June/July 2019
SCOTS NEWS magazine
THE GATHERING OF CELTS a new event comes to Ipswich
TARTAN DAY CELEBRATIONS in Brisbane and Townsville
Volume 9 Number 1
BANNOCKBURN DINNER at Gold Coast
A BRAW SCOTS NIGHT with Clan Campbell
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FROM THE EDITOR
IN an effort to crush the clan system in Scotland, the English government of the day passed an Act on August 1, 1747 banning the wearing of the tartan and playing of bagpipes. On July 1, 1782 the Proscription Act was repealed and Scots were once again allowed to wear tartan and carry weapons (which had been banned as a result of the 1745 Uprising in support of Bonnie Prince Charlie) without fear of punishment. The repeal stated, in part: ‘this must bring great joy to every Highland Heart. You are no longer bound down to the unmanly dress of the Lowlander’. In America and Canada, Tartan Day is celebrated on April 6 as a joint celebration with the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320. In Australia and New Zealand, we celebrate Tartan Day on July 1 - the day the proscription was lifted. There are estimated to be around three million people of Scottish descent living in Australia. So on July 1 wear some tartan to celebrate our freedom and the right to proclaim our Scottish heritage. There are lots of events happening to fill up your heart with the sights and sounds of Scotland so make sure you get out and about to some of the events you will find in this issue of Scots News.
IT’S interesting the things you find out when you trace your ancestry. I’ve traced my family back 300 years in Scotland, but a professional genealogist has uncovered that, thanks to my great-great-uncle William in Scotland, I have some very interesting connections. You see, dear old Uncle Wullie married into a fragment of the royal tapestry (to a woman with none of the trappings of royal life) which puts me 25 degrees from Queen Victoria and 28 degrees from King Henry VIII. It might as well be a million degrees away, but it’s a fun fact to share with the family (and I did call one of my daughters Victoria hmmm). You could find out about your Scottish history at one of several high-profile events throughout Queensland in June and July. The cooler weather provides the perfect opportunity to get out and about and enjoy the skirl of the bagpipes and the atmosphere that is created when people with a love for Scotland come together. I met a lot of lovely Scots News Magazine and book readers at the recent BBC Highland Gathering in Brisbane. I’ll be at The Gathering at Ipswich Turf Club on June 23 and at Tartan Day at King George Square on July 20, so do please come and say hello. Cheers
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CONTENTS
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 AUGUST/SEPTEMBER ISSUE: July 10.
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The Gathering at Ipswich Turf Club Tartan Day Celebrations in Brisbane Tartan Day Celebrations in Townsville Bannockburn Dinner at Gold Coast Clydesdale Spectacular at Boonah A Braw Scots Night for Clan Campbell Standing Stones in Brisbane Give-away - Win one of 3 Great Gifts Anniversary - Batlle of Bannockburn Directory of Goods and Services Calendar of Events Meet The Author
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Congratulations to the winners of signed books in the APRIL/MAY GIVE-AWAY: Connie Sugars, Donald Tom, Marion Atkinson
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EVENTS Sunday June 23, 2019 THERE is a new event on the Scottish calendar that promises a world of discovery, learning and entertainment. The Gathering, hosted by Discover Ipswich and the City of Ipswich Pipe Band, will take place at the Ipswich Turf Club on Sunday June 23. Spokesperson Nick Tomkins said The Gathering would be a unique event that would grow and drive tourism to the historic city of Ipswich. “We are creating an event showcasing Celtic history and tradition where people can constantly experience new things,” Mr Tomkins said. “It will be a three-dimensional experience where you can try your hand at playing the bagpipes and drums, get involved in the Tug o’ War and, after watching a professional Strongman display, have a try at lifting the big stones and tossing a caber.” Instead of a static display, he said the day would be full of colour and movement ‘in the spirit of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo’. “There will be something for everyone to watch, do and try,”
