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by Peter D Wright
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cold but dry day greeted the annual gathering at the Alexander III
Commemoration held at Pettycur, Kinghorn, on 21 March 2004. Piper Robert
Todd led the march from the Kingswood Hotel to the Alexander III
Monument. Fine speeches by historians James Halliday and Ian Scott were
much appreciated by those attending. Making their first public
appearance for 2004 were some members of the Fife-based Black Serpent
Medieval Archery Group and their archery instructor William R MacBride
laid a wreath in memory of Alexander III (1249-1286) and The Golden Age
of Scottish History.The meeting ended with 'Scots Wha Hae' played by
Piper Todd.
Organiser of the annual event Peter D Wright told 'The Flag' that next
year's Golden Age Commemoration will be held on Sunday 20 March and
historian and author David R Ross has been invited to be among the guest
speakers. In August 2005, David R Ross is to walk the route taken by Sir
William Wallace, after his capture by the English at Robroyston, to his
judicial murder in London. The walk will march the 700th anniversary of
Wallace's murder by Edward Langshanks of England on 23 August 1305.
The Flag's Marilyn P Wright and
grandchildren, Kenzie and Caitlin,
enjoying conclusion of meeting!
Some members of The Black Serpent Medieval
Archery Group
(William R MacBride is second from left)
Ian Scott addressing crowd
Piper Robert Todd leads march
Seven year old Caitlin Wallace displays
wreath prior to Commemoration march-off |
