November 2009 - Clan MacLennan Worldwide

Clan MacLennan Association
Australia Melbourne Inc.
CHIEF:
CHIEFTAIN:
PATRON:
RUAIRIDH DONALD GEORGE MacLENNAN OF MacLENNAN
GREGORY SCOTT MacLENNAN
OLIVE MacLENNAN
NEWSLETTER NO. 94
November, 2009
PRESIDENT: Graeme MacLennan 722 Balloong Rd., WOODSIDE
3874
TEL 5187 1291
VICE—PRES: Max McLennan
45 Rhodes Pde, OAK PARK
3046
TEL 9306 7948
SECRETARY: Patsy McLennan
13 Lamart St.,
STRATHMORE
3041
TEL 9379 2425
TREASURER: Geoff McLennan
34 Hornsby St., MALDON
3463
TEL 5475 2092
EDITOR:
Carol Davis
P.O. Box 444,
CANTERBURY
3126
TEL 9836 2298
COMMITTEE: Carol Davis, Reg Davis, Bob MacLennan, Ivan McLennan, Marion McLennan, Mary
McLennan, Kath Nicholls, Heather Vickers
EMAIL: ed-au@clanmaclennan-worldwide.com
WEBSITE: <www.clanmaclennan-worldwide.com>
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Dear Clansfolk,
2009 was a year to remember. For those Clan members who made the journey to Edinburgh to be part of
the global Gathering in July, 2009 will be a year to remember. From meeting
Chief Rurairidh and his family at Loch Ness, and sharing meals with MacLennans from around the world to marching up the cobblestones of the Royal Mile,
our Scottish heritage was stirred by the sound of the pipes and the singing of
“Return to Kintail”. For more stories from the Gathering see the full report by
Editor, Carol Davis on page six.
Kintail … a dream revisited. After the gathering in Edinburgh, many clan members travelled through the North-West highlands visiting places of interest to
Clan MacLennan such as Lochinver, Ullapool, Aultbea, Mellon Charles, and the
Eilean Donan Castle. Of particular interest was the one acre of land at Kintail
owned by the MacLennans. Chief Rurairidh’s father Ronald had a dream to dePresident
velop this land into a MacLennan museum and Scottish cultural centre. With
Graeme MacLennan
new found enthusiasm from younger members around the world, this may now
become a reality.
As foretold in our history, the MacLennans will return to Kintail.
We will return to Kintail, take each other by the hand,
Five sisters they are calling, it’s time to make our stand,
We will return to Kintail, the many coloured land,
‘cross the hills you’ll hear us singing, the proud MacLennan Clan.
(from the song “Return to Kintail” by Ross McLennan)
Our Annual General Meeting and Ceilidh on June 21st at Roseville Community Centre in Doncaster
East was well supported, with fifty members attending. Once again our thanks go to Bruce McLennan for
arranging the use of such a warm and comfortable venue. Our thanks also for those who organised and
assisted with the catering and the entertainment.
A RED CROSS MEANS you are unfinancial for the year 2008/2009. Please forward backpayment/s
with your 2009/10 Membership Fee which was due on 1/5/09.
ANNUAL FEE: $22.00. LIFE MEMBERSHIP: $250.00 plus Voluntary yearly levy of $6.00.
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I was honoured to be inducted as the new President of Clan MacLennan,
Victoria. I have a strong family tradition to uphold, being the son of
Patron Olive MacLennan and Max’s cousin.
One of the highlights of the day as incoming President, was to award
past President Max with a Life Membership Award in recognition of his
thirty-one years of service, three as Treasurer and 28 years as President
of Clan MacLennan, Victoria. The contribution of Max’s wife Mary to
Clan affairs over the same period was also recognised. Max will
continue to remain active in Clan affairs as Chief’s Lieutenant and Vice
President of the Committee.
The MacLennan Perpetual Piping
Trophy winner, Hope Town impressed all,
Graeme & wife Frankie
playing a selection of tunes on her pipes.
Later, we were entertained by Don
Cameron and ‘Cameron’s Ceilidh’. For those of you who were unable to
attend our AGM, enclosed is your copy of the Annual Reports.
We were saddened to receive news that Robert Johnston, Past Chief/
President of the Council of Clans (now
Scottish Clans and Associations of Victoria),
and President of the Clan Johnstone
Association, passed away peacefully on 8th
Max McLennan holding his October 2009. Robert was held in high
regard and very well respected, particularly
Life Membership Award
by the Scottish Community. Condolences
from our Clan have been sent to his family.
Our final Gathering for 2009 will be the Clan Picnic and Games on
Sunday the 22nd of November at Woodlands Park Essendon (Melways 28,
F1) , starting with bring-your-own food and beverages, family barbeque or
picnic lunch at 12noon in these very pleasant parkland surroundings,
complete with a children’s playground. We have the use of indoor
Graeme and Hope Town
facilities which allows us to enjoy the day even if the weather is inclement.
with her MacLennan
Lunch will be followed by some piping and entertaining games, including
Perpetual
Piping Trophy
the annual playoff for the Petanque Perpetual Trophy, last year won by
Ivan McLennan. There is plenty of friendly rivalry for the championship
coming from Reg Davis (2007 winner) and Geoff McLennan. This year we are introducing a Junior
Petanque Championship for those aged under 14 and the winner will be presented with a trophy to take
home. The gathering will finish at 4.30pm with afternoon tea being provided by your Committee. This
function is a Family Fun Day for all ages and we look forward to seeing lots of children, grandchildren and
great grandchildren enjoying the day.
Membership fees remain the same as for 2008/2009 and all members are reminded that your fees have
been due for payment since 1st of May 2009.
Online purchase of goods available soon. We will soon be
introducing online payment for the purchase of Clan MacLennan
goods via PayPal. Details will be available on our website as they
come to hand. You will continue to be able to purchase goods in
the usual way as well as online.
Graeme scales Arthur’s Seat
As this is our final newsletter for 2009, your Committee wish you
all a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy, Happy and
Prosperous New Year in 2010. Meanwhile, I look forward to
seeing you all at our picnic in the park, on the 22nd of November.
Sincerely yours, Graeme MacLennan, President.
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NEWS FROM OUR CHIEF
Dear Clansfolk, We are coming to the
end of FROM
what has OUR
been anCHIEF
extremely busy summer and in many ways,
NEWS
I am looking forward to the relative tranquillity of the Autumn / Winter months! Whilst it has been a busy
period of time, it has been an enjoyable and rewarding summer. The
summer got off to a start with a trip to the Isle of Barra, the southern most
of the main Outer Hebridean Islands and in my opinion, the jewel of these
Islands. I spent a week there with the pipeband playing at various events
and teaching the children at the local School to play the pipes and drums.
