Every four years, the Elliot Clan Society holds a gathering of the clans in Scotland.
Elliot Clan Gathering 2009
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Location: Redheugh, Roxburgshire, Scotland
In addition to the gathering, there will be an evening Ceilidh. There will also be a Clan tent at the international gathering of the clans.
Attendees
- There have been about 250 people at past gatherings.
- Children of any age are welcome.
- Photographs are permitted at Hermitage Castle and also in the Clan room.
Weather
- Weather in Scotland is never predictable! It may be warm and sunny; it may be cold and wet.
- Wet-weather gear is essential in Scotland at all times of the year.
- Wear as much Elliot tartan as you can muster!
- Current weather conditions in Newcastle
Travel
- Newcastle Airport - 1 1/2 hours away
- Glasgow two hours away.
- Edinburgh two hours away.
- To get to Redheugh, you will have to hire a car.
- Google map and directions from Edinburgh airport to Redhuegh.
- Newcastleton is a rural community with bad public transport and you will need a car. You will not, however, be able to park your car at Redheugh on the day of the Gathering as there will be a shuttle bus operating from Douglas Square, Newcastleton (approx. 2m away) all day.
Events and sightseeing
Accomodation
- Nearby Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts [.pdf]
- If you would like help with accommodation please email redheugh@btinternet.com and we will try to find you somewhere.
Disability access
- Special parking passes available on request.
If you would like to visit the Clan Room in Redheugh, please confirm
availability by calling +013873-75213.
International Clan Gathering 2009
In addition to the 2009 Elliot Clan Gathering, Scotland hosted an International Gathering of the Clans held at Edinburgh Castle on July 25 and 26, 2009.
For more information on this international gathering, contact:
The Gathering 2009 Ltd
27 Queen Charlotte St Edinburgh EH6 6AX
+44 (0)131 561 1323
info@thegathering2009.com
www.thegathering2009.com
Video
Video clips of the international gathering provided by Scottish Television.
- The gathering
- The gathering attracts back long-departed Scots
- Can Scotland learn from its emigrants?
- The gathering parade up the royal mile
- What is a Scottish clan?
- The gathering hailed a great success
- Scots bask in homecoming sunshine
- Prince Charles' speech to the gathering clans
- Clans decend on Edinburgh for the gathering
- Elliot Clan Chief Margaret Eliott's message