Gatherings and reunions - The Douglas Archives2024-03-29T06:01:37Zhttps://douglashistory.ning.com/forum/categories/gatherings-and-reunions/listForCategory?feed=yes&xn_auth=noLooking for information on a Robert Douglas White(Douglas) born in Hull United Kingdom 23/1/49tag:douglashistory.ning.com,2018-01-15:3482022:Topic:872772018-01-15T01:46:44.278ZLevi Ravenswoodhttps://douglashistory.ning.com/profile/LeviRavenswood
<p>Looking for information of A (Robert Douglas White, )born in 1949 Hull UK.</p>
<p>born the 23 January 1949 Hull United Kingdom </p>
<p>father from Scotland gladcow , died aged 50 as suggested.</p>
<p>2 brothers only one in Canada the other in the UK, no sister.</p>
<p>previous family name Douglas .( Black Douglas clan i was told)</p>
<p>Robert Douglas White has unfortunately passed on last year November 22 2017; Perth Australia, orange grove address .</p>
<p>would like contact with family…</p>
<p>Looking for information of A (Robert Douglas White, )born in 1949 Hull UK.</p>
<p>born the 23 January 1949 Hull United Kingdom </p>
<p>father from Scotland gladcow , died aged 50 as suggested.</p>
<p>2 brothers only one in Canada the other in the UK, no sister.</p>
<p>previous family name Douglas .( Black Douglas clan i was told)</p>
<p>Robert Douglas White has unfortunately passed on last year November 22 2017; Perth Australia, orange grove address .</p>
<p>would like contact with family member as none was available or found after his death last year.</p>
<p>no name of my grandfather or grandmother. Or of brothers he had names.</p>
<p>i dont think no one was informed in the family that he had twin sons in 1973 born Adelaide.</p>
<p>Bob made contact with his sons 44 years before his death in November 2017.</p>
<p>i never met him unfortunately just emails and phone calls .</p>
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<p></p> Rules and regulationstag:douglashistory.ning.com,2013-04-22:3482022:Topic:595952013-04-22T18:56:17.684ZJames Douglashttps://douglashistory.ning.com/profile/JamesDouglas
<p>Well I never. Where did all these rules come from are we trying to scare people off coming next year?</p>
<p>Jim Douglas</p>
<p>Well I never. Where did all these rules come from are we trying to scare people off coming next year?</p>
<p>Jim Douglas</p> Clan Gathering 2014tag:douglashistory.ning.com,2013-03-13:3482022:Topic:581482013-03-13T11:52:27.521ZWilliam Douglashttps://douglashistory.ning.com/profile/WilliamDouglas
<p>I reproduce in full a letter I received yesterday:</p>
<div align="left"><strong>Homecoming 2014:</strong></div>
<div align="left"><strong>What's In & What's Out</strong></div>
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<div align="left"><strong>Dear Friends:</strong></div>
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<div align="left"><div align="justify"><span>Way back early in 2012 COSCA joined with most of the rest of the Scottish diaspora in welcoming the news from Stirling Council and the Homecoming…</span></div>
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<p>I reproduce in full a letter I received yesterday:</p>
<div align="left"><strong>Homecoming 2014:</strong></div>
<div align="left"><strong>What's In & What's Out</strong></div>
<div align="left"><strong> </strong></div>
<div align="left"><strong>Dear Friends:</strong></div>
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<div align="left"><div align="justify"><span>Way back early in 2012 COSCA joined with most of the rest of the Scottish diaspora in welcoming the news from Stirling Council and the Homecoming 2014 planning team that the ultra successful 2009 Gathering would be repeated in 2014 as part of the 2nd Year of Homecoming. Initially we understood that the 2014 event would build on the successful experience of the 2009 Gathering and be of a similar character and scope. </span></div>
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<div align="justify"><span>Unless you have been under a rock for last six months you now know that there appears to be no central Gathering at Stirling in 2014. While we appreciate the Scottish Government Homecoming 2014 team's efforts to save the day through the Bannockburn Anniversary events, logistically, the Bannockburn field carries very difficult limitations for hosting an international clan gathering as does the Bannockburn event itself. So, while Bannockburn looks to include a spectacular high tech next generation visitors' center, a stellar reenactment and a medieval village possibly with clan elements, it's no Gathering. </span></div>
