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The Capital Scot contains information of interest to Scots and Scots-at-heart living and working in the Washington, D.C. area. This noncommercial, award-winning site is a public service provided voluntarily because of Jim MacGregor's interest in spreading our Scottish heritage. Nothing is sold here. The scope of this site is not comprehensive. The Capital Scot provides the Web a niche of information not generally found in the same form elsewhere.
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The Capital Scot provides information services relative to Scottish and Scottish-related topics. This service is referred to as "Ask me about Scottish stuff!". This service pertains to information about Scottish and Scottish-related topics. This service includes: research and publication of information via an Internet Web site, an electronic mailing list (e-mail list), postings to internet newsgroups, flyers and pamphlets, and postal mail. It is free and is part of the daily operation of the site known as The Capital Scot.
Link Exchanges with This Site. The Capital Scot exchanges links with sites whose principal focus is related to Scottish or Celtic heritage if they are in keeping with this site's theme.
The Capital Scot received the following awards:
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New World Celts - For keeping Celtic
history and tradition alive in the New World.
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Talking Hands Award whose singular purpose is to reward web site authors,
who through their creative excellence provide a web site which teaches,
contains teaching elements in sufficient detail, and otherwise leaves a
visitor with something of significant value after returning to their normal
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The
Talking Hands Award whose singular purpose is to reward web site authors,
who through their creative excellence provide a web site which teaches,
contains teaching elements in sufficient detail, and otherwise leaves a
visitor with something of significant value after returning to their normal
daily activities.
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The Best of the Web Award (BOTWA) for showing Scotland, the nation or its people, in a positive light and promoting the image of Scotland in the eyes of the world.
Policy: The Capital Scot rates itself "Safe for Kids" with parental guidance. The Capital Scot does NOT use profanity or vulgarity. Any violence is in a purely historical setting and NOT graphic. The site is policed regularly to ensure that links remain to the intended sites and that those sites contain material within this policy.
adultentertainment (i.e., .xxx) sites.
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The SafeSurf Internet Rating Standard for all ages.![[Logo of the Recreational Software Advisory Council - RASCi]](graphics/us_aw_88x31.gif)
Internet Content Rating Associaton (ICRA) for all ages.![[ICRA Associate member logo]](graphics/ICRAbluelogo.jpg)
of the ICRA.The Capital Scot maintains the privacy of its readers, specifically:
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Jim lives in Fairfax, Virginia. He may be reached
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Jim's father, James B. MacGregor, was born and raised in Kirriemuir, Angus, Scotland. He served with the Black Watch as a boy (i.e., water carrier) in South Africa during the Boer War. Shortly after the turn of the century, he and a friend by the name of Campbell, emigrated with the intended destination of Hawaii. Campbell continued his journey, but Jim's father changed his mind and stayed in the United States. He built a practice as a Physiotherapist, and brought his son up to appreciate literature and history.
Jim was born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in New York City. He has lived most of his life in Virginia. He served as an officer in the U.S. Army. He is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. Jim is active in numerous Scottish associations and activities which include:
During 1998 to 2008, The Capital Scot drew the attention of institutions, businesses, and private persons who have praised the site for its content and presentation, contributed to it, and cited it as a reference for subject matter they published. Here are some examples. [My Favorite Brags] [2012] [2011] [2010] [2009] [2008] [2007] [2006] [2005] [2004] [2003] [2002] [2001] [2000] [1999] [1998]
From a reader: You are the only reliable site for so many types of information. Keep on keeping on.
(January 2012)
From a reader: Thank you so much for sending me this article and its information. I'm very much a 'fan' of Robert Burns. When I was a child on the family farm in County Antrim, my mother would read the poetry of Burns on winter nights while sitting around the hearth. No TV back then. :-)
(July 2011)
The US Government's Web site lists The Capital Scot as a related link for an explanation of British currency. According the the US Government site, The Capital Scot explains past and present British currency. (2010-2011)
The The Capital
Scot is ranked number 1909275 in the world according to the Alexa Traffic. Accordiong to Alexa There are 2,530,004 sites with a better three-month global Alexa traffic rank than Thecapitalscot.com, and the site has been online since 1999 [actually since 1997]. It is based in the US, and visitors to Thecapitalscot.com spend approximately 72 seconds on each page view and a total of 78 seconds on the site during each visit. The site belongs to the 'Scottish-American' category of websites.
