Saturday 25th July 09
What time?
Evening, time TBC
Where is it?
Edinburgh Castle
Clan Pageant
The indisputable centrepiece of The Gathering 2009 will begin with a majestic clan march, the like of which has not been seen on Scottish soil since Sir Walter Scott's Royal Pageant of 1822.
An international assembly of 8,000 clanspeople will parade from the Royal Palace of Holyrood, along Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile, to take their seats upon the esplanade of the Castle rock, site of the world-famous Tattoo*.
Here beneath Edinburgh's ancient castle ramparts, a spectacular clan pageant will unfold. Piper, massed bands, and highland dancers will trace the history of the development of the clans through the ages, in what promises to be a truly memorable and treasured experience, especially for one of Scots ancestry.
*The Clan Pageant is a unique 1-day event. It is separate from the Edinburgh Tattoo which in 2009 takes place from 7-29th August (see www.edinburgh-tattoo.co.uk)
Clan parade
The Royal Mile is one of the most famous streets in Europe's capital cities. It has witnessed Royal processions, public executions and riots. Ever...
Royal Mile
Saturday 25th July, Early evening, time TBC
