Clan MacKenzie Podcast

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 Mackenzie can be found here: https://www.clanmackenziecanada.ca and on twitter @ClanMackenzieCA

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 .

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 Anderson. You can learn more about Paul on his website https://paulandersonscottishfiddler.com/home .

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 Clan MacKenzie Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/clan-mackenzie-podcast

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

Sharie Argue has devoted 70 years to studying the Mackenzie family name, from historical documents to studying DNA.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 learn more about Ship Hector visit https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ship-hector-society/?fbclid=IwA...

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/

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.

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.

Brian McKenzie joins us to talk about his heritage, his love of Scotland and Whiskey! You don’t want to miss this one.

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. This is an authorized audio replay.

John MacKenzie, Chief of the Clan MacKenzie joins us to answer your questions about tartan, Castle Leod, whisky and more. Email me anytime at podcast@clanmackenziesociety.co.uk

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.

In this episode, Andrew McKenzie highlights the tradition of tartan and specifically that of the Clan MacKenzie.

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.

Andrew McKenzie tells us a tale of the restoration of this great painting in MacKenzie family lore.

In this podcast short, historian Andrew McKenzie explains the connection between Lady Hood, the Clan MacKenzie and Sir Walter Scott.

In this brief podcast, Andrew McKenzie, Head of Old Master Paintings at Bonhams, highlights the MacKenzie’s role in European culture.