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Fin A Wullin Cushie

Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:51:04 -0500

A new poem in the Doric with English translation by John Henderson.

A Sketch of the Life of the Hon. and Right Reverend Alexander MacDonell

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 21:01:31 -0500

Illness and Death of Bishop McDonell.

Adventures of the First Settlers on the Oregon and Columbia Rivers

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 20:58:44 -0500

Chapter XIII. - Mr. Clarke—Stragglers—Hard travelling—Cox's pilgrimage—Visit to Spokane—Trade—Mr. Pullet—Mr. Farnham—Cootanais and Flatheads - M'Lennan —Plunge in the lake —Adventures -Outposts - Catatouch chief—Curiosity —Fracas -Introduction of civilization- Commotion - M'Kenzie -Great Snake River-Caches robbed, etc.

Scotland's Story

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 20:57:24 -0500

Chapter LXXXVIII. George II - The Wanderings of Bonnie Prince Charlie.

Mountain Moor and Loch

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 15:34:57 -0500

A Bird's Eye View - West Highlands—Ben a Chaistel at Auch—Caledonian Canal—The West Highland Railway, its hundred-mile run and view of Gareloch—Loch Katrine—Scenery on the line from Helensburgh to Ardlui, Gortan, Rannoch, Ben Lomond and Ben Nevis —Strathfillan—"Rob Roy" Country—"Lady of the Lake" Country—West Highland Railway, one of the great "show-routes" of Britain— Loch Earn. Also added a further 2 chapters.

Scottish American Newspaper

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 13:34:17 -0500

I have acquired 4 issues of the Scottish American newspaper from 1906.

Poems of James Chapman Craig

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:37:33 -0500

Added another 10 poems 61 - 70.
61. OOR TIB 62. A'BODY'S BAIRN 63. A WELCOME HAME 64. SCHULE DAYS 65. MINNIE'S WEE MAN 66. A'E YEAR AULD 67. JOHNNIE 68. OOR JAMIE 69. NAEBODY'S LADDIE 70. NEVER LEET BUT LAUGH

Scottish Life And Character

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:33:14 -0500

Added Chapter XII - Brither Scots which is the final chapter of this book.

Poems of Alexander Anderson

Mon, 8 Feb 2010 11:30:31 -0500

Added Poems (Pages 191 - 203).

A Sketch of the Life of the Hon. and Right Reverend Alexander MacDonell

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 20:05:13 -0500

The Bishop's last visit to England.

Adventures of the First Settlers on the Oregon and Columbia Rivers

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 20:02:50 -0500

Chapter XII. - General meeting of the partners—Resolutions passed—Departure of the parties for the interior—Mr. Clarke—The caseades—Wysenpam, or the Long Narrows—Situation of the party—Loss of time—Mr. M'Kenzie—A stroll through the Indian camp—Mr. Clarke's alarms —Command transferred—Reed's rifle recovered, etc.

Scotland's Story

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 20:01:01 -0500

Chapter LXXXVII. George II - The Story of How Prince Charlie came home.

Entymology of the Gaelic Surnames and Personal Names

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 17:04:00 -0500

I came across this book and have extracted the pages to do with Surnames and Personal names and created a small pdf file of them.

French Surname

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 16:26:53 -0500

Just by chance I came across a book about the surname French in Scotland and so now make it available on the site.

Mountain Moor and Loch

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 14:31:07 -0500

Illustrated by Pen and Pencil on the route of the West Highland Railway with 230 illustrations (1894). Juts making a start on this and the initial introduction is up along with the first chapter.

William Dixon Cocker

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 14:06:49 -0500

Added Pages 45 - 51 of his poems.

Book of Scottish Story

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 14:01:22 -0500

The Baptism by Professor Wilson.

A Sketch of the Life of the Hon. and Right Reverend Alexander MacDonell

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 22:35:51 -0500

Formation of the Highland Society of Canada.

Adventures of the First Settlers on the Oregon and Columbia Rivers

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 22:33:32 -0500

Chapter XI. - Doings at Astoria—Three parties on foot—Their object—M'Lellan's resolution —Hostile attack at the Long Narrows—Mr. Reed—Two Indians shot—Heroic conduct of M'Lellan, etc.

Scotland's Story

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 22:32:03 -0500

Chapter LXXXVI. George II - A Story of Smugglers.

John's Scottish Sing-Along

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 12:12:18 -0500

Added two songs, O' A' The Airts [I Love Jean] and Hundred Pipers An' A' An' A'.

A Sketch of the Life of the Hon. and Right Reverend Alexander MacDonell

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 23:05:16 -0500

The Bishop anticipates the coming Rebellion and warns his Flock.

