Annual Clan Macpherson Gathering and Rally

[SoCalScotsman]

Or any year for that matter! Just as long as you are in Badenoch during the first weekend in August. The annual gathering and rally has been going strong every year since 1946. My own immediate family has been attending since 1949. Only the men participate in the clan march (led by Cluny, and two Clan Macpherson Chieftains) from Old Ralia, down across the Spey River bridge, and onto The Eilan in Newtonmore. There, the clan is formally accepted/recognised as the official patron of the Newtonmore Highland Games. Some Macpherson clanswomen typically take photos of the men as they march their way to The Eilan, which is located at the base of Creag Dhubh (a massive hill that rises above the games field). However, I should mention that the vast majority of the Macpherson women tend to be deeply engaged in conversation with one another as they patiently await the arrival of their male counterparts on The Eilan.

The first Clan Macpherson Gathering and Rally in 1946.

Excellent photo! Hopefully I'll make out there eventually.

Cheers,

Cooper Smith