(May 2011)
I wanted to provide feedback on your page FAQ. I'm not sure if you're the right person to contact, but I wanted to tell you that as a student teacher working on a lesson plan for next year, your page was a great source of information. As a thank you, I thought I'd suggest an additional resource that I also found useful in my research. I've been using material from the page Tartan Clans Historical Significance in Scotland. It has some good information about the historical significance of clans in Scotland that you might find useful. (June 2010)
The year 2009 went by in a flurry of activity unrelated to The Capital Scot, and the many instances of this Web site being noticed have gone unpublished.
From Charles Colquhoun Rowan, a Scottish song writer presently living in New Zealand, who wrote the song Tartan Day
: Hello Jim. I would like to wish you and your family a happy and prosperous New Year 2009 and thank you for continuing the 'Tartan Day' song on your website. It's a fabulous website with a great amount of information. I have recommended it to a number of Scots in New Zealand. It must be a perpetual job updating it. You were the first person to place the song 'Tartan Day' on a website, and it has created a lot of interest. It is now also being promoted in New Zealand by the Scottish Clans Association Auckland District and I have had an e-mail requesting a copy for the Scottish Australia Heritage Council President Valerie J. Cameron Smith. Carl Peterson, whom you know, will be making a vocal CD recording of it early 2009, so progress is slowly continuing on promoting Tartan Day. But, it had to start somewhere and I sincerely thank you for your initiative in introducing it to the world via The Capital Scot. Sincere and Kind Regards. Charles Rowan.
(Reproduced here with permission of Charles Rown.) (December 2008)
From a reader regarding The Capital Scot's weekly newsletter: Dear Jim, Just wanted to say a big 'Thank You' for your most informative newsletter. I love the quotes, the information on Scottish events, and today the article on Latin in schools, piqued my interest and spurred me into writing to the contact you mentioned.
(August 2008)
From a reader regarding The Capital Scot's weekly newsletter: Thank you Jim. I love The Capital Scot and look forward to each edition. You are doing a super job.
(July 2008)
From a reader who is investing much time to get a presidential proclamation for a National Scottish and Scots-Irish Heritage Month and proclamatons from the 50 states. The facilitator of this effort asked The Capital Scot to advertise that effort and encourage other Scots-Irish heritage societies to join in a similar effort. I wish everyone could work together as well [as we have]; we would have gotten a 'Month' by know.I wish everyone could work together as well,we would have gotten a 'Month' by now. But we are gaining ground. Thank you very much.
(March 2008)
From a reader who was new to the Washington, DC area: I find that your Capital Scot web site has a lot of very useful information. Being new to the Washington DC area, I was lost before I found this web site. Thanks for taking the time to put all of the events information in one place. Now I at least know what is happening with the other Scots in the region.
(January 2008)
This note from Dr. Gwen Enstam, Project Developer, Scottish Language Dictionaries, regarding The Capital Scot's link to The Bottle Imp
. (See article at Book Reviews.) Thanks for your email, it's wonderful that you've kept us on your website. We really do appreciate the support, and I have seen visitors coming to us from your site!
(November 2007)
This note from a reader: Hi Jim, Thanks so much for sending me the Capital Scot e-mails [weekly newsletter]. I am enjoying all the news very much. My husband and I were in Scotland last October celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary ..... The people are delightful and opened their hearts and home to us and we made other friends while there. ..... it was a fantastic holiday. I can really appreciate the articles in the Capital Scot. Keep up the good work .....
October 2007)
This note from a reader: You have had a great year on your Web site. I confess I have not taken the time to follow all the wonderful links that you have there. Maybe I will do better in the coming year. I always look forward to Sunday afternoons and your articles for the week.
(October 2007)
From a reader: What a huge help you've been to a total (Scottish) stranger! Thank you so much. I have been in touch with several geneology groups in Edinburgh. Best of luck to you. If and when anything interesting comes of our pursuits, I'll update you.
