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AUGUST 2012
Clan Gathering Programme
Thursday 9th 2012 - Sunday 12th 2012
Please click HERE to book online for our 2012 Clan Gathering
Thursday 9th
| 7.00 pm |
Clan Society Supper
To be held in the garden at rear of the Castle (or inside if wet/cold).
An informal supper with an opportunity to socialise with other Clan Society members, local Menzies families and neighbours from the area around the Castle. |
Friday 10th
| 9.00 am |
Historical Coach Tour based around the 1689 Battle of Killikrankie with commentary from Tom Pringle including the Foss graveyard, Loch Tummel, Queens' View, Pitlochry, Killikrankie Battlefield where Menzies fought on both sides of defeated Jacobites, Dunkeld (if time). Length of tour approx. 3.5 hours including a stop. Starts and ends at Castle Menzies.
Organiser: Stuart Menzies |
| 10.00 am |
Castle and Shop open |
| 10.00 am |
Historical Guided Walk (approx. one hour) in the land around the Castle. If good weather then up the Weem Rock, a steep climb! If wet weather then a walk to and by River Tay. Meet outside Castle Menzies. Guided by a very knowledgable local historian.
Organiser: Tom Stone
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| 1.30 pm |
8th Menzies Clan Golf Tournament, Kenmore Golf Club. Meet at Kenmore Golf Club Pro Shop at 1.30pm. Tee off at 2.00 pm. Golf clubs and trolleys may be hired at the Club. Please arrange prior to game.
Contact: Robin Menzies. Tel. 01887 830 226
or email info@taymouth.co.uk |
| 7.00 pm |
Castle Open |
| 7.30 pm |
Reception and Welcome Drinks in The Great Hall
(alternatively outside if weather fine)
Sparkling wine and soft drinks. |
| 8.00 pm |
Clan Dinner in the Dewar Room.
Menu - Buffet - selected Scottish fayre.
Alcohol may be bought before and during supper.
Seating informal.
Dress – Smart – tartan if possible.
Organiser: Luke Menzies.
Raffle tickets for Saturday's draw will be sold. |
Saturday 11th
| 10.00 am |
Annual General Meeting in the Dewar Room. Please click here for agenda. |
| 11.30 am |
Clan March to Weem followed by Lunch in the Weem Hotel |
| 1.30 pm |
Assemble for March at Highland Games Opening
(please remember to wear some tartan)
We aim to negotiate reduced ticket prices for those marching. Please enquire on the day. |
| 8.00 pm |
Castle and bar open |
| 8.30 pm |
Clan Ceilidh in the Dewar Room ‘til midnight featuring a return of the well-liked The Gallavanters band.
Raffle draw. Prize donations welcome. |
Sunday 12th
| 10.00 am |
Service in Weem Parish Church |
| 10.30 am |
Castle and shop open to Members |
| 12.00 pm |
Members Forum at Castle
Chairman: Rory Menzies
Light refreshments will be provided |
| 5.00 pm |
Castle closes. |
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Clan Menzies Table at
The City of Inverness Highland Games
(Click on picture for larger image)
Dancing at the Ceilidh
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Service in Weem Church
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