Carmichael Clan Radio

On Episode 21 of Carmichael Clan Radio, I’m joined by one of the founding members of Clan Carmichael USA, Arthur Carmichael. Arthur (or “Art” as he’s known to most) is one of the most visible and respected members of Clan Carmichael USA. On the show, we talk about how he first became involved in Clan Carmichael when few in the United States had even heard of Clan Carmichael. We also learn about Arthur’s role in the creation of the Clan Carmichael Honor Guard and what its role has been to Chief Richard since its inception. Later we talk about how the Carmichael Gatherings in Scotland have changed over the years, and then hear what Arthur’s hopes are for Clan Carmichael USA as it moves into the future. This was such an interesting interview, and a reminder of how many fascinating Clan Carmichael stories are still out there, waiting to be told.***Clan Carmichael info and links:Interested in joining Clan Carmichael USA? Visit our website to learn more about how you can become a member and how you can get involved in Clan Carmichael USA.Click here to become a Clan Carmichael USA member.Copies still remain of the Carmichael Gathering 40th Anniversary limited-edition print. Each copy is signed and numbered by the artist, Katie Carmichael, and pays homage to the hard work and steadfast leadership of Chief Richard Carmichael of Carmichael over the last 40 years. To get yours, visit the Clan Carmichael USA website, or follow the link below to secure your copy of this important piece of Clan Carmichael history.  Click here to order your copy of the Carmichael Gathering 40th Anniversary limited-edition print. Clan Carmichael USA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and relies on contributions to continue its valuable work. If you can, please consider making a tax-deductible charitable contribution to Clan Carmichael USA. You can make a single contribution, or choose to contribute any amount on a monthly basis. It’s never been easier to help support Clan Carmichael USA as we expand and grow to do even more in the future.Click here to make a donation to Clan Carmichael USA.See you all again soon.TOUT JOUR PREST! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clancarmichael.substack.com

It’s the spookiest season of the year, and today I’m joined by co-host of the Generally Spooky History Podcast, Eilidh MacRae, to talk about Scotland’s very spooky past. Eilidh and her husband Kieran are hosts of the Generally Spooky History Podcast where they deliver a different spooky Scottish tale each week. In this episode, we discuss a few theories about why Scotland might have such a haunted history, then Eilidh treats us to several eerie stories of hauntings and spirits — even one that is local to South Lanarkshire, just up the road from the Carmichael Estate. Other topics we dare to talk about are the frightening Nuckelavee, the horse-like demon of Orcadian folklore, and the location frequently called the “most haunted place in Scotland,” Mary King’s Close.Thanks so much to Eilidh for joining Carmichael Clan Radio on this special Halloween episode. To hear more about Scotlands’ haunted history, check out the Generally Spooky History Podcast by following the links below. Generally Spooky History Podcast Instagram: @generallyspookyhistoryTikTok: Generally Spooky History Pod ***Clan Carmichael info and links:If you’ve still not ordered your limited edition Carmichael Gathering 40th Anniversary print, click here to secure your copy of this important part of Clan Carmichael history. (To learn more about the print, listen to Episode 17 of Carmichael Clan Radio.)Visit the Clan Carmichael USA website to find out how you can become a member, or how to get involved in Clan Carmichael USA.Click here to become a Clan Carmichael USA member.Please consider making a tax-deductible charitable contribution to Clan Carmichael USA. You can make a single contribution, or choose to contribute any amount on a monthly basis. It’s never been easier to help support Clan Carmichael USA as we expand and grow to do even more in the future.Click here to make a donation to Clan Carmichael USA.See you all again soon.TOUT JOUR PREST! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clancarmichael.substack.com

