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Clan Douglas Gathering - 2014

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Clan Douglas Gathering - 2014

Plans are in hand to hold a Clan Douglas Gathering in Scotland in 2014.

The Gathering will be was held 30th June - 6th July 2014, following the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn

A range of activities are proposed. We welcome suggestions as the what and where these might be. Until numbers are known, events and activities cannot be firmed up, but there will include castle visits and opportunities to meet senior Douglas leaders (We have no Chief!).

This group has been established to enable ideas to be discussed, dates to be set, and an organising committee to be established.

So let us know what you think!

Location: Scotland
Members: 62
Latest Activity: Sep 11, 2023

Douglas Clan Gathering in 2014

The Homecoming Scotland 2014 events program will be themed around ancestry and the Scottish Government's Years of Focus (food and drink, active, creative and natural). Making the announcement, Fergus Ewing, MSP, Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism said "In 2014 Scotland will welcome the world as we stage two of the biggest sporting events - The Commonwealth Games and The Ryder Cup. This momentous year also sees Scotland's next year of Homecoming, giving people even more reason to be in Scotland and to extend their stay".

This is an opportunity for Clan Douglas to have a Scottish Gathering - the first ever. It might be an opportunity to launch a Clan Douglas Heritage Trust, to enable us to promote and advance the education of the public in the history, traditions and music of the Clan Douglas. It would seek to preserve and make widely known the enormous contribution that members of the Clan Douglas have made, and are still making, in politics, medicine, literature, music, sport, exploration and other forms of scientific endeavour, military campaigns and many other fields. It would ensure that their achievements are not forgotten, not only through the printed word but also through the preservation of manuscripts, artefacts, buildings and other tangible links. It also promotes the continuing contribution of Douglases in these areas.

Please let me know your views on a Clan Douglas Gathering, and what you would like to see happening at such an event. A daily programme of visits to castles, etc, has now been announced, but we still have to decide what evening events should happen.

2014 is also the anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn, and the probable date of the referendum on Scottish independece.

Discussion Forum

Clan Heraldry: What you can and can’t wear and display.

Started by William Douglas. Last reply by William Douglas Jun 23, 2013. 4 Replies

Coming to Scotland in 2014? Attending the Clan Gathering? Want to get it right? Well aware that feathers may be ruffled and noses out-jointed, Dr Bruce Durie, Shenachie to the Chief of Durie, offers…Continue

Tags: herladry, gathering

Douglas Clan Gathering 2014

Started by DARLENE HUGHES. Last reply by William Douglas Jun 15, 2013. 3 Replies

William,I think it is a wonderful idea, I am hoping to attend with bells on as we say, The last ones photos looked brilliant thoroughly enjoyed themDarlene Hughes Continue

Where and when?

Started by William Douglas. Last reply by William Douglas Jan 27, 2013. 11 Replies

Stirling Council and partners are building an exciting programme of events as 2014 – the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn and Scotland’s second Year of Homecoming - approaches.…Continue

Tags: venue, Bannockburn, Stirling

clan gathering. Dr.Francis Douglas.PhD.

Started by Francis Douglas. Last reply by Francis Douglas Jul 31, 2012. 5 Replies

I will make the trip.Please keep us informedContinue

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Comment by James Douglas on October 19, 2012 at 17:22

Try the doubt y Douglas I have the words

Jim

Comment by Francis Douglas on October 19, 2012 at 13:09

i am trying to find Douglas MUSIC ????

Comment by William Douglas on October 13, 2012 at 15:27

I have just received this from the Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs:

The Plans are as follows:

Part 1 is for the National Trust reenactment of the battle of Bannockburn on 28,29,30 June 2014 to be a signature event in 2014. An extra day has been added to accommodate the clans. In addition to the re-enactment there will be a distinctive, good quality clan village at the site. The National Trust will run all of this and have done reenactments before at Bannockburn so there is a high degree of confidence in this event. There is also the new visitor centre which will employ state of the art 3-D technology to interpret the battle.

Part 2 is for greater emphasis to be given to regional clan type events such as highland games in which there might be clan participation in 2014. An example is the Aboyne Games in which some 8 clans participate. Reference has also been made to SW Scotland and the Inverness area. 

Comment by James Douglas on July 9, 2012 at 21:58

That sounds good stayed there as well part of the Marriott chain

Jim Douglas

Comment by William Douglas on July 9, 2012 at 21:23

Douglas Clan Golf Tournament 

Dalmahoy, one time home of the Douglas Earls of Morton, is the location of a world class golf course.

Should we be thinking of a Douglas Golf Tournament?

Comment by William Douglas on June 26, 2012 at 22:03

I am just back home from the Clan Maclean Gathering.

There were over 1000 Macleans there for the final day; 600 had attended the dance and 800 the ceilidh (concert). That is quite a challenge to match up to!

It has given me some good ideas as to what we might want to do.

Comment by Beryl Turner on June 23, 2012 at 5:05
I second Cathnerine's call for joining William in making this happen. Is there a member of CDSNA who can help fundraising through that organization? Or CDAA? Members of the DNA project can donate to the group's fund through the ftDNA web- site. I will start a discussion on the yahoo DNA group re the use of group funds for tests at Clan gatherings - both in Scotland and other gatherings.
Comment by Russell Lynn Drysdale on June 22, 2012 at 10:43

CDSNA it is then !  Thank you , Beryl Turner

Comment by Beryl Turner on June 22, 2012 at 2:35
The reason the Aussies and the Yanks were left out of Williams comments is that these countries have Clan Douglas associations of their own which will be able to promote the event in those countries. Of course Clan Douglas includes all Douglases (and septs) worldwide and we want to see as many as possible attending.
Comment by Russell Lynn Drysdale on June 21, 2012 at 20:25

Comment by Catherine Douglas 

Then a retraction it shall be - no devaluation meant - the "it" referenced the comment as I truly couldn't understand it - but I will retract with apologies for the comment.   Thank You Catherine Douglas

 

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