We had a further trip to the Isle of Lewis later in the summer where we
played at the Stornoway Tattoo along with various pipebands including the
78th Fraser Highlanders who won the Worlds Piping Championships a week
later. The local Member of Parliament (MP) for the Western Isles who is a
personal friend of mine was present and informed the commentator that the
Royal Regiment of Scotland pipeband had the Chief of the MacLennans
within their ranks. After a little bit of teasing from fellow band members, I
was approached by a number of MacLennans from the Western Isles, a
couple of whom expressed a keen interest to get involved with the Clan.
The Western Isles is certainly an untapped resource as far as the Clan is
concerned as there are a large amount of MacLennans in these parts. One
never knows where marketing opportunities are going to arise, the key now
is to build upon them.
Chief Ruairidh and nephew
Work has been busy and I am increasingly on the move as my remit
Charles
continues to evolve and I frequently fly out to the Western Isles each month
as well as covering the east across to Aberdeen and down to the
central belt with numerous trips to Edinburgh and Glasgow for
meetings. I will now be the Valuation Office’s agricultural
adviser for Scotland which will result in more travel which will
hopefully be a rewarding challenge. Over the summer, aside from
work and various trips with the TA pipeband, I have managed to
clock up five weddings in locations from Inverness, Edinburgh
and London and have been away hill walking at various locations
mainly through the West Highlands whilst based at our bothy in
Shieldaig.
However, the main focus of the year has been our Clan Gathering
here in Scotland. We were delighted that so many Clansfolk
Chief Ruairidh & friend Rachel near sum- attended the Gathering from both Scotland and overseas with 106
people signing our visitor book in total. 37 of those were from
mit of Beinn Eighe, Torridon (1,000m)
Scotland, 26 from Canada, 19 from Australia, 6 from England, 5
from Trinidad as well as folk from New Zealand, Ireland and
Barbados. This does not include a number of the organisers and guests who attended our dinner at the
Whisky Heritage Centre, not to mention the many visitors who brought their support but did not sign the
visitor book. We have received great feedback from many who attended the Gathering which is very
encouraging.
Many people commented that the MacLennan tent was a
constant hive of activity with a wonderful and relaxing
atmosphere. There was a real vibrancy displayed by our
Clansfolk over the weekend which stood out especially
during that memorable march up the Royal Mile to
Edinburgh Castle. It was also notable just how many
young people we had amongst the ranks this year in
comparison to other Clans represented. It was certainly a
very proud moment for me as your Chief, to lead such a
fine group of people up the Royal Mile, not only
ensuring that our Clan was represented, but in a manner
that exuded vibrancy, youthfulness and determination to
A few of the many MacLennans to visit the tent
enjoy but yet respect for this memorable occasion.
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The Gathering started with a visit to the Scottish
Parliament where my Lieutenant Max McLennan
(Melbourne) and myself listened to various speakers
outline the past and future role of the Clan
organisations in Scotland. There were a variety of
interesting presentations, which for me personally,
set the backdrop for the weekend and beyond. The
first thing of note was the very fact that the Scottish
Government recognised the relevance and
importance of the Scottish Clan system in modern
Scotland by inviting every Clan Chief and their guest
to partake in this event, the first of it’s kind. One
key message that fed through during the day was the
Our Clan ready for the Royal Mile
fact that Clan Chiefs no longer have the option of
doing nothing or being dormant. They were urged to
start taking a more active role in communicating with their Clan Associations and membership throughout
the world. This included travelling overseas to meet their Clansfolk at Gatherings and to embrace the
technological age within which we now live and get onto twitter, facebook etc and start using the Internet
as a tool to promote their Clan Associations. Our Clan has always been fortunate in that there is a strong
link between the Chief and the various Clan Associations. Clearly this is not the case with a number of
Clans and it is therefore important that we continue to build upon this advantage.
There was some very interesting discussions and I came out of the event confident that we are turning into
a new chapter of Clan history where finally, we have the backing of our Government to start doing more
to promote the Clans throughout the world and I am glad that the Clan MacLennan was represented at
what I see as a re-birth of this movement in Scotland. Many of you from overseas will be wondering what
I am twittering on about, “a re-birth”? The fact is, whilst you have been hosting overseas Clan Gatherings
for decades now, this event in Edinburgh was the first time that Scotland has rivalled a Gathering on the
scale of what you are used to. The last time the Clans met in such force in Scotland was probably on
Drumossie Moor in 1745.
With these thoughts fresh in my mind, I then chaired the Clan Parliament on the Friday afternoon within
which we discussed all matters relevant to the Clan MacLennan Associations, past and present as well as
where we now saw ourselves going. I think that all who took part in this event will agree that it was an
extremely productive discussion forum and it built the platform upon which to seize an opportunity to
transform our small but vibrant Clan into something unique, exciting and worthy of the time and devotion
that so many of you put into it. These thoughts, ideas
and discussion points developed over the weekend,
especially after a few whiskys were consumed at the
Whisky Heritage Centre that evening. I am now
confident that we are at the start of an exciting process
of developing our Clan into something unique. As Clan
Chief I am more than willing to help direct this
movement with continued assistance of the various
Clan MacLennan Associations and each of you.
We are currently drafting a working document which
takes the form of a forward plan outlining areas that we
need to concentrate on in order to develop our Clan
over the coming years. This document combines
discussions during the Parliament with thoughts and
ideas coming to light both at the Gathering and post
Gathering contemplation. The document is clearly
biased towards my personal views and the needs of the
Dr. Jon (USA), Chief Ruairidh
Clan here in Scotland but nonetheless parts may be of
& Lieut. Max (Australia)
use to the overseas members. The key issues contained
within it include (1) the need to develop an active Scottish Clan Organisation, (2) to hold an annual
Dinner / Ceilidh (which would incorporate an annual general meeting earlier in the day) here in Scotland,
(3) to hold a Clan Gathering here in Scotland approximately every four years (4) develop and promote the
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Clan Web site as the central tool to attract membership / interest
and allow inter – member communication through discussion
forums. This would include providing opportunities for people to
become “Friends of Clan MacLennan” without having to pay for
membership giving them access to basic information and
importantly, be included on the
database connected to the site, which
can be used as an invaluable tool to
promote future Clan events. (5)
Provide a Scottish e-news bulletin on
a regular basis, eventually through
Chief Ruairidh, Kirsteen & Lorna
the web site database.
There will be a lot more discussion on this in the near future and we will
welcome any input from you during what we hope to be a challenging although
exciting and rewarding period for our Clan.
