauntingly beautiful monument to the country’s Celtic pioneers.

44     Dunedin, Edinburgh of the South.  Founded by Scots 150 years ago this beautiful city is testimony to their vision and determination.

50     Great Scot.   Scottish genius, Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone and brought the human family a little closer together.

56     Pride of Speyside.  Four generations of the Baxter family have created the world’s best soups and preserves at the Morayshire village of Fochabers.

62     Searching for the real John Brown.  Queen Victoria’s friendship with John Brown, her Highland ghillie, groom, bodyguard and confidante has always been the subject of controversy. SCOTS goes in search of the real John Brown.

65     Orkney Odyssey.  Peter Sinclair sailed from Orkney to Australia in the closing years of the 19th Century. His grandson Peter, who was to become a Rear Admiral and Governor of New South Wales reflects on his Scottish heritage.

70     Hail to the Chief.  Sir William Broun of Colstoun Bt, one of six Clan Chiefs who live in Australia, talks about his ancient role and responsibility.

76      Water of Life.  Sip gently at a rare blend, fine writing and delightful photography in Charles Maclean’s new book, Malt Whisky.

81       Assynt’s Crofters regain their birthright.  Bruce MacGregor Sandison looks at the triumph of Assynt’s crofters in their long-running battle to assert their traditional rights to their farmlands.

85      SCOTS Antiques.  Leading English authority Dr Anna Clark looks at the continuing fascination with the collecting of Jacobite drinking glasses.

88       Highland Fling.  Gregor Bowman, eight times World Champion of Scottish Highland Dance talks about the explosive energy, the skill, dedication and athleticism needed to stay at the top.

90       Stepping Lively.  In the year of the 75th Anniversary of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Chairman Bill Clement talks of the continuing popularity of Country Dancing.

94        SCOTS Golf.  Tom Ramsay plays a grand game of golf with James Bond at Skibo Castle.

98        SCOTS Fare.  Lady Claire Macdonald of Macdonald shares her secrets for the successful cooking of the King of Fish, the salmon.

102       SCOTS Gardens.  SCOTS’ editor, Susan Cromarty, takes a tour through the verdent legacy of Osgood Mackenzie’s masterpiece, Inverewe.

112       SCOTS Style.  The Driza-bone may be synonymous with Australian outdoor style, but in fact its designer was a Scottish seafarer who came ashore in Auckland, New Zealand.