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Celtic Force Enterprises Inc. is pleased to announce receipt of first inventory of books by the late Scottish historian and author David R. Ross. Currently available are these titles:

• Desire Lines, David’s unique combination travelogue and history book on his beloved Scotland.

• On the Trail of William Wallace, David’s refreshing insight into the life and heritage of the great Scots hero whose proud story is at the very heart of what it means to be Scottish.

Books can be purchased by contacting Eric Johnson.  Send email to:  thecelticforceej@gmail.com for more information.

Additional inventory of other David Ross books is expected soon. Included will be his last work, Scottish Women, scheduled for release in June. Look for further announcements here.

David Robertson Ross is, and was, a patriotic Scot who loved his country and its people. He was passionate about the rich tapestry of Scottish history. David  specialised in the great Scottish hero Sir William Wallace. He loved Scotland’s past AND present. David believed his writing gave him the opportunity to promote Scotland in a positive light. For David, it was always important to show Scotland as ready to take its equal place in the world of the future.

David Ross websites:

http://www.davidrross.org
http://www.walkforwallace.com
http://www.thesocietyofwilliamwallace.com

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Celtic Force Enterprises Inc. is pleased to announce agreement with Luath Press Ltd. for distribution of books by the late Scottish historian and author David R. Ross.

“We are pleased to share in efforts to continue the work of our friend, David Ross.  While we still miss him and mourn his loss, David continues to inspire us,” said Donovan Murray, President of Celtic Force. “David’s legacy is, in part, the body of his previously-published works, including his “On the Trail” series and his latest book “The Black Douglas.  We’ll also be very proud to represent David upon release of his new book on Scottish Women.  That’s expected in just a few months.”

Inventory of Ross’ books from Luath Press will be in The States shortly.  Included shall be Ross’ very popular “Desire Lines” history/travelogue as well as “On the Trail of William Wallace.” Watch for more details through the Celtic Force website:  http://www.thecelticforce.com/

Luath Press, on The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, is committed to publishing “well written books worth reading.” Luath specialises in Scotland and Scottish authors, publishing 30-40 books a year. Online, Luath Press can be found here:  http://www.luath.co.uk/ 

David Robertson Ross is, and was, a patriotic Scot who loved his country and its people. He was passionate about the rich tapestry of Scottish history. David  specialised in the great Scottish hero Sir William Wallace. He loved Scotland’s past AND present. David believed his writing gave him the opportunity to promote Scotland in a positive light. For David, it was always important to show Scotland as ready to take its equal place in the world of the future.

David Ross websites:

http://www.davidrross.org

http://www.walkforwallace.com

http://www.thesocietyofwilliamwallace.com

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An evening at the Three Sisters Pub to remember David R Ross

When we heard of the news of the loss of David we were as stunned as anyone about his sudden passing. We also had to decide how that loss would impact our plans to continue with the tour to Scotland next month. Something inside told us that if we didn’t go through with it David would come back with his 5-foot claymore and rip us a new one! He would not want his absence to deter anyone from experiencing his homeland first hand. 

We would like to make an open invitation to anyone that wishes to join us in raising a toast to David on his home soil on Sunday night March 14^th. Our tour group will gather in Edinburgh with friends of David’s from such organizations as Society of William Wallace, Tartan Army and others to share stories, meet new friends, listen to some music and have a few drinks. This will take place at the Three Sisters Pub on Cowgate Street in Edinburgh from 7:30 pm till midnight. It will be a party as big as the Big Man himself and all who wish to join in are welcome.  This pub is a fitting location due to the fact that this is where the St Andrews celebration was held this past November with David providing the words and Ted Christopher and Albannach providing the music. Ted and Albannach will join us during our evening as well.

There is a cover charge of 10 Pounds to help offset expenses of the evening and a cash bar will be provided. We plan to have some food, raffles, music, laughs and a memorable time as we toast our friend and the inspiration for this tour. Join us if you can.

To see pictures and learn more about Three Sisters Pub, visit: http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/edinburgh/pubguide/threesisters.html

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As we’ve mentioned all along, we expect this trip to be quite unique.  We’ll try to see as much as we can in the time we are there, but still have time to enjoy that time.  Does that make sense?

For instance, our journey into the Highlands on Friday will take us by Loch Lomond and wind its way into the Highlands across Rannoch Moor, by Glencoe and into Fort William for lunch. The trip continues north from there and features some beautiful scenery and a stop at Urquhart Castle (1) on the shores of Loch Ness. This castle stood during the time of Wallace and was one of the most formidable of its kind. A giant step back in time. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urquhart_Castle

We’ll find our way to Inverness from there, check into the Columba Hotel, across the Ness River from Inverness Castle (2) and prepare ourselves for an evening at Hootananny, http://www.hootananny.co.uk/index-2.php a great night spot with a performance by Ted Christopher, http://www.bannockburnband.co.uk/ one of Scotland’s busiest and most entertaining singers. (And close friend of David’s)

On Sat. we rise, have our breakfast and say goodbye to Inverness as we make our way to Culloden Battlefield. http://www.nts.org.uk/Culloden/Home/  We will stand on the ground that saw the end of a way of life for Scotland. A haunting place that stirs emotions of those that understand its significance, a place Big Davey said was a must see on this trip.

