LINKS OF INTEREST
The following links will lead to a wider world of Scottish interests. To be listed here, websites must be approved by Society executives.
1st MARQUIS OF MONTROSE SOCIETY | http://www.montrose-society.org.uk/
Learn more about our Graham ancestor, The Great Montrose, at this site.
Membership is welcome.
ARDOCH HOLIDAY COTTAGE |http://www.holiday-cottage-scotland.co.uk
The Wing of Orchil Castle was a Graham Family Estate. For more information on the history, genealogy, Scottish clans and families associated with Orchil, click on this link: http://www.holiday-cottage-scotland.co.uk/geneology.html
GENEALOGY AND HISTORY LIBRARY LINKS (GHLL) |
http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~genealogylinks/index2.html
This website is a helpful resource for members researching their Graham roots.
It is maintained by Earl Ross, a contributor and Scottish Clan Coordinator.
GRAEME OF INCHBRAKIE | http://www.inchbrakie.com/
Dedicated to the Graemes of the House of Inchbrakie, the site aims to build an online museum with photos and other resources for this branch of the Graham family. Of interest is information about the Grahams in Jamaica and those involved with the 42nd (Black Watch) in the U.S. War of Independence.
GRAHAM HIGHLANDERS PIPE BAND | http://www.stjohnsburyacademy.org/page.cfm?p=69
The Saint Johnsbury Academy Graham Highlanders Pipe
Band was founded in November 1998 to be of service
to the school community and Caledonia County in New England and to assist in educating the youth of the area in remembering
and preserving Scottish tradition. The high school band wears the Graham of Montrose tartan and proudly promotes Celtic Arts.
GRAHAMS OF JAMAICA, W.I. | http://gwgraeme.tripod.com/index.html
A personal site of G. W. Graeme, who is tracing the descendents of Bonnie Dundee and the Grahams of Jamaica.
HERALDRY SOCIETY OF SCOTLAND |http://www.heraldry-scotland.co.uk/
Learn more about the proper use of heraldry from this site. The Heraldry Society of Scotland, founded in 1977, accepts membership and encourages people to learn more about coats or arms and heraldic arts.
HOW TO BUY A KILT | http://www.scotweb.co.uk/kiltsandtartan
Dr. Nicholas J. Fiddes, Governor of the Scottish Tartans Authority, has written a free guide to why you should wear a kilt and what kind of kilt to get; how to source true quality and avoid the swindlers; find your own tartans and get the best materials; know the outfit for any occasion and understand accessories. It's all available in a downloadable PDF format (1.5MB). All views and information are the personal views of the author but he has a lot of experience and background. It's written in non-technical language to be as clear and easy to read as possible and serves as a helpful guide to the national dress.
RAMPART SCOTLAND NEWSLETTER | http://www.rampantscotland.com/letter.htm
The Rampant Scotland Newsletter is your weekly insight into what has been happening in Scotland, snipped from the Scottish media, for Scots in Scotland and abroad, bringing you news, events plus a Scottish magazine section. Printed with 100% recycled electrons, Rampant Scotland Newsletter is also available by e-mail. Just send an e-mail to "Scottie" at scottie@cqm.co.uk with "Subscribe Newsletter" as the subject line and a text version of these free Scottish snippets of news will arrive in your mailbox every weekend!
SCOTTISH HERITAGE USA |http://www.scottishheritageusa.org/
An organization based in North Carolina, this group welcomes members to learn more about their roots. Scottish Heritage USA was founded in 1965 by Ward Melville "to recognize and enhance the original bonds of ancestral and national character among the peoples of Scotland and North America; and to disseminate knowledge of their respective cultural heritages; and in furtherance of such purposes to support the preservation of historic sites, the maintenance of centers of artistic and literary endeavor and such other activities as may be appropriate."
SCOTTISH MUSIC | http://www.scottishmusic.co.uk/
The Caledonians are a duo who perform classic Scottish songs at events. Listen to some music samples on their site.
TARTAN WEEK |http://www.tartanweek.com/
Based in New York City, this website provides information about parades and various celebrations surrounding Tartan Week in April every year.
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