It was lovely to see so many good friends over for the Gathering from so many
corners of the globe. It was also refreshing to meet so many new people with a
keen interest in the Clan and we hope that we will prove ourselves to be an
energetic and vibrant group that is worth becoming associated with. It took
some time to get back into the routine of working life after the buzz of the
James and Kirsteen
Gathering and I am sure that some of those who travelled from far will still be
recovering from the exhaustion of the trip! We had Max & Mary McLennan from Melbourne staying with
us along with their son Ross and daughter Alison, all from Melbourne. We also had Graeme McLennan
who is the Melbourne Association’s President with us for a few days and we enjoyed a trip across to the
West Coast to Eilean Donan Castle and Kintail. Kirsteen and James then took them for a few days and
gave them a taste of Moray. Andy and Melanie from Guelph, Canada also stayed with Kirsteen and James
for a few days along with their family and we had a few evenings together which became a mini Clan
gathering in it’s own right!
During the Gathering, a number of attendees from Scotland expressed an interest to become more actively
involved in the Clan. One family from the Lossiemouth area invited me to a MacLennan family gathering
that they were holding in August near Fochabers. I managed to get along for a short while and was
surprised to find a room full of MacLennan family members, a number of whom showed a keen interest in
the Clan. Hopefully, by raising the Clan’s profile and holding an annual event in Scotland, we can build on
these relationships and build up our support here in Scotland.
In closing, I thank all those who managed to come over for the Gathering for their support and hope to see
many more of you over for our next Clan gathering which I would hope to be in 2013 all being well. The
intention will be to hold a dinner here in Scotland next year which will be an annual event to which you are
all very welcome. …
Yours aye,
Chief Ruairidh
View more photos at http://www.picasaweb.google.com.au/editoraustralia/HomecomingScotland2009#
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THE GATHERING 2009
It was billed as one of the biggest parties Scotland has ever thrown, with invitations going out to the far corners of
the globe, welcoming home all those with Scots heritage. We sent our acceptance to the party and began our
personal journey from Australia with great excitement and anticipation. This was to be the largest Highland
Gathering and Games in the World and from the moment visitors arrived in Edinburgh it was obvious the City
was ready to celebrate. There were banners flying in the streets and an air of anticipation and gaiety.
Clan MacLennan had arranged an informal get together on the Thursday evening. We soon had MacLennan’s
from USA, Canada, United Kingdom and Australia gather in the hotel bar and
following initial introductions, the MacLennan ‘talking gene’ was soon in full
swing! It soon became evident that our numbers were too large for the small bar
area and that we were in no hurry to part company. We were having so much fun
that we agreed to adjourn next door to an Italian restaurant. Approximately 30
of us shared a meal, and so began the beginning of a wonderful four days of
friendship and shared memories.
A MacLennan Clan Parliament was held on the Friday, where Chief Ruairidh
outlined his vision for the future of our Clan which our Chief will outline
elsewhere. Friday evening was spent at a formal Clan dinner held in the beautiful building of The Scotch Whisky
Experience in The Royal Mile. This was an opportunity for us all to indulge in some fine food and wine (and of
course a wee dram), some excellent entertainment and to really get to know each other. It was a wonderful
opportunity for the ladies to dress up with the addition of beautiful sashes and shawls in MacLennan colours and
of course our menfolk were resplendent in their kilts.
The sun shone down on Edinburgh as the crowds gathered for the opening of the Highland Games at Holyrood
Park on Saturday. They kept on coming throughout the day and we had many
MacLennans and Logans from many parts of the world visit our Clan Tent and
many locals dropped by to introduce themselves and offer support. The wide
variety of home countries listed by visitors to our tent is a testament to how far
and wide our MacLennan ancestor’s travels took them. Throughout the two day
event there were pipe bands playing and the Highland Games area was constantly
busy with visitors taking time out for a well earned snack or just to listen to one
of the many entertainers with names such as the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, the
Battlefield Band, Capercaillie being just some of the well known Scots groups
entertaining the crowd
Throughout Saturday the excitement was building towards what many of us had come ‘home’ for - to march
with our Clan Chief and clansfolk up The Royal Mile to the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, where the Homecoming
centerpiece story, ‘Aisling’s Children’ would be performed. We began assembling around 7.30 pm at the bottom
of the Royal Mile in huge numbers. The official estimate was later put at 8,000 marchers including approximately
70 MacLennans/Logans and 20,000 onlookers. Our chests filled with pride as we gathered and marched behind
our Chief Ruairidh to the sound of the pipes. The crowds cheered and called
out ‘welcome home’ greetings and everyone was totally caught up in the
genuine warmth and affection of the greeting. The march was all too short as
we were carried along on the tide of pride and the cheers of the crowd. On
reaching the Castle Esplanade we were rewarded with bottled water and shown
to our seats in the stands in readiness for the
‘Aisling’s Children’ spectacular. The air was
electric as twilight faded to darkness, the
torches were lit, music began and we were
taken on a magical journey from the past and into the future. There were many
poignant moments watching the story unfold, when one felt immensely proud of
the courage of ancestors who’d gone to distant lands, hoping for a better life and
future for their families. And here we were, their descendents, being welcomed
back into the bosom of our ‘family’. It was a truly magical moment!
Following the performance, we spilled out onto the Royal Mile not wanting the
evening to end. But it must, because we had another day of Highland Games and the chance to meet even more
MacLennan’s and Logan clansfolk who kept popping in at the Clan Tent throughout the day. On Sunday
evening, our final night together, 49 of us met for an informal meal at our ‘Clan Italian restaurant’ to say our sad,
final farewells before heading off in our different directions. Many firm friendships were formed during The
Gathering and a sense of Clan unity was forged. There are many committed and enthusiastic MacLennan’s
throughout the world who are committed to ensuring that our Clan heritage and legacy is preserved and passed on
to future generations. The Gathering 2009 in Edinburgh has lit a flame that we must all ensure continues to burn
brightly for those that come after.
Carol Davis
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NEWS OF CLANSFOLK BOTH NEAR AND FAR
email from Chieftain Greg and Annelle ... Many thanks and congratulations for yet another very
newsy production with No. 93. The Melbourne branch of our Clan continues to amaze with both the
amount and quality of content it is able to amass for each newsletter. - Please convey my best wishes to
all for a safe and happy trip to Scotland for the World Gathering. I’ll be there in spirit.
With kind regards, Greg.
Happy 40th Birthday to Colette Grigg ... On Saturday the 22nd August
Colette Grigg (nee McLennan) celebrated with many friends and relatives her
40th Birthday at the Temperence Hotel, South Yarra. Colette is the younger
daughter of members Ann and Ian McLennan from Donald.
(Our congratualations Colette.)