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Discover Ipswich and Celtic Heritage at
THE GATHERING
Early bird tickets are available until June 16. General Admission tickets $10 (instead of $15) Family of four tickets (Clan Pass) $25 (instead of $35). Further details and bookings at www.gatheringfestival.com.au/ tickets. Keep up to date with latest news at https://www.facebook.com/TheGatheringIpswich. he said. “The event is ticketed and will provide real value for money.” The Gathering will host the Queensland Pipe Band Championships featuring 250 of Australia’s pipe band competitors, as well as the Queensland Scottish Dancing Association Dancing Competition. “The Pipe Band Association has been very supportive of this event,” Mr Tomkins said. “Various stages set up around the venue will provide entertainment, such as Morris dancers, Highland and Country dancers and the Highland Games, which will really get the community involved.” The heritage of Ipswich, home to many Scots over the years, will be on display with a nod to the city’s coal mining history. The Royal Australian Air Force, based at
Amberley, will have an F111 cockpit on display from their history museum. The Discovery Centre will host indoor activities such as a cooking demonstration, workshops, book discussions, history and genealogy sessions. “There will be a big history component, including the display of lost Celtic arts, that will really get the crowd involved,” he said. “We hope to grow the event to two days in the future to be one of the largest Celtic events in Australia that will attract tourists to Ipswich just to be a part of it,” he said. As well as haggis and Scotch pies, The Gathering will have food from around the world available for purchase. “It will be a real Celtic fusion bringing multiple cultures together in the great Celtic spirit.”
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EVENTS WITH a name like Machlejd or Makalinski, could you have Scottish heritage? It’s highly possible as Scots were trading and settling in Poland as early as the mid-15th century. Records from 1592 reveal Scottish settlers were being granted citizenship of Krakow, and by the 1600s there were around 30,000 Scots living Poland. Many came from Dundee and Aberdeen. Poland’s Scottish immigrants left a lasting impression on the maps of their adopted countries with modern Polish place names like Nowa Szkocja being the exact counterpart of Nova Scotia. President of the AustralianScottish Community, Ian Campbell, said there are many derivations of Scottish family names in Poland today, such as Machlejd from MacLeod (originally from the Isle of Skye) and Makalinski from MacAulay. “People are very interested in finding out where they come from, and are often surprised to find they have Scottish heritage,” Mr Campbell said. “We have books on surnames and Clan history, and people love to look through them and ask questions when we set up our information
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Find out at Tartan Day in Brisbane
MASTER OF CEREMONIES: Ian Campbell at Tartan Day celebrations in Brisbane
tent at Tartan Day and other events throughout the year.” Mr Campbell is proud of his own Scottish heritage. His people came to Sydney as free settlers in 1837, bringing their knowledge of agriculture with them. In 1854, they joined a cattle drive from Sydney to Toowoomba. They worked along the way and found safety in numbers as they traversed unsettled areas. Upon reaching Toowoomba, the Campbells opened a butchering and boiling down works in Russell
Street, and were instrumental in founding the Caledonian Society in Toowoomba. Mr Campbell has worked for many years to keep International Tartan Day going by organising grants and funding to provide a free family fun day. “Tartan Day is a non-profit event which each year attracts around 10,000 people,” he said. “We are there to promote Scottish awareness and history and get a lot of interest from the walkthrough traffic in King George Square. We have people crossing the square on their way to work, and coming back at lunch time to browse the stalls and enjoy the free entertainment.” The 23rd International Tartan Day will be held in King George Square Brisbane on Saturday July 20 from 9am to 4pm and will feature pipe bands, Highland dancers, Scottish food and a variety of stalls selling Scottish wares. Visit https:// ww w. fa ce bo ok .com /g ro up s/ 1642257822728201.
