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The Mackenzies in Australia, Innovation at Hunter Valley Scots Club, & Kiwi Whisky!

The Mackenzies in Australia, Innovation at Hunter Valley Scots Club, & Kiwi Whisky!

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WE find out why Newcastle streets are full of Steam Engineers and then taste one of New Zealand's up-and-coming whiskies from Pokeno Distillery in the North Island.

Assistant Commissioner, David Mackenzie from Clan Mackenzie talks to us about the Mackenzies in Australia and ahis talent for turning scrap wood into meaningfull works of Scottish Culture.

We also talk with Linda Baer and Andrew MacPherson from the Hunter Valley Scots Club about their continuing innovations in bringing Scottish culture into the 21st Century. From "Scottish Hardware Stores" at clan gatherings to expanding the traditions of Burns Night, the club is a role model for other societies in Australia and the world.

Finally, we take a look at what's om in the Australian - Scottish scene with St Andrews Day festivities dominating the calendar for November.

The Tartan Trail: From Scotland To Australia. A trail of heritage, heart, and Highland pride!

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In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.