AUTHOR: ERIC R. CREGEEN (1921-1983). Though born in the north of England, Eric Cregeen's family were from the Isle of Man, where he spent many of his formative years. After graduating from Cambridge University as a Social Historian, Cregeen trained with the Irish Folklore Commission before being appointed as Associate Director of the Manx Museum. In 1966 he joined the staff of the University of Edinburgh at the School of Scottish Studies and was one of the most productive fieldworkers and researchers. He was later appointed Reader in Scottish Studies, a role which he fulfilled until his untimely death in 1983. THE EDITOR: MARGARET BENNETT is a prize-winning author as well known as a singer and broadcaster, she is widely regarded as "Scotland's foremost folklorist". Bennett has written extensively about Scottish folklore and culture at home and abroad. Her prize-winning books include 'The Last Stronghold: Scottish Gaelic traditions in Newfoundland' (1989), 'Oatmeal and the Catechism: Scottish Gaelic Settlers in Quebec' (1999), and 'Scottish Customs from the Cradle to the Grave', (2004). She is the recipient of several honours including The Celtic Women International Award for "lifelong service to Scottish and Celtic Culture" ( 2003), an Honorary Doctor of Music (Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, 2010), Association of Scottish Literary Studies Honorary Life 'fellow' in recognition of contribution to Scottish literature (2010), in recognition of her contribution to Quebec cultural studies, the prestigious 'Prix du Quebec' (2011) and Honorary Professor of the Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh (2012). As the late Hamish Henderson said, "Margaret embodies the spirit of Scotland"l.