observer - is that you, Ake?! Goany leave Jim McLean alane, I like and respect him!!
He is seeking printed information about what Captain Laning actually said - when and if in fact he said it.
Disnae matter wha wis in yon canoes/kayaks - - and hoo dae ye ken wha exactly wis therr onyweys?
Ah micht hae been a wee bit young to join them at the time(tho if I'd lived locally I reckon I would have!) but I know lots of folks who did take part and a considerable number came from the Glasgow area.....