(September 2007)
From a reader of The Capital Scot's weekly newsletter - 'Be notified of updates to The Capital Scot': Thank you again for all your updates
. (September 2007)
The Athol Public Library, Athol, MA listed The Capital Scot's genealogy resources page as a reference under Major sites to check out
. The link is labeled Scottish Genealogy
. (August 2007)
I have visited The Capital Scot several times, and it's a delight. I enjoy enormously your section about Scottish literature. Congratulations for your good work on The Capital Scot. With the affection of an Asturian who loves Scotland, I remain truly yours,
(The reader is an activist for the preservation of Celtic cultural sites in Asturias. See the article on Asturias.) (July 2007)
From a reader who is investing much time to get a presidential proclamation for a National Scottish and Scots-Irish Heritage Month and proclamatons from the 50 states. The facilitator of this effort asked The Capital Scot to advertise that effort and encourage other Scots-Irish heritage societies to join in a similar effort. Jim, I greatly appreciate the time that you ran the 'Request for Proclamation' and also the Washington State Bill H.R.2007-4652. As you are aware, in matters concerning 'politics', things proceed slowly. We are aware also and know it can take several years. Knowing this we are continuing recruiting support. Every group brings more voices that cannot be quieted. Jim, if you would consider to run the pevious mentioned subject, occasionally, of course, your opinion is trusted. I look forward to your input.
(May 2007)
Silicon Glen's - Scotland's first Internet Guide's - Scottish FAQ listed The Capital Scot as a reference for Further Reading (Silicon Glen is the name given to the Scottish computing and technology sector and especially the central belt of Scotland. This part of Scotland, which hosted the prestigious WWW 2006 conference this year, is home to a large number of companies from startups to established multinationals, including Amazon's first development centre outside the US. Scotland is also a major manufacturing base ... In addition, Silicon Glen in Scotland is also home to a large number of universities in the area, which produce world class graduates for local businesses. Scotland produces more university and college graduates per-head of population than anywhere else in Europe.
The Silicon Glen site is maintained by Craig Cockburn who has been a most prominent and prolific provider of information about Scotland on the Internet since before the Web was born.) (January 2007)
Amazon.com listed The Capital Scot among their Top Reviewers
. According to Amazon's Reviewers FAQ. The Top Reviewers list is a collection of Amazon.com's leading customer review writers. Each time a customer reads a review on the site, he/she gets to vote on whether or not he/she found the review helpful. The votes are tabulated. And the people whose reviews are voted most helpful most often are selected as Top Reviewers.
(Last instance in March 2006.) (January 2007)
From a reader regarding The Capital Scot's reply to her question about Scottish dialect used in J. M. Barrie's book Sentimental Tommy: Thank you for your kind help. I have already joined the [online] forums you recommended and am looking forward to reading answers to my posts. And I am still 'pasturing' on your beautiful thecapitalscot. I will recommend it to anyone interested in Everything Scottish. Best wishes.
(January 2007)
From a reader regarding The Capital Scot's reply to her question about possible Scottish ancestry or progeny of Ann Boleyn: Thank you SO much!!!! The quest becomes more interesting. But without your help, I would not have even known where to start! I'll keep you posted after I dig some more. As you said, I might find some surprising little-known results! I hope so! Happy 2007 to you!
(January 2007)
From a reader regarding The Capital Scot's reply to her question about a poem associated with Castle Dunnottar: I have the poem about Dunnottar. Thanks again for looking.
(December 2006)
Scotland.org.uk Websites about Scotland, Scotland's largest list of websites about Scotland and all things Scottish, added The Capital Scot's resource on Places of Scottish Interest - Kirriemuir (Kirrie) to their search engine. (October 2006)
From a reader regarding The Capital Scot's reply to her question about family names associated with places: Thank you very much for the information. I appreciate it and the prompt response. The spelling I have is on our family tree compiled by my cousin in England some 20 years ago. Our great-great-great grandfather and our great-great grandfather were both born in [place name] but
G.G. grandad died in Scotland. I have an idea some of the previous
generations went to Ireland for a time. I will certainly investigate Ireland now. Thank you once again.
