Autumn 11 - The Clan Cameron Association Scotland.

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Clan Cameron Association Scholarship Arrangements Introduction The scholarship was initiated by Mr Duncan Cameron (Association Commissioner) in October 2010. The first scholarship will be made available from October 2011. Purpose The purpose of the scholarship is to enable an eligible student to purchase a book or other material appropriate to the course of study. Eligibility In order to be deemed eligible for application the applicant should hold a current individual and /or family membership of the Clan Cameron Association-UK be aged 16-25 years be a registered student upon a course of further or higher study or have secured a place upon this Application Application should be made before the 5 th of September each year in writing or by email to the Commissioner of the Clan Association (current contact details are located on the clan web site: info@clancameron.org.uk ) The Application should provide the following your name and contact details your programme of study for which support is sought the name of the education institution at which you are studying or where you have obtained a place to study details of the support requested and costs a statement of no more than 400 words which outlines how you would use the scholarship if awarded and the benefit you would gain from this Selection Criteria The following will be used as criteria in considering applications. Confirmation that the applicant meets the eligibility requirements – see above. There is a clear rational for the application which demonstrates how Page 8 When Her Majesty the Queen visited Fort William in 1991, a year after its tercentenary, she called in to the West Highland Museum and was shown the Jacobite collection by the then curator, Fiona Marwick. Guiding the Queen round the show cased objects that are said to have a strong connection with the Prince. Her Majesty was intrigued! When Fiona told her "This, Ma'am is a lock of Bonnie Prince Charlie's hair, and that is a piece of the tartan that he wore at Culloden". The Queen responded to the curator with a very perceptive and unusually humorous take on what she had just been told, saying - "My dear, if all the locks of Bonnie Prince Charlie's hair and every piece of his tartan that I have been shown on my travels were authentic, then the Prince would have been bald and bare by the time he was exiled in France". Amongst the many exhibits in the Jacobite Collection, by far the most unusual and intriguing is The Secret Portrait of Bonnie Prince Charlie. Found in a London market stall in the early 1920s by the Museum founder, Victor Hodgson, The Secret Portrait is made up of two parts. One consists of a 30cm square wooden panel, upon which crescent moon-like daubings of coloured paint circulate round its centre, giving the first-glance appearance of a well used artist's palette. And herein lies the secret, for when the second part of the unique portrait is added - everything becomes clear. A 20 cm high wooden column with a central element of polished metal reveals the apparent distortion below on its surface, showing the handsome image of Bonnie Prince Charlie. The artist and date of the portrait remain a mystery. However, this anamorphic style of painting has been used by a number of well-known artists, most notably in Hans Holbein's 'The Ambassadors', in which he Page 25
The Secret Portrait By Bill Cameron, Lochaber Two hundred and sixty six years ago, Prince Charles Edward Stuart stood upon an elevated knoll above the dark and ominous waters of Loch Shiel, hoping to change the course of British history when he raised the Jacobite Standard at Glenfinnan. It was to be a cause during which many would lose their lives in the pursuit of restoring the Stuarts to the British throne. Bonnie Prince Charlie's ill-fated campaign throughout Scotland has been much analysed by scholars, from his first landing in the Western Isles; as were the various caves in which he is alleged to have taken shelter in after his defeat at Culloden, and to his final departure disguised as an Irish maid (Betty Burke) - evading capture and denying his captors the thirty thousand pound reward on his head for those treacherous enough to give away his whereabouts. Within the many historical accounts written about the Prince, it is clear that if the Gentle Lochiel had not been persuaded by him to back the Stuart cause and offer the support of his clan, then the '45 would probably not have taken place. Showing allegiance to the Jacobite cause would have taken a variety of forms, from the direct bonds of kinship in following the rallying call of the clan chief into battle, to the discreet carrying of small items that had a connection to the Prince; such as enamel portraits of him, locks of his hair, or fragments of his kilt. Within the West Highland Museum in Fort William, there are many articles associated with Prince Charlie and the Jacobite cause. In many respects the museum was founded around the central idea of having a permanent home for such Jacobite artefacts. A major Jacobite Exhibition in 1925 would see the museum acquire more objects from various individuals into its permanent collection and it eventually moved into the present day site in Cameron Square. Page 24 the resources would actively support learning and personal development. The applicant identifies why they should be considered. Judgement and award process The number and value of scholarships awarded each year will be dependent upon funds available each year and the strength of the applications made. The decisions made in this respect by the Clan Association Council and Annual General Meeting are final and not subject to appeal. All applications received by noon on Saturday 15 th October 2011 will be considered. All applications will be reviewed by two nominated Clan Cameron Association Council members with recommendations presented for consideration at the October Council meeting The October Council meeting will review the recommendation and make a final decision for adoption at the next Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Clan Cameron Association. The award of scholarships will be ratified and announced at the October Annual General Meeting of the Clan Cameron Association Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application within one calendar month of the AGM A condition of acceptance is that the successful applicant will agree to an announcement of the award being posted on the CCAS web site and newsletter. It is hoped the eventual success of the bursar will also be announced to the Association. Mony a mickle maks a Muckle! The old Scots saying means that a large amount is made up of many smaller amounts and it is in that context that you are invited to contribute to the Scholarship Fund. It was always the intention that an opportunity would be given to members to contribute to this important cause. Any contributions, large or small are welcome. If you wish to add something to the fund, please send your donation to: The Treasurer, 5 Fechil Brae, Ellon, Aberdeenshire AB41 8NS clearly marking that it is for the scholarship. Editor Page 9
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