Today I’m excited to be joined by Coinneach MacLeod, better known throughout the world as the Hebridean Baker!Since he first began posting his recipes on TikTok, Coinneach’s life has been a flurry of activity, writing two international best-seller cookbooks, making appearances on television and in magazines, and traveling the world on book tours to meet his adoring fans.With a third book set to be released on February 13, 2024 (available for pre-order on Amazon), I wanted to sit down with Coinneach to talk about his new book, about life in the Outer Hebrides, and how he became the Hebridean Baker.For more from Coinneach, follow the Hebridean Baker on Instagram at: @hebrideanbaker or on TikTok at: hebrideanbakerOrder copies of the Hebridean Baker cookbooks:The Hebridean Baker: Recipes and Wee Stories from the Scottish IslandsThe Hebridean Baker: My Scottish Island Kitchen[Pre-order] The Hebridean Baker: At Home: Flavors and Folklore from the Scottish Islands ***Clan Carmichael info and links:Clan Carmichael USA will be at the Stone Mountain Highland Games on October 20 - 22 in Stone Mountain, GA. Make plans to be there! Don’t miss out on owning a piece of Clan Carmichael history. Order your limited edition Carmichael Gathering 40th Anniversary print here.(To learn more about the print, listen to Episode 17 of Carmichael Clan Radio.)Visit the Clan Carmichael USA website to find out how you can become a member, or how to get involved in Clan Carmichael USA.Click here to become a Clan Carmichael USA member.Please consider making a tax-deductible charitable contribution to Clan Carmichael USA. You can make a single contribution, or choose to contribute any amount on a monthly basis. It’s never been easier to help support Clan Carmichael USA as we expand and grow to do even more in the future.Click here to make a donation to Clan Carmichael USA.See you all again soon.TOUT JOUR PREST! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clancarmichael.substack.com

On today’s episode, I’m joined by educator, author, researcher, and whisky historian, Dr. Kieran German. Dr. German isn’t only a whisky historian, though; he also specializes in the Jacobite movement in Scotland and Britain — but as you’ll soon discover, his passion lies in exploring the history of Scotland through whisky. On the show we cover a host of different topics, such as the history of whisky distilling in Scotland, and what factors make Scotland an ideal place for whisky production. Other topics include exploring the unique qualities offered by each of the well-known distilling regions in Scotland; the illicit stills that once were hidden inside the homes and farms across the country; Dr. German’s top whisky recommendations; and we also get his advice on how to best enjoy a dram — plus lots more. For more, follow Dr. German on Twitter at: @WhiskyHistoryLearn more about Dr. German’s Whisky Recommendations:* Ardbeg* Edradour* The Balvenie Doublewood 12* Highland Park***Clan Carmichael info and links:Clan Carmichael USA will be at the Stone Mountain Highland Games this October 20 - 22 in Stone Mountain, GA. Make plans to attend!Order your Carmichael Gathering 40th Anniversary Commemorative Print here.Visit the Clan Carmichael USA website to learn more about how to become a member, or how you can get involved in Clan Carmichael USA.Click here to become a Clan Carmichael USA member.Please consider making a tax-deductible charitable contribution to Clan Carmichael USA. You can make a single contribution, or choose to contribute any amount on a monthly basis. It’s never been easier to help support Clan Carmichael USA as we expand and grow to do even more in the future.Click here to make a donation to Clan Carmichael USA.See you all again soon.TOUT JOUR PREST! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clancarmichael.substack.com