(July 2006)
Amazon.com listed The Capital Scot among their Top Reviewers
. According to Amazon's Reviewers FAQ. The Top Reviewers list is a collection of Amazon.com's leading customer review writers. Each time a customer reads a review on the site, he/she gets to vote on whether or not he/she found the review helpful. The votes are tabulated. And the people whose reviews are voted most helpful most often are selected as Top Reviewers.
(March 2006)
From a reader who appreciates The Capital Scot's Scottish Genealogy Research Source Directory: The genealogy page is a fantastic resource! Bravo! I am hoping it will help in my search for a UK-based Y-chromosome marker matching service where 25/25 marker match means one shares a common male ancestor. With kind regards.
(March 2006)
The Database of Jewish Communities article The Myth
of the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel, cites The Capital Scot's
Scotland &
The Lost Tribes of Israel page as an example of this lore in the British
Isles. There is a discussion of the belief in Ten Lost
Tribes
in the Middle Ages and the modern era and of The Quest for the
Ten Lost Tribes of Israel
in the New World, Central Asia, Afghanistan,
and Japan. Information sources on this topic, including The
Capital Scot, are given accordiong to the following geography:
Afghanistan, Britain, Burma, China, Ecuador, Ghana, Israel, Japan, Kashmir,
Mali, Americas, Pakistan, South Africa, Uganda, the United States, Yemen,
Zimbabwe, and General
. (December 2005)
From a reader for whom The Capital Scot had done some research: Thank you Jim. I appreciate your research and your time.
(December 2005)
From a reader in Saint Andrews, Scotland: I was looking for some information on my great grandfather who was a minister (died in 1913) and your website has come up trumps. I am a Scot, living in Scotland, knew he was a minister tried Church of Scotland and few other sites, but your site has provided the answers. His name is [given in e-mail] and thanks to you I now know a little more about him, and his/my family. Thank you very much!
(October 2005)
December Communications, Inc. is a World Wide Web-based communications company offering online publications related to Internet use, reference, development, and understanding. It posted a link to The Capital Scot at Living - Activities - Washington, DC, USA (October 2005)
Ther Web site Genealogy Detective cited The Capital Scot as a source for Genealogy Research Sources. (August 2005)
The Capital Scot was awarded the Best of the Web Award (BOTWA) because it shows Scotland, the nation or its people, in a positive light and promotes the image of Scotland in the eyes of the world. [NOTE" This site appears to have been short-lived. It is not available as of April 2006. Perhpaps they were too frugal?] (August 2005)
On 8/16/05 The Capital Scot's resource - Scottish Genealogy Research Sources - ranked 9 on Google search for the search term - scottish genealogy sources. (August 2005)
Several Web sites linked to The Capital Scot for further information St. Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh. (August 2005)
From a reader: Thank you for telling me about your web site. I spent a good deal of time last night looking through it. It's a fantastic site with a wealth of information. I was thrilled to learn of it and will go to it frequently. I've already gained significantly from the information and links I've found there, and will be sure to share it with others.
(July 2005)
The Walter Scott Digital Archive - an Edinburgh University Library online resource to become the main source of information on the life and work of Sir Walter Scott on the web - has a page Longer Poems Available as E-Texts
which links to The Capital Scot's Excerpts from lady of the Lake. (July 2005)
The Association of Scottish Visitor Attractions (ASVA) linked to The Capital Scot at their Tourism Links
page. ASVA members range from Historic Buildings to modern Science Centres throughout Scotland. (July 2005)
Alldnainfo.com put a link on its DNA and Genealogy page to The Capital Scot. (July 2005)
The iJive.com (ASVA) linked to The Capital Scot at their Ethnicity Links
page. (June 2005)
From a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Caledonia, New York - the oldest existing congregation west of the Genesee River and one of the oldest Churches formed by Scots in the original West of the United States: Thank you for the honor of being listed on your site ... I consider a real honor and hope it is of interest to the many Americans of Scottish Heritage throughout the United States.
(January 2005)
From a reader wanting information about the Kirkin' o' the Tartan: Thank you so much for the reply and I copied off the information on
the Kirkin'. I am trying to research deeper into how the actual ceremony
that we perform today (including the Blessing of the Tartans and the
Flowers of the Forest) developed. ... Thanks for your reply - I take it that you are the webmaster and I really like the site - well done!!.