Post card from Don and Margaret MacLennan ... We are on our way to the
Gold Coast to see the “R.M.Williams” Outback Spectacular. We called in to
see the Standing Stones at Gen Innes. They are still big and bold! We hope that
you all are well and had a great time at the Clan Gathering. We are really enjoying this trip. Regards from Don and Margaret.
Colette Grigg
email from Sally Truhlar, Lincoln, Nebraska, 21st May and China Spring, Texas, 30th June … I
suppose we should be thinking about where we should settle when the time comes that we can no longer
make those long trips back and forth to Texas. I guess the plan will be to have our son Bobby drive us to
Texas and vice- versa, when we get to this point, and have him come back to Lincoln on a plane or bus.
- I have now been accepted as a member of “The Daughter of the Republic of Texas”. I joined on my
Great-Great-Grandfather Neill McLennan. It has been a struggle to find actual documentation for who,
when and where, as Neill was a pioneer and was seldom where records were kept. I should have joined
years ago when all you had to do was have two members of the organisation vouch for you. I had four
aunts and umpteen cousins who were members. You have to be a direct descendant of someone who was
a citizen of the Republic of Texas between 1836/1846.
I have finally gotten all of my vegetable garden planted and the irrigation lines in place. It is dry here so
it was necessary to get water to everything. We are 6in below normal for the year already. We are still
OK on rain in Texas so far this year. The crops there were beautiful when we left. Everything here is at
least a month ahead of China Spring. With the down-turn with the economy, so many more people are
planting vegetable gardens that it has been a hassle trying to find the variety of the various vegetables I
usually plant. I have only gotten to go trout fishing once since we got back to Lincoln. A friend and I
went to the Trout Lake at Two Rivers State Recreation Area. (about 45 miles north of here) on Monday.
We all caught our twelve fish limit.
We arrived back in China Spring, Texas, on the 14th June after a stormy night in Duncan, Oklahoma.
They were predicting baseball sized hail, high winds and heavy rain. I heard a little hail on the roof .
The storm didn’t miss us by far in Duncan and we could see where trees had been broken and high water
had gone across the highway about 50 miles south the next morning. The rain had cooled things off but
it’s gone up since we got here with temperatures running from 100 to 106F. every day. Everything is
dieing for lack of water, despite my irrigation system. We did find a big leak this afternoon which when
repaired helped the water pressure some. It got to 102F today before a cold front came thru and dumped
some heavy rain on Crawford and Hewitt, as well as parts of West Waco. There were damaging winds
with those storms, with a lot of trees and power lines down as well as one house roof torn off. No rain
here, lots of dark clouds and thunder but best of all the temperature dropped into the 70’s, so I was able
to get some work done outside. Have a great trip to Scotland! Love Sally Jo.
(For those who are not aware, Sally was born in Texas and Bob in Nebraska so they spend some months
in China Spring, Texas, and some months in Lincoln, Nebraska. Their son is in Nebraska.)
email from Harry Dale, Thurso, Scotland, 3rd June ... “From the World’s worst correspondent.” I
should have replied to your previous email sooner but with things as they were all letter writing got put
on a back burner. Now that things are straightened out I can return to some semblance of normality. We
shall not be attending the gathering in Edinburgh, Mairi now uses a zimmer and this makes travelling
very difficult. However, if you can see your way to travelling this far north without falling off the edge
we shall be delighted to see you. We do not have a calf to fatten but I am sure that we can ‘borrow’ one
for the occasion! Otherwise we are keeping as well as can be expected with the usual complaint that old
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age does not come alone! This is about all for now so hopefully looking to seeing you later in the year and
please give kindest regards to all your members. Slainte Mhath, Harry and Mhairi.
(Sorry Harry and Mhairi we just ran out of days to visit but we were thinking of you.)
email from John McLennan, Melbourne, 6th October ... My brother Gerard has recently launched a book
based on his 25 years in the Australian Navy, titled “Life in a Blue Suit”, and I am assisting him with this
as he is seriously ill with cancer.
Gerard joined the navy as a raw cadet midshipman and rose to become Captain of the guided missile frigate
HMAS Adelaide (FFG-01). – He left the navy in 1987 to manage his own Defence and Aerospace
Consultancy, providing professional services to government and industry organisations.
Gerard has been writing all his life, but this is his first novel based on his own life experiences. He lives in
Sydney with his wife Christine, near their four children and six grandchildren.
This insightful tale of a naval career spans the golden years of the Australian post-war navy and the many
adventures of being a Captain of a modern warship.
(If you are interested in purchasing this book please contact John McLennan on 03 – 9528 4474. – John
McLennan is a member and past committee person of our Association and both he and Gerard are sons of
our highly esteemed members Phyllis and the late Bill (Kensington) McLennan.)
email from Andrew McCallum 26th Aug...I am still catching up on a number of matters after my dear
mother, Margaret McCallum, died on 9 July, one being to advise the Clan MacLennan Association of her
passing:
Mum was born in Mooroopna on 3 April, 1918, so she was 91 when she died at Templestowe Grange
Nursing Home where she’d been a resident for the last three years. Towards the end of June this year she,
and my father, both contracted pneumonia, so I had them both in hospital. Unfortunately Mum was unable
to respond to the antibiotics prescribed and passed away a week after her return to Templestowe Grange for
palliative care. Dad was more fortunate and was discharged from hospital to return to their home in
Doncaster, against my better judgment, as he was very frail. It very quickly became apparent that he could
no longer live at home on his own, so we moved him to Templestowe Grange. So he and my mother shared
the same roof for her remaining 3 days, which is of some comfort to our family. Although my father has
been living in the family home on his own for some 6 years while Mum was either in low care or high care
facilities, he drove to visit her twice a week until the very last week. Kind regards, Andrew McCallum.
(Both Margaret & Nick McCallum were members of our Committee for some years – and we thank Andrew
for informing us about both of them.)
mail from Doug & Elva MacLennan, Tsawwassen, B.C. 9th Oct. .. Greetings from Beautiful British
Columbia. Time for an update! Weather this summer has been wonderful—records for dry and warm.
Some good news—Elva and I are moving into an assisted living place here in Tsawwassen. A lovely place
4 stories high and we are on the 4th floor. A one bedroom unit with living room, bath, kitchen, walk-incloset. I am referring to it as Elva’s retirement! I retired 20 years ago, now it is
her turn. We both have some medical problems, Elva’s a little more advanced
than mine. On the lighter side, we did not get back to Ontario this year, for
Fergus Games or Canadian Gathering. We keep in touch from family members
and Robin’s Canadian Newsletter. Also looking forward for your Newsletter
with more news. Really appreciate your Newsletters.
