One of the pleasures of writing for "Cage & Aviary Birds" newspaper is being put in touch with other fanciers. Today I spoke to Mr Brian Toghill who gave me permission to post his 1997 article from the newsletter of the Old Varieties Canary Association. The Mr Holland to whom he refers is mentioned in Wil Cummings book on the Glasgow Don. This helped Mr Toghill find the identity of the Scotsman to whom Mr Holland referred. In a memorable phrase, Mr Toghill described the Scots Fancy as "an exhibitor's bird". I couldn't agree more.

Here is the article.