While I had not heard of Lord Ailsa’s activities in visiting his kinsmen, I do feel the Caledonian community worldwide has lost a truly remarkable leader. My commiserations to Clan Kennedy.
I note that he sold the isle of Ailsa in recent years: the quarry there is the source of almost all the curling stones used worldwide.
And it should be noted: once he succeeded to the marquessate, he was not Lord Charles but Lord Ailsa (and in fact while he was in waiting for the title, he will have borne a courtesy title, most likely Lord Cassilis).
His brother David was entitled to the style Lord David, but now drops that to be (in his turn) Lord Ailsa.
He certainly seems to have lived life to the fullest (I think it was great that he worked as a steam loco fireman and operated the Isle of Man Railway). One hopes that David, Lord Ailsa, will live up to the family’s reputation.
Regards,
Mike