Did I mention that our guide for the Highlands and Culloden is Hugh Allison, http://www.scottishtalespinner.com/ (another friend of David’s) who is the former Director of the Culloden Battlefield.  A writer himself, Hugh will be a great addition to our trip. I bet he will have some interesting insights and a few funny stories about Davey.

We leave Hugh at Culloden and head south toward our next evening’s lodging in Pitlochry. On our way there we will make another stop at Blair Castle (3). http://www.blair-castle.co.uk/  This is the home of the Murray Clan and is one of the busiest castles in Scotland. We will not be doing an inside tour of the castle but we will see the grounds and visit the ruins of St Brides Kirk, that is tucked away under some very old, very large trees. St Brides was built on a Druid mound and was constructed during the 1100s. Buried under the floor of the Kirk is Bonnie Dundee, one of Scotland’s strongest military leaders during the time of King James II & IV, who was killed during the battle of Killiecrankie, just a couple of miles down the road.

After an early afternoon check in at our hotel and time to catch your breath, we’ll head toward our evenings destination, a wedding and dinner at Murthly Castle (4) near Dunkeld. http://www.murthly-estate.com/page2.html We plan to be there around 4 pm to tour the glorious grounds of this 15^th century castle in daylight then move into the 17^th century chapel for the wedding of our good friends Randy Dedrickson and Susan Barry Hallenburg. We’ll have great music for the service featuring bagpipes, Susie Malcolm on harp and her husband, 2004 Scots Trad Songwriter of the Year, Jim Malcolm, singing and playing guitar. http://www.jimmalcolm.com/  The local minister, Rev. Bill Ewart (in kilt of course), will be officiating at one of his last services, as he is due to retire in April.

Once the service is completed we move into the castle for dinner and an evening of more great music. Jim will join us again in the evening and Scottish fiddler Pete Clark http://www.musicinscotland.com/PeteClark/ along with a pianist will perform and also play some dance music for us. Can you say ceilidh? (kay-lee)

I might also mention that our special guest for the evening (besides the bride & groom) will be the owners of Murthly Castle. Cool, huh?

So, there you go, four castles and a wedding. And this all happens within a 36-hour period.

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This video was sent to us by the Big Guy, David R Ross, in November, 2009. It speaks about the efforts made by certain entities to keep Scotland from obtaining their independence. It’s in Gaelic but with subtitles. I think you will find it interesting and understand a bit more about what David and his friends are up against when it comes to their efforts to see Scotland as a free nation once more. This is the first of a six part series found on Youtube. It takes some time but is very informative.

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Visit: http://www.davidrross.org

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Dates updated for Scotland Trip – New travel dates announced

The idea for this trip was born when Eric and I made a trip to Ireland and Scotland earlier this year. We felt that with a trusty guide in the form of one  David R. Ross that we could put together something memorable and that’s what’s happening. We are also learning that the travel market has its own unique circumstances and they are keeping us on our toes. Having to think with a group mindset definitely changes your perspective on the situation. 

As we’ve mentioned previously in our materials, dates could vary for travel dependant on several factors and those factors have arisen. Because of the time of year, Continental is our only choice for non-stop flights to Scotland. We have found that in order to guarantee space for everyone that is interested in going (and there are quit a few of you) it will be necessary to depart from Newark on Tues. March 9 and return on Tues. March 16.

When we requested a block of seats for our original dates we were told they were available for the flight over but could not guarantee seats for the return flight. They also informed us that the prices had gone up from the previous quote just two weeks earlier! Well, we looked at options and the best was to move things back a day and we will fly in and out of Edinburgh instead of Glasgow. This will allow us to maintain our rates by locking in our price for the flight now with enough seats to handle a good crowd.

By the way, did I mention that we have met the minimum amount of people necessary to make this trip happen? As I mentioned earlier, the response has been wonderful and is allowing us to put things in place early enough to insure a fantastic experience for all involved. We wanted to keep you updated and appreciate your understanding. Keep checking our website, we will have our FAQ sheet on the trip up shortly.

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DAVID R ROSS…
is a patriotic Scot who loves his country and its people. He is passionate about the rich tapestry of Scottish history. David is a writer and historian who has specialised in the great Scottish hero Sir William Wallace.

He released his first book in 1999 called On the Trail of William Wallace followed in turn by 6 more publications on topics including Robert the Bruce, Bonnie Prince Charlie, and his latest on The Black Douglas. Ross manages to write about Scotland and her historical past with a poignancy and touch of humour.

As a result of his unique style, the reader not only learns history but travels to the sites in which all transpired. David tours the United States extensively appearing at Highland Games and Celtic festivals as well as lecturing at academic institutions and historical societies.

For more on David, please visit: http://www.davidrross.org/

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