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Clan MacKenzie Podcast
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An in-depth look at the Clan MacKenzie’s history, what it’s doing now and what’s in its future. Presented by the Clan MacKenzie Initiative and clanmackenziepodcast.org .
Episodes
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Seaforth Highlanders History with Gavin Wilkie
In this episode of the Clan Mackenzie Podcast, we’re joined by Gavin Wilkie from The Highlanders’ Museum at Fort George for a wide-ranging and fascinating deep dive into the history of the legendary Seaforth Highlanders. We explore the regiment’s origins, its deep connections to Clan Mackenzie…
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The Origins and Future of Sport Kilt with James Ansite
This week’s episode features a great conversation with James Ansite, the creative force behind Sport Kilt. We talk kilts, tartans, heritage, and how one garage-built idea grew into a beloved Scottish-American brand. Listeners can also save 10% at SportKilt.com using promo code ClanMac.
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Clans, Societies & Modern Leadership with Ross McEwen Part 1
In this episode, we sit down with Ross McEwen to explore the evolving role of clan societies in the 21st century. From their traditional roots in preserving Scottish heritage to the challenges of leadership, transparency, and community engagement today, Ross offers thoughtful insight into how...
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Webmaster of the Clan Mackenzie Society in the US - Jack Jeter
Join us for a special episode of the Clan Mackenzie Podcast featuring Jack Jeter, friend of the Initiative and a tireless advocate for preserving and promoting Mackenzie heritage. Jack not only built, donated, and runs the official website of the Clan Mackenzie Society in the United States, but...
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Seaforth Heiress with Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard
Was Lady Hood, Mary Mackenzie, truly a Clan Chief—or a figure overlooked by history? Join us as we unravel the life and legacy of “The Seaforth Heiress” with acclaimed author Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard. In this special return episode, we dive deep into Bernard’s meticulous research and her...
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Colors of the Clan: The History and Science of Tartan Dyes - Tartan Truths with Peter MacDonald
In this second episode of Tartan Truths, we discuss the history of tartan colors and the dyes. Peter also talks about the latest unrecorded tartan pattern that he recently examined and the "Foundling Hospital" tartan. Find Peter Macdonald Tartan Historian on Facebook Follow us on Instagram...
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TARTAN TRUTHS with Peter MacDonald: TARTAN MYTHS
New Podcast Alert: In the premiere episode of the new podcast “Tartan Truths”, renowned tartan historian and expert Peter MacDonald, sets the record straight on some of the most persistent legends surrounding Scotland's iconic textile. Join us as we begin the journey to separate historical fact...
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SEAFORTH with film director JM MacAulay
JM MacAulay is a RTS Award-Winning Director with 9 years of experience in both drama and factual covering a wide range of stories within the UK and internationally. JM is Young Films Foundation and Directors UK Inspire Alumnus. He founded production company "The 90 Films" in 2021. His latest…
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Scotland's Nostradamus with Historian Andrew McKenzie
With the release of his new book, Scotland's Nostradamus: A Quest for the Brahan Seer, Andrew McKenzie joins the podcast to talk about his inspiration for the book, realities of folklore and who really was the Seer. After studying History at Cambridge University, during which time he first...
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Clan Mackenzie Listener Q&A with author Andrew McKenzie
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...
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Sir George Mackenzie explained with Max Longley
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...
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The Story of Clan Mackenzie Chiefs with Ross McEwen
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...
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Clan McEwen Armiger and Society Vice-Chair Ross McEwen
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...
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The Alister MacKenzie Institute and Golf Architect Josh Pettit
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…
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Sisters of Castle Leod with author Elizabeth Hutchison Bernard
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...
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Heraldry and the Clan Mackenzie with historian and author Andrew McKenzie
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.
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Friendship, Wine, Poetry and Music: The Social Life of the Mackenzies in the 17th and 18th Centuries
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...
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Cabarfèidh Returns - Lord John Cromartie and the grounds of Castle Leod
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...
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Caroline Stanford from The Landmark Trust on the Mackenzie’s and Fairburn Tower
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...
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The Dalmore and the Clan Mackenzie with Stephen Martin
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.
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Stories of the Clan MacKenzie in Word and Song
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...
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How did Clan Mackenzie get in Outlander?
Diana Gabaldon explains how she chose Clan Mackenzie and Clan Fraser for her series Outlander.
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Clan Mackenzie Septs
Excerpt from Episode 16 with the Clan Mackenzie Society of Canada’s Genealogist Sharie Argue.
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Cabarfeidh John MacKenzie explains Clan Badges and Mottos
Excerpt from Podcast Episode 8 with Cabarfeidh John MacKenzie from Castle Leod.
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Highland Historian - Andrew Grant McKenzie
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…
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Outlander: Diana Gabaldon presented by Robert MacKenzie
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…
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The Brahan Seer - Part 2
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 .
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The Brahan Seer - Part 1
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…
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Hayo Petersen - President of the Clan MacKenzie Society of Germany
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…
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Stuart McKenzie - Founder & CEO of Reakiro
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
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Sharie Argue - Clan MacKenzie Society of Canada’s Genealogist
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…
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Clan MacKenzie History Book Author Andrew McKenzie
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/
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Rosemary McKenzie - The Editor
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.
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Jonathan MacKenzie Gordon: Broadswords & Scottish Martial Arts
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.
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McKenzie Whiskey Finger Lakes Distilling Founder Brian McKenzie
Brian McKenzie joins us to talk about his heritage, his love of Scotland and Whiskey! You don’t want to miss this one.
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Talking Tartan with Andrew McKenzie and Claire Campbell
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....
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CABARFEIDH - Clan Chief - John MacKenzie
John MacKenzie, Chief of the Clan MacKenzie joins us to answer your questions about tartan, Castle Leod, whisky and more. Email me anytime at [email protected]
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2025 Clan MacKenzie Gathering
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.
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The History of the Clan MacKenzie Tartan and Tradition
In this episode, Andrew McKenzie highlights the tradition of tartan and specifically that of the Clan MacKenzie.
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Which Clan MacKenzie Badge should you wear?
In this small but fascinating episode, Andrew McKenzie answers which MacKenzie Clan badge you should wear, the Stag head or the flaming hills, and the origins of each.
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The Death of a Stag Painting
Andrew McKenzie tells us a tale of the restoration of this great painting in MacKenzie family lore.
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Lady Mary Hood: Clan Chief of the MacKenzie’s
In this podcast short, historian Andrew McKenzie explains the connection between Lady Hood, the Clan MacKenzie and Sir Walter Scott.
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The MacKenzie’s: A Cosmopolitan Family
In this brief podcast, Andrew McKenzie, Head of Old Master Paintings at Bonhams, highlights the MacKenzie’s role in European culture.
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An in-depth look at the Clan MacKenzie’s history, what it’s doing now and what’s in its future. Presented by the Clan MacKenzie Initiative and clanmackenziepodcast.org .
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