Clan MacNeacail Society of Scotland

Clan Gathering Itinerary

Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland

1-4 October 2008

Wednesday, 1^st October

A local hike led by Effie Nicolson and Barbara and Murray Nicolson for the fit and able (shorter and longer versions). Location and starting and end points will be determined at the time, depending on weather. Bring strong walking shoes or boots, pack lunch and rain gear.

Evening – informal gathering in the bar at the Cuillin Hills Hotel, Portree

Registration for events on your arrival: 7.00 to 8.00 p.m. at the Cuillin Hills Hotel

Thursday, 2^nd October

There will be a full day coach trip around the traditional clan lands of Trotternish on the north-east corner of Skye. Includes stops at Kilt Rock, Flodigarry for a light lunch, Duntulm Castle, the Crofting Museum at Kilmuir and Uig  Time 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets £20, booking essential.

Registration for events on your arrival: 7.00 to 8.00 p.m. at the Cuillin Hills Hotel

 In the evening at 8 p.m. in the Cuillin Hills Hotel there will be an illustrated talk by Cailean Maclean on the history of Skye. Cailean is a well-known Gaelic broadcaster on the BBC, and has published several books of photography on Skye.

Alternatively, you can join Effie Nicolson with the Portree Scottish Country Dance group and learn a few ceilidh dances in preparation for tomorrow’s ceilidh.

Friday, 3^rd October

9 a.m. Clan meeting at the Cuillin Hills Hotel with the Clan Chief John MacNeacail of MacNeacail and Scorrybreac. Reports on the work on the clan lands on Ben Chracaig.

Following the clan meeting, there will be a boat trip from the harbour in Portree into the Sound of Raasay.  Estimated cost £12, booking essential.

7:30 for 8 p.m. – Dinner and Ceilidh at the Cuillin Hills Hotel,  tickets £28, booking essential..

Saturday, 4^th October

10 a.m. Meet at Cuillin Hills Hotel. Walk over the lands of Ben Chracaig led by John Phillips, Senior Ranger on Skye, followed by the closing ceremony at the site of the clan cairns.

 

Reservation Form for Clan Gathering

For several events, it is essential for the organisers to know numbers in advance. Please supply the following information:-

Wednesday, October 1^st         Shorter hike, number ____

                                                Longer hike, number_____

Thursday, October 2^nd             Bus tour of Trotternish, with light lunch (£20)  _____

Thursday, October 2^nd             Evening talk by Cailean Maclean   _______

                                    or         Scottish Country Dancing  _____

Friday, October 3^rd                  Boat trip to Sound of Raasay (£12)   _______

Friday, October 3^rd                  Dinner and Ceilidh (£28)  ________

Saturday, October 4^th              Guided walk over Ben Chracaig ______

Your name(s) _____________________________________________________

Home address _____________________________________________________