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 expert on Scottish emigration and regarded as the pre-eminent authority on the history of modern Scotland, will work closely with The Gathering 2009 to provide academic consultation and guidance throughout the planning process. For the full press release please follow the link:http://www.clangathering.org/news/view/19

Check out our new video and podcast which gives you lots more information about the event and answers some of the questions you have been asking: http://www.clangathering.org/interactive/

The Passport sales are going very well and we have already sold out of our Gold Passports. It is still possible however to source them through our Travel Providers: http://www.clangathering.org/content/travel-and-accommodation.html

If you haven't already secured your passport we would recommend that you take action in the next couple of months. Tickets to the Highland games will go on sale in the summer of 2008 so if you would rather just come along on the Saturday or Sunday to Holyrood Park these are the tickets for you.

We now have over 120 clans planning to attend The Gathering 2009, 90 of which have booked a clan tent. If you are interested in booking a clan tent please click on the following lnk http://www.clangathering.org/clans/content/apply-for-a-clan-tent.html

If any tour operators, based worldwide, are interesting in taking an allocation of Highland Games tickets then please get in touch with Pamela at: info@thegathering2009.com or call the office on +44(0)131 561 1323.

Gathering 2009 merchandise Gathering 2009 mugs, t-shirts, polos, pins, etc all went on sale at Loch Norman recently and received a very positive response. The merchandise will be available to purchase online from June onwards so if you would like to proudly wear your Gathering 2009 t-shirt or pin, watch out for our shop going live.

With all the events encompassed within The Gathering 2009 there are many fantastic opportunities for companies to get involved with sponsoring the event. Not only can you get naming rights for some events, the sponsorship packages also include fantastic corporate hospitality during the event. For more information please contact
Richard Negus: Richard@thegathering2009.com

Travels
 

Jamie, Jenny and Lucy-Rose had a great trip to New York for Tartan Day and even took part in the windy parade!