On today’s special episode, we’re finally able to let all of you in on what has been a closely-held secret in Clan Carmichael for the past several months.After having Andrew Carmichael as a guest on the podcast in January to talk about the 2023 Carmichael Gathering being held June 18-22, Clan Carmichael USA and Clan Carmichael International had the idea that something should be done to commemorate this important gathering, as it is the 40th anniversary of the first Carmichael Gathering in 1983.After putting our heads together, Clan Carmichael International and Clan Carmichael USA decided that a commemorative print featuring Chief Richard would be the perfect way to pay tribute to both the 40th Anniversary of the gathering, but also to Chief Richard for his steadfast leadership over the past four decades. The result is beautiful, limited-edition print designed by Scottish artist and author Katie Carmichael, and on today’s show I’m joined by Andrew Carmichael and Katie Carmichael to talk all about the print. Listen to learn much more about the print! As some of you may have already seen, Chief Richard was presented with copy number one of the signed and numbered prints at the Carmichael gathering earlier today, and now is your chance to purchase your copy. Each of the 150 copies are signed and numbered by Katie Carmichael, and once these are gone, they’ll never be printed again -  so be sure to get yours before they’re gone.Prints can be purchased at the link below, or by visiting the Clan Carmichael USA website and clicking on the link on the homepage. Prints will be available for purchase the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games and Stone Mountain Highland Games — assuming there are copies still available at that time. Purchase Clan Carmichael commemorative prints here***Clan Carmichael info and links:Clan Carmichael USA will be at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games this July 6 - 9 in Linville, NC. Make plans to attend!Visit the Clan Carmichael USA website to learn more about how to become a member, or how you can get involved in Clan Carmichael USA.Click here to become a Clan Carmichael USA member.Please consider making a tax-deductible charitable contribution to Clan Carmichael USA. You can make a single contribution, or choose to contribute any amount on a monthly basis. It’s never been easier to help support Clan Carmichael USA as we expand and grow to do even more in the future.Click here to make a donation to Clan Carmichael USA.See you all again soon.TOUT JOUR PREST! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clancarmichael.substack.com

On today’s show, I’m joined by photographer and keynote speaker, Jon Carmichael. As you’ll hear on the show, Jon’s path into photography came almost by accident and he learned and perfected his craft with no formal training. In fact, for years Jon had never even printed a single photo, but through a series of serendipitous events found himself in the home of Sir Elton John seeing his printed photos for the first time ever. Jon is best known for his large cosmic photographic mosaics, but received international acclaim after releasing his photo titled “108” of the 2017 Great American Eclipse, which he captured from a Southwest Airlines commercial flight he had carefully chosen because of its optimal flight path. “108” also played a decisive role in Jon’s journey into keynote speaking when he found himself delivering his first speech to over 5,000 Twitter employees after the last-minute cancellation of Elon Musk. Jon has since given speeches at TEDx and NASA where he speaks on the power of curiosity, passion, and perseverance. Jon has worked with Southwest Airlines, Twitter, Dell, ESPN, and with President Obama, the Dalia Lama, and many others along the way. To learn more about Jon or to purchase high-quality copies of his stunning photographs, visit JonCarmichael.com or find him on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram at the links below.Instagram: @jon_carmichaelTwitter: @photographerjon Facebook: Jon Carmichael Photography***Clan Carmichael info and links:Clan Carmichael USA will be at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games this July 6 - 9 in Linville, NC. Make plans to attend! Visit the Clan Carmichael USA website to learn more about how to become a member, or how you can get involved in Clan Carmichael USA.Click here to become a Clan Carmichael USA member.Please consider making a tax-deductible charitable contribution to Clan Carmichael USA. You can make a single contribution, or choose to contribute any amount on a monthly basis. It’s never been easier to help support Clan Carmichael USA as we expand and grow to do even more in the future.Click here to make a donation to Clan Carmichael USA.See you all again soon.TOUT JOUR PREST! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clancarmichael.substack.com

