Saturday, August 28, 2010

Lonach Gathering

We went to the Lonach Gathering at Strathdon today, it was a fine mix of Tweed, Tartan & English accents.
The weather was that true Scottish wet rain but we still had a good time.
When we arrived and began walking to the field the march of the clansmen was walking passed, this was some sight and certainly would have been an intimidating sight back in the day.


Rob & Oliver watching the march of the clansmen


The clansmen


We arrived at the main ring and off course in true smart style headed straight for the coffee & cake stand. yummy! After some much needed refreshments it was straight onto the charity and fundraising stalls. Rob played the strathdon primary school bottle stall and won a bottle of black label johnny walker whiskey, nice for £1.


We then watched pipe bands, highland dancing, Medium & Heavy weight highland games in the main ring which were good.



Oliver wondering where all the noise was coming from

proof i was there.

At about 1pm the clansmen walk into the main ring and parade round, miraculously Oliver managed to sleep through this in the back carrier.

All got a little too much for the wee guy.

We decided to make a move after this as the weather was getting a bit colder and Oliver would
need fed when he woke.

Rob & Oliver trying to remember where they parked the car!

We drove back to Rob's parents and had lunch with them.
xcx



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