Gathering Interactive

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Click here to watch Lord Sempill's introduction to The Gathering 2009 and other videos.

Welcome to The Gathering 2009

the gathering of the clans 2009

PASSPORTS NOW ON SALE! 

On the 25th and 26th July 2009 Edinburgh will witness one of the largest clan gatherings in history.

Holyrood Park will host a magnificent Highland Games over the two days, then on the Saturday evening Clan members will parade up the historic Royal Mile and take their seats on the castle esplanade for a spectacular Clan Pageant .

For your chance to be part of history get hold of one of our Passports.

The Gathering 2009 is delighted to be one of the signature events of Homecoming Scotland.  For further details on the full Homecoming Scotland program, available in late May, visit the Homecoming webpage.

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USA dominate the 2008 world “Heavies” championships!

USA dominate the 2008 world “Heavies” championships!Sean Betz of Nebraska was crowned World Highland Games Heavy Champion on Saturday in Bridgeport West Virginia USA Sean managed to hold off a fierce challenge from Larry Brock of South Carolina and former 5 time world cha...

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Newsletter April 2008

Tom Devine and The Gathering 2009. We are delighted to announce the involvement - as historical adviser- of Professor Tom Devine to plans for the largest clan gathering ever held in Scotland. Professor Devine, a leading exper...

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The Gathering 2009 Podcast

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Listen to the latest Podcasts from The Gathering 2009 here.