Ashbourne Highland Gathering

**Martin** · 1st August 08, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by McClef

I guess that larger grounds would require an exponential level of attendance to give the right sense of scale.

Maybe next year I can stay with my Mum in Cheshire, Ashbourne isn't too far from Macclesfield!

I hope to see you there Trefor.

I do believe I owe you a coffee !!

**BobsYourUncle** · 1st August 08, 01:25 PM

Thank you so much for the post. The pictures were great, and the video a treat.

**freddie** · 1st August 08, 01:54 PM

Yes it was a good day out, despite being a bit damp in the morning. There were some great Highland outfits on display in the crowd and it's a pity I didn't take my camera along as well. I didn't see the Scottish Country Dance display as I was at the other end of the arena watching the pipe bands. I also spent a lot of time propping up the bar at the Knatterjack Somerset 'scrumpy' cider stall (I am Anglo Scottish after all !)
Sorry I didn't see you, I would have come over and said "Hello".

**Martin** · 2nd August 08, 04:04 AM

Originally Posted by freddie

Yes it was a good day out, despite being a bit damp in the morning. There were some great Highland outfits on display in the crowd and it's a pity I didn't take my camera along as well. I didn't see the Scottish Country Dance display as I was at the other end of the arena watching the pipe bands. I also spent a lot of time propping up the bar at the Knatterjack Somerset 'scrumpy' cider stall (I am Anglo Scottish after all !)
Sorry I didn't see you, I would have come over and said "Hello".

I sampled the 8.4% dry cider too! No wonder we couldn't spot one another!

To be fair, I can't see you too well in your avatar and so would have found it hard to pick you out. And as you say, there were many kilt outfits on show. A true delight.

Here's one outfit I rather admired on the day (albeit from the rear).

**McClef** · 2nd August 08, 07:00 AM

Ah the tied Balmoral ribbons!

Seem to recall that means he's married!

**Hamish** · 4th August 08, 05:50 PM

......... and the Galloway, Hunting, Muted tartan!

I recently ordered this from Geoffrey (Tailor), Edinburgh as kilt No. 92, 93 or 94 (depending upon the order in which new kilts are delivered!), and which is expected in October. Thanks for the pleat shot Martin.

Take care,

Ham.

**Tetley** · 5th August 08, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by Martin

For the record, I prefer the Harpenden gathering, a much prettier and more intimate setting.

Isn't it strange how things work out. I live in Warwick and my parents live in Harpenden. Small world.

What/when is the Harpenden Gathering you are referring to, please?

**Hamish** · 5th August 08, 05:35 PM

Originally Posted by Tetley

Isn't it strange how things work out. I live in Warwick and my parents live in Harpenden. Small world.

What/when is the Harpenden Gathering you are referring to, please?

The Harpenden Highland Gathering usually takes place on the second Sunday in July - it is on 12th July in 2009 - in Rothamsted Park.

Here is a link to the thread featuring photos of this year's event:

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/h...108/index.html

Perhaps you should meet up with Martin and travel over together next July!

Take care,
Ham.

**londonpiper** · 6th August 08, 01:30 AM

Martin, Freddie and Tetley, I am sometimes in the Banbury area which would make four of us in roughly the same part of the UK. Hows about a kilt night/meet somewhen?

**Martin** · 7th August 08, 04:48 AM

Originally Posted by londonpiper

Martin, Freddie and Tetley, I am sometimes in the Banbury area which would make four of us in roughly the same part of the UK. Hows about a kilt night/meet somewhen?

That sounds a great idea. We're all within a toss of the caber of one another. (well, almost).