To brag some more, our grandson who lives in S.S.Marie, Ontairo, is a world
class long track speed skater and has a chance to make the Olympic team. So
watch for his name, Richard MacLennan. He is 18 years old, 6ft 4 inches and
totally dedicated to the sport, second in the world last year. Well that is enough
for now. One last little bit of astounding news—I turned 85 last Sunday Oct.
4th. All the best from B.C. Doug and Elva.
(We look forward to hearing more about Richard. Happy Birthday Doug)
Welcome to New Clan Members. We are pleased to welcome the following
new members into our Clan Association and look forward to meeting them at
future Gatherings: David Stuart McLennan Blackburn, Vic., Beverly and
Geoffrey Cheriton, Wagin, Western Australia.
Doug & Elva MacLennan
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On Sunday 30th August, Geoff & Marion McLennan celebrated
their 40th Wedding Anniversary with a small gathering of family
and friends at the Penny School Gallery in Maldon. 40 years ago to
the day they were married at Blessed Oliver's Church in Pascoe
Vale and were pleased to celebrate again with most of their wedding party. The attached photo was published in the local Tarrangower Times. Congratulations Geoff and Marion
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND CEILIDH.
Our well equipped venue at the Roseville Community Centre,
Doncaster was as warm and inviting as ever and lunch got underway with a vast array to choose from accompanied by Mary’s
lovely hot soup. Our retiring President, Max McLennan, welcomed
all to the AGM and read a congratulatory message to us from Chief
Geoff & Marion McLennan
Ruairidh. Max said he
regretted standing down from the Presidency but after being on
the committee since our formation on 9th April, 1978, initially
serving the first 3 years as Treasurer and then 28 yrs as President, he felt the need for someone younger to take the helm. Max was subsequently elected as vice-president for 2009/10.
He thanked the Committee, particularly Geoff McLennan for
organising the successful Special Effort and Mary Cooper for
producing an excellent newsletter
over the past 3 years. She was presented with a token of appreciation.
‘Cameron’s Ceilidh’ & Clan Members
Special thanks were expressed to past
Committee members, Pat & Bruce McLennan, for arranging our superb venue.
Graeme MacLennan, son of our Patron Olive, was elected as President. His
first duty was to award Max McLennan an Honorary Life Membership in recognition of his long and valued leadership, followed by the presentation of a
Badge and framed Certificate. His wife Mary was also thanked for her ever
loyal support and given a lovely bouquet of roses.
After receiving her Piping Trophy, Hope Town launched the Ceilidh with a
brilliant display of tunes on her pipes. Cameron’s Ceilidh once again had the
audience enthralled with a wide variety of songs and audience involvement.
Hope Town
Bruce Hocking wound down the afternoon’s entertainment with some more
pipe music followed by the drawing of door prizes. Hope then piped us off to a delicious afternoon tea
with more ‘blether’ and laughter.
We thanked Hope and her father Lee for making the long journey from Warrnambool to Melbourne and
to Don Cameron and his “crew” who also travelled a long distance to entertain us, many thanks indeed.
Grateful thanks also to Bruce Hocking for his piping.
Patsy McLennan
ANNUAL KIRKIN’ O’ THE TARTAN SERVICE.
The Annual Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan Service was held as always on the first Sunday in July at The Scots’
Church, Russell Street, Melbourne and the long procession was piped up Russell St. into the Church by
Presbyterian Ladies College Pipers, Zoe Wyatt and Gabby Sylivris. Patsy and Bob McLennan carried
our Tartan down the aisle to the front where the President of the Scottish and Associations Council,
Doug. MacLaughlin announced the names of each Clan and Scottish organisation to the congregation as
they presented their tartan.
Beautiful singing by ‘The Scots’ Church and Gaelic Choirs added to the occasion and the Bible readings
about the Return of the Prodigal Son, were read by Bill Graham and in Gaelic by Joan Mitchell. The
newly arrived exchange Minister from Irvine, Scotland, the Rev. Neil Urquhart, gave the sermon based
on “The Homecoming”. Very apt with so many around the world about to set off on a nostalgic journey
to Scotland the home of their forebears, to attend the huge combined Clans Gathering at Edinburgh in
late July.
Following the Service and procession from the Church, the pipers entertained us upstairs in the Church
hall over lunch.
Patsy McLennan
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OUR NEWEST CLAN MEMBERS
Joy and Graham Peck of Rosebud, Victoria proudly
announced the arrival of new granddaughter Isobel Grace born
to son Stuart and wife Meghan on Tuesday 16th June 2009
weighing 8lb. 6oz.
Congratulations Stuart, Meghan and the proud Grandparents
email from Mark and Sue
MacLennan, Melbourne, 9th
July, 2009 ... advising that Stuart & Meghan Peck
Thomas Alexander Boston
with daughter Isobel Grace
MacLennan was born on 27
March, 2008, to proud parents,
Mark and Susan MacLennan, at Freemasons’ Hospital, Melbourne. He
has been warmly welcomed to the family by Lachlan (4) and Jessica(3)
who delight in their baby brother. Our congratulations Mark and Sue.
Max Hamish Davis, born 13th
June 2009, Melbourne. Max is
the 1st child for Brock and Bec
and 3rd grandson for Carol and
Reg Davis.
Our congratulations to the proud
parents and Carol and Reg
Thomas A.B. MacLennan
Email
from
Graeme
MacLennan: Just received this
news from my niece Fiona Max Hamish Davis
“Dear all, A very short email to
let you know that Emily Rose Farjah finally decided to come into this
world in her own sweet time. She was born at 3.03 pm on 12th June
2009. We are all exhausted but absolutely delighted. From Fiona”
Emily Rose was born in Paris to Fiona and Rezza Farjah and is a
second great grand-daughter for Patron Olive MacLennan, a second
grandchild for Barbara Nash, not to mention Great niece for ME!
Congratulations go to the proud parents and their extended family.
Emily Rose Farjah
YOUTH FORUM
At our Clan Parliament in Edinburgh during the The Gathering 2009, it was agreed that we need to find
ways to involve the younger members of our Clan. One of the ideas discussed was to provide a
‘meeting place’ where young people can share topics of interest. Therefore, in future editions of the
Newsletter we will introduce a Youth Forum Page to allow our younger members to make contact with
each other. We encourage you to utilise this oportunity as a meeting place to exchange ideas, music,
photos, travel tips, great backpacker locations etc —all the things that interest our younger Clan
Members from around the world. Also a reminder to all age groups to utilise the Google Chat Group
which is accessible via the Clan MacLennan Worldwide website www.clanmaclennan-worldwide.com
Young members of Clan MacLennan, this is your invitation to contribute to your Clan Newsletter.