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Clan Chief returns to Tartan Day inTownsville MacNICOL will be the featured clan at this year’s Tartan Day celebrations presented by the Townsville Scottish Community Inc (TSC) on Sunday June 16. The day begins with the Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan, followed by a parade through Flinders Street with clan banners proudly displayed. TSC promotions officer, Marie Gibson, said John Nicolson, the Chief of Clan MacNicol, and his wife Jenni will be returning to Townsville for the big tartan weekend. “Many people will remember when the Clan Chief and his wife visited us in 2015 and we are delighted that they are returning to Townsville when Clan MacNicol will be the Honoured Clan of the weekend,” Ms Gibson said. “We encourage as many people with the surname of MacNicol, McNicol, Nicol, Nicolson, Nicholson and other spellings to
make contact and arrange to attend an event to meet the Chief. A Clan MacNicol meeting will also be held over the weekend and all are welcome to attend and learn some Clan history.” Brisbane band Scotch on the Rocks (pictured below), featuring Brian Bisset, will return to Townsville for the event along with other visiting musicians and local pipe bands and dancers, and people to help with family history search. For further information visit h t t ps: / / w w w .f a ce b o o k. co m / Townsvillescots or phone Marie Gibson on 0413 456 542.
AUSTRALIAN SCOTTISH COMMUNITY (QLD) Inc presents
INTERNATIONAL TARTAN DAY celebrations in King George Square, Brisbane CBD
on SATURDAY JULY 20 from 9am to 4pm A FREE day of family entertainment featuring: Pipe Bands Highland Dancing Scottish Country Dancing Celtic Choir Small Pipes Fiddle Orchestra Scottie Dog Mascots Family History and Genealogy Clan Information and Stalls and much more!
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President - Ian Campbell DU.a P O Box 3188, South Brisbane 4101 Email:president@aussie-scots.org.au W eb: www.aussie-scots.org.au Phone 07 3359 8195
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EVENTS Pipes and feasting at country inn
FOX and Hounds Country Inn at Wongawallan in the Gold Coast hinterland will celebrate Tartan Day with a feast and Gathering of the Clans, featuring the entire Brisbane City Pipe Band on Saturday June 29. The menu will include haggis, and vegetarian haggis, fish, meat and sweets. Enjoy the dinner and Scottish entertainment for $59 adults, $30 children aged 12 to 17 and $15 for children under 12. Book your place by phoning 5665 7582 or visit www.foxandhounds.net.au. Follow Scots News on
Bannockburn Gentleman’s Dinner at the Gold Coast
Clydesdale Spectacular at Boonah
GOLD Coast branch of the Society of St Andrew of Scotland will host its annual Gentleman’s Dinner in commemoration of the Battle of Bannockburn. The event, which last year attracted over 180 guests, will take place on Friday June 14 at the Home of the Arts (HOTA, formerly Gold Coast Arts Centre), from 7pm until late in the evening. Gold Coast Pipe Band will perform, and community singing of Scottish favourites is encouraged. A guest speaker will complement a four-course dinner in true Scottish tradition and drinks. Dress is kilt, dinner suit or dark suit. Corporate sponsorship is available. Organiser, Brian Pert, said last year’s event attracted a wide range of guests including lawyers, business owners and retirees in their 80s, and raised over $5,000 for the Society’s activities. Enquiries and bookings to Ian Pert on 5588 0200, email Ian.Pert@colliers.com or Brian Pert on 5580 9489, email bpert@sterlingprivate.com.au.
BOONAH Show Society will host the Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular at the Boonah Showgrounds (west of Ipswich) on Saturday June 17 and Sunday June 18 from 9am each day. The Clydesdale is a breed of draught horse from Clydesdale in Scotland that was used for haulage in the farming and mining industries (pit ponies). The spectacular will feature Clydesdales in harness and ploughing, Clydesdale Clan class, equine demonstrations, Scottish Pipe and Drum Bands, Scottish food, storytelling, poetry, blacksmithing, wheelwrighting and whip cracking. Live music will play all weekend and bar facilities are available at the Hoofs and Hops Bar. Admission is $5 per person and bookings are being taken for the Campfire Dinner ($35 per person). For further information phone 0407 960 029, visit www.boonahshowsociety.org.au or www.facebook.com/ clydiespectacular.