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<div align="justify"><span>Alright, we're over it. And what is the teaching moment? In future, we will design and plan our own gatherings. We will work collaboratively with the Scottish government and Scottish commercial enterprise to nail it. Indeed, there are many very keen minds thinking about that right now. The concept of a gathering is rooted in history, culture and tradition. It is the work of the chiefs to summon a gathering for clearly articulated reasons. Unless the diaspora regains control of the concept and reality of an international gathering of Scottish clans and families, our traditions will remain in danger of being boiled down into a commercialized festival event just like any other instead of the special and authentic cultural and heritage celebration that they should be.</span></div>
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<div align="justify"><span>So, as it is currently all the buzz, you may want to check out the Scottish Parliament's politically tinged inquiry into whatever happened to the Gathering 2014. <strong><a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00132S4e9oKKe4obg7zuERMDPpp84f3XtqqZngi7xCjLKNOkWpvoBBrkybGMAG-KRW8BDVgTr8qrgx5KydwyMZ_ycfLPRN1wchR4-qQxl6XlQ335DrT6HKLO2QwhjZSZcLALClIxl9dXK10ExmLJg2XRKnWL6k7lZi_Zx02AfmHYc86H2kYsj3QCkP2r8oPs7yGpSc1D7YrPM4=" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00132S4e9oKKe4obg7zuERMDPpp84f3XtqqZngi7xCjLKNOkWpvoBBrkybGMAG-KRW8BDVgTr8qrgx5KydwyMZ_ycfLPRN1wchR4-qQxl6XlQ335DrT6HKLO2QwhjZSZcLALClIxl9dXK10ExmLJg2XRKnWL6k7lZi_Zx02AfmHYc86H2kYsj3QCkP2r8oPs7yGpSc1D7YrPM4=" shape="rect" target="_blank">Click here</a></strong> to read the written testimony and evidence submitted to the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee of the Scottish Parliament on the subject. </span></div>
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<div align="justify"><span><strong>I highly recommend beginning with the <a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00132S4e9oKKe4B42g8NxlW3DLvDUngRRS5xhQGqpzJ1WbWQcuYMcCfKs9gFdMjZ4du9Hj9ZnM8Xx_F2uM3eV_1-ge3WMRsbRsH0eH1QgeRS7emwRdKWmOdbph6aQyj_ian4B8Y3R0wcvIRpyI0VUH6DyrsWbI7-IlNODdKCo2pZE59k54REnv8ZsOF-nmwXY-3n7r0m4VSWc062YR_wzh-LvcXHLw9EOy8-no3oq3v5GM=" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00132S4e9oKKe4B42g8NxlW3DLvDUngRRS5xhQGqpzJ1WbWQcuYMcCfKs9gFdMjZ4du9Hj9ZnM8Xx_F2uM3eV_1-ge3WMRsbRsH0eH1QgeRS7emwRdKWmOdbph6aQyj_ian4B8Y3R0wcvIRpyI0VUH6DyrsWbI7-IlNODdKCo2pZE59k54REnv8ZsOF-nmwXY-3n7r0m4VSWc062YR_wzh-LvcXHLw9EOy8-no3oq3v5GM=" shape="rect" target="_blank">Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs</a>' written submission as those comments are driven neither by politics or profits and instead they, alone among the group, contain a clear history and discussion of what happened and why. You can read the SCSC testimony <a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00132S4e9oKKe4B42g8NxlW3DLvDUngRRS5xhQGqpzJ1WbWQcuYMcCfKs9gFdMjZ4du9Hj9ZnM8Xx_F2uM3eV_1-ge3WMRsbRsH0eH1QgeRS7emwRdKWmOdbph6aQyj_ian4B8Y3R0wcvIRpyI0VUH6DyrsWbI7-IlNODdKCo2pZE59k54REnv8ZsOF-nmwXY-3n7r0m4VSWc062YR_wzh-LvcXHLw9EOy8-no3oq3v5GM=" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00132S4e9oKKe4B42g8NxlW3DLvDUngRRS5xhQGqpzJ1WbWQcuYMcCfKs9gFdMjZ4du9Hj9ZnM8Xx_F2uM3eV_1-ge3WMRsbRsH0eH1QgeRS7emwRdKWmOdbph6aQyj_ian4B8Y3R0wcvIRpyI0VUH6DyrsWbI7-IlNODdKCo2pZE59k54REnv8ZsOF-nmwXY-3n7r0m4VSWc062YR_wzh-LvcXHLw9EOy8-no3oq3v5GM=" shape="rect" target="_blank">here</a>.</strong></span></div>
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<div align="justify"><span>And yes, do look at the National Trust for Scotland's written testimony, where the NTS suggests that a final decision on what is in and what is out as far as Bannockburn Anniversary events will not be made until May 2013. Yes, according to NTS, even the Bannockburn reenactments may be scrapped if the stars are not correctly aligned. </span></div>
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<div align="justify"><div>In spite of the fact that the clan gathering element of Homecoming 2014 didn't come off, the truth is, Scotland has put together a truly incredible lineup of events for their 2nd Year of Homecoming. While I am certain that the Commonwealth Games and the Ryder Cup will be compelling athletics, in the minds of the active ancestral diaspora, the Bannockburn Anniversary events, including the new visitor's center and reenactments, are among the most intriguing offerings. </div>
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<div>It is notable that Bannockburn represents the only currently supported ancestral element in the entire Year of Homecoming and that makes for a missed opportunity to optimize the unique advantage of the remarkable Scottish diaspora. <span>We encourage NTS to stay the course and produce all of the successful events to commemorate the 700th Anniversary of Bannockburn that can be produced. </span></div>
