Letters From A Scottish Chief - Sowing the seeds if clanship

 

Letters From A Scottish Chief - Here is a fascinating book that triggers off many memories, a real contribution to a very dynamic period in the Clan’s history. It will give huge pleasure to those of us who have lived through this period and will help to explain things to those who did not. I am sure it will be a worthy addition to many a Clansman’s library. - Dame Flora MacLeod of MacLeod wrote lots of letters, and through them she communicated her wishes and plans for her worldwide family, the Clan MacLeod. She made people feel that they were an important part of her plans and she inspired support. She also guided and supported those she loved. Here in a series of eighteen letters can be seen how she mentored a young student and encouraged the gift of poetry to blossom. The message is powerful, casting light on the significance of taking responsibility for the good that can be done when in a position of leadership in society. At ninety three this Scottish chief was still a force for good.

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The Old Chief Calls

Haste ye back across the water

The old chief calls,

To her clansmen that are scattered overseas.

Haste ye back to the island

Where the thin mist falls,

With the scent of peat and heather on the breeze.

Come to home by the high road

The soft winds say,

Past the lochs and the glens your fathers knew.

Come on home by the ferry

Once more to pray

In the church as the ancients used to do.

Stay awhile on your island

In the shine and spray,

Pay your homage to the Laird of the Isles.

Stay awhile for the ceilidhs

And the dance so gay,

And the tunes on the pipes and the smiles.

Hold ye fast to the memory of

The strong old fort

With its banner flying proudly in the sky.  

Hold ye fast, and forever is

The lesson taught,

That the clan of the MacLeod will never die.