Clan societies in UK

[Jock Scot]

I wonder if the American group is even aware that you are holding a different gathering? Is that something that has even been mentioned? Have the American group's leaders been asked why they have organized their own events? I suspect that the average member of the American Society wouldn't even think that their event wasn't the same as the Clan's.

As for pageantry, if the Americans are used to seeing that at home I can also see why paying the thousands of dollars to visit Scotland and getting much more subdued displays and archeological talks would be a let down. It might even be so subdued that they don't recognize it as a celebration at all.

This is all speculation, of course.

Well yes, it could be speculation, but somehow I suspect the Clan Chief knew the date of the celebration several years ago and his Clansmen in the vicinity would have been well aware of the date more than a wee while ago. Somehow I doubt that those outwith these shores, with their enthusiastic Clan interests would have been unaware of the arranged date.

[Wareyin]

Well yes, it could be speculation, but somehow I suspect the Clan Chief knew the date of the celebration several years ago and his Clansmen in the vicinity would have been well aware of the date more than a wee while ago. Somehow I doubt that those outwith these shores, with their enthusiastic Clan interests would have been unaware of the arranged date.

I didn't think the date was in question, but rather there actually being an organized celebration. It rather sounds as though displays and talks and such with no pageantry is not a celebration, any more than visiting a museum would be.

My clan celebrated their 1,000 year anniversary a few years ago. I wasn't aware of any event, gathering, speech, etc that was put on by the clan itself. But I was only a member of an American "society" and not privy to communication from the actual clan.

[Jock Scot]

I didn't think the date was in question, but rather there actually being an organized celebration. It rather sounds as though displays and talks and such with no pageantry is not a celebration, any more than visiting a museum would be.

My clan celebrated their 1,000 year anniversary a few years ago. I wasn't aware of any event, gathering, speech, etc that was put on by the clan itself. But I was only a member of an American "society" and not privy to communication from the actual clan.

Celebrations come in many different forms and the Clan Chief is perfectly entitled to choose the way its going to be done. It is not for others to comment. His choice may not suit everyone, but it is his choice to make.