Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs

Bachuil · Post by **Bachuil** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 10:32 am

A' Hamish See http://www.clanmclea.co.uk/Maclay.htm for a version of the Livingston/Mcalay Tartan. See http://www.isleoflismore.com/ and follow links to News and Opening of Ionad Naomh Moluag for an article on our new centre. If you get to the area then dial 960 256 and you will get Bachuil.

Jill Richmond · Post by **Jill Richmond** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 7:41 pm

It seems to me, David, that folk should wear whichever tartan they possess be it modern Livingstone,ancient or muted, and also whichever garment they possess - kilt,trews, scarf, tie, etc. That is just my thought and people may feel otherwise. Unless I hear to the contrary I shall wear my muted Livingstone tartan skirt on the great day. Regards, Jill

D.W.Livingston · Post by **D.W.Livingston** » Tue Jul 10, 2007 12:53 am

Looking at Scottish news groups and networking groups I came across this information: A celebration of the contribution made by the clans to the culture and history of Scotland. The Scottish Executive has chosen 2009 as the Year of the Homecoming. This initiative is directed worldwide at all those with an affinity to Scotland. There can be no greater affinity than that of the clan member, and a major International Clan Gathering is being planned to support this exciting initiative. The Gathering will take the form of a major Highland Games, but with the addition of a special clan ceremony, designed by the producers of the Edinburgh Tattoo. This will be held on the magnificent castle esplanade and will commemorate the contribution made by the clans to the culture and history of Scotland. The Gathering is being hosted by the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs, and it is hoped that all clan associations will attend. The Gathering 2009 Ltd has opened offices in Edinburgh, and is in the early stages of planning and designing the event. Please visit http://www.thegathering2009.com As the first recipients of this news, please communicate it to as many of your clan members as possible. We will be working closely clan organisations worldwide, and will be attending major Games and festivals throughout 2007 and 2008 to help promote the Gathering. So the word is spreading on the Gathering.

Kyle2 MacLea · Post by **Kyle2 MacLea** » Thu Jul 12, 2007 7:22 pm

Thanks, David, that's great! Kyle=

Hamish Mcleay · Post by **Hamish Mcleay** » Fri Jul 20, 2007 7:51 pm

THanks for offer. Unfortunately didnt get message until I returned yesterday. We hired bikes and went around Lismore which was enjoyable.Also sailed out to St Kilda it was a fantastic place.Will check out my kilt tartan ! H

Robert Alexander Livingstone · Fri Jul 27, 2007 6:06 pm

Sounds like a bonnie good idea to me.

D.W.Livingston · Post by **D.W.Livingston** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 6:29 pm

According to the offical website http://www.thegathering2009.com It will be at Holyrood Park, Edinburgh on July 25/26 2009.

I'm looking forward to it!!! David

Canadian Livingstone · Sat Jul 28, 2007 4:42 am

We may not be the largest clan in Scotland, but what we may lack in quantity I would like to think we make up one hundred times over in quality. And isnt quality just as important as quantity. D

Mary Ann Fraser of Lovat, Sawant · Sun Aug 05, 2007 6:31 pm

I also hope to be there with members of my family and friends, as I am working now on getting the Royal silver plate artifacts of Scotlands "Lion Rampant"king Malcolm

Kyle2 MacLea · Post by **Kyle2 MacLea** » Mon Sep 03, 2007 10:17 pm

Sorry I didn't ask this before, but were there any other interesting happenings at the Council other than the Gathering plans?

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