We trace the progress of the McGregor generations from the Highlands of Scotland, through the bustling Port of Liverpool, eventually venturing into the lands of the Middle East. From loyal Scot who fought against the English king to British soldier who took the King’s shilling, the family fortunes fluctuate from comfortably well-off to unemployed during the depression. Finally the security offered by a military career, plus the attraction of the uniform, was too good for the adventurous Leslie ... more »

We trace the progress of the McGregor generations from the Highlands of Scotland, through the bustling Port of Liverpool, eventually venturing into the lands of the Middle East. From loyal Scot who fought against the English king to British soldier who took the King’s shilling, the family fortunes fluctuate from comfortably well-off to unemployed during the depression. Finally the security offered by a military career, plus the attraction of the uniform, was too good for the adventurous Leslie to turn down.  Less