August/September 2018
SCOTS NEWS magazine BOYS COLLEGE PIPE BAND to perform at Tattoo in Edinburgh
SCOTS GO BUSH at historic Boondooma Homestead
SCOTS COLLEGE BAND represents Australia in Europe
PIPING HALL OF FAME new inductee Sandy Campbell
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NOTHING stirs the Scottish heart more than the sound of the bagpipes and the sight of heather. This photograph was taken in the Cairngorms National Park which abounds with rivers, lochs, forest paths, wildlife, friendly villagers and distilleries. Five of the UK’s six highest mountains lie inside the park. There are 55 Munros (mountains over 3,000 ft), and huge forests of ancient native trees and cascading waterfalls. The park also boasts worldclass mountain bike trails and cross-country skiing trails and is popular with hill walkers and rock climbers. It’s the shades of purple and pink set against a green landscape in the summer months that many people just like to wander among or sit and take in the beautiful sight. Heather stems were used by Neolithic settlers at Skara Brae on Orkney to make ropes to secure thatch on roofs and also to make brooms and basket handles. The first buds appear in spring, fresh shoots continue to grow in summer and the vibrant colour bursts through in autumn. August and September are the best months to see carpets of heather in the Cairngorms. While you are there you can browse through bookshops, enjoy a dram in a local bar or make your way along the Malt Whisky Trail surrounded by bloomin’ heather.
WITH this issue we inch closer to spring, and what a winter it has been. I’m reminded of the joke where a baby polar bear asks his mother ‘are you sure I’m a polar bear?’. My question is ‘are you sure my father was Scottish?’ and the reaction to the ‘yes’ answer is the same for both questions - ‘because I hate the cold weather!’. I know it never gets really cold in Queensland (not like Scotland cold) but we’ve had some chilly mornings. My cousins in Scotland are enjoying a 24 degree heatwave so I’m glad they are getting some warmth. We did a little road trip recently and stopped at Glen Innes to visit the standing stones. Did I mention it was freezing cold and windy there? I got laryngitis again and between that and having several phone calls cut short because we were out of range, I managed to speak to Mary Campbell to get some information about her husband Sandy who was this year presented with two piping awards. You will see the story on page 7. As well as being directly emailed to thousands of subscribers, Scots News Magazine is now available to read online so anyone can access it anywhere in the world. All the best and roll on summer!
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SCOTS NEWS magazine is an independent publication for Scots in Queensland. The magazine is published bi-monthly and distributed on the first of the month.
EDITOR AND PUBLISHER: Carmel McMurdo Audsley.
COPYRIGHT: All stories appearing in the magazine are written by the editor unless otherwise stated and are subject to copyright laws. Stories may not be reproduced in any form without permission from the editor. COMPETITIONS: See page 8 for competition prizes and entry details.
CONTACT: We welcome emails and would love to hear your news and views. Advertising enquiries are also welcome. EMAIL: scotsnews@iinet.net.au DEADLINE FOR OCTOBER/NOVEMBER ISSUE: September 20.
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Braw Scots Night BBC Band off to Edinburgh Tattoo Caledonian Ceilidh in Toowoomba Scots in the Bush at Boondooma Croft Dinner at Boonah WWI Armistice Commemoration Do Young People Have It Easier? Sandy Inducted into Hall of Fame Give-away - Win CDs Books With a Scottish Connection Directory of Goods and Services Calendar of Events Signed Books for Father’s Day
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Congratulations to the winners of figurines in our JUNE/JULY GIVE-AWAY: Lorraine Anderson, Robert Tierney, Will Bygroves
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EVENTS Clap shot and pageantry at Braw Scots’ Night
CLAN Campbell Society Australia (Queensland) will host A Braw Scotsw Night Clans’ Ceilidh Dinner on Saturday October 6 at Riverside Receptions, Oxlade Drive New Farm in Brisbane. The evening will feature haggis and clap shot (a traditional Scottish dish that originated in Orkney consisting of mashed tatties and neeps that may be served with haggis, oatcakes, minced meat, sausages or cold meat). Celtic Crossover will provide entertainment on a night and you can expect all the pageantry of a classic Scots formal dinner. Tickets are on sale now. Visit https://www.facebook.com/ events/1832779287014867.
