After a quick change from medieval garb to kilts, the Artizans and their guests made their way to the Carman Centre for a dinner of lentil soup, haggis, neeps and tatties, and a traditional Scottish dessert of strawberries and ice-cream?????  (Again thanks are due to Sir James Douglas and his small army of helpers, in the kitchen and serving tables.)

 Following Duncan’s magnificent speech recounting events of the past year and outlining future plans, multi-talented Artizan, Duncan Brown, took the opportunity to spring a surprise on Christina McKelvie, MSP by presenting her with a remarkable portrait as a token of esteem for her work and gratitude on the part of himself, and indeed the Artizans.

 Entertainment was provided by Tommy Crocket who screened a selection of films covering Artizan events of the past three or four years, including visits to Fuengirola and Teba, Broomhall, Dumbarton Castle, as well as Scottish Television material regarding the Heritage Centre.

 Music was provided by Kate Smith and Gordon Aitken with many of their own compositions and those of Ted Christopher. The evening was rounded of with a rousing rendition of ‘Flower of Scotland’ followed by ‘Scots Wha Hae.’

 Once again thanks are extended to all who took part in organising and attending this part of a very busy and memorable day’s festivities.

By Tommy Crocket