DONALD Alexander Smith was born on August 6, 1820, the second of three sons of Alexander Smith, a tradesman of Archiestown and his wife, Barbara, daughter of Donald Stewart of Leanchoil.

MORAY Connections celebrates the achievements of those from Moray who made their mark nationally or internationally.

JAMES Ramsay MacDonald (JRM) from Lossiemouth was the first British Labour Prime Minister, played a conspicuous part in the political history of 20th century Britain, yet never forgot his Lossiemouth roots.

IN this Year of Homecoming we should raise a celebratory cup to Hugh Falconer of Forres.

IN THIS Year of Homecoming we celebrate through Moray Connections one of the area’s greats whose music is played wherever those of Scottish descent have settled.