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Upstairs there were representatives from the Clan Maclean Heritage Trust as well as a stall for the Duart Castle Shop. The main hall also provided a central meeting point for Clanspeople to have a chat over a tea or coffee and renew old friendships.

]]> Centenary Gathering 2012 http://www.maclean.org/macblog/index.php?itemid=55 Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:52:44 +0100 Centenary Gathering of the Clan Maclean 18th to the 24th of June 2012 http://www.maclean.org/macblog/index.php?itemid=54 Centenary Gathering 2012 http://www.maclean.org/macblog/index.php?itemid=54 Wed, 30 May 2012 06:58:33 +0100 Diluain, 10mh an t-Sultain http://www.maclean.org/macblog/index.php?itemid=18 Annag]]> Gaelic http://www.maclean.org/macblog/index.php?itemid=18 Mon, 10 Sep 2007 15:59:00 +0100 Cait' a' bheil seo? http://www.maclean.org/macblog/index.php?itemid=17 Cait' a' bheil seo?Leig seachad? Aig ceann Loch Sgriodan ann am Muile.]]> Gaelic http://www.maclean.org/macblog/index.php?itemid=17 Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:44:00 +0100 Diaciadain 29mh Lunasdal http://www.maclean.org/macblog/index.php?itemid=16 Annag
]]> Gaelic http://www.maclean.org/macblog/index.php?itemid=16 Sat, 18 Aug 2007 01:24:00 +0100 Website Developments http://www.maclean.org/macblog/index.php?itemid=15 alasdair@maclean.org.

As to what is coming up: well, Ian and I have had our thinking hats on and a number of new developments are currently in the pipe-line and the first has already become available - there is now to be a Gaelic-language blog running and as soon as Anne Landin gets her mind round it, I expect we'll see Gaelic on the Blog.

The second development is that Ian has or will put on the website the four talks given at the Gathering so that all those who were unable to attend will be able to see what was talked about.

Then there is the History Wiki - this is currently being worked on and will be overseen by Don Kiely in Alaska. The idea here is that we will run a wiki (like Wikipedia) but initially this will be about Clan and Scottish History. Don is getting his mind round this at the moment and I expect we'll have it fully up and running by the end of the month.

We have other plans - social networking, some sort of forum to replace the newsgroups and a general improvement of the introductory pages to each section. And, on top of all that, Ian is making it possible for all the Clan Maclean Associations around the world to edit and upload material to their pages via a browser. All these changes will be taking place over the next few months and will be announced here on the Blog.]]> General http://www.maclean.org/macblog/index.php?itemid=15 Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:24:00 +0100 The Gathering: Day 5, Final Thoughts http://www.maclean.org/macblog/index.php?itemid=10 Then it was off to the Clan Congress, chaired by the Chief, Sir Lachlan Maclean, to hear reports on the activities of the Associations and to listen to Rev Alan of Dochgarroch outline the work of the Heritage Trust over the last five years. – there has been some pretty impressive stuff achieved including a major donation to the restoration of Moy Castle, the ancestral seat of the Maclaines of Lochbuie.I gave a report on the redevelopment of the website and the Chief asked me to express his personal thanks and appreciation to Ian, our webmaster. This item led into a discussion about the role of the CMAs and the Chief commissioned me to conduct a study and report by Christmas.

Nic Maclean-Bristol then held a signing session for his new book, From Clan to Regiment, and further details about this book will appear shortly.

Finally, Craig Maclean of Nappa Valley held a wine tasting session of his Maclean label wines which were appreciated by everyone before we set off for Torloisk, on the west coast of the island to attend the unveiling and consecration of a cairn to Major General Alan Maclean of Torloisk, the hero of Quebec and the saviour of Canada.

The day finished with the Chief’s Ceilidh at which we heard some excellent singing in Gaelic and English and some really good fiddle playing.

Pipes

Cairn

]]> International Gathering 2007 http://www.maclean.org/macblog/index.php?itemid=10 Mon, 25 Jun 2007 22:17:00 +0100 Day Four - Glorious and getting better!! http://www.maclean.org/macblog/index.php?itemid=8

Laura

Then it was out into the sun to make a record of the best places to eat in Tobermory and here they are: The Anchorage, the Fisherman’s Pier Fish & Chips, and the Café Fish and then it was back to the Gallery (great gifts, huge selection, wonderful people – who have given me access to their internet connection) so that I can load this blog.

Anchorage

Fish & Chips

Cafe Fish

I’d just got back when there, floppy hat on head, was Bob the Father (father of Bob the Thoth – our list-server guru) and Kathy who had just come in with the Paul Maclean Tour.

Bob the Father

]]> International Gathering 2007 http://www.maclean.org/macblog/index.php?itemid=8 Thu, 21 Jun 2007 13:30:00 +0100 Day Three - WET but improving!! http://www.maclean.org/macblog/index.php?itemid=7

Reception Team

Shop

Fiona and I then escaped and took the dog for a walk at Calgary Bay (in glorious sunshine) before taking the main road back to Tobermory (passing some local residents) for the evening talk on Genealogy.

Calgary Bay

Main Road

Cows

The lecture was well attended and the audience listened to Ian Phillips explaining the intricacies and challenges of researching one’s family history and then we all sat entranced as Jean Whimp took us on her very personal journey from the 1980s to today as she traced her Maclean ancestors and current family.

Ian and Jean

Afterwards, Anne Landin came up and we exchanged news.

]]> International Gathering 2007 http://www.maclean.org/macblog/index.php?itemid=7 Thu, 21 Jun 2007 13:21:00 +0100 Day Two - Tobermory http://www.maclean.org/macblog/index.php?itemid=6
Later on a young couple came in, Will Titus and Ashley Rice, who were getting married at Duart on Wednesday and they both wanted to join MacleanNet – hopefully, I’ll be able to post a picture shortly.

So who’s here: well, Nelson and Peggy from Mass were found on the harbour road, Duncan of Nevada arrived for Fish & Chips (Fisherman’s Pier Fish & Chips – world famous and rightly so), Katrina and Ian from New Zealand turned up along with … wait for it… Rhona and wee Alasdair.

The day ended with me giving and illustrated lecture, “A Nation of the Move: Scottish Emigration” to about 100 people – I’ll post the lecture on the website when I get home.

The pictures below show Nelson and Peggy outside the Aros Hall, “Mac” Maclean and his wife from Birmingham enjoying Fish & Chips on the pier, Duncan of Nevada (2nd from left) with his nephew Duncan, Ian Phillips, Merlin (the dog) and Fiona also enjoying Fish & Chips, Ian Phillips and Jean Whimp talking to a visitor in the Genealogy Centre, a view of Tobermory harbour, and finally Katrina, me, wee Alasdair, Rhona and Ian in the Genealogy Centre.

]]> International Gathering 2007 http://www.maclean.org/macblog/index.php?itemid=6 Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:16:00 +0100