Edinburgh to host ancestral clan assembly

The capital city of Edinburgh will be the setting for the nation's largest assembly of ancestral clans as a way for ancestors from all over the world to reunite with family members from Scotland.

The event, billed as The Gathering 2009 will be held in July and participants will be able to enjoy a variety of Scottish traditions in the World Highland Games such as caber tossing, hammer throwing as well as international pipe bands and highland dancing.

Visiting families will also be able to research their clan histories at the event and are invited to dress in the traditional tartan clothes of years ago.

This event is welcome to families and tourists from all backgrounds however and is not limited to people with Scottish heritage. As the largest international clan gathering to take place in Scotland, the event is part of the government's Homecoming Scotland Initiative aimed at preserving its nation's culture and heritage.

As the event is over a year away, visitors can take their time in planning accommodation in convenient places around the large city of Edinburgh and can even book tour guides with travel groups that will help you research your Scottish heritage - no matter how far back it goes.

Latest News

Cumbria B&B: Lake District voted best value Cumbria's Lake District and its many fantastic B&Bs have been named the best value place in the UK for a holiday....

Cornwall B&B: Expansion afoot at Newquay Airport? People travelling to stay at a Cornwall B&B could soon benefit from expansion plans which have been proposed at Newquay Airport. ...

Blackpool B&B: Enjoy the Nutcracker in the resort Art-loving guests staying at a Blackpool B&B will be able to experience a fantastic fairytale ballet performance when the Nutcracker comes to the resort. ...

Oxfordshire B&B: Science Oxford set for refit As a popular attraction for guests staying at an Oxfordshire B&B, Science Oxford has now been closed for a major refurbishment. ...

Blackpool B&B: Flying start for new transport service Guests travelling to stay at a Blackpool B&B can now utilise a new flight service which started running today from Ireland to the resort. ...

Subscribe to our free UK tourism news feed

Related Stories

Edinburgh B&B: Hogmanay proves a big hit in the city Thousands of guests staying at an Edinburgh B&B enjoyed the incredible street party of Hogmanay, which ushered in the New Year....

Edinburgh B&B: Huge crowds expected for boxing day rugby match The Boxing Day match between Edinburgh Rugby and Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield could attract up to 20,000 supporters staying at an Edinburgh B&B....

Edinburgh B&B: Gordon Brown backs pandas to Edinburgh zoo Prime minister Gordon Brown has given his backing for two giant pandas to be brought to Edinburgh zoo to be viewed by people staying at the city's B&Bs....

Edinburgh B&B: Cash injection for Edinburgh Fringe Festival A significant funding boost has been awarded to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to enable it to provide more great attractions for people staying at a B&B in the city. ...

Edinburgh B&B: Funding pledge to retain Titian masterpiece The Scottish government has pledged to provide extensive funding to secure an artistic masterpiece for the enjoyment of people staying at an Edinburgh B&B....

Subscribe to our free UK tourism news feed