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<div><span>Additional and further to the big splashy events, are the smaller and thus far independent regional gems that have caught the 2014 buzz. We understand that <a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00132S4e9oKKe6un4zKp9zi_jvArgxaUxCHxDsecVwyJDkansE31DusjlRHACEuo6pPBtVYu5IV928mCCKBEa2zwLTU8rvV4L6kA4_DFyyjvKkQ4CNmierS6g==" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00132S4e9oKKe6un4zKp9zi_jvArgxaUxCHxDsecVwyJDkansE31DusjlRHACEuo6pPBtVYu5IV928mCCKBEa2zwLTU8rvV4L6kA4_DFyyjvKkQ4CNmierS6g==" shape="rect" target="_blank">Glamis Castle</a>, already a veteran at hosting large complex events, continues to consider holding a 'dry run' games and clan gathering in 2013 to see what a larger event might look like in 2014. The folks in West Lochaber in association with the <a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00132S4e9oKKe4Stz4ApUQ6kMVRS8VVbMbXQNE_vvY83ApsSQbaK35mt3ljCCmwCESJHHslZsEEfl4L_IGzRDXJ20FW7oMcFpBfO2vs4zm262brf9QONX0BvoUTJhVq0lbG1AF19tUP7opBGGJ7sd--q2Y8-PTdLape" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00132S4e9oKKe4Stz4ApUQ6kMVRS8VVbMbXQNE_vvY83ApsSQbaK35mt3ljCCmwCESJHHslZsEEfl4L_IGzRDXJ20FW7oMcFpBfO2vs4zm262brf9QONX0BvoUTJhVq0lbG1AF19tUP7opBGGJ7sd--q2Y8-PTdLape" shape="rect" target="_blank">Arisaig Games</a> are working feverishly to give ancestral visitors to their region an outstanding experience in 2014 and beyond. And of course, <a title="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00132S4e9oKKe5EZ8lzshJ-qNBcMiw1RWIKoYWTBNd6sUWGRVXWi4ybDr9b3GJm5bqLOBLW9z35ghRa40COiviQxy-jBE7hLIBv4J9jJweGTgY=" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=00132S4e9oKKe5EZ8lzshJ-qNBcMiw1RWIKoYWTBNd6sUWGRVXWi4ybDr9b3GJm5bqLOBLW9z35ghRa40COiviQxy-jBE7hLIBv4J9jJweGTgY=" shape="rect" target="_blank">Struileag</a> plans to live-stream it's culminating diaspora heritage and cultural production in October 2014, in association with the National Mod at Inverness. </span></div>
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<div><span>So that is nothing to shake a stick at. The energy is there; it needs to be harnessed. Still, the diaspora will have to undertake to produce our own gatherings in the future. We must all note however that there is not absolute unanimity about the details of a gathering. Where, when, why, who, what? Those are <em>our</em> questions and it is <em>our</em> obligation to begin to explore and answer those questions before heading down the gathering road once again.</span></div>
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<div><span>Yours aye,</span></div>
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<div><span>slm</span></div>
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<div><span>Susan L. McIntosh, President</span></div>
<div><span>Council of Scottish Clans & Associations</span></div>
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</div> Gathering datetag:douglashistory.ning.com,2012-10-15:3482022:Topic:533062012-10-15T20:53:27.178Zdr douglas malcolm gytehttps://douglashistory.ning.com/profile/douglasmalcolmgyte
<p>do the Gathering on the Commonwealth Games timetable</p>
<p>what a great time we could all have but sort it now and book rooms etc come on Clan lets get organised never mind any one else lets do it ... glass half full and all that!</p>
<p>do the Gathering on the Commonwealth Games timetable</p>
<p>what a great time we could all have but sort it now and book rooms etc come on Clan lets get organised never mind any one else lets do it ... glass half full and all that!</p> Ventura Seaside Highland Gamestag:douglashistory.ning.com,2009-10-11:3482022:Topic:23452009-10-11T16:01:48.000ZWilliam Douglashttps://douglashistory.ning.com/profile/WilliamDouglas
The premier Highland games of Southern/Central California, the Ventura Seaside Highland Games and Gathering of the Clans takes place the second full weekend of October annually. Featuring scottish heavy athletics, celtic jewelry, attire and accessory vendors, British foods, highland dancing, battle re-enactments and the best in tradtional and modern scottish music, the Seaside Highland Games offers the visitor a completely scottish weekend."><br />
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Where: Seaside Park in beautiful Ventura County,…
The premier Highland games of Southern/Central California, the Ventura Seaside Highland Games and Gathering of the Clans takes place the second full weekend of October annually. Featuring scottish heavy athletics, celtic jewelry, attire and accessory vendors, British foods, highland dancing, battle re-enactments and the best in tradtional and modern scottish music, the Seaside Highland Games offers the visitor a completely scottish weekend."><br />
