In 1977, a chain of office was presented to the Edinburgh-Sutherland association president, Charles Mackay (Strathmore), by the immediate past president of the association, Hugh Macpherson (Rogart). In thanking Hugh, Charles said: “I promise to take good care of our much admired chain of office…We are expecting a long queue for president from now on. In making this donation Hugh, I am sure, had in mind that it would symbolise the traditions and aims of the association, [and] would enhance its strength and encourage its well-being. It is up to all of us to make sure that he is not disappointed”.

PHOTO: Donald W Cameron