‘Following an approach to the society from Colin Barrie, Chair of The Banton Local Heritage Group, society members Brian Robertson and Mike Netten gave presentations to the group at the Banton church hall on the evening of 27 February 2025. Although the battle of Kilsyth was clearly of primary interest to the group, Brian’s presentation covered not only Kilsyth, but also ‘The Story of Montrose’, also featuring the other battles of the wider campaign. Mike’s presentation covered the clothing of the period and he brought with him several examples of the clothing and weaponry which would have been worn by the soldiers of the day. The Banton Local Heritage Group was greatly appreciative of both presentations’.

L-R: Brian Robertson, Mike Netten & Colin Barrie