A Visit to Castle Leod, Strathpeffer – by BC Commissioner Lynn MacKenzie
Read moreOur BC Commissioner Lynn MacKenzie recently took a trip to Scotland with family – please enjoy these photos and a brief summary of her visits to Castle Leod, and Strathpeffer. We arrived in Strathpeffer August 11th. The next afternoon we met the Laird and toured a few rooms in the Castle. There are some wonderful paintings and furniture dating back a
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A report on the outcomes of the Scottish North American Leadership Conference
Read moreThe Scottish North American Leadership Conference for the first time was in Canada at the University of Guelph in Guelph Ontario. Representing the Clan MacKenzie Society were Sharie and Earle Argue, and Gary MacKenzie a Presentations were made by: Chris Maskell – Head of Scottish Affairs Canada, Scottish Government and Richard Knight of Visit Scotland; Katie McCullough, Centre for Scottish Studies,
2017 Annual General Meeting and Social
Read moreThe 2017 AGM is fast approaching. For those who plan to attend, but have rsvp’d, please do ASAP to help finalize the planning. Location: At the home of Sir Roderick Mackenzie of Scatwell and Lady Nadine Mackenzie, Calgary, AB. (directions will be sent to those who indicate planned attendance at this AGM). AGENDA: 1. President, Sharie Argue will chair the
Revolt sparked as forest on Sheriffmuir battlefield approved
Read moreHistorians and heritage campaigners have strongly condemned the decision to plant commercial woodland on the battlefield at Sheriffmuir where thousands of men clashed at the height of the 1715 Jacobite rising. Forestry Commission Scotland has permitted landowners to plant 62 hectares of woodland on the historic site near Dunblane. Campaigners are to appeal the decision with Scottish Ministers with calls
Clan MacKenzie Society Commissioner Tim Mackenzie plays role in film to educate youth on importance of historic ship in Pictou (The Hector)
Read moreFrom the New Glasgow News: Our very own Commission for Nova Scotia Tim Mackenzie will be playing a role in a film being developed to teach Nova Scotia students about the historical importance of The Hector. “It’s a story about friendship, determination, strength and overcoming the odds to create a better life for generations to follow. It’s the story of
Games Report – Antigonish and New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, Highland Games (July 8 & 15, 2017)
Read moreCongratulations to Tim Mackenzie, our new Commissioner for Nova Scotia on very successful outings representing the Clan MacKenzie Society Canada recently at both the Antigonish and New Glasgow, Nova Scotia Games. A big welcome to the new members to the CMSC who attended those events! Though the weather was very “Scottish” in Antigonish still a great turn out, and a
The Story of Roderick MacKenzie – A little known hero of the 1745.
Read moreRoderick MacKenzie was the son of an Edinburgh goldsmith who fought as an officer in Bonnie Prince Charlie’s army. It was often commented that MacKenzie bore an uncanny likeness to the Prince. In the summer of 1746, after the defeat at Culloden, government soldiers cornered a group of Jacobites, including the Prince and MacKenzie, in Glenmoriston. A party of the
Games Report – Manitoba Highland Gathering (June 24, 2017)
Read moreMany thanks to MB Commissioner Michael Mackenzie for representing the Clan and the Society at the recent MB Highland Gathering – follows is his report. “In spite of inclement weather for the first day of the Manitoba Highland Gathering, we at the Clan MacKenzie Society Canada booth were delighted to both be kept busy all day talking to very interesting
Scottish North American Leadership Conference 2017
Read moreThe Scottish North American Leadership Conference meets annually and for 2017, the conference is being held in Canada! This is a first and we are thrilled to be hosting the Scottish North American Diaspora! The conference is taking place during the celebration of Canada’s 150th birthday. http://snal2017.ca/welcome/ Clan MacKenzie Society President Sharie Northey Argue, will be attending both the conference and
Seaforth Highlanders Vimy Ridge Centenary Dinner – An Account by BC Commissioner Roddy MacKenzie
Read moreOn Saturday 01 April 2017, the Regimental Association of the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada hosted its Vimy Dinner in the freshly restored, beautiful Seaforth Armoury to commemorate the centenary of the World War One Battle of Vimy Ridge in France 09 to 12 April 1917. Saturday’s had the all time record high attendance for these annual Seaforth Vimy dinners over the past