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About Kaye McAlpine
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Expertise
Lifecycle (birth, marriage, death) customs in Scotland, Early Modern Scottish social customs, modern Scottish social customs, Border March laws and procedures, criminal processes and judicial execution practices, social history in Early Modern Scotland, ephemera printing in Scotland. While I have knowledge of the clan system and function of the clan society (Highland and Lowland), I am not a an expert in clan genealogy.

Experience
Freelance tutor in outreach courses from Edinburgh University on Scottish Culture and Tradition, including lifecycle customs, broadsheet ballads in Scotland, the traditional ballad and history. Freelance writer, guest presenter on Ch4 History Hunters programme, contributor to BBC Radio Scotland's 'Songlines' series on 'The Dowie Dens of Yarrow'. Currently co-director of amedia production company

Publications
Books: Forthcoming - Compendium of Scottish Ethnology, chapter on The Traditional and the Border Ballad; The Harris Repertoire (2000, Scottish Text Society, co-editor), The Ballad in History (chapter on Border ballads). Journals include Folklore, The Review of Scottish Culture,Sottish Studies, and The Scottish Literary Journal

Education/Credentials
Ph D, M. Phil, BA (hons)

   

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family question11/22/2008Thomas McIntyre
  Q: where can I find a someone to do my family tree??who isnt going to just write anything down??
  A: I understand your concern, there are a couple of organizations that may be able to help you find a ...
family name kerley11/1/2008Thomas McIntyre
  Q: my name is scott kerlee and our family settled north carolina, our family says were scottish, how ...
  A: Your surname certainly has Gaelic roots. Kerlee, Curley, Kirley, McCurley, MacCorley are all ...
irish chemist migrating to us in late 180010/31/2008Thomas McIntyre
  Q: what would it be like to be a Irish chemist migrating to us in late 1800
  A: Trinity College in Ireland has produced some great chemists. James Apjohn who received his MB ...
HUNTIGOWK10/19/2008Kaye McAlpine
  Q: could anybody tell me something about the origin and usage of the word 'huntigowk', please. I will ...
  A: 'Huntigowk', as you have it, is a variation of 'hunt the gowk' or 'huntegowk'. In Scots, gowk is a ...
clothing10/6/2008Kaye McAlpine
  Q: Im looking for information on clothing worn in institutions in the 1700's and 1800's in Scotland. ...
  A: That sounds fascinating,, and I hope I can give you some pointers, though this is so far out of my ...
culture10/5/2008Kaye McAlpine
  Q: i have heard of the first glass of scotch one might have during the day being called an "elbow ...
  A: this is news to me, but I guess it depends on what area of the country it's meant to have been from. ...
Scottish Dialect9/25/2008Kaye McAlpine
  Q: Sorry to disturb you. I am an Aberdonian but I am in need of a distinctly Glaswegian accent for a ...
  A: Erm, I'm not sure how I can help with this online. However, I'll give it a go. If you have no ...
18th Century Scottish appearal9/20/2008Thomas McIntyre
  Q: What is a 18th century Scotland drape? Is it drapes that you put up to a window or does it have to ...
  A: Traditionally a Scottish Drape would be an act of a groom to welcome a bride into his family by ...
travelling in the 18th century9/8/2008Kaye McAlpine
  Q: I would like to know how long it took a man to travel on foot from Essex to the Black Isle. How long ...
  A: Again, this needs more consideration. There isn't a standard grace. It would depend on religion, ...
travelling in the 18th century9/5/2008Kaye McAlpine
  Q: I would like to know how long it took a man to travel on foot from Essex to the Black Isle. How long ...
  A: This is not really about Scottish culture. This sound to me very much like research to me. I've done ...
scottish ancestors8/27/2008Kaye McAlpine
  Q: according to my passed grandmother Sophie Quinz born in former Austroungarian monarchy our earliest ...
  A: This is more about genealogy than culture, but I'll do my best. If you are looking for ancestors ...
Am I related to Rob Roy McGreogor?7/15/2008Thomas McIntyre
  Q: My grandmother's family believes that they are related to Robert Roy McGreogor. My grandmother's ...
  A: I am sorry Russell I thought I answered your question sometime ago. Robert Roy McGregor's ...
scottish words7/8/2008Kaye McAlpine
  Q: the word is used often in fife but i can find no reference to it.Regards Peter. ANSWER: Hi Peter ...
  A: I've found the Kelty Fife Post reference: were the headstones in Kelty? Could it be some localised ...
scottish words7/8/2008Kaye McAlpine
  Q: the word is used often in fife but i can find no reference to it.Regards Peter.
  A: I've been all over the place web wise too, to help with this one. Not being a Fifer it's not a word ...
Weather6/29/2008Thomas McIntyre
  Q: What can my parents expect whil traveling Scotland during the month of May ?
  A: Chuck,Spring is a fine time to travel in Scotland. By May the weather settles down and you spend ...
What does 'twyte' mean?6/26/2008Kaye McAlpine
  Q: I was watching "Seasonally Scottish", a cooking programme on the Food TV in New Zealand. It is ...
  A: I'm in two minds here. I'm trying to recall how Lady Claire MacDonald speaks - you see twyte is a ...
The real meaning of a word...5/27/2008Kaye McAlpine
  Q: I recently found the word Gallach under the synonym for priest. However, outside of the word ...
  A: Now here's a thing. Gallach wasn't a word I've come across, so I went to the best place - the online ...
Scots Gaelic Translation5/19/2008Kaye McAlpine