(January 2005)
From the producer of the Web site jmbarrie.co.uk/: For some unknown - but wholly welcome - reason, our website owes a great deal of visits to your site and its generous plug. jmbarrie.co.uk/ is a totally non-profit making site that carries no advertising. The only beneficiaries are the Great Ormond Street Hospital. Commercial organisations wishing to use images from the thousands now available on the free database should contact . Many thanks again for your support, and do let me know if I can reciprocate the kindness. (November 2004)
The wordiQ.com page on St. Giles in Edinburgh cited The Capital Scot as a resource to be visited for more information on that topic. (August 2004)
The The Capital Scot received the Talking Hands Award.
"Dear sir, We established our Talking Hands award officially in 1995 in an effort to encourage teaching and learning in a 'compliant way.' We require that two or more nominations be submitted for a web site, a review be conducted and all four of our international judges be in agreement to present the award.
"Your web site has six nominations and has of course been applauded. We
request that you give us permission to list your site along with a laudation. We require nothing on your part and truly wanted to let you know how much
everyone who has assisted us thinks of your excellence.
The Talking Hands award may be viewed at this URL: http://www.faeriekeeper.net/20042edqtr.htm
"Your web teaching and learning web site is included in our 2004 award winners at the URL shown below. Starting in 2003 laudation window for each award winner will contain a screen shot, narrative or positive judges comments which will serve to provide visitors with information about our award recipients and under the teaching element for which it excels.
"The following citation applies to your site:
Citation: Our singular purpose is to reward
web site authors, who through their creative excellence provide a web site which teaches, contains teaching elements in sufficient detail, and otherwise leave a visitor with something of significant value after returning to their normal daily activities.
"A link to our home page would be appreciated, but certainly is not required to receive our award.
Denny Lancaster
Coordinator, Talking Hand Award
faeriekeeper@comcast.net" (May 2004)
The New World Celts gave The Capital Scot its Web award for keeping Celtic history and tradition alive in the New World.
The New World Celts' missions are: a) "To promote awareness of the outstanding contributions and history of the Celtic Peoples in the formation and continuance of the New World." b) "To provide a forum for the exchange and promotion of Celtic cultural information between the Celtic Associations of the New World; To act as liaison for coordination of and assistance to these Organizations." c) "To support Celtic organizations, regardless of their origins." d) "To perpetuate Celtic Culture and history in the New World." e) "To provide a fraternal atmosphere for members."
The New World Celts are now listed on this site's Celtic Heritage page. (April 2004)
From an author who received a reply posting a book review: "Thank you very much Jim for an immediate if not sooner reply and action. The advertorial was fantastic. I am delighted that you are going to do this." (March 2004)
This month the Edinburgh Travel Guide cited The Capital Scot as a recommended source for an article on Edinburgh Vaults. (March 2004)
Jayde.com - The Business to Business Search Engine - published information about The Capital Scot. (March 2004)
From a vendor in Scotland who received a reply about exchanging links: "Thank you. I obviously just missed it as there is such a lot of information on your site. It's a very good site - probably much more comprehensive than most of the Scottish ones are!" (January 2004)
From a reader commenting on a reply from The Capital Scot about the toast "Wha's like us, damn few and they're all dead": "Thanks for your note. I had continued websearching for this toast and found exactly what you provided and without attribution suggesting that it is/was derived from popular culture and not from anyone famous. But regardless of its origin, it's a great Scottish toast and one that I will use often! Enjoyed your website. Best of luck!" (August 2003)
From a reader commenting on a reply from The Capital Scot: "Thank you for your prompt response. I will contact [name of subject matter expert] per your suggestion. I would like you to know that after years of frustration ... I definitely located my paternal greatgrandmother's line from the [area in Scotland] back to her greatgrandfather and great grandmother in the mid-1700's in the parish of [town and county in Scotland]. ... I think you have a wonderful site and it reflects a great deal of effort on your part. ... I hope I have not bored you with my enthusiasm for Scottish social History. There is not another ethnic group of its relative size that can touch it in complexity in my estimation." (March 2003)