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EVENTS/NEWS
S T A N D I N Dancing Championships G at Carrara in 2020
THE South Queensland Regional Committee of Highland Dancing Incorporated will present the Champion of Champions, Championship of Australia, at the Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre at Carrara on Saturday and Sunday April 11 and 12, 2020. The competition will be conducted under the rules of the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing as adopted by the Australian Board of Highland Dancing. Judges include Steven MacRae from the USA and Alison Munro and Elizabeth Gollan from Scotland. Online entries open at 6pm on September 2, 2019. For further information visit http:// www.sqrchdi.com/2020.
S T O N E S
a step closer to being erected in Brisbane
CELTIC Council of Australia, Qld Inc’s Stones Project is inching closer to fruition as the Queensland Government considers the application. Council president, Mavis Williams, said once government approval had been received to erect the stones in Roma Street Parklands in Brisbane, an open day would be held with the participation of artists from all eight Celtic nations. “The monument will consist of five large natural granite stones, in the formation of the Southern Cross, plus one large granite stone displaying the Eight Nations Flags in their respective colours, manufactured on porcelain,” Ms Williams said. The opening date will be widely advertised so watch this space for details.
Townsville band celebrates 40 years RSL Memorial Pipes and Drums Townsville recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. The band was officially formed at a meeting of interested people held on March 27, 1979 and operates as an unincorporated non-profit association, annexed to the RSL of Australia, Townsville sub-branch. The 30-plus members of the band are actively involved with both community and RSL ceremonies and events including ANZAC Day, Cultural Fest and Townsville Tartan Day as well as being in demand for weddings, parties and ceilidhs. Find out more about the band’s activities at https:// www.facebook.com/pg/RSLPipesDrumsTsv.
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A Braw Scots Night CLAN Campbell will host A Braw Scots Night at Riverside Function Room, Oxlade Drive New Farm in Brisbane from 6.30pm on Saturday October 5. Clan spokesperson, Janet Morrison, said the president and members of Clan Campbell are committed to supporting Scottish culture. “This event is an occasion for people to get an understanding of what Scots do to celebrate, and for Clan chiefs to bring their people together for a fun evening of fellowship,” Ms Morrison said. Guests will be welcomed by the pipes and drums of the National Servicemen’s Memorial Band, followed by a complimentary glass of mulled wine on the river terrace before heading to the ballroom for the pageantry of the Parade of Banners. The poetry of Robert Burns will be represented by the traditional presentation of his Address To The Haggis. “The Thistle Highland Dancers will enthrall guests with a performance of grace and agility on the sprung floor. Then it’s your turn to step to the lovely foot tapping music of Scotch on the Rocks. Everyone will go home with the words and music of Auld Lang Syne ringing in their ears.” The evening includes a threecourse dinner, and a cash bar is available. Scottish Country Dancing will be called to guide guests through the easy dances. Tickets are $95 per person and are available by calling Peter on 0403 370 332 or Margaret on 3350 2876.
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ANNIVERSARIES IN SCOTTISH HISTORY June June 2, 1581 - James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton, beheaded in Edinburgh Grassmarket, for the murder of Lord Darnley. June 7, 1329 - Robert the Bruce died, Cardross Castle. June 7, 1690 - The Scots Parliament ratified the establishment of a Presbyterian religious system, rejecting Episcopacy. June 10, 1688 - James Francis Stuart born. In honour of the “Old Pretender”, this is known as White Rose Day in Jacobite circles. June 10, 1903 - The floral clock in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, began operation, first of its kind, driven by clockwork and with only an hour hand. June 16, 1586 - Mary, Queen of Scots recognised Philip II of Spain as her heir. June 20, 1887 - New Tay rail bridge opened, the longest in Britain.
