Newsletter January 2008

Things are really starting to take shape for The Gathering 2009 so over the next few months keep an eye on our website for announcements, including how to get hold of a Passport for the event.

Calling all Pipe Bands

We are looking for top bands from around the world with good ceremonial experience to take part in The Gathering 2009.

The application form and further details relating to pipe bands are now online and can be found on the piping page of the website.
 

Tickets

To attend the major events of The Gathering 2009 you will need to get hold of a 'Passport'.  This includes entry to both days of Highland Games at Holyrood Palace, a place in the Clan Parade and a seat at the Clan Pageant on the castle esplanade. 

Passports will go on sale via our website at the end of March but a pre-booking form  will go online on February 26th. We would encourage anyone who is keen to book their tickets prior to the general release that they fill in the form and post it back to us with payment details.  This form is particularly aimed at large groups looking for tickets as you will only be able to buy 6 online.

Full details can be found on the ticket page of our website.

Clans and Clan Tents

There are now over 100 clans attending The Gathering 2009.

Clan tent applications have been flooding in and we now have over 50 tents registered.  If your clan has not yet applied for a tent but would like to do so then please fill out the form available from our website and return to us before the 1st April 2008. 

If you have already applied for a tent, please note that payment will be requested soon after this closing date.

Lord Sempill in New Zealand

Lord Sempill recently attended the Waipu Games on New Zealand's North Island.  You can read about his experiences at one of the longest-running Highland Games in the world here.