Oh, I thought bannocks were wheat-based. Just basing that on Ray Mears and other bushcrafters I think... Actually looking back I did watch this guy make some for his 4 day highland trek in 17thC drover's attire, and he used a mix of barley flour and oatmeal (watch from 2:30):





Though you're undoubtedly right that any available ingredient would be put to the task.

lol re: Boswell's riposte!

Will call it a night there. Wasn't even on the whiskey...

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