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Center for Scottish Studies Spring Colloquium

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:39:25 -0400

Taking place in Knox College on Saturday 5th April in Toronto.

The Scot in the Fur Trade

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:29:25 +0000

Another chapter from the book "The Scottish Tradition in Canada".

The Minister's Widow

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:25:36 +0000

Another story from The Book of Scottish Story.

Fencible Regiment Breadalbane

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:23:28 +0000

Added the Breadalbance Fencible Regiment from Sketches of The Character, Manners and Present State of the Highlanders of Scotland.

Mar/Apr 2008 newsletter of the Utley Family.

Sun, 9 Mar 2008 19:44:59 +0000

This is a .pdf file of the Mar/Apr 2008 newsletter of the Utley Family.

March

Sun, 9 Mar 2008 06:22:40 +0000

Added the name March from The Scottish Nation.

The Happy Warrior

Sun, 9 Mar 2008 06:11:30 +0000

A story of Major-General Sir Henry Havelock from the publication "Good Words".

Grant, or Strathspey Fencible Regiment

Sun, 9 Mar 2008 06:07:58 +0000

Another entry from the Sketches of The Character, Manners and Present State of the Highlanders of Scotland.

Scotch Cheese-making

Sun, 9 Mar 2008 06:04:34 +0000

An article from the Transactions of the Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland.

Launch of Aois Community Resource Center

Sun, 9 Mar 2008 06:01:25 +0000

This is intended to build to become a great resource for those looking to add extra functionality to their web sites. Right now it is empty but we will be adding loads of resources to it quite soon. Should you know of a good resource such as cgi, java, php scripts etc. feel free to add them.

ScotSearch

Sun, 9 Mar 2008 05:58:14 +0000

Our ScotSearch.org web search engine is now fully functional once more and read for you to explore or add your links to.

Fallbrook Farm

Sat, 8 Mar 2008 22:07:53 +0000

This is an update on the fight to preserve the old pioneering home of Fallbrook Farm. They need emails from you in support of their work to preserve the property!

Good Words for Every Day of the Year

Sat, 8 Mar 2008 05:11:37 +0000

Another article from the book Good Words.

Maormor

Sat, 8 Mar 2008 05:08:46 +0000

Added the name Maormor to The Scottish Nation.

The Fencible Regiments of Gordon and Sutherland

Sat, 8 Mar 2008 04:59:00 +0000

Information on the Fencible Regiments of Gordon and Sutherland from Sketches of The Character, Manners and Present State of the Highlanders of Scotland.

Ulster in the War

Sat, 8 Mar 2008 04:53:30 +0000

This is the final chapter of the 4 volume History of Ulster.

Clan MacIntyre Winter 2008 Newsletter

Sat, 8 Mar 2008 04:50:11 +0000

Winer 2008 Newsletter of Clan MacIntyre.

The name Man

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 04:32:59 +0000

Added the name Man to The Scottish Nation.

A Summer's Study of Ferns

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 04:27:31 +0000

Another article from Good Words.

Argyle, or Western Fencible Regiment

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 04:24:24 +0000

Another chapter from Sketches of The Character, Manners and Present State of the Highlanders of Scotland.

Sir Edward Carson and the Covenant

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 04:21:41 +0000

The penultimate chapter of the 4th volume of History of Ulster.

Household Encyclopaedia

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 21:02:35 +0000

Added more pages to our Household Encyclopaedia

The Flag in the Wind

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 17:31:20 +0000

This weeks issue on the political and cultural areas of Scotland is now available.

The Breadalbane Papers

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 17:29:03 +0000

Another chapter from Sketches of Early Scotch History by Cosmo Innes.

Parish of Monquhitter

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 04:29:38 +0000

Added the Parish of Monquhitter from the Aberdeenshire volume of the New Statistical Account of Scotland.

The name Mallet

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 04:10:28 +0000

Added the name Mallet from The Scottish Nation

The Sutherland Fencible Regiment

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 03:52:47 +0000

Another account from Sketches of The Character, Manners and Present State of the Highlanders of Scotland.

The Second Home Rule Bill

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 03:49:41 +0000

Another chapter added to Volume 4 of The History of Ulster.

VoteStop.com

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 21:08:03 +0000

This is just a wee plug for this brand new web site that's run by a daughter (Verity) of my friend Nola Crewe. You can vote on all kinds of things and see what other people think.

2008 Painting Competition Form and Rules for Entry

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 17:40:13 +0000

This is a painting competition for children organised by the Banffshire Maritime and Heritage Association and is open to children from anywhere in the world. This link goes to a .pdf file which tells you more about the competition and includes an application form.