On today’s show, I’m joined by Kathi Kamleitner of WatchMeSee.com.Kathi is a travel planner, videographer, storyteller, and award-winning travel blogger who, after moving to Scotland in 2013, launched WatchMeSee.com in 2016 to help travelers make the most of their visits to Scotland and hopefully fall in love with the county the same way she has since making Scotland her home.At WatchMeSee.com, Kathi creates well-designed travel itineraries and detailed destination guides for travelers to Scotland, and specializes in planning personalized itineraries to fit any traveler’s needs.  In this episode, Kathi and I review several destinations of interest for Carmichaels such as the Carmichael Estate and the isle of Lismore — but we don’t stop there. Kathi expands on each destination and describes other interesting places nearby that might get overlooked without having an insider helping to plan your trip!If you’re planning to travel to Scotland, visit WatchMeSee.com to learn more about how you can have Kathi put her expertise to work for you so that your next trip to Scotland will be the trip of your dreams. To learn more, visit WatchMeSee.com, or find Kathi on Facebook and Instagram. Facebook: Watch Me See - A Scotland Travel BlogFacebook Group: Wild For Scotland: Trip Planning Made EasyInstagram: @watchmeseeWild for Scotland Podcast: on Spotify … and Apple Podcasts****Clan Carmichael info and links:If you’ve not reserved your spot to the Clan Carmichael Gathering at the Carmichael Estate in Scotland, don’t miss this opportunity to take part in a historic event in Clan Carmichael history.Click here to learn more, or to reserve your spot to the 2023 Clan Carmichael gathering.Visit the Clan Carmichael USA website to learn more about how to become a member, or how you can get involved in Clan Carmichael USA.Click here to become a Clan Carmichael USA member.Please consider making a tax-deductible charitable contribution to Clan Carmichael USA. You can make a single contribution, or choose to contribute any amount on a monthly basis. It’s never been easier to help support Clan Carmichael USA as we expand and grow to do even more in the future.Click here to make a donation to Clan Carmichael USA.See you all again soon.TOUT JOUR PREST! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clancarmichael.substack.com

On today’s show, I’m joined by the Rt. Hon. Alistair Carmichael — a member of the House of Commons since 2001, representing the Orkney and Shetland Islands.Mr. Carmichael was kind enough to join me from his office in London this week to talk for over an hour. In this episode, we discuss a host of topics including: what was like growing up on Islay; what guides his decision-making process as a Member of Parliament; lessons learned while working in the hotel and restaurant industry; why a person should aspire to be in politics today; and some really important topics, too, like Mr. Carmichael’s Scotch whisky recommendations!This show was so much fun to record, and I am grateful for Mr. Carmichael taking the time out of his busy schedule to chat. With responsibilities like representing his constituents in Parliament, it’s nice that Mr. Carmichael will still make time to check in with other Carmichaels from across the globe.Clan Carmichael info and links:June is quickly approaching; if you’ve not reserved your spot to the Clan Carmichael Gathering at the Carmichael Estate in Scotland, don’t miss out on this opportunity to take part in a historic event in Clan Carmichael history.Click here to learn more, or to reserve your spot to the 2023 Clan Carmichael gathering.Visit the Clan Carmichael USA website to learn more about how to become a member, or how you can get involved in Clan Carmichael USA.Click here to become a Clan Carmichael USA member.Please consider making a tax-deductible charitable contribution to Clan Carmichael USA. You can make a single contribution, or choose to contribute any amount on a monthly basis. It’s never been easier to help support Clan Carmichael USA as we expand and grow to do even more in the future.Click here to make a donation to Clan Carmichael USA.See you all again soon.TOUT JOUR PREST! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clancarmichael.substack.com

With National Tartan Day right around the corner, I am excited to release the second episode in my two-part series dedicated to exploring the history and significance of the Declaration of Arbroath. I was joined this week by Professor Dauvit Broun of the University of Glasgow, and Professor Ewen Cameron of the University of Edinburgh for a history roundtable. These two professors each are highly respected and are among the leading scholars of Scottish history, so I was honored and thrilled when they both agreed to an interview. This episode was lots of fun to record and I hope you find it interesting and insightful.A few topics discussed include: a review of the history behind the letter written to Pope John XXII in 1320 on behalf of the Scottish barons — now commonly known as the Declaration of Arbroath; why the letter was written and what the barons and King Robert I hoped it would achieve; its effects on modern-day politics and political thought; how modern political parties use the document today; and where, if anywhere, it belongs among the most influential historical political documents throughout history.Thanks so much to Dr. Dauvit Broun and Dr. Ewen Cameron for taking the time to talk with me about this really interesting historical document.(Click here to listen to the first of the two-part series on the Declaration of Arbroath with Dr. Laura Harrison.)Clan Carmichael info and links:June is quickly approaching; if you’ve not reserved your spot to the Clan Carmichael Gathering at the Carmichael Estate in Scotland, don’t miss out on this opportunity to take part in a historic event in Clan Carmichael history.Click here to learn more, or to reserve your spot to the 2023 Clan Carmichael gathering.Visit the Clan Carmichael USA website to learn more about how to become a member, or how you can get involved in Clan Carmichael USA.Click here to become a Clan Carmichael USA member.Please consider making a tax-deductible charitable contribution to Clan Carmichael USA. You can make a single contribution, or choose to contribute any amount on a monthly basis. It’s never been easier to help support Clan Carmichael USA as we expand and grow to do even more in the future.Click here to make a donation to Clan Carmichael USA.See you all again soon.TOUT JOUR PREST! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clancarmichael.substack.com

