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September 3-5, 2010 · Waukesha Expo Center · Waukesha, Wis.


Video of Jim accepting Honored Clan honors for Clan Cranston at the 2003 Opening Ceremonies.
Watch video of Jim as the pharmacist in a Walgreens TV commercial

Jim Cranston

Wisconsin Scottish mourns the passing of our past president, and cornerstone of the Scottish community in Wisconsin, who died unexpectedly on November 18, 2009.

Funeral information
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Jim was a founding member of Wisconsin Scottish, Inc. who worked on every Wisconsin Highland Games. Beginning as Vice President, he served as President from 2003 to 2005, and then again served as Vice President and in other positions including Communications Director and Opening Ceremonies chairman. Jim was the face and voice of the Wisconsin Highland Games, handling TV and radio interviews and commercials, and emceeing all of our concerts, performances and ceremonies.

When not actively working at the games, Jim could be found presiding over the Clan Cranston tent with his family at the Clans Area.

Jim Cranston - Wisconsin Highland Games

Jim was named Chieftain of the Games in 2009. Here he is on his way to the Closing Ceremonies, bearing the Chieftain's staff (right):

On the Radio

Listen to Jim in our Wisconsin Highland Games radio ads (mp3 files). That's Ian Day with the Scottish accent on some of them:

2008 ad #1
2008 ad #2
2009 ad #1
2009 ad #2
2007 ad #1
2007 ad #2

Jim & Ian on WKLH - Dave & Carole Show, Aug. 3, 2007. (Windows streaming media)

Jim Cranston - Wisconsin Highland Games

Jim was an actor and worked in the TV and radio industries for many years as both on-air talent and a producer/writer. He is perhaps best remembered as the pharmacist in Walgreens TV commercials (right):

Watch video of Jim as the pharmacist in a Walgreens TV commercial

Wisconsin Scottish, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the traditional arts, crafts, culture, heritage and traditions of the British Isles through educational activities and the production of our annual Wisconsin Highland Games.

The Wisconsin Highland Games and our benefit concerts provide a forum for traditional artists and athletes, both professional and amateur, to inform, educate, entertain and compete, helping create an environment where their arts and abilities may be widely appreciated.

Wisconsin Scottish, Inc.   P.O. Box 270292   West Allis, Wisconsin 53227 USA     (414) 517-5163     E-mail us.