MacIntyre World Family Gathering - Taynuilt, Scotland - Trip Planner

possible places to stay in Taynuilt (very small village)- these seem to be the best -
1. Tanglewood Lodge, Tanuilt PA35 1HP Tel :- 441866 822 114 http://uk.geocities.com/tanglewoodlodge@…
map - http://uk.geocities.com/tanglewoodlodge@…

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Clan Gathering - Thursday 7/17/08

Check out "Gathering Program Schedule" for itenary. Check out all links for good info. Don't left-click …More

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Taynuilt, Scotland, Great Britain

Thu Jul 17 2:00pm - Sun Jul 20 5:00pm

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Taynuilt Walking Tour

**to Bonawe Furnace, Lord Nelson’s Monument, Churches, Graveyards The walking tour can be done anytime, with or wit …More

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Taynuilt, Scotland, Great Britain

Thu Jul 17 3:00pm - Thu Jul 17 5:00pm

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Taynuilt ceilidh* (evening)

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Taynuilt, Scotland, Great Britain

Thu Jul 17 7:00pm - Thu Jul 17 10:00pm

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The Taynuilt Ceilidh is open to the general public on Thursday night in the village hall that can probably only hold 50 -75 people. We might persuade them to add Wednesday and maybe even Friday nights to fill the demand by MacIntyres. Don’t count on being able to attend it due to the limited numbers.

**Ceilidhs

The original Gaelic meaning of ‘ceilidh’ was a visit. This came to mean a house party, with guests providing the entertainment: singing, instrumental playing, and storytelling. Now it means any event with Gaelic entertainment. Here is something I found in the newsletter from www.electricscotland.com

By The Rev. Canon R. C. MacLeod of MacLeod (1920's). Here is how Chapter X starts...

”I should imagine that no country in the world is richer in folk-lore than the West Highlands. The ceilidh was an institution, and our people loved to gather together on a winter's evening, and to tell each other again and again the old stories which they had received from their forbears.”

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Fri 07/18/08 (day 3) - Taynuilt, Glen Noe, Oban

Clan Gathering - 7/18/08

Friday 4-hour guided bus tour of MacIntyre Country AM or PM * 07/18/08 Climb to Stone of the Fatt …More

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Taynuilt, Scotland, Great Britain

Fri Jul 18 8:00am - Sat Jul 19 11:00pm

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4 hour Bus Tour of MacIntyre Country

Tour of MacIntyre Country **Ardchattan Priory and Garden. Grave of Duncan (I) …More

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Taynuilt, Scotland, Great Britain

Fri Jul 18 8:00am - Fri Jul 18 12:00pm

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Tour of MacIntyre Country
Ardchattan Priory and Garden. Grave of Duncan (I)
Views of Loch Etive and Ben Cruachan from the west
Falls of Lora (depending on the tide)
Dunstaffnage Castle, Chapel and Loch Linnhe
Pass of Brander/Glen Awe/River Awe
St. Conan’s Kirk – MacIntyre Choir Stall with Coat of Arms.
Dalmally Kirk where a MacIntyre chief was married and many MacIntyres are buried.
Duncan Ban MacIntyre Memorial/Loch Awe/Ben Cruachan from the east

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Walk to the Stone of the Fatted Calf *

This is a large stone where the MacIntyres delivered a snowball and calf to the Campbells on Midsummer’s Day as deat …More

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Glen Noe, Scotland, Great Britain

Fri Jul 18 1:00pm - Fri Jul 18 4:00pm

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Possibly Horseback Riding

as it doesn't get dark til late.

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Taynuilt, Scotland, Great Britain

Fri Jul 18 6:00pm - Fri Jul 18 8:00pm

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Banquet at Argyllshire Gathering Hall, Oban

7 – 11 pm Banquet at Argyllshire Gathering Hall, Oban * The Banquet is for those who like to dress up (coats and …More

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Oban, Scotland, Great Britain

Fri Jul 18 7:00pm - Fri Jul 18 11:00pm

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Not Likely to go to this one. Too dressy and crowded

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Sat 07/19/08 (day 4) - Taynuilt, Oban

1.5 hr. boat trip on Loch Etive *

1.5 hr. boat trip on Loch Etive * Loch Etive Boat Trips A hired boat ride on Loch Etive will take about 1.5 hour …More

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Taynuilt, Scotland, Great Britain

Sat Jul 19 10:00am - Sat Jul 19 11:30am

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Clan Gathering - 7/19/08

Saturday Morning rest and relaxation or self-guided activities 07/19/08 Taynuilt Highland Games Noon …More

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Taynuilt, Scotland, Great Britain

Sat Jul 19 12:00pm - Sun Jul 20 8:00am

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Taynuilt Highland Games

The Taynuilt Highland Games are one of the oldest in the world. They are the essence of the games – combining competitions in athletics, piping and Highland dancing with an annual meeting of family and friends. They begin with a parade down Main Street to the Games field and there are many activities for children. Unlike, Highland games in the United States, there are no clan representations, but 2008 will be an exception with our large group of MacIntyres. There will be a many activities at our tent which will also provide shade from the sun (we hope). There are at least two MacIntyres interested in competing, one in Highland dance and another in the heavy athletic events. They also have a race for which I think we can guarantee one competitor. There will be piping and singing at our tent along with information and discussion about all aspects of MacIntyre history and culture.

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MacIntyre Ceilidh

MacIntyre Ceilidh - 8 pm - 12 midnight The MacIntyre Ceilidh will be held on Saturday night at the largest venue in …More

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Oban, Scotland, Great Britain

Sat Jul 19 8:00pm - Sun Jul 20 12:00am

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