We’ll leave the content and ideas up to you.
Email your articles to Carol Davis at ed-au@clanmaclennan-worldwide.com
Please pass this information on to your younger family members so they may contribute.
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CAN YOU HELP?
Subject: Newsletter No.93 Date: Monday, May 25, 2009
Page 5 was of particular interest to our McLennan family ! Charles McLennan was my husband Garth's
grandfather ! I own a copy of the mentioned Buninyong book, as I have family connections to that
town, so we are aware of the reference to Charles.
I have always intended to send some info about the history of our McLennan line, so guess this is the
time to do so. As far as I know, our family in Victoria is the only one with the McLennan surname from
this branch, although Charles did have 3 sons, but the other two brothers produced daughters. There are
McLennan families in N.S.W. which connect to our branch & I've had contact with them in the past. I
do have an account of the voyage out which I wrote some time ago. Cheers, Wendy McLennan
Read Wendy’s Family Journey on page 12
Letter received from Malcolm McLennan, Buln Buln, Victoria Date: 7th August 2009
Can anyone help Malcolm to track down some family items he remembers seeing as a child when visiting his Great Aunt Annie McLennan who, during the mid 1950’s, was residing with her sister Topsie in
Sea Lake, Victoria. He recalls a suitcase which contained a pocket watch, spectacles, pen knife, comb,
pen and another very special item. It was a handbook measuring appx. 160mm high x 90mm wide
which was the hand written account of his Great Grandfather John McLennan’s travels, ship embarkations and detailed expenses associated with the long journey to and possibly from the Ord River Station.
The journal began in Marnoo, Victoria and also included were three ships passages to and from the
North West of Western Australia and inventories of the purchase of provisions and pack horses for the
journey from shipside to the Ord River. Malcolm would also like to clarify a matter of two guns, which
were either Colt six shooters or a pair of Duelling pistols. The story handed down through the family is
that the guns were surrendered when the Victorian Government of the day introduced a steep licence fee,
which John being a pensioner, was unable to afford. Malcolm would like to establish what happened to
these guns and whether it may be possible to gain more information via the Police Armoury or Victoria
Barracks in Melbourne? If anyone can shed light on what happened to John McLennan’s journal or how
to establish what happened to his firearms could they please contact Malcolm McLennan c/- Jessie
McLennan, Strawbale House, 64 Platts Road, Buln Buln, Victoria, Australia 3821.
Email from Bev. Cheriton I have just found your newsletter #89 March 2008 with the story of Catherine McLennan and her Brothers on the internet. Catherine's brother Duncan McLennan was our GG
grandfather. So I was really interested in the article which filled in a few holes for me. Duncan married
Christina McRae in 1834 in Contin Scotland Their daughter Mary McLennan married Richard Haydon
Cheriton in 1860 in South Australia. Their son Richard married Bessie Priest in 1904 in Western Australia.Their son Richard Percy Bourchier Cheriton is my husband, Geoffrey's father.We live in Wagin WA
and I have been the one following the family tree for many years now so I was really excited to find
your site through "google". If there is anyone in your group that may also be interested or related to our
line I would love to hear from them. Regards, Beverly Cheriton cheriton@westnet.com.au
SCOTTISH CLANS AND ASSOCIATIONS' COUNCIL LUNCHEON
The Karralyka Centre in Ringwood East was again the venue for the annual
luncheon on Sunday, October 11th. The Council performs an important function
as the mouthpiece for many Scottish Clans and Associations in Victoria. Our
Clan was represented by Max and Mary McLennan, Margaret McKinna and
Kath and Ewen Nicholls. At our table were also Graeme and Lorraine Murray,
representing Clan Murray. Council President Doug McLaughlin welcomed the
80 guests and introduced the MC Vice President Richard McFarlane. After the
haggis was piped in with due pomp and ceremony, William Tait gave a heartfelt
rendition of 'To a Haggis'.
Our piper for the occasion was the accomplished young Lincoln Hilton who has
just returned from competing with the Australia Highlanders at the World Piping Championships in Glasgow. As well as his inspiring piping, Lincoln spoke
to us about the items he performed.
After the delicious meal, Bev. Tait, the legendary maker of the haggis, and
newly dubbed 'dancing queen’ led experts and 'volunteers' in some Scottish
country dancing. This enjoyable event concluded with community singing and
Lincoln Hilton
Auld Lang Syne.
Kath Nicholls
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A JOURNEY FROM THE ISLE OF SKYE TO MELBOURNE VIA IRELAND
The Famine of 1846-47 in the Western Highlands and Islands of Scotland, caused widespread
destitution amongst the inhabitants. A large relief fund was administered, but after 6 years of suffering
and distress, only a few hundred pounds remained in the relief fund, so emigration was absolutely
necessary and was encouraged. The families who desired to emigrate were destitute. Australia was the
obviously the place to go . A society to raise funds to assist the families to emigrate was formed, the
money being advanced to the families and repaid in the Colony. This was the Highland and Island
Emigration Scheme.
The frigate, H.M.S. "Hercules", built at the end of the Napoleonic Wars, was to go to
Hong Kong to be converted into a ship for convalescent soldiers and the Emigration
Commissioner thought this a good opportunity for sending out a number of the poor
inhabitants of the islands to Australia….The emigrants were brought from the various
islands on the steamer "Celt", taking at least seven days all told, to reach where the
"Hercules" was waiting. Amongst the emigrants were Hector, Marion and 8 month old
Charles McLennan, Hector's sister Catherine Kelly, her husband and six children, and
Marion's brother Neil, wife Flora and infant son, Charles McKinnon. This was during
Charles
the winter month of December, and many suffered with sea-sickness on the rough
McLennan
journey south to Campbeltown, Argyleshire. It was dark when the
"Celt" arrived with the emigrants, so they were obliged to lay at the pier all night.
After embarkation at Campbeltown, the "Hercules" left on the 26th December 1852.
There followed five days of adverse and boisterous weather, and the "Hercules"
was forced to anchor off Rothesay, in the Isle of Bute, where she waited for sixteen
days for a favourable wind. Small pox broke out on board ship and it became
necessary to put into Cork harbour, Ireland on 20th January. The disease spread
rapidly among the emigrants, causing several deaths, eventually including the
Matron and the Surgeon.
About the middle of February, fever broke out also,
and it was alarming to have two diseases raging at the same time. It was
impossible to remove the passengers on their arrival as there was no hulk or
receiving ship to which they could be transferred. The residents of
Queenstown, Ireland, protested against the removing of the emigrants from
the "Hercules" to the Military Barracks in their town, as inevitably, the
disease would spread amongst them too. Eventually, the Haulbowline
hospital was opened for the sick emigrants and a hulk was procured for the
fever patients. The healthy portion were landed at the military barracks at Family of Charles McLennan &
Christina Macqueen
Queenstown on the 14th March, and remained there for another month.