Adventures of the First Settlers on the Oregon and Columbia Rivers

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 23:02:47 -0500

Chapter X. - expedition—Hunt and M'Kenzie —Montreal recruits—La Chine - Devout fareweli—Mackina in 1810—Fur traders of the South — Frolic parties—Comparison between the South and North—Arrival at St. Louis—Recruiting service—Yankees—Canoe-men—Delays at St. Louis—Difficulties—Mr. Miller—The Missouri—Canadian voyageurs —Winter quarters - Mr. Hunt revisits St. Louis - M'Kenzie - Mr. Astor's policy, etc.

Scotland's Story

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 23:00:19 -0500

Chapter LXXXV. George I - For the King over the water.

Medicine in Ancient Erin

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:21:37 -0500

An Historical Sketch from Celtic to Mediaeval times (1909) (pdf)

The historie and life of King James the Sext

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:23:51 -0500

Found this book of the History and Life of King James VI of Scotland and James I of England produced by the Bannntyne Club. It is in pdf format.

Seedlings Bench

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:22:47 -0500

Added this wee article to our Gardening page.

A Sketch of the Life of the Hon. and Right Reverend Alexander MacDonell

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 22:42:46 -0500

The Bishop's Jubilee.

Adventures of the First Settlers on the Oregon and Columbia Rivers

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 22:40:22 -0500

Chapter IX. - Anxieties at Astoria—Indians depart—A schooner built—The Dolly's rst trip—Criminal curiosity—The powder keg—The schooner condemned—Mr. Astor's cargoes—His policy—Remarks on the North-West coast, etc.

Scotland's Story

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 22:38:09 -0500

Chapter LXXXIV. Anne - How the Union Jack was made.

Electric Scotland's Weekly Newsletter

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 20:00:17 -0500

This weeks newsletter for 5th February 2010 is now available.

The Working Life of Christina McKelvie MSP

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 17:14:51 -0500

Got in Christina's diary for 4th Feb 2010.

History of the High School of Stirling

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 13:04:09 -0500

Eight centuries of Scottish Education by A. F. Hutchison, M.A. (1904).

The Flag in the Wind

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 12:37:17 -0500

This weeks issue is now up bringing you news from the political scene in Scotland from an Independence point of view.

Scottish Emigration to Colonial America

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 11:54:25 -0500

Got in an article from David Dobson along with a list of his many publications.

A Sketch of the Life of the Hon. and Right Reverend Alexander MacDonell

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 20:55:53 -0500

Again visits England - Is Appointed Bishop of Upper Canada - A Coadjutor Nominated.

Adventures of the First Settlers on the Oregon and Columbia Rivers

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 20:53:37 -0500

Chapter VIII. - Columbia Pfls—A canoe swamped—Suspicious behaviour of the Indians—Stratagem —IJmataflow—WalIa-Wafla -Great body of Indians—Harangues—Indian ceremonies—The great forks—Difference in the waters—Length of the forks—The British flag—Mr. Thompson's design—Indian ideas—Salmon—European articles - Tununatapam —Departure from the Forks, etc.

Scotland's Story

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 20:51:12 -0500

Chapter LXXXIII. William III - Fortune's Gilded Sails.

Clans and Families MacGregor to Matheson.

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 20:49:37 -0500

Have hunted up more archives on names starting with (Mac)Gregor through to Matheson.

Oor Mither Tongue

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 11:28:42 -0500

MACGILLIVRAY, PITTENDRIGH: In Exile The Howdy and the Claik The Sumph At the Nadir The Hungry Weaver The Witch

"Curdies" a Glasgow Sketch Book

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 10:56:22 -0500

Chapter XXXIII - O to be in England.

A Sketch of the Life of the Hon. and Right Reverend Alexander MacDonell

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 22:01:36 -0500

The Chaplain suggests the formation of a Regiment in Glengarry in Canada.

Adventures of the First Settlers on the Oregon and Columbia Rivers

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 21:58:49 -0500

Chapter VII. - First expedition into the interior—Number of the party—Tongue Point—Canoe swamped - Sailing difficulties- Indian villages— Cedars - First night's encampment—Mount Coffin —Cowlitz - Wallamitte—Columbia Valley—Point Vancouver—Difficulties---.The Cascades—Concourse of Indians, etc.

Scotland's Story

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 21:57:33 -0500

Chapter LXXXII. William III. and Mary II - The Story of the Glen of Weeping.

Fallbrook Farms Heritage Site

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 17:05:00 -0500

Got in three press articles about the site.

Scots in India

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 14:24:46 -0500

Have added an account of Mountstuart Elphinstone.

