CLAN MUNRO (ASSOCIATION) GATHERING
IN SCOTLAND, 2019

CMAC participated in the Gathering of Clan Munro (Association) 9 – 11 Aug 2019 in Scotland. We were part of the International Gathering that included Munros from the U.S., Canada, Australia, France, Switzerland, England and the Highlands. On Fri 9 Aug, we toured Eilean Donan castle (part of the ‘Little Rising’ in 1719) and then gathered for the 300th commemoration of the Battle of Glen Shiel, which took place in June 1719. Hector Munro of Foulis, Chief of Clan Munro, laid a wreath in honour of those who died at that battle and his son, Finnian Munro, Younger, of Foulis, carried the Chief’s banner up the hill to the remains of a redoubt build by the Spaniards and Willie Fraser (NTS Ranger) carried the Union Flag. In the evening, Clan Munro was welcomed to the Inverness City Hall by the Inverness Deputy Provost Bet MacAllister at a Civic Reception for the Clan in the magnificently refurbished Town House. Following that, the eight Canadians present held the Annual Meeting at the Royal Highland Hotel.

On Sat 10 Aug, we visited the Eagle Stone, once said to mark the grave of Munros killed in a 15th Century Clan fight and part of the Brahan Seer’s prophecies. For dinner, we gathered in the Strathpeffer pavilion where we were joined by The Earl & Countess of Cromartie and his son Lord Tarbat. John Cromartie, the Chief of Clan Mackenzie gave a short talk on looking after his ancient Clan seat Castle Leod.

On Sun 11 Aug, the clan gathered at Foulis Castle, historic home of the chiefs of Clan Munro and were warmly welcomed by the Chief and his family. All present enjoyed the many activities and presentations that had been arranged.

It was all over too soon, but everyone left with a renewed sense of kinship and the lasting bond of being members of a close knit Highland Clan. The whole weekend was a wonderful, enjoyable, exciting Gathering! This was a family reunion at its best. What stands out is the immense amount of planning and work that went into this weekend by all members of the Chief’s family as well as the hosts from CMA-USA and we thank them for all their time and effort on our behalf. What we will always remember is the warmth and friendship of all the Munros from around the world and we look forward to the next Gathering with pleasure!

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