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Brisbane Boys College Pipe Band off to
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo FIFTY of Brisbane Boys College Pipe Band’s best pipers and drummers will perform live at Edinburgh Castle in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo from August 3 to 25. The boys will perform to just over 217,000 people over a 21-day period as part of the Massed Pipes and Drums. A formal invitation was extended to the college in recognition of the band’s successful performances on their 2014 Scotland tour where they earned sixth place at the European Pipe Band Championships. The current band tartan of Ancient Hunting MacLean, which incorporates the College colours of green, white and black, was introduced in 1976. New uniforms have been designed especially for the Tattoo and consist of the black military doublet (jacket) with either a piper’s or drummer’s plaid that wraps around the torso and hangs down almost to the ground for the pipers and slightly shorter for the drummers. The drum majors’ uniforms are slightly more formal with a military feather bonnet which has been worn by Scottish Highland regiments since the mid-1700s.
Pipe Major Fearghas Russell in the new uniform
The drum majors will lead the band each night during the Tattoo performances. The band has been selected as one of only two bands to perform a special set of music celebrating youth. The College band now has over 80 boys learning or playing across three bands. It is a great honour to be invited to perform on a national stage and we wish them well.
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EVENTS Dance up a storm at the
Caledonian Ceilidh
TOOWOOMBA Caledonian Society and Pipe Band Inc will host a Ceilidh at Drayton Hall on Saturday August 25 from 7pm until 10.30pm. Enjoy Highland dancing display and listen to the talents of the pipe band. Everyone is able to participate in Scottish Country Dancing as all dances are called including Haymaker’s Jig, Dashing White Sergeant, Strip the Willow, Gay Gordon, Pride of Erin and Virginia’s Reel. The night will feature a competition for the best outfit and raffles and a cash bar. Tickets are $10 per person with children under 13 admitted for free. To book a table phone Marg on 0429 700 217.
Scots go bush for Celtic festival HISTORIC Boondooma Station (325 km north-west of Brisbane) will host the annual Scots in the Bush event from Thursday August 16 to Sunday August 19. The original station was established in 1847 by Scottish brothers Alexander and Robert Lawson with a lease of land granted by the NSW government. The legacy continues with a weekend of Scottish-themed events including a Ceilidh on the Thursday evening and a Kirkin’o’ the Tartan on the Sunday morning. Entertainment will be provided by the Noosa and District Pipe Band (pictured bottom right), RAAF Amberley Pipes and Drums, Celtic Psychosis (pictured above right), Tartan Time, Velcro, Brian Letton - The Scottish Balladeer, Celtic Thunder Oz, Rum City Highland Dancers, Ishka, Moreton Bay Fiddle Club and many more Celtic performers. Enjoy the Highland games, Scottish food and bush camping. Phone enquiries to Judy Brandt on 0427 364 026, or visit www.boondoomahomestead.org.au.
Historic Boondooma Homestead presents
SCOTS IN THE BUSH August 16 to 19, 2018 A weekend of fun-filled entertainment for all the family.
*Scottish music *Pipe Bands *Dancers *Fiddles *Stalls *Highland Games *Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan *Ceilidh
Enquiries: Caretaker
07 4168 0159
Judy Brandt: mobile 0427364026 or email info@boondoomahomestead.org.au 8262 Mundubbera-Durong Road, Boondooma
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EVENTS
Taking piping to The Worlds
Croft dinner and whisky tasting at Boonah
FASSIFERN Scots will host a Celtic Croft Dinner and Whisky Tasting at the Old Church, 9 Church Street Boonah near Brisbane on Saturday August 11 from 6.30pm. A cash whisky bar will be available but guests are also invited to bring their own whiskies to share and taste. Guests may also provide a short history of the whisky’s heritage, some information about themselves or a Celtic poem or other creative offering. Following a Celtic ceremony a three-course meal plus haggis will be served. Celtic music will be played by a piper and guests are encouraged to wear tartan and bring clan banners and dancing shoes. Tickets are $60 per person. Enquiries to 0412 550 821 or email camlives@hotmailcom or stujenny@gmail.com.
THE World Pipe Band Championships will be held at Glasgow Green on August 17 and 18 and will feature hundreds of bands competing to be named World Champions. The annual two-day event, affectionately known as ‘The Worlds’, is delivered by Glasgow Life in association with the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association. The winners in 2017 were Inveraray and District Pipe Band which competed in a field of 219 bands in front of over 35,000 people across the two days of competition. Representing Australia in Scotland this year are Perth Metro in the Grade 3A and 4B entries; Murrumba Society Inc in Grade 4A; The Scots College Sydney in Novice Juvenile A and Brisbane Boys College in Novice Juvenile A and Novice Juvenile B. The competition will be live streamed. Visit www.theworlds.co.uk.
