Clan MacKenzie Podcast

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, and how the Seaforth Highlanders evolved from their early formation through major conflicts—including th...

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.

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 societies can adapt while remaining true to their founding purpose. Together, we discuss modern approaches...

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 also serves as Regional Vice President for the Northeast and administrator of the Society’s official mem...

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 celebrated book, The Seaforth Heiress, exploring questions of leadership, inheritance, and the fascinating s...

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 @tartantruths For information on our discussion on tartan colors and dyes For information on the Foundling Ho...

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 from well-worn fiction. Be sure to subscribe to the new podcast “Tartan Truths”.

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 work, SEAFORTH, is a crowd funded project highlighting the life of Lady Seaforth and the Brahan S...

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 addressed the Brahan Seer in his degree dissertation about the last Lord Seaforth, Andrew McKenzie has mainta...

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...

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 clanmackenzieini...

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...

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 sophistic...

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.

Excerpt from Podcast Episode 8 with Cabarfeidh John MacKenzie from Castle Leod.

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.y...