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Where: Seaside Park in beautiful Ventura County, California<br />
Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W Harbor Blvd, Ventura<br />
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When: October 10 & 11, 2009 and 9th and 10th October 2010<br />
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Website: <a href="http://www.seaside-games.com" target="_blank">www.seaside-games.com</a> Homecoming - The Gathering 2009tag:douglashistory.ning.com,2009-06-16:3482022:Topic:1422009-06-16T17:23:22.000ZWilliam Douglashttps://douglashistory.ning.com/profile/WilliamDouglas
Be a part of history; join clan members from around the world to witness Scotland's largest ever Highland Games in the inspiring Holyrood Park. Marvel at the athletes battling to win the 2009 World Highland Games Heavy Events, enjoy the skills of the pipers and Highland dancers and the stamina of the hill runners. Sample contemporary Scotland with live music, top-quality arts and crafts, and the best local food and drink.<br />
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Visit the clan tents and find out more about your family. Watch the…
Be a part of history; join clan members from around the world to witness Scotland's largest ever Highland Games in the inspiring Holyrood Park. Marvel at the athletes battling to win the 2009 World Highland Games Heavy Events, enjoy the skills of the pipers and Highland dancers and the stamina of the hill runners. Sample contemporary Scotland with live music, top-quality arts and crafts, and the best local food and drink.<br />
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Visit the clan tents and find out more about your family. Watch the centrepiece of The Gathering 2009, the colourful Clan Parade on the famous Royal Mile, culminating in a spectacular Historic Pageant on the Castle's esplanade.<br />
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Start Date: Saturday, July 25, 2009<br />
End Date: Sunday, July 26, 2009<br />
Address: Holyrood Park, Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Homecoming Scotland 2009tag:douglashistory.ning.com,2009-06-16:3482022:Topic:1412009-06-16T17:20:06.000ZWilliam Douglashttps://douglashistory.ning.com/profile/WilliamDouglas
Rt Hon Alex Salmond, MSP, First Minister of Scotland today (Monday 16 June), launched the country's first ever Homecoming year, at Edinburgh Castle.<br />
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Inspired by the 250th anniversary of the birth of Scotland's national poet, the international cultural icon, Robert Burns, Homecoming Scotland 2009 will encourage people of Scottish descent, Scots, and those who love Scotland to come home in 2009 and take part in an inspirational celebration of our culture, heritage and some of the many great…
Rt Hon Alex Salmond, MSP, First Minister of Scotland today (Monday 16 June), launched the country's first ever Homecoming year, at Edinburgh Castle.<br />
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Inspired by the 250th anniversary of the birth of Scotland's national poet, the international cultural icon, Robert Burns, Homecoming Scotland 2009 will encourage people of Scottish descent, Scots, and those who love Scotland to come home in 2009 and take part in an inspirational celebration of our culture, heritage and some of the many great contributions Scotland has given the world.<br />
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From Burns Night (Jan 25) to St Andrew's Day (Nov 30) 2009, a country wide programme of Homecoming events and activities has been designed to celebrate some of Scotland's great contributions to the world: Burns himself, Whisky, Golf, Great Scottish Minds and Innovations and Scotland's culture and heritage which lives on at home and through Scotland's global family.<br />
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Organisations all over the country ranging from community groups, to public and private bodies are planning new and enhanced Homecoming activity and invite both Scots and those with a passion for Scotland to join the celebrations. From the Shetland Isles in the north to Selkirk in the south; Barra in the west to Aberdeen in the east, a packed calendar of over 100 events is already in place with many more activities being developed in the run up to 2009.<br />