The name Malcolm

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 04:29:12 +0000

Added information on the name Malcolm from The Scottish Nation.

The Evils of Great Cities, and Some Recent Remedies

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 04:12:01 +0000

Another story from the Good Words 1860 volume.

The Fencible Regiment - Argyle

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 04:09:28 +0000

This is the start of accounts of the Fencible regiments from the book, Sketches of The Character, Manners and Present State of the Highlanders of Scotland.

"The Auld Alliance" in New France Henry B. M. Best

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 04:07:17 +0000

This is the next chapter from The Scottish Tradition in Canada.

First Home Rule Bill

Wed, 5 Mar 2008 04:01:04 +0000

Added another chapter to volume 4 of History of Ulster

Clan Leslie Newsletter for Apr-June 2008

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 20:28:47 +0000

This is the quarterly newsletter of the Clan Leslie Society of Australia in Adobe .pdf format making it easy to print it out.

Fallingbrook Farm conservation site

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 16:26:16 +0000

This is a conservation action site to preserve the farm for future generations to learn from. It is the home of pioneers from Scotland that came to Canada and is scheduled to be demolished. This site is trying to get support for its preservation.

Scottish Art Trading Cards

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 05:11:12 +0000

Margo sent us in another 10 Scottish Art Trading Cards.

Maitland

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 03:30:20 +0000

Added the name Maitland to The Scottish Nation.

"The Ulster Custom"

Tue, 4 Mar 2008 03:18:29 +0000

Another chapter from Volume 4 of the History of Ulster.

Out On The Pampas

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 23:14:34 +0000

This is a story of an English family that emigrated from England to Argentina and settled on the Pampas. As we have books on the site about Scots in Argentina it was felt that this book would provide some interesting information on the process of settlement and in fact near neighbours of this family were Scots.

Benjie's Christening

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 03:02:23 +0000

Another story from the Book of Scottish Story.

The name Mair

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 02:58:58 +0000

Added the name Mairfrom The Scottish Nation.

Added Queen's Highlanders, &c. and List of Independent Companies raised in the year 1745

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 02:47:17 +0000

This is the final account of the Highland Regiments from Sketches of The Character, Manners and Present State of the Highlanders of Scotland.

Early Victorian Years

Mon, 3 Mar 2008 02:43:34 +0000

Another chapter from Volume 4 of the History of Ulster.

Doggerels from John Henderson

Sun, 2 Mar 2008 21:21:33 +0000

John sent in a couple of doggerels for us to enjoy, "The Fleggin o Drouthy Tam" and "A Hunner Years This Third o' Mairch".

Cairngorm Diary

Sun, 2 Mar 2008 20:52:59 +0000

A Cairngorm Diary 24th - 29th July, 1932 recorded by James Nicoll Kerr Henderson (1908-1989) and Edited and word processed from the original by his son John Henderson in April, 2000 and now updated in March 2008.

The Woods, Forests, and Forestry of Ross-Shire

Sun, 2 Mar 2008 04:49:14 +0000

From from the Transactions of the Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland.

What has been Done in the Fiji Islands

Sun, 2 Mar 2008 04:45:53 +0000

Another article from "Good Words".

Seventy-eighth Regiment, or Ross-shire Highlanders

Sun, 2 Mar 2008 04:42:04 +0000

From the Sketches of The Character, Manners and Present State of the Highlanders of Scotland.

Reforms in State and Church

Sun, 2 Mar 2008 04:39:19 +0000

Another chapter added to our History of Ulster.

St Meddens Kirk

Sat, 1 Mar 2008 16:27:32 +0000

We have ongoing correspondance on the work to preserve St. Meddens Kirk in Aberdeenshire with letters from First Minister Alex Salmond and also Historic Scotland and other organisations plus more pictures.

March 2008 Newsletter from Clan MacKenzie

Sat, 1 Mar 2008 15:56:59 +0000

This is the Clan MacKenzie of the Americas newsletter

Clan Ross February 2008 Newsletter

Sat, 1 Mar 2008 04:32:46 +0000

This is the Clan Ross of Canada newsletter in .pdf format.

The Scottish Nation

Sat, 1 Mar 2008 04:23:56 +0000

Added the names MacRory, MacSorley and MacVuirich to The Scottish Nation.

Coming Summer

Sat, 1 Mar 2008 04:07:04 +0000

Another story from the publication Good Words 1860 edition.

Sutherland Highlanders

Sat, 1 Mar 2008 04:03:44 +0000

Another entry from Sketches of The Character, Manners and Present State of the Highlanders of Scotland.