Pipers and bands will be part of WWI Armistice commemoration ON November 11 at 5pm EST - the centenary of the armistice to end WWI - pipe bands and pipers across Australia will play The Battle’s Oer as part of an international commemoration of those who served. Pipe bands were integral in raising the spirits of soldiers. To register your performance location visit www.pipebandsaustralia.com.au
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NEWS Scots College Warwick represented Australia in Forres Scotland
SCOTS PGC College Pipe Band from Warwick was the only Australian team entered in the European Championship competition held recently in Forres Scotland, and gained a creditable sixth place in the Juvenile Novice B division. Pipe band master Sandy Dalziel, who was welcomed back to his home town of Forres, said he was pleased with the group’s results and the overall experience from the trip which was part of the school’s 100th anniversary celebration. “We participated in a number of cultural exchanges in Edinburgh including the Edinburgh Pipe Band Competition and the Benarty Pipe Band Championships, and the students visited schools in Scotland, comparing lifestyle and schooling experience,” Mr Dalziel said. “It gave the band a chance to warm up their pipes before the big competition. “The piping world in Australia and New Zealand is very vibrant. It was a great experience.” LET OUR READERS KNOW YOUR NEWS AND EVENTS Send what, where, when and contact details to scotsnews@iinet.net.au
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Do young people have it easier or harder than their ancestors? As part of the Scottish Government’s program of themed years, 2018 has been designated the Year of Young People. Former company librarian, and now professional family history researcher, JUNE WIGGINS, takes a look at how life has changed over the last two hundred years.
IN this Year of Young People which provides “an opportunity for generations to come together and celebrate our nation’s young people” it is interesting to reflect upon how different life has been from one generation to the next. In many ways, life has changed dramatically for young people in Scotland over the past two hundred years. Some changes have definitely been for the better, for example advances in medicine have meant that a higher percentage of children now survive to adulthood. Smallpox, typhoid and tuberculosis no longer cut short so many lives as in Victorian times. With fewer homes being heated by coal fires, the frequent newspaper reports of children’s clothes catching fire, resulting in dreadful injuries or death, are thankfully a thing of the past. One of my ancestors had lost five of her siblings and both of her parents by the age of ten. As this was before civil registration had been introduced, there is no record of the causes of their deaths, so whether accident or
disease was to blame cannot be determined. Life was hard in the 1840s and we cannot imagine what some of our ancestors must have experienced. Parents today do not have to pay to send their children to school. Young people today have greater choice and more have the chance to go on to further or higher education. On the other hand, the young people of today face pressures undreamed of by previous generations. Modern technology has brought dangers as well as benefits. The pressure to look good, appear to be happy and enjoying an interesting and exciting life on social media is something we didn’t have to experience when we were young. Each generation has its own problems to face: disease, war, recession, poverty, starvation. For many young people today, life may be more comfortable, thanks to modern medicine and central heating, but it would be a mistake to think that it’s easy. They just have different problems to face than their ancestors did.
June Wiggins lives in Ayrshire and specialises in family history research in Ayrshire and South-West Scotland. She can be contacted at linksresearch@aol.com.
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Sandy inducted into piping Hall of Fame on his 90th birthday
NEWS
SANDY Campbell received two very special gifts to celebrate his 90th birthday in May. He was inducted into the Australian Pipe Band Association Hall of Fame and also received a certificate of merit in recognition of his contribution to bagpiping and drumming. Sandy became pipe major for the Queensland Irish Association Pipe Band in 1971 and stayed in the role until 1992. During that time he took the band four times to compete successfully in Scotland, as well as competing in Australian championships. The presentation, in the presence of family and friends who had travelled from across Australia to be at the event, was made by fellow Hall of Fame inductee Sam Young from Sydney who played under Sandy at Queensland Irish. Athol Chalmers who was also taught by Sandy travelled from Canberra, and piper Roger Reid travelled from Melbourne. Sandy arrived in Australia from Kirriemuir Scotland in 1950. In 1974 he and his wife Mary opened Highland House at Red Hill in Brisbane, selling