Rob Roy Commemoration - 2005

[mike]

On 29 December 2005, I was fortunate to be in Scotland for the Robert 'Rob Roy' MacGregor Commemoration, that took place in Balquhidder. Here are some pictures of the day -


Gathering outside the Kings House Hotel, for the two-mile march to Balquhidder.
Image by Gartmorn


Some of the crowd, assembling in the graveyard
Image by Gartmorn


Luath leading off the service at Rob Roy's grave
Image by Gartmorn


Me sharing Scripture at the grave
Image by Gartmorn


Jacobite piping the lament
Image by Skyetraveler


Black Devon at the grave


Me at the grave
Image by Black Devon


Looking down from the church, across the ruins of the auld kirk, to the panorama beyond.
Image by Skyetraveler

Later in the evening, we were entertained by Albannach -


Aya, Jacquie and Donnie


Kyle and Jamesie




While the snow was falling outside
Images by Skyetraveler

Some of the names may be unfamiliar to you, but there will be those that will recognize them.

Elly, if this post belongs in another forum section, please accept my apologies.

[LLady]

Beautiful pics Mike! Thanks for sharing them!

[andi]

You shared some wonderful pictures with us, thanks for that. #wave# Seems like you had a great time.

[Elly]

Hallo Mike #wave# Great pics for us, thank you so much for your thoughtfulness #tartanberet#

It`s been a wee while since I`ve been there but love the area and it even snowed, just beautiful, I don`t think I`ve ever saw the grave without a wee posy of flowers even if its just wild heather which kind of suits the man.

thank you so much Mike.

[mike]

Hi Elly! How have you been?

I'm happy that everyone enjoyed the piccies. It was an incredibly cold day, but the beauty of the area made you forget to shiver. To have been asked to take part in the commemoration service was an honor, indeed.

I'm hoping to go back in late June, for the Bannockburn Commemoration, but flights are priced dearly at that time of year. We shall see...