Glenshee Gathering - May 2011
The Society Council has decided that the 2011 Clan Gathering will be based around the Dalmunzie Castle Hotel near Glenshee. All events, other than the Cockstane Gathering, will take place at the hotel.
This lovely hotel is situated in its own grounds a mile north of the Spittal of Glenshee and has its own 9-hole golf course and other sporting facilities. In order to take advantage of lower mid-season prices, it has been decided Gathering will take place between the
27th and 30th May 2011.
May has always been a great month to visit Scotland - statistically it is a much drier than August, and the glorious scenery is set off by lingering snow on the mountain tops and colourful displays of wildflowers in the woodlands and glens. Although cooler than August there are often long periods of warm sunshine.
The Clan Society has pre-booked all the bedrooms and urges members to stay at the Dalmunzie. Special rates have been negotiated and have been circulated with the 2010 New Year newsletter. Some of the larger rooms can accommodate children.
As the accommodation is limited, it is advisable to book early through the hotel's website: www.dalmunzie.com.
Please mention "MacThomas" when booking. Payments for accommodation should be made directly to the Hotel.
Click here for a selection of photographs of the Dalmunzie.
Council is sensitive to the fact that the prices at Dalmunzie are slightly higher than we have previously been accustomed to. For those not wishing to stay at the hotel, the following alternatives are suggested:
Self Catering Cottages:
Bed and Breakfast:
Alternatively please visit www.glenofthefairies.co.uk or our links page.
Members should be aware that no rooms are available at the Spittal Hotel for the night of the 28th May 2011. More.
In response to requests for members we have introduced a number of new events that should make for an exciting and memorable Gathering in the most beautiful surroundings.
The expected itinerary for the gathering is as follows:
Friday 27th May 2011 - Day One
| 3.00pm | Rooms at the Dalmunzie become available. |
6:00 pm | Collection of name badges & tickets from the hotel foyer where Clan Merchandise will be on sale. |
7:00pm | The Chief's Reception. |
8:00pm | Clan BBQ - outside if the weather permits. ** |
| 9:00pm | Society Lecture by Scott Poole on "Glenshee" followed by questions - in the dining room. |
9.30pm | Team Quiz Night with Quiz Master Finegand - in the dining room. |
| | Children's activities will be provided throughout the evening. |
Saturday 28th May 2011 - Day Two
| 09:30am | Clan Merchandise will be on sale in the hotel foyer. |
11.00am | Clan Gathering at the Cockstane. (Car Share to ease pressure on parking) |
12:30pm | Bar Lunch at Dalmunzie or elsewhere in the Glen. |
2:00pm - 4:30pm | Reel Practice in the Dalmunzie Dining Room. (Dashing White Sergeant, Duke of Perth, Eightsome Reel, Gay Gordons, Hamilton House and Strip the Willow) |
7:30 for 8:00pm | Clan Society Dinner in the company of MacThomaidh Mhor and 4 Courses. ** (Kilts, DJ's or Lounge Suits) |
10.00pm | Presentation on whisky by Scott Poole in the lounge area followed by tasting for those who wish. |
| 10:30pm | A musical interlude with Ken McComb and others. |
Note: | An earlier tea will be available for children under 12 not attending the dinner |
Sunday 29th May 2011 - Day Three
11:00am | Annual General Meeting |
11:00am - 1:00pm | Series of activities for the young at Gulabin Lodge |
12:30pm | Bar Lunch at Dalmunzie. Clan Merchandise will be on sale in the hotel foyer. |
2:30pm If Wet: | A sporting Afternoon for all ages: Archery - on the Hotel front lawn. Clay Pigeon Shooting. Golf - on the Hotel's own course. Mountain Biking. Tennis. Walking - challenging climbs or gentle walks. Bar billiards Indoor Workshops/Games for the Young |
| 5:00pm | Dalmunzie Drive Race (approx 1.5 miles). (There will be a children's race if there are enough competitors) |
7:30 for 8:00pm | Haggis and neeps in the lounge area followed by the Clan Ceilidh in the dining room.** |
10.30pm | Clan Raffle and Prize Giving. |
| | Members are invited to donate prizes for the Clan Raffle. |
Midnight | Ceilidh ends with Auld Lang Syne. |
Monday 30th May 2011 - Day Four (Bank Holiday)
8:30am | Clan Breakfast ** |
9:30pm | 9-hole Clan Golf Team Championship. |
9:30pm | Clan Merchandise will be on sale in the hotel foyer. |
Noon | Presentation of the MacThomas Golf Trophy. |
The Gathering ends officially after breakfast, but members are welcome to enter the golf championship, play tennis, go mountain biking, site see, walk in the hills or just relax in this magnificent setting.
Details of the cost of the various events will be published in the 2010 edition of the Clach A' Choilich and are available to members on request.
It will be necessary for participants to book and pay for the events marked ** in advance. We hope to be able to provide a PayPay payment facility. Detailed procedures will be advised in due course.
Will all members planning to attend the Gathering please register using the "Register Now" button provided at the top of this page as soon as possible - irrespective of where they decide to stay. Please contact the Membership Secretary if you require any further information regarding the Gathering.
You can make comments regarding the arrangements for the Gathering using the Clan Blog.
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