The Journal of The Scots Heritage Society 

Published May 2001.

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4       Editorial - Susan Cromarty journeyed 'Home' to Orkney, where her own Scots ancestors settled in 1470.

8      Graeme Munro's Letter from Scotland - Historic Scotland: Building on the Past.

10   Magnetic North : Discovering The Orkney Isles. 

16   Lord Lyon King of Arms - On the eve of his retirement, the Lord Lyon King of Arms, Sir Malcolm Innes of Edingight, KCVO, spoke with Bruce Stannard about his 20 years of service as the Queen's Supreme Officer of Honour in Scotland.

18   Scotland's Heraldic Heritage : In this series of features on heraldry, Charles J Burnett, Ross Herald at the Court of the Lord Lyon explains the details of heraldry.

20    Bannockburn : The battlefield at Bannockburn is undoubtedly one of the most important historic sites in Scotland. 

30    The Honours of Scotland : Charles Burnett and Christopher Tabraham continue the story of the Scottish Crown Jewels.  

35 Hebridean Odyssey -  Scottish painter David Humphreys sets sail on a voyage through the timeless beauty of the Western Isles.

42  Focus on Scotland : Malcolm MacGregor's Photo Essay : The Isle of Skye

52  The Bagpipes.  The distinguished Scottish historian and piper Hugh Cheape continues his series of articles on the history of the bagpipes. 

56 Caledonian Suite - Catriona Stuart enjoys the unabashed luxury of a stay at one of Scotland's premier hotels.

58  SCOTS Clans : Clan Munro.

60    Border Country : Royal & Ancient Peebles :  David and Judy Steel continue our journey through the Scottish Borders.

64   SCOTS Style : Harris Tweed Jackets for Ladies and Gentlemen.

70   SCOTS Fare : Nick Nairn's Favourites.  

76  SCOTS Gardens : Ardkinglas Woodland Garden. Susan Cromarty reports from Argyll.

92   SCOTS Dogs : Remembering Miss Noble.  Miss Anastasia Noble devoted her life to breeding, showing and promoting the magnificent Scottish deerhound.

80   Naturally Scottish : Badgers

85   Learning Gaelic : Baile - farm, village, town and city.  Ruairdidh MacIlleathain examines an important word which demonstrates the historical presence of Gaelic far beyond the Highlands.

94    SCOTS Music : Dynamic Duo.  The Orcadian Wrigley Sisters.

103  SCOTS Multi-Media : Videos and CDs from the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

98   SCOTS Crafts : Sheila Fleet, Designer Jeweller