all things Scottish. Mary said they both realised there was a need for a Scottish outlet and the family business was born. The former Highland House owner moved to Australia “We started in a small shop in George Street in Brisbane and from Kirriemuir Scotland in 1950. when I retired our daughter Roweena took over,” Mrs Campbell said. “It was one of the few outlets to carry a vast range of Scottish goods, both necessities and luxuries, for everyone to enjoy.” The Campbell family closed the store in 2015. “It was a good little business but the need for it dropped off as people seem to buy everything online now.” Sandy and Mary are now happily retired in Queensland. After an ancestry of over 300 years in Ayrshire Scotland, a young man boards a boat for Australia to start a new branch of the family. He was promised a job but when that wasn’t the case he turned to the only work he knew. Read about his struggles and triumphs from 1950 to 2012. Based on a true story. Download an e-book now. Copy and paste this link https://www.amazon.com/Across-
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ANNIVERSARIES IN SCOTTISH HISTORY August August 1, 1747 - Proscription Act introduced, banning tartan and the carrying of weapons. Penalty for first offence was six months in jail - second offence transportation for seven years. August 3, 1460 - King James II killed by an exploding cannon at the siege of Roxburgh Castle. August 5, 1388 - James, Earl Douglas, died out of sight of his army, in a bush, at Battle of Otterburn in which Scots defeat Henry Percy, (Hotspur) but with the loss of the Earl of Douglas. August 6, 1678 - First Glasgow/Edinburgh coach service began from White Horse Inn, Edinburgh. August 10, 1460 - King James III crowned at Kelso Abbey. August 12, 1332 - Battle of Dupplin near Perth in which Edward Balliol defeated the Regent, Earl of Mar. August 14, 1337 - King Robert III born at Scone. August 14, 1390 - King Robert III crowned at the Augustinian Abbey of Scone. August 16, 1766 - Birth of Carolina Oliphant (Lady Nairne), poet and author of many Jacobite songs, including “Charlie is my Darling”. Her songs are second only in popularity to Burns. August 19, 1745 - Charles Edward Stuart, raises his standard at Glenfinnan, at the start of the ’45 uprising. August 21, 1689 - Battle of Dunkeld when the newly formed Cameronians defended the town against 3,000 Highlanders. August 22, 1282 - Devorgilla, Countess of Galloway founded Balliol College, Oxford. She was mother of John Balliol (who acceded to the Scottish throne in 1292). August 22, 1567 - James Stewart, Earl of Moray and a half-brother of Mary Queen of Scots, proclaimed Regent of Scotland.
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September 1, 1644 - Battle of Tippermuir, in which Marquis of Montrose defeated Covenanters . September 3, 1745 - Prince Charles Edward Stuart proclaimed his father as King James VIII of Scotland at Perth. September 6, 1715 - The Earl of Mar unfurled the standard of the “Old Pretender” in Braemar at the start of the first Jacobite Uprising. September 7, 1842 - Queen Victoria’s first visit to Edinburgh. September 9, 1513 - James IV and the flower of Scotland’s nobility were killed in battle at Flodden Field, near Branxton, in the English county of Northumberland. September 13, 1644 - Battle of Aberdeen, in which the Marquis of Montrose captured the city. September 14, 1745 - Bonnie Prince Charlie, Charles Edward Stuart, occupied Edinburgh. September 14, 1507 - Edinburgh merchants granted exclusive privilege of running a printing press. September 15 - St Mirren Day (patron saint of Paisley). September 17, 1745 - Prince Charles Edward Stuart took up residence at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh. September 21, 1513 - King James V crowned at Stirling Castle. September 23, 704 - Death of St Adamnan, biographer of St Columba. September 23, 1678 - The Earl of Mar was commissioned to raise a regiment nicknamed “Earl of Mar’s Gray Breeks” which later became the Royal Scots Fusiliers. September 28, 1396 - “Battle of the Clans” between clans Chattan and Kay on the North Inch, Perth, in front of King Robert III.
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For fans of paranormal romance, this anthology features a collection of stories by authors Debra Elise, D J Shaw, Grace White, Pepper McGraw, A B Bloom and Kat Parrish. It is packed with witches, warlocks and magic-wielding masters of the mystical arts. Armed with ancient power, they need only whisper arcane incantations to bend reality to their every desire. The Witching Hour is the second action-packed anthology in the fourbook Summer of Supernaturals series. The first story in this anthology - The Goddess Witch by Debra Elise - sees the heroine entangled with a large Scottish man in a tussle over a scroll which they believe will lead to the discovery of three emerald tablets. The book was recommended by a readers group whose members enjoy a romp through castles, kidnaps, sex and romance. Be warned that the book does contain swearing and adult content.