I’m happy to be joined this week by one of Clan Carmichael USA’s finest: “Lantana John” Carmichael. John has been a member of Clan Carmichael USA for nearly thirty years. Over that time, he has been involved as a board member, newsletter editor, committee chair for Clan Carmichael products, and widely recognized as the unofficial Clan Carmichael USA genealogist. In this episode, John tells me about the unlikely way he discovered Clan Carmichael, the surprise dinner guest that joined him for a meal during his first trip to Scotland, what he found in the Dallas library that sparked his love for genealogy, and talks about how Clan Carmichael USA has evolved over the years and where he sees it going in the future. It was a real pleasure to get to spend some time with John and getting to hear about some of his favorite memories of Clan Carmichael over the years. The episodes of Carmichael Clan Radio where I get to interview longtime members are actually the reason I started Carmichael Clan Radio, and I’m extremely grateful for the work that these members have put in over the years to establish and keep Clan Carmichael USA alive and thriving. Click here to see the result of years of John’s research — a 911-page book on Carmichael genealogy. (NOTE: Many thanks to Blair Carmichael for reaching out and offering to help with the sound engineering of Carmichael Clan Radio. I truly appreciate your willingness to help to improve the overall quality of the show — Tour Jour Prest!) Clan Carmichael info and links:June is quickly approaching; if you’ve not reserved your spot to the Clan Carmichael Gathering at the Carmichael Estate in Scotland, don’t miss out on this opportunity to take part in a historic event in Clan Carmichael history.Click here to learn more, or to reserve your spot to the 2023 Clan Carmichael gathering.Visit the Clan Carmichael USA website to learn more about how to become a member, or how you can get involved in Clan Carmichael USA.Click here to become a Clan Carmichael USA member.Please consider making a tax-deductible charitable contribution to Clan Carmichael USA. You can make a single contribution, or choose to contribute any amount on a monthly basis. It’s never been easier to help support Clan Carmichael USA as we expand and grow to do even more in the future.Click here to make a donation to Clan Carmichael USA.See you all again soon.TOUT JOUR PREST! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clancarmichael.substack.com

On today’s show, I’m joined by Dr. Laura Harrison, a Senior Cultural Resources Advisor at Historic Environment Scotland — a non-departmental public body in Scotland that cares for and promotes Scotland’s historic environment. While earning her PhD at the University of Edinburgh, Dr. Harrison conducted research on the Declaration of Arbroath and the names it has been known by over the years.  In her 2017 essay, “That Famous Manifesto: The Declaration of Arbroath, Declaration of Independence, and the Power of Language,” she expanded on her research into the naming practices of the Declaration of Arbroath, and also investigated some of the  possible reasons that the Declaration of Arbroath and the American Declaration of Independence are often associated with one another, although no scholarly evidence exists to support the links between the two.Thanks so much to Dr. Harrison for being on the show, and talking with me about her research. You can read her 2017 paper, “That Famous Manifesto..” by clicking here. Click here to learn more about Historic Environment Scotland. Follow on Twitter: Historic Environment Scotland Historic Scotland Dr. Laura HarrisonIf you’ve not reserved your spot to the Clan Carmichael Gathering at the Carmichael Estate in Scotland, don’t miss out on this opportunity to take part in a historic event in Clan Carmichael history.Click here to find out more, or to reserve your spot to the 2023 Clan Carmichael gathering.Visit the Clan Carmichael USA website to learn more about how to become a member, or how you can get involved in Clan Carmichael USA. Click here to become a Clan Carmichael USA member.Please consider making a tax-deductible charitable contribution to Clan Carmichael USA. You can make a single contribution, or choose to contribute any amount on a monthly basis. It’s never been easier to help support Clan Carmichael USA as we expand and grow to do even more in the future.Click here to make a donation to Clan Carmichael USA.See you all again soon.TOUT JOUR PREST! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clancarmichael.substack.com