From a reader commenting on a reply from The Capital Scot: "Thanks so much, Jim, for the feedback on my inquiry. I shall follow up on your lead and reference. I just want to say how surprised I am to receive such a prompt response. You have a great site and from what I saw of it, you have been a big help to a lot of people. Keep up the good work, and: Thanks!" (February 2003)
From a reader commenting on a reply from The Capital Scot: "Thank you for your prompt response. I shall contact the genealogy source whom you recommended. I think you have a wonderful site and it reflects a great deal of effort on your part. I hope the future trend in Scottish genealogy work will be to lace genealogies with greater and greater social history to make these lives of so long ago truly real. I have observed that the most interesting genealogies by far place their ancestors into the social history milieu of their time. I hope I have not bored you completely with my enthusiasm for Scottish social History. There is not another ethnic group of its relative size that can touch it in complexity in my estimation." (February 2003)
Burke's Peerage and Gentry at http://www.burkes-peerage.net - The definitive historical guide to the UK and Ireland's titled and landed families. This prestigious enterprise has chosen to exchange links with The Capital Scot. (February 2003)
From the The Clans of Scotland, USA: "After thanking everyone in an email last night, I forgot a very important important person, our Capital Scot, Jim MacGregor. Thank you in helping to bring some Scottish cheer to our Christmas party with your Address to the Haggis. It was a delightful way to start the meal!" (December 2002)
From Decision Magazine, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, in response to The Capital Scot's attempts to find a biography of the 17th Century Scottish author, Alexander Smellie. Thank you so much for taking the time to look. I will take your suggestion [Ed. for research sources]. [Capital Scot advisory: See related FAQ entry at this site's FAQ] (June 2002)
From a reader in a European country. Thank you for your help, I really appreciate it. I have tried and tried to find a Scottish connection in [name of capital city] to no avail, and really frustrating and your e-mail has really helped. Thank you again and all the best for your ventures. (May 2002)
From a reader commenting on the Canadian Boat Song: Thank you! I was able to get through this time- and got the words at long last. [:)] I had originally read the one verse under the title of Canadian Boat Song in a children's book many years ago (Mystery on the Isle of Skye, by Phyllis Whitney) and it caught my eye. I have been looking for the rest of the song ever since.Thanks again! (April 2002)
Edinburgh Contemporary Architecture - Architecture resource for Edinburgh: Tours, Directories, News, Events & Books http://www.edinburgharchitecture.co.uk/bdgsinfo.htm listed The Capital Scot as a reference source for information about the Palace of Holyroodhouse & Holyrood Abbey at http://www.edinburgharchitecture.co.uk/bdgsinfo.htm. (December 2001)
Glasgow's West End published a nice blurb on The Capital Scot in "Pat's Guide Diary Archive" at http://www.glasgowwestend.co.uk/diaryarchive.html. According to Pat's Diary: "Sunday, 27th February 2000: We had a nice surprise this week-end when we were informed that thecapitalscot Web site in Washington D.C. (http://thecapitalscot.com) had named us 'Feature Link of the Week' - their Web site provides information to 'Scots and Scots at heart living and working in Washington'. Glad we are catching on across the Atlantic. We are working on a links page at the moment and will reciprocate the favour." (October 2001)
Travel-Washington DC Gateway had a link on their "Big List" to The Capital Scot. (August 2001)
The Google Web Directory for Washington, DC Society and Culture added a link to The Capital Scot. (August 2001)
From a reader in Alberta to a response from The Capital Scot about the name and authorship of the Selkirk grace: "Thanks Jim, Your note confirms the story given by the Canadian writer, Peter Newman in one of his trilogy on the history of the Hudson's Bay Company. The details are of interest to Canadians as Lord Selkirk was the founder & financier of The Red River Settlement in Southern Manitoba. He initiated it partly to alleviate the suffering of the crofters after the highland clearances." (July 2001)
From a young student: "Thank you sooooo much! I really appreciate your help and I hope I will ace this assignment. Now, with your help, I have been able to begin my paper with enough information to have my teacher reading until the end of next year! LOL. I greatly appreciate all your help and I will keep you in mind for other references. Thanks again." (May 2001)
From a reader: "Had a look at your Website again and was pleasantly surprised that you had indeed featured the coat of arms for Glasgow as a main item. It is a good story, isn't it? Thank you for your time and interest. I have placed your site in my favourites so I'll browse it every now and again. Am printing off the relevant text as I type so I can show my work colleague. Thanks a lot for the Website, I found it very informative." (April 2001)