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June 22, 1725 - Malt Riots, Glasgow - against higher taxes imposed on Scottish malt. June 24, 1314 - Robert the Bruce defeated Edward II at Battle of Bannockburn. June 25, 1876 - Seven Scots, including John Stuart Forbes, were in the US 7th Cavalry with General Custer at the Battle of Little Big Horn. June 26, 1830 - King George IV died, aged 67 (and William IV ascended the throne). George IV is thought to be Britain’s fattest king. His favourite breakfast was two roast pigeons, three beefsteaks, a bottle of white wine, a glass of champagne, two of port and one brandy.
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July July 1, 1782 - Proscription Act Repealed, thus allowing again the wearing of tartan and the carrying of weapons (banned as a result of the 1745 Uprising in support of Bonnie Prince Charlie). July 4, 1892 - Lanarkshire-born James Keir Hardie became the first socialist to win a seat in the UK Parliament. July 7, 1559 - John Knox became the first Protestant minister appointed in Edinburgh. July 11, 1274 - Robert the Bruce born at Turnberry Castle. July 13, 1868 - Scottish Reform Act passed. July 17, 1652 - Great Fire of Glasgow, destroying nearly one third of the city. July 18, 1872 - Voting by secret ballot introduced. July 21, 1796 - Robert Burns dies in Dumfries, aged 37.
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July 29, 1567 - King James VI (aged 13 months) crowned at the Church of the Holy Rude, beside Stirling Castle, following the abdication of Mary, Queen of Scots, five days earlier.
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ANNIVERSARY
Celebrating a warrior king and his family
June 23, 1314 The Battle of Bannockburn
SCOTLAND’S great warrior king, Robert Bruce born in 1274, was crowned in 1306, soon after killing his rival for the throne, John Comyn in Greyfriar ’s Kirk at Dumfr ies. For the next eight years Bruce fought a brutal civil war against his own opponents in Scotland and a guerrilla war of raids and ambushes against occupying English forces. He was careful to avoid full-on confrontations with a far mightier army. Bold, quickthinking and utterly committed, Edward was Robert Bruce’s only surviving younger brother and right-hand man from 1307. A veteran fighter, Edward (sometimes known as Edward de Brus or Edward the Bruce) was a key figure in the desperate years of guerrilla combat before Bannockburn, besieging and capturing a number of castles in western Scotland. After the slaughter of his three brothers and humiliating capture of his mother and sisters by the English, the conflict had a keenlyfelt personal edge. It was Edward’s actions which triggered the battle of Bannockburn. In 1314 Edward held Stirling Castle under siege. He made a deal with the occupying commander, Philip Mowbray that unless the castle was relieved by the English by June 24, then it would be handed back to the Scots. This spurred Edward II into action. The battle was on. At Bannockburn, Edward commanded one of the three divisions of Bruce’s army. He led a tightlypacked schiltron of spearmen who saw off the English vanguard on June 23. On June 24 his schiltron advanced relentlessly, driving back the disordered English cavalry and slaying the reckless Gloucester. In 1315, Edward invaded Ireland, then under English rule, as part of Bruce’s campaign to defend all of Scotland’s borders against repeat invasion from England. He proclaimed himself high king of Ireland but was killed in battle three years later.
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As the Battle of Bannockburn is commemorated each year, it is Robert the Bruce who is most often remembered, but other family members were also powerful warriors. His brother Edward was his right-hand man, and some years later his sister Christian held off English forces. Lady Christian Bruce (sometimes known as Christina), one of Robert’s older sisters (she was just a year older than him) also played an active role in the Wars of Independence against England. Christian married her first husband, Gartnait, Earl of Mar, in about 1295. He seems to have died some time after 1300, and Christian married Sir Christopher Seton. The Wars of Independence were viciously fought, and following the defeat of Robert the Bruce in 1306 Lady Christian was captured by the English at Tain while fleeing to safety in Orkney. Other female relatives captured at the same time were imprisoned in cages, and her husband and two of her brothers were executed. Lady Christian herself was imprisoned at the Gilbertine nunnery at Sixhills in Lincolnshire, where she would stay until after Robert the Bruce’s victory at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314. Some time later, Christian married her third husband, Sir Andrew Murray, who was appointed Guardian of Scotland after the death of Robert the Bruce in 1329.