Catholic Emancipation

Sat, 1 Mar 2008 04:01:03 +0000

Another chapter from Volume 4 of History of Ulster

Aspects of Indian Life During the Rebellion

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:42:25 +0000

Added another article from this Good Words publication from 1860.

Ninety-second, or Gordon Highlanders

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:33:03 +0000

An account of the Gordon Highlanders from Sketches of The Character, Manners and Present State of the Highlanders of Scotland.

After the Union

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:30:16 +0000

Another chapter added to our History of Ulster.

Electric Scotland's Weekly Newsletter for 29th Feb

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:27:49 +0000

Our weekly newsletter which gives a synopsis on what was added to the site last week.

Beth's Newfangled Family Tree March 2008 edition

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:52:53 +0000

This is a monthly genealogical and Scottish publication published by Beth Gay former editor of The Family Tree Newspaper.

The Flag in the Wind

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:11:47 +0000

This weeks Flag in the Wind for 29th February is now available with interesting articles on Scottish Politics and Culture.

Scottish Art trading cards

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:10:13 +0000

Margo sent in Cards 61 - 70 of her Scottish Art trading cards.

The Agriculture of Wigtownshire

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:55:55 +0000

From the Transactions of the Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland. The area Wigtown or West Galloway forms the south-west corner of Scotland, and is bounded on the west by the Irish Channel, on the north by Ayrshire, on the east by Kirkcudbrightshire and the Solway Firth, and on the south by the Irish Sea.

Parish of Insch

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 06:17:51 +0000

Have added information on the Parish of Insch in Aberdeenshire from the New Statistical Account of Scotland.

Lady Somerville's Maidens

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 02:55:35 +0000

Another story from the publication "Good Words" published in 1860.

MacRimmond

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 02:51:12 +0000

Read about this name in The Scottish Nation.

Ninety-eighth, or Argyleshire Highlanders

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 02:45:54 +0000

from Sketches of The Character, Manners and Present State of the Highlanders of Scotland.

Insurrectionary and Legitimate Fights for Independence

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 02:42:42 +0000

Another chapter from "The History of Ulster" including Wolfe Tone urges French Directory to invade Ireland — Humbert's Expedition— He lands at Killala, and is defeated by Lake at Ballinamuck— Hardi's Expedition arrives at the Entrance to Lough Swilly with Wolfe Tone on board the Hoche—Is attacked by the English Squadron under Admiral Warren — The Hoche is shattered and brought into Lough Swilly — The Prisoners, including Tone, marched to Letterkenny — Wolfe Tone identified, and sent in Irons to Dublin—He is sentenced to Death, and anticipates his Fate in Prison—Pitt's Projects for the Legislative Union—Progress of the Measure—Grattan and Daniel O'Connell oppose it — Castlereagh and Corn-wallis support it—Debates on the Subject—The Methods by which the Measure was carried.

Article Service

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:21:20 +0000

Mixed article have gone up today including recipes, information on a project being run by The National Trust of Scotland on Culloden, info on two talks being given at the University of Guelph and even some humor stories.

Launch of our RSS Feed

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 05:00:22 +0000

Today we have added an RSS feed which will deliver you information on What's New on Electric Scotland throughout the day. We will also be launching a utility which will enable web site owners to include this feed in their web sites.

The Miller and the Freebooter

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 04:58:01 +0000

by Sir Thomas Dick Lauder which is another story from the publication "Book of Scottish Story".

The Scottish Background

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 04:55:04 +0000

This is the first chapter of the book "The Scottish Tradition in Canada".

The name MacRae in The Scottish Nation

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 04:50:17 +0000

Learn about the name MacRae from its entry in The Scottish Nation.

Ninety-seventh, or Strathspey Regiment

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 04:43:46 +0000

From Sketches of The Character, Manners and Present State of the Highlanders of Scotland.

The Insurrectionary Counties: Antrim and Down

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 04:31:57 +0000

Antrim rises—Henry Joy M'Cracken—James Hope's Story—M'Cracken attacks Antrim—Major Seddon warned, prepares to resist—The Rebels make a Spirited Attack—Lord O'Neil killed—Colonel Lumley wounded—The Dragoons retreat—Colonel Durham arrives with Reinforcements—The Rebels defeated— M'Cracken arrested and executed at Belfast—The Rising in Down—Henry Munro of Lisburn elected Leader—His Military Knowledge—Colonel Stapleton's Forces attacked—The Battle of Ballinahinch—Munro defeated—He is hanged at Lisburn—The Rebellion in Ulster suppressed.