Author Angela MacRae Shanks was born in the village of Garmouth near the mouth of the river Spey in northeast Scotland and still lives closeby. When she saw a plaque on an adjoining cottage near her home that commemorated the spot where King Charles II signed the Solemn League and Covenant on his return from exile in 1650, her fascination for history was born. The Blood and The Barley is set in the north-eastern Highlands in 1780. The Jacobite cause is lost and life in the high glens is now harder than ever. To prevent another uprising, the British government seeks to destroy the entire Highland way of life. Yet in Strathavon, glen folk fight on in their own unique way. To maintain a foothold on the land - a land not theirs by right of deed or paper but held precious in their hearts - the people must be wily. They must risk their lives, and whisky smuggling is the way forward. The story weaves historical details with smugglers, a healer, a struggling widow who is branded a witch, a ruthless exciseman and a jealous lover. In this mystical land of lore and supersitition there is a traitor in their midst.
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Historical Fiction by John Williamson The journey to the gallows doesn’t run smoothly for the Scottish highwayman Drum McKerry as he is drawn into a frantic race for French gold. In the midst of the fragile peace of 1802, trouble looms between England and France. A Wrecked French gold shipment lies stranded on the rocks of a scottish island. This valued prize cannot be ignored by either side, regardless of the cost. Only a totally deniable force can be sent to retrieve the prize for king and country, but of the thieves and cut-throats selected, can one of them be trusted? This is the third book in the Rib Bone Jack adventures, following the roguish youngster into a whole new level of warfare, once more with the stakes stacked against him and, as ever, his fate being manipulated by the the sinister major. Rib Bone Jack Thief’s Honour is aimed at an adult audience and does contain violence and strong language. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/ B07CR23YLB
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS WHAT’S ON in AUGUST and SEPTEMBER
WHAT’S COMING UP
August 11 - Fassifern Scots will host a Croft dinner and Whisky Tasting at Boonah. Enquiries to 0412 550 821 or email
October 6 - Braw Scots Night hosted by Clan Campbell Society. Visit www.facebook.com/events/1832779287014867.
camlives@hotmailcom or stujenny@gmail.com.
August 16 to 19 - Scots In the Bush at historic Boondooma Homestead. A fun-filled weekend of camping and entertainment for the whole family. Inquiries to Buddy Thomson or Lynne Bennett on 07 4168 0168. August 25 - Toowoomba Caledonian Society and Pipe Band Inc will host a Ceilidh at Drayton Hall from 7pm. Bookings to Marg on 0429 700 217.
October 19 - Sounds of Scotland hosted by Brisbane Boys College Pipe Band at Toowong from 7pm to 9.30pm. November 11 - The Battle’s Oer to be played across Australia to celebrate centenary of the armistice to end WWI. To register your performance location visit www.pipebandsaustralia.com.au November 24 - Toowoomba Caledonian Society and Pipe Band Inc will host a St Andrew’s Night at Drayton Hall from 7pm. Bookings to Marg on 0429 700 217.
August 25 - Barrier Reef Highland Dancing Competition and Championships at Emmaus Hall, Ryan Catholic college, Townsville.
November 30 - St Andrew’s Day Ceilidh at Red Hill Community Sports Club. Visit www.facebook.com/CeilidhClan
Se pte mber 22 - BBC Solo and Mini Band Contest at Brisbane Boys College, Toowong.
November - St Andrew’s Dinner at the RSL Club Hermit Park, Townsville
Small Pipe learning and playing held at Milton on the first Tuesday of each month from 7pm. Contact Malcolm on 3820 2902 or Ken on 3279 4093. Gaelic classes are held each month in Brisbane. Visit www.facebook.com/BrisbaneGaelic for details.
INTERSTATE IN 2018 NEW SOUTH WALES October 20 to 21 - Outlander Fan Gathering at the Australian Standing Stones when the clocks will turn back to 1743. Only 600 places available. www.outlanderfangathering.com.au.
SCOTTISH TUNES AND CONVERSATION ON THE RADIO Join Ron Tannock every Thursday night from 7pm to 9.30pm and every second Saturday from 9am to noon for the Sounds of Ireland (and Scotland), on Burnett River Radio 91.5FM broadcasting to Gayndah and Central Burnett region. Colin Nightingale hosts Acoustic Harvest every second Thursday night at 8pm on bayFM100.3. Enjoy ‘A wee bit o’ Scotland on Thursday’ on 4EBFM98.1 from 2.15pm to 4.30pm. Scottish Program on Global Digital Radio (4EB) each Sunday from 2pm to 3pm. Triple T 103.9 Townsville Community Radio’s Scottish Program each Sunday from 3pm to 5pm with Don MacDonald.
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