He played a leading role in the second War of Independence against Edward III of England, who wanted to place Edward Balliol on the Scottish throne. In 1335, English forces under David de Strathbogie, Earl of Atholl, besieged Kildrummy Castle in Aberdeenshire. The defenders were commanded by Lady Christian Bruce, who held out until forces commanded by Sir Andrew Murray could march north and defeat David de Strathbogie at the Battle of Culblean on November 30, 1335. Lady Christian continued to play an important role in Scottish politics until her death in 1357 at the age of 84. She had two children with Gartnait, Earl of Mar, and two more with Sir Andrew Murray. Robert, Edward and Christian were part of a family of eleven children born to Robert Bruce, sixth Lor d of Annandale and Marjorie, Countess of Carrick - Isobel b. 1272; Christian b. 1273; Robert b. 1274; Niall b. 1276; Edward b. 1279; Mary b. 1282; Margaret b. 1283; Thomas b. 1284; Alexander b. 1285; Elizabeth b. 1286 and Margery b. 1287.
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email president@aussie-scots.org.au Promoters of International Tartan Day Phone 3359 8195
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS WHAT’S ON in JUNE and JULY
WHAT’S COMING UP
June 15 and 16 - Clydesdale Spectacular at Boonah. Visit www.boonahshowsociety.org.au.
A ug ust 15 to 18 - Scots In The Bush at Boondooma Homestead. Enquiries to Judy Brandt 0427 364 026
June 15 - Clansmen’s Ceilidh in Townsville 0413 456 542
A ugust 26 - Quee nsland Hig hland Pipe rs Socie ty Piobaireachd Night at The Walrus Club at Toowong in Brisbane. All welcome, from beginners to gold medallists. www.qhps.org.
June 16 - Townsville Tartan Day 0413 456 542 June 23 - The Gathering at Ipswich Turf Club featuring City of Ipswich Pipe Band. Visit www.gatheringfestival.com.au. June 29 - Tartan Day Tattoo Gathering of the Clans at Fox and Hounds Country Inn, 7 Elevation Drive, Wongawallan. Visit www.foxandhounds.net.au. July 20 - International Tartan Day Celebrations in King George Square, Brisbane. Visit https://www.facebook.com/ AustralianScottishCommunity 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.
August 31 - Toowoomba Caledonian Society and Pipe Band Inc will host a Ceilidh at Drayton Hall. Phone 0429 700 217. August 31 - Bluewater Fling at Mackay. October 5 - Clan Campbell presents a Braw Scot’s Night at New Farm in Brisbane. Tickets $95 from Peter on 0403 370 332 or Margaret on 3350 2876. November 30 - St Andrew’s Night hosted by Toowoomba Caledonian Society and Pipe Band Inc. Phone 0429 700 217.
INTERSTATE IN 2019 NEW SOUTH WALES Jun e 29 - W inter Solsti ce Famil y Fu n Day at Coffs Harbour. Enjoy a day of Scottish culture from 2pm to 8pm. Enquiries to Ray at celticthunder@southernphone.com.au
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July 6 - Aberdeen Highland Games 20th anniversary event in the Upper Hunter Valley - www.aberdeenhighlandgames.com.
April 11 and 12 - South Queensland Regional Committee of Highland Dancing Inc Championships of Australia at Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre at Carrara. Visit www.sqrchdi.com
October 17 to 19 - Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Sydney.
VICTORIA Jul y 3 to 7 - R ober t Bu rns Scot tish Festival hosted by the Camperdown Historical Society. www.camperdownburnsfestival.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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MEET AUTHOR Carmel McMurdo Audsley at The Gathering in Ipswich on Sunday June 23 and at Tartan Day in Brisbane on July 20.
Carmel will be signing books at the Scots News Magazine tent on JUNE 23 at The Gathering at Ipswich Turf Club and JULY 20 at Tartan Day in King George Square. Come and say hello!
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