Castle Leod
in winter. A majestic sight and a beautiful castle. Seat of Clan Mackenzie.
Event dates for 2014 Announced!
NewsAs 2013 draws to a close and we look back on an enjoyable year for the Society, we also look forward to next year with excitement and begin to ready ourselves for, what we hope will be, another memorable year of events. With that in mind please find below the dates for events we will […]
Ian Blake’s Haggisography
CMS Member ContentA couple of years ago I was stopped at Birmingham airport because they thought the haggis was plastic explosive, that is fact – absolutely true. I was taking it to an elderly lady in Dublin who was born and lived as girl in Edinburgh home of McSween. Also, because it was her 90th birthday celebration […]
Sacramento St Andrew’s Society’s “Kiltie Band”
CMS Member ContentBruce Locken sent us this great picture of the Sacramento St Andrew’s Society’s “Kiltie Band” giving its annual performance at the Burns Supper in January. Bruce said “It’s a pick up band made up of whomever shows up that night and brings an instrument.” Sounds like an interesting night to us! Bruce, who is a […]
Upcoming Events
Here are a few of our upcoming Clan events
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2015 International Gathering – Update
As the Highland Hotel has offered a good weekly rate it has been decided to extend the programme to cover the week which will commence on Monday 3rd August. The updated draft programme is as follows: Monday Afternoon Registration Monday Evening Pipes & Drums entertain clan in village square. Gathering Flame […]
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Parade of the Highland Clans
Inverness Highland Homecoming – Parade of the Clans 12th September 2014 The inaugural Parade of the Clans at the Inverness Highland Homecoming takes place on 12th September this year and is expected to be one of the highlights of the festival which takes place between 1st September and 31st October. The Chieftain of the parade […]
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Gairloch Highland Gathering
Being held Friday 4th and Saturday 5th July on the field adjacent to Sands Camp-site. Friday night – ceilidh with Braemore Burach Band from 7pm – 10:30pm, all ages welcome BBQ and hot food available – come for your dinner and stay for a dance! Saturday Chariots of Fire Dazzling Show, magician, pipe band, pet […]