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Speaking at the launch the Rt Hon Alex Salmond, MSP, First Minister of Scotland said: "(2009)is the 250th anniversary of the birth of our national poet and cultural icon Robert Burns and a chance to celebrate Scotland's contribution to the world.<br />
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"The exciting programme of events unveiled today demonstrates the richness of our culture and heritage, with events ranging from the biggest clan gathering for 200 years to an exhibition of contemporary art, inspired by Robert Burns, which includes contributions from John Byrne and Tracy Emin."<br />
The First Minister urged Scots to embrace the year and get involved by encouraging friends, family and colleagues from around the world to come and join the celebrations:<br />
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"With so many inspiring and exceptional activities to choose from the programme promises to give everyone a reason to come home. It is an invitation to connect with Scotland's past and future, on a scale never seen before. Now we all need to make sure that Scots at home and abroad get the message."<br />
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Homecoming Scotland 2009 is a Scottish Government initiative being delivered by EventScotland in partnership with VisitScotland.<br />
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Paul Bush, Chief Operating Officer, EventScotland said: "As Scotland's national events agency, EventScotland is ideally placed to manage the delivery of Homecoming Scotland in 2009.<br />
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"EventScotland has already created a portfolio of world class events, ensuring Scotland capitalises on the growing trend of event tourism, and Homecoming is an extension of this work. We have worked with our public sector and event industry partners to create a tailored programme of events and festivals to inspire Scots worldwide to come home in 2009.<br />
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"The result of this enthusiasm is that 2009 will be a very exciting year, and will bring Scots, people with Scots ancestry, and those who simply love Scotland 'home' for this landmark year."<br />
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Commenting on the worldwide marketing of Homecoming, VisitScotland's Chairman Peter Lederer said: "We have already seen a great deal of interest in Homecoming 2009 from our key tourism markets and the fantastic range of events announced today is sure to be very popular with visitors. VisitScotland has been promoting Homecoming extensively, with Scotland in Toronto, New York's Scotland Week and a travel trade event in Australia just some examples of our recent activity. We will build on this success with a programme of marketing and PR which will promote Homecoming Scotland 2009 to potential visitors within the UK and around the world."<br />
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The event programme launched today is a key part of Homecoming. Marie Christie, Homecoming Scotland 2009 Project Director said: "In developing the programme so far we've had a fantastic response from organisations, large and small from every area in Scotland, who have really taken the concept of Homecoming to their hearts and have developed diverse and inspiring activity for 2009.<br />
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"The programme detail announced today is just the beginning of the Homecoming story, over the coming months we will be releasing more information and bringing more and more partners on board. We think there is something in the programme for everyone and we hope Scots, and those who love Scotland, at home and abroad will join the celebrations in 2009. It's an exciting year for Scotland, it's a great year to come home."<br />
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A key part of today's announcement was the call for Scots to get involved in Homecoming. Here's how:<br />
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Extend the invite: Whether you are a native Scot; part of Scotland's extended global family, or maybe you just love Scotland, spread the word by telling your friends and relatives wherever they live, about the special year of Homecoming and encourage them to join us in our 2009 celebrations. Gatherings and reunionstag:douglashistory.ning.com,2009-06-15:3482022:Topic:1022009-06-15T17:52:15.000ZWilliam Douglashttps://douglashistory.ning.com/profile/WilliamDouglas
Do you have a family reunion coming up? Are you attending a clan gathering? Why not share the details here?
Do you have a family reunion coming up? Are you attending a clan gathering? Why not share the details here?