CLAN CONVENTION: Breakout Session – Clans and Tourism The following are some of the conclusions on the main issues raised in the session I chaired: 1. SCOTTISH HISTORY If the SC (Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs) wishes to, it seems that there is nothing to lose from raising with the SNP the question of Scottish history being taught [...]

Summary of Main Points of the Clan Convention – July 2009 The Experience Preparation for the Convention was conducted by a Standing Council committee, with representation from the Scottish Parliament Corporate Body and The Gathering 2009 Ltd. The process was satisfactory, but suffered from co-ordination problems between the three partners. The Convention Day itself was [...]

The Year of Homecoming in Scotland, centering on ‘The Gathering’ in Edinburgh in July, has been a success.  This is in spite of little distractions such as global economic crisis, an appallingly wet summer in Scotland, and significant disagreement between Washington and Edinburgh over the basic meaning of the word Justice.  It has been a [...]