On today’s show, I’m joined by Clan Carmichael member, Adele Harrah. Some of you may already know Adele, as she has been a member of Clan Carmichael USA for over twenty years. During her time at Clan Carmichael USA, she has hosted numerous tents at Highland Games, attended clan gatherings, and when I first met Adele, she was holding things together as the chair of the CCUSA Membership Committee, editor of the Eagle Gate, CCUSA secretary, chair of the Products Committee, and a member of the Clan Carmichael USA Board of Directors.  As a longtime member of Clan Carmichael USA, I was happy when Adele agreed to sit down with me for a few minutes to share some stories and memories of years past at Clan Carmichael USA — and also her advice on hosting clan tents, and how members can get more involved in Clan Carmichael.This episode was really fun to record, and I’m looking forward to bringing more of Clan Carmichael’s best stories to you when I sit down to talk to other Clan Carmichael members who have been here over the years.If you’ve not yet reserved your spot to the Clan Carmichael Gathering at the Carmichael Estate in Scotland, don’t miss out on this opportunity to take part in a historic event in Clan Carmichael history.Click here to find out more, or to reserve your spot to the 2023 Clan Carmichael gathering.Visit the Clan Carmichael USA website to learn more about how to become a member, or how you can get involved in Clan Carmichael USA. If you’re not a member, we hope you’ll consider joining and becoming part of one of the best clans today! Click here to become a Clan Carmichael USA member.Please consider making a tax-deductible charitable contribution to Clan Carmichael USA. You can make a single contribution, or choose to contribute any amount on a monthly basis. It’s never been easier to help support Clan Carmichael USA as we expand and grow to do even more in the future.Click here to make a donation to Clan Carmichael USA.See you all again soon.TOUT JOUR PREST! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clancarmichael.substack.com

On today’s show, I am joined by director and co-founder of The Reivers Road, Alastair Cunningham to discuss the relatively unknown history of border reiving that took place in the border region of Scotland from the 13th century through the early years of the 17th century. We also talk about how landowners during those times had to “ride the marches” to ensure their lands had not been encroached upon, and how those riding traditions eventually led to the modern day common riding traditions that are seen during the summer months throughout the Scottish border region.According to their website, The Reivers Road was created “to temp tourists [in Scotland] away from the most popular destinations” and into the border region of Scotland. To do this, Alastair drew on his 20 years of experience operating Scottish tours and created an app that can be downloaded to provide users a GPS-activated virtual tour guide along six pre-planned routes through the border region of Scotland.Click here to learn more about The Reivers Road.Just a reminder, the 2023 Carmichael Clan gathering is coming up in June. If you have not yet reserved your spot, don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to take part in a historic event in Carmichael Clan history. Click here to find out more or to reserve your spot to the 2023 Clan Carmichael gathering.Also, make sure to stop by the Clan Carmichael USA website to learn more about how to become a member, or how you can get involved in Clan Carmichael USA. If you’re still not a member, we hope you’ll consider joining and becoming part of one of the best clans today! Click here to become a Clan Carmichael USA member. Lastly, while you’re there please consider making a tax-deductible charitable contribution to Clan Carmichael USA. You can make a single contribution, or choose to contribute an amount of your choosing each month. It’s never been easier to help support Clan Carmichael USA as we expand and grow to do even more in the future.Click here to make a donation to Clan Carmichael USA.See you all again soon.TOUT JOUR PREST! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clancarmichael.substack.com