  Q: im looking for a translation of scotland's national motto, "Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" into gaelic. it ...
  A: Unfortunately, I can't help you with this: I don't speak Gaelic. However, in Scots, it's commonly ...
Maternal Ancestry: Baucom/Hollifield4/18/2008Thomas McIntyre
  Q: I've been doing some research into my family heritage. My mother is a Baucom from western NC, USA. ...
  A: Gino, it seems that you have looked at this question for some time. You seem to have been careful ...
identifying antique kilt pin4/10/2008Thomas McIntyre
  Q: I have a kilt pin which has been in my family for generations, brought to Australia by my Scottish ...
  A: Lisa sounds like you have a wonderful family heirloom. Certainly this kilt pin wasn't manufactured ...
New Year's custom4/1/2008Kaye McAlpine
  Q: My cousin who has Scottish heritage ( and very proud of it) told me about what he said was a common ...
  A: I'm very surprised that your friend had never heard of first footing: where is he from?? As far as I ...
Naming traditions3/23/2008Thomas McIntyre
  Q: I remember being told something like the first born son was named after the paternal grandfather and ...
  A: Cheryl, the naming patten you state is correct and one that I has helped me to sort out my family. ...
Mackenzie Clan query3/19/2008Kaye McAlpine
  Q: My ancestors are of the Mackenzie clan and i am doing a little research into some meanings, ...
  A: The pronunciation for what, exactly? Nowadays, people use the z as a z, so it's Mackenzie. For ...
Mackenzie Clan query3/19/2008Kaye McAlpine
  Q: My ancestors are of the Mackenzie clan and i am doing a little research into some meanings, ...
  A: Apologies if you already know what follows: I'm no clan scholar, but I do know how to follow a ...
sporran2/27/2008Thomas McIntyre
  Q: I came upon a sporran when cleaning out the attic of our farm house. It came with the house when we ...
  A: How exciting to find a the sporran! I would have held it and dreamed of people and places that it ...
around 1890-19102/25/2008Kaye McAlpine
  Q: why did most scottish move to the states
  A: That's a very close time span you are considering ... and forgive me if this is wrong, but it look ...
Scottish immigration2/13/2008Kaye McAlpine
  Q: I was wondering if you could tell me how the Scottish were treated when immigrating to America. Did ...
  A: Well, I can say something about Scottish *emigration* - I know more about the leaving of the home ...
The Blue's1/25/2008Thomas McIntyre
  Q: it's caitlyn again, i had asked about the blue family. i'm really just starting to do research, and ...
  A: Caitlyn, Genealogists spend a considerable amount of time and charge fees to research questions ...
The Blue Family1/22/2008Thomas McIntyre
  Q: do you know anything about the Blue family? I'm trying to find some information out about them, and ...
  A: Caitlyn, I have done some research on the Blue family of Knapdale, Argylshire, Scotland. If you ...
Jacobite clothing1/21/2008Thomas McIntyre
  Q: What did POOR Jacobites clothing consist of?
  A: Kristie, early Highland dress was simple and loose. Highland women wore an arisaid --a hooded full ...
McEWAN1/5/2008Thomas McIntyre
  Q: I am a McEwan, and have been trying to find any information on the earliest known use of the ...
  A: Daniel, Clan M(a)cEwan dates back to Anradan, King of Ireland. Several other Clans trace their ...
McEWAN1/4/2008Kaye McAlpine
  Q: I am a McEwan, and have been trying to find any information on the earliest known use of the ...
  A: I'm not really sure if I'm the best person to help you here. All I've been able to dig up is about ...
Scottish immigraion12/2/2007Thomas McIntyre
  Q: I was wondering what was the experience to America from Scotland. Also what some of there hardships ...
  A: You asked several questions and your time period is not mentioned. I will answer with regards to my ...
Scottish Sayings11/25/2007Kaye McAlpine
  Q: Where does the saying "Going to get your messages" in relation to going to get groceries or food ...
  A: Going for the messages has been dated from the 20th C, but could be from the 19th C, and it's an ...
Phrases to ad-lib @ a wedding celebration, 1700s10/14/2007Kaye McAlpine
  Q: I am directing a production of the musical, Brigadoon and am searching for appropriate phrases my ...
  A: This isn't really a question, but I can a spare a few mintues on this, I guess. Firstly, I have to ...
Scottish-Irish connection10/8/2007Kaye McAlpine
  Q: Why do both Scottish men and Irish men wear kilts?
  A: Okay (deep breath) The modern kilt developed out of the fèileadh beag or philabeg , which in its ...
Scottish Families10/4/2007Kaye McAlpine
  Q: As funny as this may sound, what did Scottish children call their parents during the 13th Century?
  A: Ooh, this is a sticky one. The blunt answer is ''no-one can be sure', as we would need orally ...
My grandfather has passed9/9/2007Thomas McIntyre
  Q: I am speaking at my grandfathers funeral and he was so very proud of his Scottish heritage (last ...
  A: Molly you have a great honor to speak on behalf of your grandfather and talk about your Scottish ...
Scottish weather8/31/2007Kaye McAlpine
  Q: Hey there. I'm from Israel and I'm planning to go on a 3 weeks trip to Europe between the 20th of ...
  A: Well, it's hardly Scottish culture, and I am not a meteorologist, but here's some information ...
Jacobites8/19/2007Kaye McAlpine
  Q: I am tracking the McIlhargie family from Scotland to Ireland. The chatter online is that the family ...
  A: A Jacobite was originally a supporter of James VII of Scotland (James II of England and Wales), who ...

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