In the meantime, the "Hercules" was thoroughly cleansed, fumigated and
ventilated. On the 14th April, 380 souls were sent on board and sailed that day. Families were split up,
some small children from their parents. The three elder Kelly boys, aged 21, 18 & 16 were amongst
those who sailed, arriving in Melbourne 3rd August - their journey over 7 months long.
The McLennan family of three, the three younger Kelly children, their parents and three McKinnons
remained at Queenstown. Eventually, 12 ships were used to take the 305 people left. But at some stage
before leaving, Hector McLennan and Neil McKinnon died. The records which survive do not list either
of them. The two bereaved wives and infant sons, together with the Kelly family, sailed on the
"Argyle". Another family death occurred on the 18 August, at sea, when Farquhar Kelly aged 14
succumbed to Tuberculosis. The "Argyle" arrived in Melbourne on the 25th October 1853 - ending an
horrendous journey of 10 months. Sources of information:- H.M.S. "Hercules" Scottish Emigrant Ship
1853 By W.B.Clarke.Shipping Records PRO Melbourne.
Wendy Mclennan
KILTMAKER—BRENDA MAIR
Whilst in Scotland last July we met Brenda Mair, who is a first class kilt maker. She has made top class kilts
and expert kilt alterations for our Chief Ruairidh, with excellent workmanship at a reasonable price.
You can contact Brenda at 27 Haig Street, Portknockie, Buckie, Banffshire, Scotland, AB56 4NT
Email Brenda@bmair.wanadoo.co.uk
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OUR TRIP TO SCOTLAND AND “THE GATHERING”
As others have written about “The Gathering” I thought it would be better to write mostly about our trip to Scotland
and how wonderful it all was.
Max, Mary, our son Ross and youngest daughter Alison Sharpe set off
from Melbourne for Scotland on Wednesday 15th July via Singapore and
Dubai – arriving in Glasgow on 16th July. After picking up our car at the
airport we headed off for Dores via Stirling, Perth, Pitlochry and many
other little towns and villages on the way. It was a beautiful day and with
Ross and Alison doing the driving – Max and I had nothing else to do but
enjoy the views, relax, and look forward to once again catching up with
Ruairidh and his sisters Lorna, Kirsteen and her family.
After a stop at Inverness we travelled the eight miles to Dores, once again
admiring the beautiful drive to Loch Ness. We were greeted by Ruairidh
and Lorna who were waiting at the front gate to welcome us all. It was
Ross, Alison, Max & Mary
wonderful to walk inside “The Old Mill” again after so many years and
feel as if we had never been away. After “A Wee Dram – or two”,
followed by a wonderful dinner provided by Lorna, and with lots of talking we all retired for a good night sleep.
Next day Max and Ruairidh had some Clan business after which Ruairidh went to his office in Inverness for a time so
we four also set off to Inverness for a little shopping. That night we all wandered up to the Inn to have dinner with
Ruairidh. The Inn is one of those places from the past where anyone taller than about five feet tall has to duck their
head (I did not have this problem) to get through the door. But the atmosphere was great, with plenty of wonderful
food and much to talk about, making it all worthwhile.
On Saturday, our new Melbourne President Graeme MacLennan
arrived by train from London and after depositing his bag at his B & B
joined with us for a welcoming get-together at the Old Mill arranged
by Lorna and Ruairidh to also include some of their friends. On
Sunday 19th, with our Chief we all set off to Kintail to visit the
homeland of the MacLennans. There was a misty rain and a cold
wind, but as it was the first time Graeme, Alison and Ross had visited
their homeland no-one noticed the bad weather and all cameras
worked overtime. Eventually we all adjourned to the Kintail Lodge for
a late lunch. Before leaving for home we just had to stop at Eilean
Donan Castle and Max was permitted to take a photo of a framed
history of the Clan MacLennan The Castle had originally been built
by Alexander II to repel the Vikings and gifted by Alexander III to
Kintail and Loch Duich, our ancestral homeland the Irish Earl of Desmond and subsequently became a strong-hold of
the Mackenzies of Kintail, later Earls of Seaforth who installed
MacCraes as hereditary keepers. A Keep was added in the 14th century but was taken over by the Earl of Huntly in
1504. The 5th Earl of Seaforth garrisoned it with Spanish troops during the abortive Jacobite Rising of 1719; three
English warships were sent to engage them and the castle was blasted to ruins. It remained in this state for more than
200 years. The restoration of the 1930’s entailed a complete rebuilding. Clan MacLennan like the Macraes were
staunch supporters of the Clan Mackenzie of Kintail whose chief held power in the area of Kintail, neither were septs
of the Mackenzies but they both held the position of honourable and valued allies.
Monday took us to Fochabers to visit Kirsteen, James and their wee son Charles and to meet the Canadian
MacLennans who were staying with Kirsteen. That evening the six Canadians, three Scots and five Australians sat
down to a wonderful fish dinner provided by Kirsteen and James. It was also a good chance for us all to get to know
each other. Previously James’ Mother (Isobel) had offered us the use of her lovely home just on the outskirts of
Fochabers as she would be away in Edinburgh for the next week. This was great as we did not have far to travel
home to our bed after the dinner.
Tuesday 21st the five Australians went across to Culloden Moor where the Battle of Culloden was fought in 1746.
Here a commemorative ceremony is held every 16th April when many of the Highlanders were fighting for Scotland
as well as Prince Charlie. Not all the Highlanders supported the Prince – in fact more Scots supported and fought for
Cumberland. We had been told about the Clava Cairns and stone circles which are dated late Bronze Age and situated
about a mile east of Culloden, so off we went to see this fine group of chambered cairns at Balnuaran of Clava all
aligned NW-SW and surrounded by stone circles.
Of the three best restored cairns the one to the south-west is a
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passage grave bordered by a kerb of massive boulders. The central chamber is oval and around the cairn is a circle
of 12 stones. There are three large cairns and several
other smaller ones in the Inverness area suggesting a regional Bronze Age culture which built its burial cairns to
a slightly different pattern to other regions of Scotland.
The Clava type is very distinctive, although it incorporates the same elements – burial chamber, passages,
kerbs - found elsewhere.
