The Journal of The Scots Heritage Society 

Published August 1999.

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4       Editorial.  Susan Cromarty shares her Orkney mystic experience.

8       Letter from Scotland. Dr Peter Cameron discusses the Scottish election.

10     Kingdom of the Scots.   Heather McIlwraith continues our personal guided tour through the new Museum of Scotland.

18     Behold the Hebrides.  Scottish artist David Humphrey's works hang in the British royal collections.   We present twelve pages of his finest works. Four signed, limited edition art prints are available from The SCOTS HERITAGE Collection.

30     Blair Castle.  Historic Blair Castle houses a magnificent collection of mid-18th century furniture and decoration.  Enjoy a guided tour with Fiona MacGillivray.

36     Scotland's Democracy.   With the opening of the new Scottish Parliament Magnus Linklater reviews Scotland's history of democracy.

42     Barra.  Angus Urquhart concludes his journey through the Western Isles with an account of his visit to Barra.

48     Great Scot : Sir Walter Scott. Bill Fletcher reviews the life of one of Scotland's most famous writers.

54     Tartan - The Highland Habit. In the first of a series of authoritative articles, Hugh Cheape shares the story of tartan.

60      David Ross of Ross.   The 27th Chief of Clan Ross talks about the challenges of chiefship and cyberspace.

62      Coul House.  Discover the joys of log fires, mellow Islay malt whisky and traditional Scottish country house hospitality.

64.     Time Travellers.  Anna and Graham Ritchie, two of Scotland's most famous archaeologists discuss the wonders of ancient Scotland.

68      How Scotch Whisky is Made.  Philip Morrice continues is series on whisky appreciation.

74      Lahroaig  The fascinating story of this unique whisky.

79      SCOTS Fare.  Lady Claire Macdonald of Macdonald shares the delights of heather-fed highland lamb.

83      Ena Baxter's Scottish Family Kitchen.  Enjoy the traditions of porridge, tatties and clootie dumplings.

86      SCOTS Gardens   Susan Cromarty explores Geilston, one of the National Trust for Scotland's newest gardens.       

88      Genealogy  Kathleen Cory discusses Christian names and their meanings.

90      The King's Head.   Jane Roberts previews an exhibition of portraits of King Charles I which will be on public exhibition at the palace of Holyroodhouse in October.

94      The Clans : Urquhart.  One of the oldest of all the Highland clans, the Urquharts trace their origins back to baptism by Saint Columba in 560AD.

96      SCOTS Golf.  At St Andrews Keith Mackie is cheered by the sporting spirit of the world's best young golfers.

98      SCOTS Style  The unique heritage of Estate Tweeds.

106     SCOTS Dogs  The Scottish Deerhound : "A Most Perfect Creature of Heaven".

109     A Mosaic of Music.   In Glasgow, David Allison speaks with Hamish Robertson about the joys of inventing his own authentic music.  David's CD, Acoustic Movies is available through Scots Heritage on-line..

112      SCOTS Music  There's something for everyone in this collection.

114      Book Reviews