On today’s episode of Carmichael Clan Radio, we’re honored and excited to be joined by Andrew Carmichael, the Younger of Carmichael.With the first gathering in six years just around the corner, we wanted to have Andrew join the show to talk about Clan Carmichael gatherings, both past and present. For his entire life, Andrew has lived in close proximity to the clan gatherings at Carmichael, so we were happy to have him join us to share some of his fondest memories from past gatherings. The 2023 clan gathering will mark the 40th year that Chief Richard has organized gatherings at Carmichael. In this episode, Andrew also shares a little about what is planned for the highly anticipated clan gathering this June, and shares a just a small part of what we have to look forward to.Click here to reserve your spot at the 2023 Clan Carmichael Gathering. If you’ve not visited the Clan Carmichael USA website recently, make sure you stop by again to learn more about how to become a member and how you can get involved in Clan Carmichael USA. If you’re still not a member, we hope you’ll consider joining and becoming part of one of the best clans today! Click here to become a Clan Carmichael USA member.Please consider also making a tax-deductible charitable contribution to Clan Carmichael USA. You can make a single contribution, or contribute an amount of your choosing each month. It’s never been easier to help support Clan Carmichael USA as we expand and grow to do even more in the future. Click here to make a donation to Clan Carmichael USA.See you again soon.TOUT JOUR PREST! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clancarmichael.substack.com

On today’s episode of Carmichael Clan Radio, we’re delighted to be joined by Professor Gerard Carruthers of the University of Glasgow’s Centre for Robert Burns Studies. Dr. Carruthers is the Francis Hutcheson Chair of Scottish Literature, the Founding Director of the Centre for Robert Burns Studies, and the author of multiple books, articles, and other publications.With Burns Night just around the corner, we wanted to sit down with Dr. Carruthers to talk about Scotland’s national bard — the poet and lyricist Robert Burns. Who was the man that has forever captured Scotland’s heart, and what is it about Burns that makes him unquestionably the most celebrated among Scottish poets?In the episode, we also examine some of the history and traditions behind Burns Night suppers and celebrations that are held each January 25th in countries around the world. Dr. Carruthers shares with us some of the highlights of a Burns Supper and gives some advice on taking on your first Burns Supper."Some hae meat and canna eat, And some wad eat that want it, But we hae meat and we can eat, Sae let the Lord be Thankit!"If you haven’t yet, please visit Clan Carmichael USA’s website to learn more about how to get involved in Clan Carmichael USA. If you’re not a member already, we hope you’ll consider joining and becoming a member in what we feel is the best clan out there!Click here to become a Clan Carmichael USA member today!Click here to make a tax-deductible charitable contribution to Clan Carmichael USA.See you all again soon!TOUT JOUR PREST! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clancarmichael.substack.com

On this episode of Carmichael Clan Radio, we're joined by Rocky Roeger of USA Kilts. For some of you, Rocky will be a familiar voice, as he is the host of the popular USA Kilts and Celtic Traditions YouTube channel.Rocky is also the founder and owner of USA Kilts in Spring City, PA – one of the largest and best kilt-makers in the United States.In this episode we talk to Rocky about how he got started in kilt-making, and some of the considerations a person new to wearing a kilts should make when purchasing a kilt. We cover different types of fabrics, styles, how a kilt should fit and be worn, the different accessories, and a lot more! This one promises to deliver something new to everyone – regardless of how long you’ve been wearing kilts.Please visit Clan Carmichael USA to learn more about how to get involved in Clan Carmichael USA and to become a member if you haven't already.  One new way you can help Clan Carmichael is by also using Amazon Smile when you buy anything on Amazon and they will donate a portion of each purchase to the charitable organization of your choice. You can log into your Amazon account at smile.amazon.com and select your Clan Carmichael USA as your non-profit of choice. Or follow the link below to go directly to Clan Carmichael USA's Amazon Smile. It’s a simple way to make contributions while you shop.Clan Carmichael USA - Amazon SmileClick here to become a member of Clan Carmichael USA today! Tout Jour Prest!  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clancarmichael.substack.com

