2020 Clan Gathering at Achnacarry – Clan Cameron Australia

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 46 people confirmed and 5 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.

Tickets to main day event on Saturday £10 (under 15s free). Available at Achnacarry on the day, no pre-booking.

Tickets to the ceilidh on Saturday night £10. Book tickets by messaging this page or email camerongathering2020@achnacarry.com. No pre-payment. Payment should be made at the Clan Cameron Museum table in the event marquee during the gathering.

Many people complain about the midges in the Scottish Highlands in summer. For those that do or might find them an issue a product that might be of assistance: https://www.smidgeup.com/

Avon’s Skin So Soft dry oil spray is also recommended by some, smells pleasant (unlike many repellents) and is apparently surprisingly effective at deterring mosquitoes and midges. The Royal Marines discovered it in 2005 – when based along the west coast of Scotland, they were regularly attacked by midges until they tried the spray, as explained in The Scotsman .

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