Achnacarry
Lochiel has advised that the next International Clan Cameron Gathering will be held at Achnacarry from Thursday 30 July to Sunday 2nd August. Let’s have a large contingent of Australian Camerons there!
We now have 43 people confirmed and 4 possibles from Australia attending the gathering.
If you think you might be going to the Gathering next year, it would help with planning and organisation if you could send a note to Clan Commissioner, James Cameron, at jcam2812@yahoo.com.
Timescale – to help you plan your visit
Thursday 30 July
Morning – Guided walks in Achnacarry
Afternoon – Various talks in Achnacarry
Evening – Informal meet and greet, Fort William
Friday 31 July
Morning – Guided walks in Achnacarry
Afternoon – Various talks in Achnacarry
Evening – Reception in Fort William
Saturday 1 August
10am – 4pm – Gathering at Achnacarry – lots of entertainment all day in Achnacarry, in the field and the big tent.
7.30pm – Midnight – Ceilidh in the tent at Achnacarry
Sunday 2 August
Morning – Service at St. Ciaran’s Church, Achnacarry.
Afternoon – Barbecue at Achnacarry
A detailed programme will be published nearer the time, with all the events, venues and times listed.
Apart from the Clan Cameron Museum some potential museums/centres to visit in Lochaber are as follows:
- Lochaber Archive Centre – find potential information on your Cameron ancestors. Clan Cameron NSW has lobbied with Highland Council to keep this open in the past, so let’s appreciate and use this resource if we can.
- West Highland Museum – many items of interest to Clan Cameron. A truly wonderful museum.
- Glen Nevis Visitor Centre
- Glencoe Folk Museum
- Commando Museum
- Treasures of the Earth
- Glenfinnan Railway Museum
- Mallaig Heritage Centre