All of 2009

Homecoming 2009 events all over Scotland throughout the year CLICK HERE for details

from April 1st until July 31st 2009

Balmoral Castle Clans and Tartan Exhibition

Balmoral Castle is the venue for an exhibition displaying the history and stories behind Clans and Tartans. The display will be shown in the Old Stable Block at Balmoral Castle. The main exhibition will look at all the clans in Aberdeenshire and the stories and history behind them. The exhibition ties in with the Homecoming Scotland 2009, a Scottish Government initiative.

11th July 2009

BRAEMAR JUNIOR HIGHLAND GAMES

SATURAY 11TH JULY from 12 noon

To enable children between the ages of 5 and 17 to take part in Highland Games events.
Instructions provided by qualified experts.
Backed by Braemar Royal Highland Society and sponsored by The Braemar Tourism Group.
Evening : Family Marquee Ceilidh Dance
Full Details from David Hampson 013397 41330

Braemar Games Field
Entry Fee £1.00 Child
£2.00 Concession
£3.00 Adult

15 July 2009

HISTORIC WALK with HUGH COCHRAN

In connection with the recent publication of his book Kinminty through the Ages, Hugh Cochran. will take a party up to Kinminty to look closely at the site and the areas of special interest: the quarry, the house that Cutty built, the 18th century dykes, the fort on Kildordy, the old south Deeside road, the site of the lime kiln and the site of the medieval tounship.

From Aboyne there will be a convoy to Kinminity.
Participants should come prepared for rough walking by wearing walking boots and bring a packed lunch.
Meet at Aboyne Station Square, Aboyne
£6.00 all free proceeds to Aberlour Charity Trust
Tickets available from 013398 85652

Wednesday 15th July 2009 at 10.00am

18th July 2009

Society of William Wallace

Commemoration of the Battle of Falkirk

Assembly 1.15 at Falkirk Old Parish Churchyard(wreath laying and forming up for parade)
Parade will move off at 1.30pm (led by Denny and Dunipace Pipe Band)

Service of Commemoration at Cairn in Callander Park at 2.00pm
Led by the Scottish Knights Templar.
Guest speakers -George Boyle - Wallace Society
2 others tba

Ceilidh in Camelon Bowling Club 7.00 pm till 1.00pm
Fiery Jack
Possibly a.n. other
stovies and pies

TICKETS £10.00 each(prices have been held for 3 years)
Only 80 available and are on a first come first served basis.Although money must be paid in advance to book ticket.
nae money nae ticket nae ticket nae entry

For Tickets contact grant1297@blueyonder.co.uk

20 July 2009

Battles in Aberdeenshire
An illustrated talk by Sheila Reid and Hugh Cochran with visuals by Mike Cooper

An illustrated presentation of the major battles that have been fought in Abereenshire since the battle of Mons Graupius in Roman Times. Many of these, such as the battle of Lumphanan [ the defeat of MacBeath ] and the battle of Harlaw, are now seen as turning points in Scotland's history. Sheila and Hugh will be looking at the facts and the myths that surround these battles as well as their political outcome.

Birse Hall
[adjacent to Birse Church, Birse]
Ticket £6.00
from Deeside Community Centre, Aboyne to include refreshments

Monday 20th July 2009 at 7.30pm

25/26th July 2009

The Clan Gathering 2009

See web site for details CLICK HERE

25th July 2009

Commemoration of the 320th year since the Battle of Killiecrankie

25th July 2009

31st July 2009

The Huntly Arms Hotel

1st Aug 2009

The Society of Willam Wallace

Wallace’s capture
The annual event at the monument that marks the location of Wallace’s capture, will take place on Saturday 1st August 2009 at 2PM. The monument stands in Wallacewell Road, behind the Asda Supermarket adjacent to the M80 Glasgow-Stirling motorway.

Details to follow

1st Aug 2009

Aboyne Highland Games

Details to follow

2nd Aug 2009

Aberdeen Tartan Day

Details to follow

9th Aug 2009

Border Gathering

Details to follow

13th Aug 2009

BALLATER HIGHLAND GAMES
from 12 noon

An event which always draws crowds.
Competitions for Local and Open events in Piping, Dancing, Heavies, Athletics, Tilt the Bucket and Childrens events
Pipe Bands will also play during the day

Monaltrie Park, Ballater
Pay at Gate

15th & 16th Aug 2009

A Magnificent Celebration of King Robert the Bruce.

