Clan MacKenzie Podcast: Recent Episodes
J. Smart
An in-depth look at the Clan MacKenzie and it’s Society of Scotland and the UK. We’ll learn about the Clan’s history, what it’s doing now and what’s in it’s future.
You submitted questions, and we answer a few of them here. Also, the announcement of a new book and a consideration of some comments from the “Scottish Clans Podcast” episode #160 on the origins of the Mackenzie Clan. If you have questions for a future episode or about this one, send them to clanmackenziepodcast@gmail.com . Be sure to check out clanmackenzie.org for the most up to date history and happenings of the Clan Mackenzie.
The complex figure that is Sir George Mackenzie intrigues many. Does he haunt grounds on which he buried? Was he a murderer? Or did he live a life of virtue has he often wrote about? These things and are discussed with author Max Longley. Read Max’s essay on Sir George Mackenzie here https://clanmackenzie.org/the-stoic/
Ross McEwen returns to discuss heraldry and re-establishment of the Mackenzie Clan Chief in the late 20th century. How did this seat become vacant? How did Rodrick Mackenzie prove his lineage? What does it mean to be Clan Chief? These questions and more are discussed. Follow Ross on X @RossMcEwen and on Instagram rossmcewen . Have a question or a topic for the podcast, reach us at clanmackenzieinitiative@gmail.com
Ross McEwen joins the podcast to discuss his work behind the grand resurrection of “The Royal Oak Dinner”, a special event last held in 1787. In it’s return, Ross arranged for Clan MacKenzie Chief, Lord Cromartie to be the special guest speaker. Find out why and much more in this first episode of 2024. Follow Ross on X @RossMcEwen and on Instagram rossmcewen .
Golf architect Josh Pettit has spent the last twenty years dedicated to studying and applying the principles laid forth by golf legend Alister MacKenzie. In this episode Josh explains the “Good Doctor’s” designs are second to none and why golf courses are going back the original designs of the Mr. MacKenzie. The Alister MacKenzie Institute is dedicated to researching and documenting the career of golf's preeminent architect. Learn more at alistermackenzie.org .
Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard is the author of the Amazon #1 bestselling novels The Beauty Doctor and Temptation Rag and now Sisters of Castle Leod. Learn about her research on Castle Leod, Countess Cromartie and the Castle’s own Night Watchman. Check out https://ehbernard.com for more about Elizabeth and her work. To learn more about the Clan MacKenzie check out clanmackenzie.org
In this episode Andrew Mckenzie discusses the in’s and out’s of heraldry and specifically the historic Coat of Arms of the Mackenzie family. Controversies are addressed.
John Mackenzie returns to the podcast to talk about the beautiful and significant land that Castle Leod resides on. Cabarfèidh also discusses his plan for the Castle that you certainly want to be a part of. Learn more about Castle Leod at https://www.castleleod.org.uk and https://clanmackenzie.org/blog-2/
Caroline Stanford, historian for The Landmark Trust traces the history of Fairburn Tower as well as it’s beautiful restoration. To learn more about Fairburn Tower, check out https://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/search-and-book/properties/fairburn-tower-58697/#Overview as well as https://clanmackenzie.org/the-tower/
Private Client Relationship Manager for The Dalmore, Stephen Martin, joins the podcast to talk about the Mackenzie’s rich history with whisky and primarily The Dalmore.
Many years ago, a little 33 1/2 rpm record played the stories of the Scottish Clans. As time passed, so did this story. But now this historic record is brought back to life through the Clan Mackenzie Podcast and clanmackenzie.org . Alex Allan, Marietta Macleod and John A. McClellan present our story. Enjoy. Give us a like, a follow and positive word if you are enjoying the podcast.
Diana Gabaldon explains how she chose Clan Mackenzie and Clan Fraser for her series Outlander.
Excerpt from Episode 16 with the Clan Mackenzie Society of Canada’s Genealogist Sharie Argue.
In this episode we get to know Andrew Grant McKenzie. We learn about how he dealt with the lockdown, his love of archaeology (and current digs he’s actively involved in today) and his great love and great knowledge of the Clan Mackenzie. Andrew’s official website: https://www.highlandhistorian.com Andrew’s Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/100063082008866/ Andrew’s rare cap badge video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UJvnNWXWxHE
In this episode we chat with Editor of the Clan MacKenzie Society of Canada. We learn about his love the Clan and Outlander. Robert also shares with us his exclusive interview with Diana Gabaldon, author of Outlander, about all things Mackenzie. Clan Mackenzie Society of Canada and Robert Mackenzie can be found here: https://www.clanmackenziecanada.ca and on twitter @ClanMackenzieCA
In this episode, Andrew McKenzie talks about the birth of future highland chief, Fairburn Tower and the prophesies of the Brahan Seer. Music featured in this episode is by Lauren MacColl. Her album, The Seer, can be purchased at https://laurenmaccoll.bandcamp.com/album/the-seer .
