HIGHLAND ROOTS

Possibly your Editor's particular enthusiasm for Dudhope Castle and all it stands for, and our Chief's usual title, Earl of Dundee and the relatively recent acquisition of our tartan all make us a trifle diffident about our Highland connections. At long last all self respecting books being published, and there are a constant stream, about the Highlands and the Clans, make reference to our name and tartan.

Three centuries, or perhaps in more telling form eight or nine generations of our name in Glassary, Argyll, is ample justification for our clan status in the generally accepted sense. I hope by featuring Kilneuair on our cover, highland interest will be re-kindled. The ecclesiastical connection continuing long after the Scrimgeour's active lordship over Glassary ceased, is a unique link with the area.

Frequently mention has been made in Skirmishers of the Publication of the Scottish History Society. Second Series. Vol. XII. Highland Papers. Vol 1 1. published in 1916. Believe me such a dry, daunting title covers interesting reading. The section dealing with Glassary runs to some 130 pages. In the Editorial the proposal to include Kilneuair Church under .Places of Interest in our Clan Association Leaflet is mentioned I am endeavouring to contact the owner but as yet. without success. Stop Press may contain further information.

Meantime, I cannot imagine a better "sitting and thinking place" than among the ruins in Kilneuair Churchyard. If in the area. spare a few minutes and sense your Highland Roots.