Early Scottish Melodies

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:30:08 -0500

Including examples from MSS and early Scottish printed works.

Scottish Life And Character

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:23:28 -0500

Chapter XI - The Bairns.

Poems of James Chapman Craig

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:16:09 -0500

Added Poems 51 - 60. 51. HUSHIE-BA' LOO 52. THE AULD KIRK BELLS: A WANDERER'S PLAINT 53. THE BANNOCKS THAT MY MITHER USED TO MAK' 54. JOHN NEVER-PLEASED 55. A TREACKLE PEECE 56. PLAYIN' SHOP 57. A BIRTHDAY GREETING 58. SCOTTISH WISDOM 59. MY GRANNIE 60. O WEARY FA' THE SILLER

Johnny Gibb Of Gushetneuk

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 12:15:10 -0500

Added Chapter XXXVI - The Settin' of Gushentneuk, Chapter XXXVII - Clinkstyle Again and Chapter XXXVIII - Meg Raffan goes to the Shop.

A Sketch of the Life of the Hon. and Right Reverend Alexander MacDonell

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 21:23:08 -0500

Efforts on Behalf of his Countrymen.

Adventures of the First Settlers on the Oregon and Columbia Rivers

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 21:20:44 -0500

Chapter VI. - The ten tribes—Number of warriors—Their laws—Chief's arbitrary power—Dress, games, and arms of the men—Dress of the women, slaves, and basket-making—Lewdness of the women—Food, ornaments—The salmon, etc.

Scotland's Story

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 21:19:17 -0500

Chapter LXXXI. James VII - The Battle of Killiecrankie.

Jock and Jimmy

Mon, 1 Feb 2010 11:33:04 -0500

Another of John’s new song lyrics in Scottish NE Doric to midi music.

A Sketch of the Life of the Hon. and Right Reverend Alexander MacDonell

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:24:04 -0500

Arrival of the Chaplain in Canada.

Adventures of the First Settlers on the Oregon and Columbia Rivers

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:21:24 -0500

Chapter V. - Preparations for landing-Site of the new emporium of the west - Astor's representative —hard work—Huge trees —Natives - Comecomly—Mode of felling the trees—Danger—Trying scenes—Three men killed—Three wounded—Party reduced by sickness, etc.

Scotland's Story

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:20:07 -0500

Chapter LXXX. James VII - A Forlorn Hope.

Beth's Newfangled Family Tree

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:09:49 -0500

Beth has sent in the February issue for you to read with lots of interesting articles.

Poems of W. D. Cocker

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:41:41 -0500

Added pages 39 to 44 to this collection.

Book of Scottish Story

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:40:48 -0500

My Grandmother's Portrait.

A Sketch of the Life of the Hon. and Right Reverend Alexander MacDonell

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:46:56 -0500

The Chaplain's negotiations with the British Government on behalf of the disbanded Regiment.

Adventures of the First Settlers on the Oregon and Columbia Rivers

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:44:20 -0500

Chapter IV. - Departure from the Sandwich Islands—Bad weather—Live stock destroyed—Columbia River—A boat and crew lost—Captain's conduct towards Mr. Fox-Mouth of the river—Bar and breakers- Cape Disappointment, etc.

Scotland's Story

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:38:34 -0500

Chapter LXXIX. Charles II - The Church among the Hills.

Scots in India

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:37:13 -0500

Have added another three accounts of Scots in India, Clyde and Strathnairn, Sir Thomas Munro and Sir John Malcolm.

Scots in India

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:53:55 -0500

I am embarking on a long-term project to tell the story of Scots in India. Right now we really don't have anything on the site about them other than some accounts of Scottish regiments in India so I hope this will fill a gap in our knowledge of Scots around the world. The first person featured is Lord Dalhousie.

A Sketch of the Life of the Hon. and Right Reverend Alexander MacDonell

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:08:21 -0500

Raising of the Glengarry Fencible, or British Highland Regiment.

Adventures of the First Settlers on the Oregon and Columbia Rivers

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:06:05 -0500

Chapter III. - Karakakooha Bay—The sailors desert—The captain's conduct-Productions of Owhyhee - Tocaigh Bay - Governor Young - Royal proclamation —Woahoo - Ourourah, the residence of Tammeatameali —Harbour fees-Excursion on shore, etc.

A History of our Firm

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:03:47 -0500

Appendix IX. Memorabilia. And this now completes this book.

Scotland's Story

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 21:02:10 -0500

Chapter LXXVIII. Charles II - How the King came to His own again.

Personal Names and Surnames of the Town of Inverness

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:40:45 -0500

I decided to make this book available in pdf format as while it is focussed on Inverness the discussion on names is relevant to the whole of Scotland. Like Surnames didn't exist in many parts of Scotland until the 15th century and then there is the whole issue of spelling of names. And so for genealogists in general this book may prove useful.

