26th Jul 2008

Commemoration of the 319th anniversary of the Battle of Killiecrankie

26th Jul 2008

2nd August 2008

Come and visit Aberdeen's Tartan Day - a wide and diverse programme celebrating the culture, language and traditions of the North East of Scotland.
The main components for the day include :-

TOLBOOTH RE-ENACTMENT 11.00am to 3.00pm
Members of the public will have the chance to participate in the trial of a real criminal from Aberdeen’s dark and murky past. In the late 16-Century Harry Domingo Moir was arrested and tried for being a “cut throat…and a cut purse…” For months he had attacked and robbed travellers coming to, and leaving Aberdeen. Having eluded capture for some time the Magistrates eventually arrested him. Visitors to the Tolbooth on Tartan Day will have the chance to hear his side of the story and then cast their verdict on this notorious local highwayman.

TARTAN DAY AT THE TERRACE 1.30pm to 3.30pm
An afternoon Concert in Union Terrace Gardens, celebrating the music, comedy, dance and spoken word of Aberdeen and the northeast. There will be a stage and auditorium in the Gardens, with onstage and on the grass performances from 1.30pm onwards. Acts confirmed include Crann Tara (Battle Re-enactment), Albannach (Traditional Scottish Drums, back by popular demand) SCAT, renowned Scots Balladeer Ted Christopher and The Aberdeen Strathspey and Reel Society. Headline act Joyce Falconer, (Roisin from BBC Scotland’s River City) will add her own inimitable Doric style to the occasion. The Concert will be opened by comedy legend Steve Robertson (Scotland the What?). Compere will be local radio personality Gordon Bathgate (Waves Radio) alongside guest compere Cameron Stout (Big Brother).

THE ROYAL SCOTTISH PIPE BANDS ASSOCIATION MASS MARCH 12 noon
In time to the pipes and drums, approx. 10 bands of the RSPBA leave Albyn Place at 12 noon, marching as one to the Castlegate. A sight loved by generations of Aberdonians and visitors to the city, the parade will take the salute from Aberdeen’s Lord Provost outside the Town House. Some of the pipe bands will then be out and about around the City Centre playing at various venues during the afternoon.

TARTAN DAY PAGEANT PARADE 12 noon
Following on from the pipe bands will be a mass Pageant Parade. Taking part are performers from the Aberdeen International Youth Festival, costumed historic characters, dignitaries, and some special guests, including Davie McKay and Peter Mullen from Mel Gibson’s Multi Oscar Winning Movie “Braveheart, actors from “River City” and a host of other surprises.

FAMILY HISTORY FAIR 11.00am to 4.00pm
Aberdeen's Town House will host the fair. Come along and trace your family ancestry. A wealth of information will be on show.

ST NICHOLAS CHURCH AND KIRKYARD 12 noon to 3.30pm
St Nicholas Church opens its doors to celebrate Tartan Day. Free Tours of this historic church will be given, and refreshments will be served. There will also be traditional Scottish music performances in the Kirkyard throughout the afternoon.

OTHER TARTAN DAY ATTRACTIONS will include street entertainment from the World Famous Big Rory and Company!

So why not make a day of it in the centre of Aberdeen and enjoy this free festival of all that is Scottish.

2nd August 2008

The annual event at the monument that marks the location of Wallace’s capture, will take place on Saturday 2nd August 2008 at 2PM. The monument stands in Wallacewell Road, behind the Asda Supermarket adjacent to the M80 Glasgow-Stirling motorway.

14th August 2008

Walk over the Corrieyairrick Pass.

The walk will begin at approximately 10.00am from the bothy at the Loch Laggan side of the Corrieyairrick, this is found by following the road to Corrieyairrick Forest off of the A86 and following the road as far as it goes. Arrangements will be made when we are there to collect cars etc once the walk is completed. There is plenty of space to pitch a tent for those who wish to go up the night before. Contact cranntara1320@btinternet.com  for further details on directions etc.

15th, 16th and 17th  August 2008

West Highland Tour

The tour will begin in the Spean Bridge area, visiting places of interest such as Auchnacarry which is home of Cameron of Locheil and has asscocation with the 45.   Highbridge, the place where the first Skirmish of the forty five took place, the West Highland Museum in Fort William, which is full of historic artifacts including a great jacobite collection, Glenfinnan and more, ending in the area of Loch Na  Uamh, the place from where Charles Edward Stewart left for foreign shores. More in depth details such as accommodation etc will be forth coming. Interested parties could contact the secretary so interest can be gauged. We will plan to stay in a place where there are good variations of accommodations if possible in close proximity of each other in an endevour to keep us all together. Members will be of course privy to the accommodation arrangement prior to publicizing on the website and will therefore have chance to book first.

20th Aug 2008

SCOTLAND V N.IRELAND (friendly)

8pm KICK OFF

Hampden Park

ENTERTAINMENT Ted Christopher - Ashton Lane - Famous Tartan Army Magazine Party- 11am till 3pm Ted Christopher - Iron Horse from 4pm till 6.30 and after the match.

Also Clanadonia are playing at the Famous Tartan Army Magazine bash in Ashton Lane see details

23 Aug 2008

WALLACE DAY

23 Aug 2008

Wallace Day, Stonehaven


There will be an evening concert at St Leonards Hotel Stonehaven starting at 7.30pm, with Gaberlunzie playing. Tickets are £8 per head and available from 01569 764479.

The formal walk to Dunnottar Castle will not take place this year, however it is hoped that a small group will gather at the castle in the afternoon for a more informal ceremony. More details can be obtained by phoning Lesley MacDonald on 01569 764479

24th Aug 2008

Scribblers Picnic (Charity Event)

The Scribbler's Picnic will take place on Sunday August 24 from 12 noon - 6pm.
 
There will be a host of live music over four stages and entertainment for all the family.
 
There will be a bar, food, stalls and dancing, all to raise money for charity.
 
Proceeds will go to CHAS, Strathcarron Hospice, Maggies Centre, Macmillan Cancer Support and Marie Cure Cancer Care.
 
Entry five pounds for adults, three pounds for children and 12 pounds for a family ticket - 2 adults 2 children

Crann Tara will be supporting this event with a marquee and a weapons display.

6th Sept 2008

Braemar 2008
September 6th
In commemoration to the raising of the Jacobite Standard of 1715. Crann Tara will hold a ceremony at the site where the standard was raised.
Before this we will pay respects to Peter Grant also know as The Old Dubrach ‘ The Kings Auldest Enemy’  who lies in a small grave yard a short distance away. Depending on number we can march or walk up to the site where the standard was raised, which is only a five minute walk. Times and more in depth details will be forth coming. As the queen attends the highland games, which is on that day and passes the spot where the standard was raised, hopefully it won’t create a conflict of interest!!!! or perhaps a possible invite could be arranged  to unfurl the standard.

6th Sep 2008

Macedonia V SCOTLAND (WC 2010 qualifier)

10th Sep 2008

Iceland V SCOTLAND(WC 2010 qualifier)

11th-14th Sep 2008

Linlithgow Folk Festival

11th Oct 2008

SCOTLAND V Norway (WC 2010 qualifier)

31st Dec 2008

Braemar Village Hall