From a reader: "I live in Alberta, Canada. My grandfather was born in Elgin and all my life I have longed to visit Scotland. I truly enjoyed looking through your site. Thank you." (April 2001)
From a Scottish merchant: "Dear Jim, Thank you very much for your advice and contact information, especially the Scottish Enterprise representative in the USA. This is very useful and much appreciated. Really it is the sort of information Scottish Enterprise in Glasgow should be giving me! Thank you again." (January 2001)
In December, 2000, PHOAKS ("People Helping One Another Know Stuff" at the University of Indiana) [site no longer active], listed The Capital Scot among the most frequently mentioned resources on the soc.culture.scottish newsgroup. According to the listing on Christmas Eve, The Capital Scot ranked in the second group (just below the Scottish National Party) and in the same group as Craig Cockburn's Homepage. The Capital Scot is particularly pleased to be ranked with Craig Cockburn's Homepage because Mr. Cockburn has been a most prominent and prolific provider of information about Scotland on the Internet since before the Web was born. (December 2000)
From a reader of The Capital Scot about the new Book Reviews feature: "My own feeling is that this is a welcome section for those who are looking from good books on Scotland. I support your efforts and find your program of presenting events and ideas about Scotland and Scottish Heritage very rewarding." (December 2000)
From a reader of The Capital Scot about the availability of information on the Edinburgh Vaults (past feature of the week):
The thank you: "Thank you very much, the help is greatly appreciated. I chose this topic to do my paper on because I visited Scotland last year and the vaults intrigued me greatly. I was very suprised to find that there wasn't a lot of information on the net. But thanks again.
The question was: "I am doing my research paper ..... on the Edinburgh Vaults. I am having a lot of trouble finding accurate information and I was wondering if you would be willing or able to help me out. If possible could you send me information or Web addresses relating to the vaults." (November 2000)
From the Webmaster, Clan Agor: "Thank you so much for all the work you have done on your site. I have enjoyed reading through it many times. I have added a link to your site on my page so that other Agors can learn more about Scotland and the MacGregors." (September 2000)
From ScottishSearch.com: "We congratulate you on an excellent Website which we enjoyed browsing ... If you would like to link to us then we will return the link on our special return links page." (July 2000)
From the President, Family of Bruce in America: "I know you will be pleased to learn that our essay contest this year, in large part due to your kind efforts on our behalf, has resulted in some very interesting entries." (May 2000)
From a reader: "... by the way I saw you plugging Family Radio. Very nice! I thought I was the only one who listened to the station. God used Family Radio to bring me to truth many years ago, and I have listened everyday since. Thank you very much." (March 2000)
From the Westie Rescue Pet Owners Association: "I have enjoyed the items on the The Capital Scot! You really have a diverse amount of interesting information. I can see that I will spend a considerable amount of time going through it all. Thanks for bringing all of this great info together." (March 2000)
From the author of the past feature of the week on Robert Louis Stevenson's Kindnapped: "I have a high regard for your Website and am grateful for the entertaining and enlightening articles that I have read there over the last nine months. Thank you for your efforts." (February 2000)
From a reader who was researching Clan Authority Structure (i.e., Clan Officials): "I want to thank you for your very informative email. It is very refreshing that someone would take time out of their day to answer a stranger's questions. I will try to look in the areas you suggested. Again, thanks for your help." (February 2000)
From a reader: "Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I just discovered your site. Thanks for the work. I am a pastor in the United States who has roots from Scotland. I have been reading much these past two years on the Reformation and am particularly interested in that which occurred in Scotland. Thanks again for your work and help. May God continue to use you in His service. With much appreciation ..." (January 2000)
From the Webmaster of another Scottish site: "So that's why I've been getting more hits to my page and notes in my guest book lately! ... and thanks for letting me know." (January 2000)
Kudos from a reader: "Brilliant, puir dead brilliant! ... It is just great to be able to send out a query such as I did and get a reply such as I receved from you. Thank you very much." (January 2000)