In this episode we discuss the Brahan Seer. Is he real or fiction? We offer two perspectives, you choose the one that best suites you. You can learn more about the Ross and Cromarty Heritage Society here https://www.rossandcromartyheritage.org . The introduction music is performed by Paul Anderson. You can learn more about Paul on his website https://paulandersonscottishfiddler.com/home .
In this episode we get to know Hayo Petersen who is serving as the President of Clan MacKenzie Society of Germany. We get to learn of the German Society’s activities and how Hayo came to love the Clan MacKenzie. Clan MacKenzie Society of Germany’s Official Site: https://www.clan-mackenzie.org Clan MacKenzie Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/clan-mackenzie-podcast
A picture of how our Scottish Highland forebears entertained themselves in their leisure in the 17th and 18th centuries: what would have made life fulfilling and rewarding for them beyond merely getting by. Inspired by personal research into my own family history, this talk challenges the widespread stereotype of Highlanders in this period as uneducated savages and illustrates the highly sophisticated, diverse and cosmopolitan nature of Highland culture during the early modern period. While they continued to enjoy their own proud traditions - which, in fact, went on to be celebrated by intellectuals abroad - the Highland Scots also participated in some of the most sophisticated cultural movements of their day. Presented by the Clan MacKenzie Podcast.
Stuart McKenzie joins us to talk Ukraine and Russia and how it’s affected his family. We also discuss his beginnings in starting a new business and how one should drink whisky. http://reakiro.com https://mobile.twitter.com/stuartmckenzies?lang=en https://hempire.tech
Sharie Argue has devoted 70 years to studying the Mackenzie family name, from historical documents to studying DNA. Sharie is a commissioner of the Clan Mackenzie Society of Canada and helps many with genealogical research. To learn more about CMSC visit https://www.clanmackenziecanada.ca To learn more about Ship Hector visit https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ship-hector-society/?fbclid=IwAR0K4kjQSF5de-Z52CdBNP2OPhv6YXuWkxmaHjZC8a19VAgfSadcHraAaO4
Margaret Saunders joins us to talk about the returning Strathpeffer Highland Games a day after the event and the support of the members of the Clan MacKenzie Society.
Ian McKenzie joins us to talk about his love of Scotland, his interest in the Clan MacKenzie and his role as a committee member of the Clan MacKenzie Society of Scotland and the UK. For more information go to https://clanmackenziesociety.co.uk
In this episode we discuss with Andrew McKenzie how and why he produced the Clan MacKenzie History Book “May We Be Britons?”. To buy this book check out the CMSSUK’s online shop https://clanmackenziesociety.co.uk/shop/books/
This week we meet Rosemary McKenzie, the new editor of the Clan MacKenzie Society of Scotland and the UK’s Annual Magazine. Learn about her passion for ancestry, the Society of Australia and her love for the Clan.
Jonathan MacKenzie Gordon is the Eastern Region Vice President of the Clan MacKenzie Society in the USA and operates MacKenzie Broadsword and is trained in Scottish martial arts. Enjoy this fascinating discussion.
Brian McKenzie joins us to talk about his heritage, his love of Scotland and Whiskey! You don’t want to miss this one.
The National Trust for Scotland recently presented a discussion on tartan with CMSSUK member and Bonhams Head of Old Master Paintings Andrew McKenzie and founder of the bespoke Highland tartan design house, the Prickly Thistle, Clare Campbell. They discuss the past, present and future of tartan. This is an authorized audio replay.
John MacKenzie, Chief of the Clan MacKenzie joins us to answer your questions about tartan, Castle Leod, whisky and more. Email me anytime at podcast@clanmackenziesociety.co.uk
Listen in as Donald MacKenzie highlights what we can look forward to at 2025 Clan Gathering, and how you can be a part of it.
In this episode, Andrew McKenzie highlights the tradition of tartan and specifically that of the Clan MacKenzie.
In this small but fascinating episode, Andrew McKenzie answers which MacKenzie Clan Crest you should wear, the Stag head or the flaming hills, and the origins of each.
Andrew McKenzie tells us a tale of the restoration of this great painting in MacKenzie family lore.
In this podcast short, historian Andrew McKenzie explains the connection between Lady Hood, the Clan MacKenzie and Sir Walter Scott.
In this brief podcast, Andrew McKenzie, Head of Old Master Paintings at Bonhams, highlights the MacKenzie’s role in European culture.