Our Clan Gathering was to be held on 23rd and 24th and
“The Gathering” on 25th and 26th July in Edinburgh so on
Wednesday 22nd we proceeded down to Edinburgh to
stay at the University Halls until Wednesday 29th.Our
Clava Cairns as seen from the South West
eldest daughter Anne and her husband Frank, who had
already been touring Europe, met us in Edinburgh and
spent the week with us all at the Gatherings and it was lovely to have nearly all our family together. A gettogether was held on the late afternoon of 23rd followed by a dinner at the restaurant next door with approx. 30
Clansfolk attending. This was wonderful as all Mac/McLennans who had not met for many years were able to
meet old friends again and many who were attending a Gathering for the first time met and made new friends.
On Friday our Clan MacLennan Parliament was convened by Chief Ruairidh and he made us all very proud to be
MacLennans. We all realised how great it was to have such a keen and energetic young Chief! For the Friday
evening Kirsten had organised a dinner at the “Whisky Centre” at the end of the Royal Mile – just below Edinburgh Castle where we were able to sample many types of Whisky and then upstairs for a Gourmet Dinner and
some Scottish entertainment. This over, it was back downstairs for a
Scottish Ceilidh which included the song “Return to Kintail”
(available on CD) - specially written by Ross for the occasion Ross on guitar, Frank with his bodhran and both singing.
The Gathering itself was wonderful - the “big event” was held at
Holyrood Park and everywhere one looked there were Kilts, Kilts
and more Kilts. It is believed 47,000 people from at least 40 countries were present during the weekend. The walk up the Royal Mile
of 8000 Clansfolk from 125 Clans parading in alphabetic order, and
The Gathering from Arthur’s Seat
with at least 20,000 spectators lining the route, was something to
remember and talk about for many years to come. Our family certainly enjoyed every minute of it and it gave
them a real feel for Scotland.
In the afternoon of the Sunday, Ross was off to London for three days to have a quick look around and particularly - as he is a musician and a “Beetles” fan - just had to see Abbey Road!! While we waited for his return on
Wednesday morning we spent time at the beautiful St. Giles Cathedral in Edinbugh then drove back to Fochabers
through Perth, Braemar, Balmoral and Aberdeen, again enjoying dinner
at Kirsteen and James’ home.
Thursday was a visit to Auldearn to see the battlefield where in 1645 at
the Battle of Auldearn our previous Chief Ruairidh was killed defending
Seaforth’s Standard and where they were all cut down by the Clan
Gordon Cavalry. A quick visit to Cawdor Castle then back to Dores by
7.30 for a dinner at Dores Inn with Ruairidh, Joyce and Peter MacLennan (Melbourne Members), Rachel, Alison and Ross. On Friday we
drove all day in pouring rain through the Great Glen to Glen Coe.
On Saturday we had a great time at the Abelour Highland Games, a
Clans March up the Royal Mile
BBQ at Fochabers then on to the local Speyfest Concert. On Sunday we
left on a 2 day trip to Aultbea,
Gairloch and Gruinard Bay to Ullapool for the night and next morning
on to Lochinver having seen some of the most beautiful country in
Scotland…. Then back to Inverness and Fochabers saying a sad goodbye to Kirsteen and her family to really finish our visit to the Highlands.
A trip to Rosslyn Chapel on our way down to Roxburgh and Jedburgh
where my Grandmother was born, then down to York for three nights
so that our family had a chance to see this fascinating area…. Then on
to Manchester where we caught our plane to deliver us safe and sound
back to Melbourne.
We only had four weeks but they were packed with friendship,
Rosslyn Chapel
happiness and many memories which we will remember always.
.
Mary McLennan
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THE GATHERING 2009 PHOTO GALLERY
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DATES TO REMEMBER
(You always find the most recent Events Calendar on our Website:
www.clanmaclennan-worldwide.com )
OURS
22 Nov.
30 Nov.
11 Apl.
20 June
OTHERS
1 Nov
6-8 Nov.
8-13 Nov.
29 Nov.
5 Dec.
1 Jan.
13 Feb.
*March
1 May
30 May
2009
2009
2010
2010
Christmas Picnic Gathering, Woodlands Park, Essendon
Tarrangower Scots’ St.Andrews Day Dinner & Ceilidh, Maldon
Ringwood Highland Gathering & Games, Jubilee Park Essendon
AGM&Ceilidh,Roseville Community C’tre, 110 King St.E.Doncaster
2009 140th Annual Highland Gathering, Castle Hill Showground, NSW
2009 Beechworth Celtic Festival
2009 Celtic Pilgrimage Walk, Bright to Beechworth
2009 SAHC Scottish Family Day, North Hyde Park, Sydney NSW.
(Kirkin’o’the Tartan (St.Stephens),March of the Clans/fun/food/entmnt.)
2009 Daylesford Highland Gathering, Victoria Park
2010 149th Maryborough Highland Gathering, Princes Park
2010 Berwick Highland Gathring, Arkoonah Park Reserve
2010 Geelong Highland Gathering, Queens Park (*Phone for date in March)
2010 Scots’ o’ the Murray Dinner, Tuileries Restaurant, Rutherglen, Vic
2010 Scottish Heritage Day, Greaves Reserve, Dandenong
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Your Committee wishes you a very happy Christmas and a healthy, prosperous 2010
CLAN MacLENNAN GOODS AVAILABLE
Plain Ties with Crest
Tartan Material by the metre
$ 15.00 Tartan Bow Ties
POA
$ 29.00
Key Board with Crest
$10.00
Tartan Beret
Tartan Scarf or Square
Tartan Shawl
MacIain Post Card (Logan)
Ladies Handkerchief with Crest
$ 38.00
$ 38.00
$120.00
$ 1.50
$ 3.50
Tartan Ties (Wool Blend) (Boy’s $25)
Tartan Caps (Mens)
Tartan Evening Sash
Clan MacLennan Post Card
Men’s Handkerchief with Crest
$ 35.00
$ 45.00
$ 65.00
$ 2.00
$ 3.50
Tea Spoon with Crest
Small Lapel Crest Badge
$ 6.50 Sugar Spoon with Crest
$ 6.50 Pewter Crest Brooch
$ 6.50
$ 40.00
Key Tags with Crest
Clan MacLennan Kilt Pin (Pewter)
Fridge Magnet
Crest Coasters (Set of Two)
Windcheaters – Grey Marle with Navy Crest
$ 5.50
$ 40.00
$ 6.00
$ 15.00
$ 26.00
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$ 10.00
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Polo Shirt with Crest - short sleeve
Crest Stickers
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Books and Music
“The History and Traditions of the MacLennans of Kintail” by Dr Jon McLennan and James McLennan $ 25.00
“In Search of Clan MacLennan” by Malcolm Lobban and James McLennan on CD/Pdf . $14.00
”Return to Kintail” words and music by Ross McLennan on CD $15.00
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