International Gathering 2027 - Programme

TUESDAY 22nd June

Registration – 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Aros Hall, Main Street, Tobermory.
Collect your Welcome Pack and tickets.

Evening: Meet and Greet Party - 5.30 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. Aros Hall, Main Street, Tobermory. An informal meet and greet for attendees.

WEDNESDAY 23rd June

Registration – 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Aros Hall, Main Street, Tobermory.
Collect your Welcome Pack and tickets.

Visit to Iona – 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Meet at Ledaig Car Park. By Coach to Iona Ferry. Guided by Nicolas Maclean of Pennycross and Ian Phillips. Ferry fare and entrance to Iona Abbey is included. The Abbey and its museum contain many important Clan Maclean items which Nicolas and Ian will highlight and explain. Bring a packed lunch.

Visit to the Treshnish Isles and Staffa - 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Meet at Ledaig Car Park. Coach to Ulva Ferry to board ship for a trip around the Treshnish Isles and Staffa. Landing (weather permitting) to see puffins, seals, Fingals Cave. Returning by coach to Tobermory. Tea and coffee available on board but bring a packed lunch.

Guided Walk – 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Meet outside Aros Hall, Main Street, Tobermory. A guided historical walk visiting places of Maclean interest around Tobermory.

Evening: Traditional Gaelic Music Concert – 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Details to be announced.

THURSDAY 24th June

Registration – 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Aros Hall, Main Street, Tobermory.
Collect your Welcome Pack and tickets.

Visit to Iona – 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Meet at Ledaig Car Park. By Coach to Iona Ferry. Guided by Nicolas Maclean of Pennycross and Ian Phillips. Ferry fare and entrance to Iona Abbey is included. The Abbey and its museum contain many important Clan Maclean items which Nicolas and Ian will highlight and explain. Bring a packed lunch.

Chief's Invitation to sponsors of Duart Castle Restoration Appeal – 12.00 p.m. to 17.30 p.m. at Duart Castle
Bus leaves Tobermory at 11.00 a.m. and leaves Duart for the return to Tobermory at 5.15 p.m.

Evening: Folk Concert with local performers – 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Details to be announced.

FRIDAY 25th June

Registration – 9.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Aros Hall, Main Street, Tobermory.
Collect your Welcome Pack and tickets.

Clan Maclean International Clan Congress 11.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Aros Hall, Tobermory. Learn more about the Duart Castle Restoration progress. Meet the International Presidents; hear more about how the Associations operate worldwide; have your say on your clan, and your Associations, and discuss the future of your clan.

Scottish Dancing practice for Ball 2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. Aros Hall, Tobermory.

Chief's Ball 7.00 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. Maclean Marquee, Duart Castle. Wear the finest clothes you have with you, lots of tartan, and join in the dancing to Charlie Kirkpatrick’s Dance Band. Charlie will call the dances and there will be a bar available. Bus leaves Tobermory at 7.00 p.m. and returns at 10.30 p.m.

SATURDAY 26th June

The Clan Maclean International Gathering - 10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. Duart Castle. Coach travel from Tobermory and return departing at 9.30 a.m. from Tobermory departing 4.30. p.m. from Duart Castle. Arrive by 10.30 a.m. ready to muster for the Grand March starting at 11.00 a.m. Local craft stalls and food producers; tour the Castle; re-enactors; dancers; storyteller and more. Duart Appeal Silent Auction result. Ending with the group photograph at 4.00 p.m.

Currency: It is recommended that you ensure you have enough cash in Pounds Sterling for your needs. There is very limited availability of cash machines (ATMs) on the Isle of Mull and some retailers also have limited or no network availability to be able to accept card payments

Coach departures: All excursions by coach leave from the Ledaig Car Park, west end of Tobermory Main Street.

Mobility Issues: If you have problems with mobility and would like to discuss your needs with regard to events on this form, please contact in the first instance Mr xxxxx on int-gath-2027@maclean.org.

Accommodation: Booking of accommodation is solely the responsibility of the attendee and not the CMA.

Travel Arrangements: It is advisable to check ferry times before travelling and book your vehicle space if travelling by your own transport.

Personal Insurance: Please ensure that you have suitable, and adequate, personal health insurance.

Travel Insurance: Please ensure that you have taken out suitable travel insurance for your journey and stay, including cancellation insurance.

Compliance with local laws: Be aware that on arrival at the event the laws may be different between England and Scotland and all local laws in place at the time of your visit must be complied with.