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A great and innovative Burns Night hosted by Hunter Valley Scots Club. Young people featuring throughout and carrying forward the Scottish culture in Australia. We talk to the people who attended - guests, artists, award recipients, organisers to understand why Burns Night is sold out every year at the club and growing!

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

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For our last episode in Season 1 we look at the long standing question about the difference between Highland and Lowland Scotland. We taste the very elegant Glen Grant Arboralis Whisky and decide it is perfect for Hot Aussie Christmases. And we look at some great Scotland - themed books to read over Christmas or give as gifts.

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

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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!