The famous March of the Clansmen (the only one of its kind worldwide) will leave the village of Bellabeg at 8.00a.m. led by Lonach Patron
Sir James Forbes, 8th Bt Newe. and will call for traditional Scottish hospitality at:

March Itinerary:


The Schoolhouse - hospitality supplied by the descendants of the
Innes family. Mr. Innes being a former headmaster of the School in
the early years of the 20th Century, and was a loyal and faithful
Lonach Man.

Candacraig House - hospitality supplied by Mr. Billy Connolly and his family.

Roughpark - The descendents of Dr. Douglas McBain provide the hospitality. Since Dr. McBain's death in 1985 this dram has been provided by his children: Morag Simpson, Mhairi Rae and Jennifer McKilligan.

Tornashean - hospitality provided by Rob Lowry and family.

Bellabeg House - hospitality provided by Mr. R. J. Marsh and
family.

Lonach Hall - hospitality provided by Messrs. G.C. and J. McIntosh.

Following the Highlanders' lunch in the Lonach Hall, the marchers
assemble and march to open the Highland Games at 1.00p.m., marching
around the arena for the gathered masses to absorb the unique sight
which is reminiscent of days prior to the Jacobite uprisings in
1715 and 1745.

Admission to Games Field :£5 , Children £1
Covered Stand (including admission to Games field) £15
Uncovered Stand(including admission to Games field) £10
Ringside Seats (including admission to field) £7

Car Parking (at owner's risk) FREE

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Further information, booking of tickets, etc., including booking of
tickets for the traditional Grand Lonach Highland Ball held on the
Friday following the Games should be made by letter to :
The Secretary,
Lonach Highland and Friendly Society,
Railway Cottage,
Bellabeg,
Strathdon,
AB36 8UL.

Please enclose a stamped addressed envelope, and a cheque for the relevant sum.
If you require further information, please contact the Lonach Society Office on 019756 51302

Useful local websites

Lonach Hall:
http://www.lonach-hall.com/

Upper Donside
www.upperdonside.org.uk/

McHardy family site, with interesting local history
www.corgarff.com

 

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