Come and enjoy the spectacular Bruce Festival which is set in the shadow of his final resting place, the stunning Dunfermline Abbey.

( Click image above to find out more about Scotland's greatest national hero - King Robert the Bruce ).

Bruce Festival Events :

Tent 1 - Large Bell Tent ( Clanranald Trust ) :

Knights and Foot Soldiers will hold continuous demonstrations using various styles of combat with the weaponry of the period. All weaponry and armour are blunted tempered steel (battle-ready but safe to handle). Children will participate through taking on the roles of being squires to the Knights and selecting weaponry for our volunteers.

Tent 2 - Large Burgundian:

Costume and Armoury within the tent will be fully accessible to the children and all costume, weaponry and artefacts on display can be handled and worn by the children (and adults). 3 Foot Soldiers will be at the visitor's aid. Ongoing discussions with Q & A periods are of course catered for here.

Tent 3 - Campaign Tent:

Robert the Bruce and his Squire will hold an informative discussion with the children on the life of a Knight on campaign, including comparing this subject to life at court. The king's cook and servants will be on hand to show visitors how and what was cooked and eaten when on campaign.

Kids Battle: Age and height restrictions implemented due to observations from previous experience. Age groups that are not restricted are divided into groups 2-4 yrs and 4-6 yrs and 6-8 yrs.Each group will be handed "swords" made from soft foam tubing and under adult supervision our fun and historically much loved mock battle and interact action with our warriors will commence.

Dunfermline Spectacular Outdoor Historical Re-enactment

Centrepiece of the day's entertainment will be the jousting company ' Red Crow ' who will be presenting full armour contact displays of jousting. A team of six horses will be accompanied by full commentary on the skills-at-arms display. Alongside them will be one of Scotland's top re-enactment groups, ' Clanranald ', who will host a medieval encampment encouraging visitors to experience an ancient way of life.

Piping and drumming sensations, ' Saor Patrol ', will be performing two sets of music during the afternoon in the main arena, showcasing why they are so popular worldwide.

Living History group ' Medieval Methil ' will also have a tented village where people will be encouraged to wander round and see for themselves how food was prepared in times gone by.

' Strathleven Artizans ' will be displaying hand made artefacts fashioned from the ' Bruce Oak ', a 700-year-old tree from Bruce's time, and there will also be an opportunity to walk away with a specially carved ' Bruce Stone '. Displays of birds of prey will complete this unique insight into medieval life in the wonderful setting of Dunfermline's Pittencrieff Park.

19th Aug 2009

Norway V SCOTLAND (WC 2010 qualifier)

Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo

22nd Aug 2009

The Society of Willam Wallace

Wallace Day Elderslie

Details to follow

with

Ted Christopher & Albannach

30th Aug 2009

Scribblers Picnic

Stirling Rugby Club

Details to follow

5th Sep 2009

SCOTLAND V Macedonia (WC 2010 qualifier)

Hampden Park, Glasgow

6th Sep 2009

Annual Sighthill Commemoration

2.30 pm. Assembly at the Sighthill cemetery gate - details still to be confirmed

9th Sep 2009

SCOTLAND V Holland (WC 2010 qualifier)

Hampden Park, Glasgow

11th Sept 2009

STIRLING BRIDGE COMMEMORATION

with The Tartan Specials

&
Ted Christopher & Bannockburnband

28th Nov 2009

St Andrews Day Rally Comittee

St Andrews Day Rally - Edinburgh

No details released as yet. See http://www.standrewsdayrally.com for updates.

29th Nov 2009

John MacLean Rally

The rally will gather at Boydston Rd, across from Eastwood Cemetery, next to Thornliebank Railway Station, where MacLean is buried, from there to his Cairn at Pollokshaws Shopping Centre, Shawbridge arcade. All flags and banners welcome. Bus leaving North Frederick St, George Square. 12.30 pm to be confirmed

31 Dec 2009

16th Apr 2010

Crann Tara's Midnight Service

17th Apr 2010

Annual Gaelic Society Commemoration

8 -11th Oct 2010

Commemoration to Lord George Murray

250th anniversary of the death of Lord George Murray in Medemblik, Holland.

Details to follow