ScotlandShop are thrilled to be attending the Clan's International Gathering on the 3rd of October! They're passionate about creating beautiful items in our Clan's tartan, from traditional clothing to one-of-a-kind custom pieces. Whether you're looking for a timeless kilt or a pair of tartan shoes, they cater for the whole family (pet’s included!).
Pre-order online to have items shipped directly to your home, for collection in store or even the gathering itself. At the welcome drinks they'll have samples of their products and plenty to tempt you with and the tape measures at the ready for custom-made and tailored garments.
10.am - Raising the Chief's Standard at Scorrybreac - Unveiling of the Murray Nicolson Memorial - 11.15am onwards - Clan business meeting at the Cuillin Hills Hotel All welcome - tea and coffee being served. Soup and sandwiches available from midday
Saturday 5th 2pm Work party at Scorrybreac Your chance to work on the clan land or just learn about the wide range of plants and trees in the area. Colin and Karen Johnstone lead Lusan Landscapes, who are the excellent team that carries out the grass cutting and general maintenance of the clan land. They will share their vast horticultural knowledge and lead with what light tasks can be carried out on the day. Dress - appropriate footwear
5.30pm onwards - An evening of entertainment and casual dining at Gasta in Portree
Performances from Isle of Skye Highland Dancers Portree Gaelic Choir Gaelic singer - Ruairidh Cormack A talk by Carolyn Nicholson -Skye to Prince Edward Island Dress - Smart casual.
11.30am - A gentle walk to St Columba's Isle According to tradition, twenty-eight chiefs of the MacNicols or Nicolsons lie buried in holy ground on St. Columba's Islands. A detached chapel by the medieval church is known as Aite Adhlaic Mhic Neacail, rendered loosely in English as `Nicolson's Aisle'. In it lies a recumbent stone of typical West Highland type, of sixteenth century date, displaying an armed warrior, reputed to be a MacNicol. If the tradition of burial at Snizort is accurate, the connection between the Clann MhicNeacail or Nicolsons and Skye must be as old as the name itself.
To register for the International Clan Gathering please email [email protected] and provide details on who will be attending and any dietary requirements.
Weather permitting, local guide Catriona Maclean will be offering walking tours of Portee and Scorrybreac. Details will be provided at the welcome drinks on the Thursday night.
20th June 2024 - We’ve received a healthy amount of confirmations for those wishing to attend the gathering. I would encourage anybody else who is planning to attend to make contact as soon as possible. We hope to have ticket information available by the end of July.