Compton Mackenzie

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Category Description: Sir Edward Montague Compton Mackenzie, English-born Scottish novelist and co-founder of the Scottish Nationalist Party; born 1883, died 1972. Best known for "Whisky Galore" and "Monarch of the Glen" (his satire on the pretences of Scotland's anglicised nobility).

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Compton Mackenzie - Offers a brief biography of the author and his links with the island of Barra.
Monarch of the Glen - The BBC's micro-site about the TV series adapted from the author's novels.
Secrets Galore by Compton Mackenzie - A feature from The Scotsman discusses the author's career in British Intelligence, and his books which revealed its internal workings.
Whisky Galore Film Limited - A project to remake the film of Compton Mackenzie's novel; includes background on the true story, the original film, news, and links.
Whisky Galore! - Information about the Ealing film of 1949 based on Compton Mackenzie's novel; offers a synopsis.

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