From the Webmaster of another Scottish site: " I have given The Capital Scot front row billing. I like your page ... very well done and informative." (January 2000)
A reader contributed an interesting piece of American history related to a Scot: "Hi Jim! Great Website! I don't know if you know this, but the land that the Capitol stands on was once owned by a Scotsman, my 6th great grandfather, David Burnes. He purchased the land from Ninian Beall in the 1720's and his grandson, David Burnes, inherited it in 1768. The Federal government purchased it from Mr. Burnes in 1791. Quite an interesting story. Thought you might like to know!" (January 2000)
From a reader: "Dear Jim: Thank you so much for your very quick response, I'm really excited to get going on my scottish heritage search. ... I appreciate your thoughtfulness in forwarding this information. It was very important to me. ..." (January 2000)
Inclusion in DC Registry The Capital Scot presents information of interest to an audience in the Washington, DC area. Emphasizes Scotland and Scottish heritage, organizations and events. (November 1999)
Inclusion in DC Pages The Capital Scot presents information of interest to an audience in the Washington, DC area. Emphasizes Scotland and Scottish heritage, organizations and events. (November 1999)
From Great CyberClan Kilpatrick: "Just reviewed The Capital Scot Website - very good!!! I enjoyed every bit. I have subscribed to The Capital Scot and will insert a link on my Website." (September 1998)
This note came from a casual reader in July, 1999: Thanks for the reply, I really enjoy your homepage, for there is always something new, something old, something broke! [Ed. Note: The writer humorously pointed out a broken link. Yes, The Capital Scot is not perfect!] It is also enjoyable to receive follow-up messages to questions and concerns. Other homepages do not have the time or the attitude to return e-mails. Regards ...
The Scottish Banner's on-line July, 1999 edition refered the reader to The Capital Scot page Reformation Scotland, indicating that it is a "Website devoted to the Scottish Reformation, with lots of quick information and pictures".
In April, 1999, CNN News published an article on <http://turnerlearning.com/guidearchive/0498/NR040898.html#wv2> INSIDE EUROPE: Edinburgh and King John's Castles which referred the reader to The Capital Scot page Reformation - Edinburgh Castle.
The Webmaster of the Limekilns Village Web site in Fife in Scotland, wrote The Capital Scot: "I paid your site a visit at the weekend and was very impressed by your collection of links and information. Very good. I'm beginning to get local people interested in my site and starting to realise the benefits it can have. There has been talk of including local news-letters etc. Your link will give a much needed boost. Thanks much." [Note: The Limekilns Village Web site is no longer active. Information may now be found at the Limekilns Village page of undiscoveredscotland.co.uk.] (December 1998)
The Penny Project wrote The Capital Scot: Many Thanks for the link. At our meeting last night the Committee also expressed delight. Your site was new to me - It has quite a mixture and looks good!
(November 1998)
The Webmaster for Scottish Heritage in Scotland and New Scotland (Nova Scotia) wrote: Jim, I visited your Website this morning and spent a very enjoyable time perusing it and its many links. This, I believe, is the highest quality Website for Scottish Heritage produced in the USA. We have linked to it for some time, in our 'Let's Tour USA' pages -- under Celtic Countries. Washington, DC, should be proud of your presentation of the Scots in your area. Thanks for all you do, and many best wishes for success in your ongoing endeavours.
(November 1998)
The project leader of ScotWeb Library sent a note to The Capital Scot: "Please let me introduce myself and congratulate you on a very nice site promoting Scotland abroad. I am a Scottish Website designer who is responsible for overseeing the work on the ScotWeb Library. Although it is still being developed I would like to encourage you to take a look at the site. The aim is to make it the best literary site in Scotland." (July 1998)
The Visitor Services Office at St. Giles' in Edinburgh, offered updates to The Capital Scot page Reformation - St. Giles' Cathedral based on the results of an archaelogical dig under the church and a re-examination of historical documents which both refuted some long held ideas and changed past understanding of the events relative to the church. Visitor Services commented: I am pleased that the Reformation site is so popular, but I'm not surprised - it's by far the most comprehensive coverage of the subject on the net, and I know from my daily experience at work that there are a great many people keen to know more about that part of their heritage.
(August 1998)
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