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Calling all Clan Donalds - Highlands & Islands
The Clan Donald Society of the Highlands and Islands Comunn Chlann Dhòmhnaill na Gàidhealtachd ìs nan Eilean Calling all MacDonalds and MacDonells and those of Clan Donald descent! Saturday, 1st May, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. The Clan Donald Society of the Highlands and Islands Inaugural Meeting at Killearnan Church Hall, Redcastle, Muir-of-Ord, IV6 7SG. You are invited to attend and to [...]
Continue reading...MacIains of Ardnamurchan
16. March 2010
MacIains of Ardnamurchan (Septs of MacDonalds Lord of The Isles) submitted by Jon Haylett For those of you who have an interest in the MacIans/MacIains of Ardnamurchan, there is a Diary kept about the small village of Kilchoan, in that part of Ardnamurchan which was the seat of the Clan. It includes, amongst other things, entries [...]
Continue reading...Scottish Fiddle Orchestra; Outstanding Performance
7. March 2010
Bridgewater Hall Manchester was alive last night with the oustanding peformance of the Scottish Fiddle Orchestra, supported by the Manchester F & R Service Pipe Band under Pipe Major Richard Brown. Compere Jim McColl kept the atmosphere very Jovial with his Pawky wit and professional timing makes him the envy of many professional stand up comedians. The Finale [...]
Continue reading...Captain BillMac: Jungle Buzz
26. December 2009
Report 25/12/2009 Destination Nigeria Voyage Complete! After having problems with the satellite and not being able to send emails for over thirty six hours I can confirm we are now berthed and discharging; but slowly, the North Equatorial Current was very strong and did help us along and on our way. The sun is up everyone is [...]
Continue reading...Nigeria Bound: Dolphins Race Alongside
16. December 2009
Noon Report: Wednesday 16th December 2009 - Destination Nigeria. Today Noon Lat 18 10 N Long 17 41 W. Average speed 12.56 Ar 0300 hrs, we will be passing Cape Verde. It is the most westerly point in Africa. The city which is the capital is called DAKAR,and the country is SENEGAL. This is the place where [...]
Continue reading...Captain BillMac:Whale Spotting
13. December 2009
Noon Report Sunday 13th December 2009 Ship: M.T. Nord Farer - Nigeria Bound Noon Pos Lat 32 30 N Long 13 47 W Average Speed 11.96 Kts Rough following Sea. Heavy Westerly swell Temp 20C, We are about 250 miles North of Canary Islands. We will be at the Canaries at 0900 tomorrow! The weather has moderated. The [...]
Continue reading...MacDonald Conquers The Oceans of the West:
9. December 2009
Captain MacDonald Nigeria Bound: 9th December 2009 Noon position: Lat 49 03 N Long 005 22 W Speed - 11.25 Kts Course - 207 Weather - Moderate head sea, Long heavy W’ly swell, Vsl rolling and pitching moderately ETA - Lagos -22.12.09 - 1800 Hrs Entering Bay of Biscay at 1400 Hrs Aflight of Gugas, Fishing of [...]
Continue reading...News Release: Clan Donald Society Highlands & Islands
7. November 2009
GROUP OF ENTHUSIASTS SEEKS TO ESTABLISH CLAN DONALD SOCIETY IN THE HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS Clan Donald, which in the days of its Lordship of the Isles held sway over huge tracts of the Highlands and Islands - from the Butt of Lewis to the Glens of Antrim - is today represented by its hereditary chiefs and a [...]
Continue reading...World Famous Macdonald Family Ceilidh Band: New CD Release
25. October 2009
Live With Fergie MacDonald Had a super night at The Victoria Hall in Selkirk last night, Fergie and his band where on full form and had the Wedding Ceilidh rocking with his performance. The audience participation was immensely impressive with an array of kilts swirling around the dance floor; it was obvious a few drams had [...]
Continue reading...Overwhelming Success at the MOD:
19. October 2009
The Gaelic Mod was held at Oban last week and for those of you who are not familiar with this type of occasion, the Gaelic MOD it is a gathering of Gaels from all over the world. They all have an interest in the songs, music and culture of The Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Competitors [...]
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19. April 2010