The Journal of The Scots Heritage Society 

Published May 1999.

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4  Ceud Mile Failte : A Hundred Thousand Welcomes.  Inspired by an Orkney silverware brooch, Editor Susan Cromarty reflects on the importance of protecting and enhancing our Scottish heritage.

8  Letter from Scotland.  Dr Peter Cameron's insights into contemporary Scottish Life.

10 Scotland's Treasure House.  Heather MacIlwraith takes us on the first phase of an extended guided tour of the magnificent new Museum of Scotland, the treasure house of Scottish history.                                                                        

20  Voyage of Discovery.  In the first of a series of features exploring Scotland's Western Isles, Angus Urquhart journeys through the lovely, melancholy landscape of Lewis and Harris to experience the ethereal beauty of the ancient standing stones of Callanish.

28  GREAT SCOT : Robert Louis Stevenson.  Professor Emeritus Bill Fletcher pays tribute to the man the Samoans came to know as Tusitala - "the teller of tales". 

32   Outward Bound.   In 1842 The Duchess of Argyll and the Jane Gifford set sail from Greenock on a 15,000 mile journey that would take some of the first Scottish emigrants to New Zealand.  Bruce Stannard traces the passage of his great,great, grand-parents, John and Janet Wilson.

38  St Giles' - Scotland's Crowning Glory.  For over 1,000 years St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh has stood as a living symbol of our Scottish heritage.

45  The Immortal Memory: Robert Burns.  In the 240th year of this birth Mary McCulloch traces the life of Scotland's immortal poet.  Visit The SCOTS HERITAGE Collection for a selection of quality Burns products.

49  Farleyer House.   Bruce Stannard enjoys warm Highlands hospitality and splendid Scottish food in one of the most delightful country hotels in Scotland.

52  The Weird and Wonderful World of Emma Hawkins.  Edinbugh antique dealer Emma Hawkins buys and sells Victorian taxidermy for collectors from around the world.

56  SCOTS Antiques.   Cairngorms, Pebbles and Snuff Mills with Dr Anna Clark, British antiques authority. 

58   Appreciating Scotch Whisky with Philip Morrice.  The second in our regular series.   

64  Celtic Journey.   Scottish artist Alan Black explores the hidden meaning in the delicate, intricate beauty of his Celtic art work.

66 The Fletcher Challenge.  Susan Cromarty enjoys the comforts of Dunedin's delightful Fletcher Lodge, a little piece of Scotland in New Zealand.

68  Clyde Bank.  Caroline Simpson talks about her restoration of Clyde Bank, one of the gems of early Sydney's Georgian architecture.

73  Tak Tent O' Names.   Edinburgh genealogist Kathleen Cory talks about the origin of Scottish family names.

74  Jock McConnell.   Wounded and captured by German troops in North Africa, Scots Guardsman Jock McConnell escaped and fought on - a display of Scottish determination which has characterised his life.

76  The Clans: Donald.   From Somerled to Culloden - we look at Scotland's biggest, most powerful clan.

78  SCOTS FARE: The Bitter-Sweet Taste of Orange.  Lady Claire Macdonald of Macdonald shares the delights of cooking with oranges.

84  Ena Baxter's Scottish Family Kitchen.  Discover the warming fare of traditional Scotch Broth and Rich Rice Pudding.

86 A Century of Shortbread.   The Walker family has made shortbread on Speyside of 100 years.  James Walker talks about one of the great success stories of Scottish business.

88 In Praise of Heather.  David Lambie tells us about the most remarkable and versatile of all Scottish plants .

92  SCOTS GARDENS: Glenarn.  The glorious family garden in Argyll.

94 SCOTS DOGS : Golden Retrievers.  Alexandra Stannard loses her heart to a golden ball of fluff called Freya.

96 Scottish Salmon face Extinction.  Bruce MacGregor Sandison, one of Scotland's most respected fishing authorities, sounds an alarm over fast-dwindling stocks of wild salmon.

100  SCOTS Golf.  The Open Returns to Carnoustie.   Keith Mackie reports.  

104  SCOTS Style.  The name Johnstons of Elgin is synonymous with luxury and style. Preview their latest cashmere and fine wool designs.

111  SCOTS Music.   Kenneth McKellar, the great Scottish tenor talks with Susan Cromarty about his life at the forefront of the Scottish musical tradition.

116    Book Reviews The Search for Celtic Roots