Clan MacKenzie Podcast

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 [email protected]

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.

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.

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.