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President’s letter autumn news letter 2011 Once again, this has been a busy year for the Association. Following the successful 120 th anniversary dinner, at the Blythswood Square Hotel, Glasgow, the Scots Heritage magazine (sister magazine to Scottish Field) published a spread of pictures from the event in the Spring edition. The magazine reaches over 32,000 subscribers throughout the Scottish diaspora in North America, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Tristan our latest 1 st Lighter was able to attend this historic event prior to spending some time in Canada before returning to New Zealand. We wish him well and hope to see him back in Scotland soon. The memorial service at Culloden was well supported this year and at the Cawdor Tavern lunch members received a splendid talk by the Very Rev Allan Maclean of Dochgarroch on the Erracht Camerons. He generously gave away copies of „Indomitable Colonel‟, by Loraine Maclean, his mother, to delighted listeners who soon pressed him to sign their book. I am pleased to report that the financial sponsorship so generously given by Colin Ross, MD of Ben Nevis Distillery Ltd, is to continue beyond 2010/11 into 2011/12. This support is particularly useful in such difficult times to fund our activities. Council meetings have taken place at Dundee and Perth. The council agreed to support the bursary fund which has also received several donations from members this year. (Details can be found elsewhere in the newsletter as to how to receive a bursary application form). I urge members to be generous in their support of this new undertaking by the Association, specifically with our young clansfolk in mind. The 600 th anniversary of the Battle of Harlaw was celebrated by a dinner in Aberdeen on Saturday 23 rd July attended by descendants of those who had participated and others with a special interest. On Sunday 24 th July the Rev Stephen Taylor - ably assisted by Gillian Trew - conducted a moving service in the Kirk of St Nicholas. Later in the afternoon wreaths were laid at separate services by representatives of the City of Aberdeen and the participating Page 2 HONORARY LIFE CHIEFTAINS & PATRONS (MAXIMUM 9) Col Charles A Cameron Rt Hon Lord Cameron of Lochbroom Most Rev Andrew Bruce Cameron Rt Rev Douglas M Cameron HONORARY PRESIDENTS Alistair Cameron Raymond McK Cameron Sonia Cameron Jacks David Cameron Alan Cameron HONORARY VICE–PRESIDENTS Colin Cameron Rosemary Cameron HONORARY MEMBERS Lt Col G Ronald Cameron Julian Hutchings Dr Ronald Cameron John S Gibson Margaret S Cameron Gillian Cameron Page 31
AGM 2011 The AGM will be held at 2.00pm on Sunday, 23rd October, 2011. The venue, this year is Balgonie Castle, home of the Laird of Balgonie. As you can see from the map, Balgonie Castle is in the country and you may consider having your lunch at the Castle. If you wish to avail yourself of this option, it is important to let Duncan know as soon as possible. His contact details are: E-mail: duncan-cameron1@btconnect.com Tel: 01466 730733. After the AGM, there will be a talk by Stuart Morris Ygr of Balgonie & Eddergoll. I would encourage you to attend the AGM, if possible. It is important that we have a good attendance. Directions from Glenrothes and Leven are shown above. There is a Travelodge and a Premier Inn at Glenrothes for those who require an overnight stay. The full address of the venue is as follows: Balgonie Castle By Markinch Fife KY7 6HQ Page 30 clans. A wreath was duly laid on behalf of the Camerons. Dochgarroch conducted the service on the field. Although the Lochaber Games and the clan tent at the Inverness Games were cancelled, this year, the „clan village‟ at the Aboyne Games was a great success with the Cameron tent being visited by the Marquis of Huntly and many others during the day. The layout of a tented courtyard complemented the well run games. Despite early morning rain over Fort William, the Glenfinnan Games were dry and relatively midge free. Lochiel visited the clan tent and gave support to the members who were kept busy throughout the day hosting visitors and answering questions. A good day was had by all in a dramatic setting. Lochiel was able to report some good news with the Courtyard flats now being rebuilt after the fire. The website continues to be developed with work currently being undertaken on a Cameron Heraldry section. The interactive site continues to gain members and host the latest blogs and pictures from events. I have been busy organising a visit in October to the Stone Mountain Games in Georgia, USA. It will be a pleasure to renew friendships with fellow Camerons in the States. I shall be back for the AGM at Balgonie Castle, Markinch, Fife hosted by Stuart Morris Ygr of Balgonie. I greatly look forward to seeing you there and planning 2012 with your support. CONTENTS President’s Letter P. 2 The Clan Society Today P. 16 A Cameron Mission to St Kilda P. 4 The Red Cross Rose P. 19 The Clan Scholarship P. 8 The Three Donalds P.19 Achnacarry Sporting Venture P. 10 Model T on Ben Nevis P. 20 Sconestone P. 11 Alexander Donald Trotter P. 23 Frances Bailey Smith P. 11 The Secret Portrait P. 24 Culloden 2011 P. 12 Sir Donald Charles Cameron P. 27 Glenfinnan 2011 P. 13 The Jacobite Standard P. 29 Piping Banners P. 14 AGM 2011 P 30 Battle of Harlaw P. 14 Honorary members P 31 Camerons in the News P. 15 Ben Nevis Distillery Advert P 32 Page 3
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