Remembering Valerie Cairney
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Valerie Cairney, founder and four decade editor & publisher of the Scottish Banner. Valerie worked tirelessly to champion the international Scottish community, and loved every minute of it. We thank Val for her passion and vision which continues today with every edition of the Banner produced.
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The Scottish Banner is the Scottish community’s largest international newspaper for ex-pat Scots or those with an interest in Scottish culture and tradition.
Available nationally across Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the USA and by world-wide subscription service, the Scottish Banner offers its readers stories on Scottish current affairs, regular feature columnists, history & heritage, genealogy, Scottish club & society news, event listings, piping features, recipes, and much more.
With writers and contributors based all over the world the Scottish Banner gives its readers a true insight into the global Scottish perspective.
The Scottish Banner is celebrating over 40 years of publication and has firmly established itself as the link to Scotland for many of its loyal readers. From Sydney to New York or Auckland to Toronto the Scottish Banner reaches the ex-pat Scottish community like no one else.
Each month the Scottish Banner accesses a large number of individuals, pipe band members, society and clan members, history and genealogy groups and more; all with a direct interest in Scottish products and information. The Scottish Banner is available by digital subscription, at newsagents and retailers, at Scottish events and various other outlets depending on your location.
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