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Scottish Australian Heritage Council

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

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22.01.2022 The Scottish Banner is available now.

22.01.2022 The November edition of this great newspaper is available now.

22.01.2022 The Scottish program from 2RRR - 88.5 FM will have a new program Scotland Down Under on Tuesday nights but from 6:00-7:30pm. It will be hosted by Gaelic Choir Sydney identity, Robin MacKenzie-Hunter. The new program starts on Tuesday 6 October from 6:00-7:30pm comes not only with a completely fresh approach but also with an extra half hour for your listening pleasure. There will be Ceilidh Bands, Pipe Bands, Music and Song in Scots English and in Gaelic also a News segment br...inging you the latest in Scottish news from overseas and locally. Don’t miss it folks 2RRR, 88.5 FM on Tuesdays from 6:00-7:30pm. You can listen to the stream via your computer/phone by checking the guide for 2RRR on Tuesdays and selecting the show: 2rrr.org.au/guide/

20.01.2022 Halloween or Hallowe'en (a contraction of "All Hallows' Evening"). It comes from a Scottish term for All Hallows' Eve, or All Saints' Eve. It is a celebration observed in many countries on 31 October, the eve of the Western Christian feast of All Hallows' or All Saints Day. It begins the observance of Allhallowtide, the time in the liturgical year dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed. ORIGINS It is possible to t...race its beginnings back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (Samhuinn in Gaelic), held on 1 November, which marked the culmination of summer and the harvest period with the onset of winter. Robert Burns’ 1785 poem ‘Halloween’ details many of the national customs and legends surrounding the festival, many of them pagan in origin, which had persisted even with the advent of Christianity. TRADITIONS Some traditions associated with Halloween are: Fires and ‘neeps lanterns’ To ward off potentially malevolent entities, large bonfires were lit in communities and it is believed that this practice survives today in the tradition of carving pumpkin lanterns with creepy grimaces. While the use of pumpkins is actually an American invention, in Scotland it has been custom to carve lanterns out of ‘neeps’ or turnips. Guising or ‘galoshin’ Instead of trick-or-treating, children would literally disguise themselves as evil spirits by blackening their faces and dressing in old clothes to go guising. According to folklore, this was so that they could venture out safely without being detected by wicked ghouls. Guisers also couldn’t simply knock on the doors of their neighbours yelling ‘trick-or-treat’ and expect sweets in return. They had to perform a ‘trick’ first by reciting a song, poem or joke before being rewarded with goodies. Dookin’ for apples A staple of children’s Halloween parties across the country, this time-honoured game involves trying to grab apples floating in a tub of water using your mouth, with your hands tied behind your back. If you want to up the stakes have a go at catching them with a fork. Treacle scones Once again with your hands tied, this messy game challenges participants to take a bite out of treacle covered scones hanging from ropes. Nut burning Recently engaged? Find out if you and your beloved will live happily ever after. Toss a nut each into an open fire. If they quietly smoulder amongst the flames your union will be a good one, but if they hiss and crackle you could be in for a bumpy ride! Sausage rolls The Witchcraft Act of 1735 forbid the consumption of pork pastries on Halloween. It wasn’t repealed until the 1950s and since then sausage rolls have been a popular treat at Halloween parties and gatherings. Sources include VisitScotland www.visitscotland.com/blog/events/halloween/ #Halloween #Halloweengames #Halloweentraditions #RobertBurns #Samhain #Scotland #TamoShanter #witches #VisitScotland

18.01.2022 The Scottish Banner is out now.

17.01.2022 Andy the Highlander with a kilt- donning demonstration! Andrew McAlindon Highlander Tours

16.01.2022 Scots Day Out - 2021 announcement - We'll have to skip a year due to COVID https://mailchi.mp/bf633a3a/scots-day-out-2021-announcement

16.01.2022 This is well worth watching

13.01.2022 What a lovely gift for Father's Day.

11.01.2022 Sadly we advise that Dr Ru Morrison, Chief of Clan Morrison, passed away recently. Our condolences go to Clan Morrison, to his family and friends. #clanmorrison

09.01.2022 It is with a heavy heart that I advise the untimely death overnight of Chris Maguire. He was a friend, a larger than life character, passionate about his Scottish heritage, a very active organiser of the Robert Burns Scottish Festival, Camperdown, Victoria, and the Robert Burns Society, active in the Camperdown and district community, Clan Farquharson, and owner of Highland Coos. Chris was our SAHC liaison person for the Robert Burns Scottish Festival. He will be greatly missed. Vale Chris, RIP.

02.01.2022 RIP Thomas Sean Connery (1930-2020) One of Scotland's most identifiable characters and famous actors has passed away aged 90. Born in Edinburgh, Connery grew up working class bricklaying, delivering milk, serving in the Royal Navy, truck driver, lifeguard, art model and even competing in the Mr Universe championships.... His most identifiable role was James Bond, 007, appearing in 7 films and appeared in many acting roles subsequently. Connery was knighted by the Queen at Holyrood Palace in 2000. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-13087132