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Scottish Australian Heritage Council

Locality: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory

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22.01.2022 It is with great sadness that we advise the passing of George Edmiston, Commissioner for Victoria of Clan Edmonstone, and beloved brother of Mal Edmiston. Our thoughts and prayers are with Mal and the family.

22.01.2022 Absence makes the heart grow fonder Scotland will wait for you, and Inveraray will be here. We look forward to welcoming you back VisitScotland Wild About Argyll

19.01.2022 Scots Day Out - 2021 announcement - We'll have to skip a year due to COVID https://mailchi.mp/bf633a3a/scots-day-out-2021-announcement

19.01.2022 Wishing you all a Happy Tartan Day from the SAHC Looking forward to getting back into it with others to display this wonderful 'traditional' dress

19.01.2022 The Scottish Banner is out now.

19.01.2022 Hundreds of thousands of Scots were sold into slavery by the British establishment. The practice took place from as early as 1630, right up until the late 1800...s! Very recent history! Scots were taken to the likes of the USA, Australia and Canada, and sold for up to 20 years of hard labour by the English Government for as little as one dollar. Their crime? Wearing tartan, playing the bagpipes, or speaking Scots Gaelic. The 1746 Act of Proscription pretty much made being Scottish illegal. Scots could also face this extreme punishment simply for begging, or for being homeless. Scots were taken to the Port of London, or unto any other port from where such person or persons may be shipped into a British colony or plantation. The judges of Edinburgh Scotland during the years 1662-1665 ordered the enslavement and shipment to the colonies a large number of rogues and others who made life unpleasant for the British upper class. The above accounting sounds horrific but slavery was what the Scots have survived for a thousand years. The early ancestors of the Scots, Alba and Picts were enslaved as early as the first century BC. According to research, the Scots-Irish have been enslaved longer than any other race in the world’s history. Scots and Irish slaves would find themselves chained in the lower part of the ship, and a significant portion would not survive the journey. They would sit in a pool of their own excrement, urine and sickness for the duration of the journey. They would be at sea for up to five weeks at a time, and would witness their fellow slaves suffer slow and painful deaths, from malnutrition, starvation or disease.

19.01.2022 As we can't be there... something to look forward to

18.01.2022 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

18.01.2022 ARROCHAR man, John Dewar recorded Highland folk tales in Gaelic; known as The Dewar Manuscripts. He travelled the Highlands between 1863 and 1871 gathering thes...e stories and the Manuscripts, housed at Inverary Castle, bring to life Highland living in the mid-19th century. Visit our website to learn more about Dewar via local historian Alistair McIntyre. Photo is an old wall near site of Dewar's house. https://hiddenheritage.org.uk/project/up-coming-events/ See more

17.01.2022 "A Brief History of Tartan"

17.01.2022 What a lovely gift for Father's Day.

17.01.2022 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

17.01.2022 This is well worth watching

15.01.2022 The biggest Scottish newspaper outside Scotland, is severely impacted by COVID-19.

15.01.2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bQyRSalTnKE Enjoy

15.01.2022 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

13.01.2022 It is with great sadness that we learn of the passing of a great lady and mother of Sean Cairney, Valerie. Her initiative many years ago in establishing The Scottish Banner has helped to bring together the Scottish Diaspora throughout the world with her love of Scottish heritage and culture. The SAHC wishes Sean and the family our sincere condolences. #ScottishBanner

13.01.2022 The Scottish Banner is available now.

09.01.2022 The November edition of this great newspaper is available now.

07.01.2022 It's Family History Month! Start your online search of our Early Church and Registry records of life events dating back to 1788.

05.01.2022 Here's to the Uisge Beatha on World Whisky Day. Slainte mhath! Drink responsibly. https://www.worldwhiskyday.com/

03.01.2022 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/

03.01.2022 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.

01.01.2022 Andy the Highlander with a kilt- donning demonstration! Andrew McAlindon Highlander Tours

01.01.2022 In case you are missing the massed pipe bands