Hi Stan,

As you know, because of Clan Gregor/Macgregor history, many clansmen changed their names to save their lives. Later, when it was safe, many did not change back. I think it would pay dividends to research a list of all possible name changes.

A sign saying -

"Is your name XXXX - You could be a MacGregor!"

will certainly bring responses.

My next thought is more practical. You will probably be stuck in your tent all day talking. Have a supply of throat soothing lozenges close to hand. You probably won't have time for a meal, so make lots of bite sized snacks to keep you refuelled. Likewise, hydration - vitally important.

Business cards - print your own or get them printed. Mine are one sided and have the XMarks url as well as my email address.

Take pictures - 1,000s of pictures! Digital cameras are cheap now-a-days. So are memory cards. Fresh batteries, plus spares. Give the camera to a young teen and tell him/her to record everything on the day (starting and ending at home), especially everybody who visits your tent (extra pics of all those wearing tartan). A record of what you did that day will be invaluable in years to come.

Have a guest-book and invite people to sign. Ask for email address. If they give it, follow up with regular greetings on Burns Night, St Andrews Day, Tartan Day, Clan Gregor Day and all the rest.

Have a water bowl on the ground, with a sign "Hot Dog Refuelling Station" - people remember kindness.

If you can, organise a follow-up, low key, event later on in the year and invite all possibles to attend.