A Sketch of the Life of the Hon. and Right Reverend Alexander MacDonell

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:56:40 -0500

Chaplain of the Glengarry Fencible or British Highland Regiment, First Catholic Bishop of Upper Canada, and a Member of the Legislative Council of the Province. This is a new book we're starting.

Adventures of the First Settlers on the Oregon and Columbia Rivers

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:51:56 -0500

Chapter II. - The Totsqisw sails—Quarrels on board—The captain's character - Accommodations—A sudden squall—Flying fish—The captain's harshness—Cape de Verd Islands—Alarm of fire—A suspicious sail —Crossing the Line—Springing a leak—Short allowance of water —Immense wave—The Falkland Islands—Rocky passage—Wild fowl—Port Egmont Bay—The party on shore—Mr. Farnham's gray goose—Old graves renewed, etc.

A History of our Firm

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:49:22 -0500

Appendix VIII. Particulars of War Service.

Scotland's Story

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:47:19 -0500

Chapter LXXVII. Cromwell - For the Crown.

Electric Scotland's Weekly Newsletter

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:39:58 -0500

This weeks newsletter is now available.

Alastair's Canadian Journal

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:03:35 -0500

Have added my Canadian journal for November, December 2009 and January 2010.

The Working Life of Christina McKelvie MSP

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:58:06 -0500

This weeks diary entry is now available.

The Flag in the Wind

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:56:57 -0500

This weeks issue is now available and this week is an interesting article on Romania.

A History of our Firm

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:00:18 -0500

Appendix VII. Type of Letters to Ship Captains, 1838.

Scotland's Story

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:56:51 -0500

Chapter LXXVI. Cromwell - How the Soldier Poet Died.

Wa-pee Moos-tooch

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:54:59 -0500

Chapter XXI. - Our Hero Is Made Chief. And this completes this book.

Crofts and Farms in the Hebrides

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:54:37 -0500

Being an account of the management of an island estate for 130 years by the Duke of Argyll (1883).

Oor Mither Tongue

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:58:57 -0500

MACDONALD, HUGH: The Bonnie Wee Well

Adventures of the First Settlers on the Oregon and Columbia Rivers

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:41:34 -0500

Being a narrative of the expedition fitted out by John Jacob Astor to establish the Pacific Fur Company by Alexander Ross, one of the Adventurers. (1846).

"Curdies" a Glasgow Sketch Book

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:50:18 -0500

Chapter XXXII - "Men That Were Boys".

William MacPherson

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:44:43 -0500

Received a mini bio of this person.

Johnny Gibb Of Gushetneuk

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:32:24 -0500

Chapter XXXIII - The Merchant's Shop, Chapter XXXIV - Dawvid Hadden Reports to Sir Simon and Chapter XXXV - The Settlement of Mr. MacCassock.

Writings of Albert Morris

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:10:45 -0500

Article 128 - I'll just switch off the light. That's it. Farewell. And this now completes this collection of articles by Albert Morris.

A History of our Firm

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:06:23 -0500

Appendix VI. Letter from Mr. Davie, successor to John Laird and Sons, Port Glasgow.

Scotland's Story

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:04:17 -0500

Chapter LXXV. Charles I - How the Soldier Poet helped the King.

Wa-pee Moos-tooch

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:02:46 -0500

Chapter XX. - Keeping the Rendezvous.

Ye Mauna Wauk Yer Lane

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:08:21 -0500

A poem in the Doric language with English translation from John Henderson.

Tracing back the Lineage of the Black Watch (RHC) To 1831

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:52:05 -0500

Another interesting article which might also help those interested in genealogy.

The Real Origins, and History of the Begging of the Black Watch

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:42:31 -0500

Got in this interesting article on the Canadian Black Watch.

James Chapman Craig

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:10:08 -0500

Added another 10 poems to our list.

John's Scottish Singalong

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:02:03 -0500

Added two Andy Stewart songs, A Scottish Soldier and The Muckin O Geordie's Byre.

Writings of Albert Morris

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:47:54 -0500

Article 127 - Frayed nerves in the classroom's feral underworld.

A History of our Firm

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:46:05 -0500

Appendix V. Family Histories:- The Polloks The Gilmours The Ritchies The Rankins The Fergusons Documents relating to the Ferguson Estate

Scotland's Story

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:44:20 -0500

Chapter LXXIV. Charles I - The King and the Covenant.

Wa-pee Moos-tooch

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:39:12 -0500

Chapter XIX. - A Brave Trip Among the Sioux.