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June 07 Battle of BannockburnOn Saturday along with Clann Gaidhealach and the Scottish Knights Templar I attended Bannockburn for the annual service which as usual was carried out superbly by Ken Shira of the Knights. It was a great day and once the service was over we were able to chat with lots of old freinds. As we were chatting a Saltire (see photo album) appeared in the sky. It was great to see young Gordon in his highland dress and he did very well on the day. In the evening with Jane, Heather and George (The Merry Jacobite) we went to the Mei Hau Platform Chinese Restaurant in West Calder where we were given a very warm welcome by Philip and Connie, the food was superb. Many thanks go to Ralph, Warrior of the Glen for the great photo's that he took.
April 20 The Battle of Culloden (Blàr Chùil Lodair)On Saturday the 18th of April I attended the Annual Culloden Remembrance service held by the Gaelic Society on Culloden Battlefield. The Rev K D MacLeod performed the service in Gaelic and English for those in attendance. There was a lament played on the bagpipes and wreaths were laid around the monument. The Battle of Culloden was fought on Drumossie Moor, outside Inverness, on April 16th, 1746. It was to be the last of the Jacobite uprisings - popular attempts to reinstate the Stuart monarchy to the throne of Great Britian and was led by Charles Edward Stuart, Bonnie Prince Charlie. There was a good attendance and it was great to see so many youngsters at the event.
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