On today's show, Clan Carmichael Radio host Scott Carmichael reads an article he recently wrote for the Eagle Gate (Clan Carmichael USA's official newsletter) about the Hyndford Bridge. Built in 1773 and named after the 3rd Earl of Hyndford, the bridge is familiar site to Carmichaels who have visited the Carmichael Estate in Scotland and serves as a monument to the Carmichael family's long history in the South Lanarkshire region of Scotland.Please visit Clan Carmichael USA to learn more about how to get involved in Clan Carmichael USA and to become a member if you haven't already.  One new way you can help Clan Carmichael is by also using Amazon Smile when you buy anything on Amazon and they will donate a portion of each purchase to the charitable organization of your choice. You can log into your Amazon account at smile.amazon.com and select your Clan Carmichael USA as your non-profit of choice. Or follow the link below to go directly to Clan Carmichael USA's Amazon Smile. It’s a simple way to make contributions while you shop.Clan Carmichael USA - Amazon SmileClick here to become a member of Clan Carmichael USA today! Tout Jour Prest!  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clancarmichael.substack.com

On today’s show, Eagle Gate editor Leah Carmical Hargrove speaks with university professor Dr. Dòmhnall Uilleam Stiúbhart (pronounced "Donald William Stewart") from University of Highlands and Islands on the Isle of Skye, where they discuss Alexander Carmichael, who was born on the island of Lismore and is best known for traveling throughout the Scottish Highlands recording information on the local folklore and traditions of the Scottish Highlands.Please visit Clan Carmichael USA to learn more about how to get involved in Clan Carmichael USA and to become a member if you haven't already.  One new way you can help Clan Carmichael is by also using Amazon Smile when you buy anything on Amazon and they will donate a portion of each purchase to the charitable organization of your choice. You can log into your Amazon account at smile.amazon.com and select your Clan Carmichael USA as your non-profit of choice. Or follow the link below to go directly to Clan Carmichael USA's Amazon Smile. It’s a simple way to make contributions while you shop.Clan Carmichael USA - Amazon SmileClick here to become a member of Clan Carmichael USA today! Tout Jour Prest!  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clancarmichael.substack.com

On today’s show, I talk with Scottish artist and author Katie Carmichael about her latest project, a book titled My Great-Grandfather, the Alien. The book is a graphic novel tracing her great-grandfather's life from Scotland to New York as an employee of the United Fruit Company. Family legend told the story of Thomas being murdered in New York, but Katie’s research revealed that there might be more to the story.Order your copy of My Great-Grandfather, the Alien and learn more about Katie's work at www.katiecarmichaeldesign.comBe sure to renew your membership to Carmichael Clan USA today at www.clancarmichaelusa.comTout Jour Prest This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clancarmichael.substack.com

On today’s show, the Clan Carmichael USA newsletter editor, Leah Hargrove, talks with West Point professor of history and Hundred Years’ War scholar, Dr. Clifford Rogers about the Battle of Baugé of 1421.This episode features a fascinating discussion about the history of the garter that appears in almost every family and clan crest, an in-depth talk about the Battle of Baugé, and a few other topics related to the history of warfare.For Carmichaels across the world, the Battle of Baugé is one of the most significant events in our clan history, and is the battle from which we were presented our family crest that depicts a broken spear, symbolizing the de-horsing of the Duke of Clarence -brother to Henry V- by Sir John Carmichael.Be on the lookout for new episodes to be released soon, and be sure to subscribe to the show if you haven't already. Don't forget to visit the new website at www.clancarmichaelusa.com and to renew your Carmichael Clan USA membership at while you're there! Tout Jour Prest  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clancarmichael.substack.com