The 2017 Royal Military Tattoo, Edinburgh Castle
Clan Elliot
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Thursday 24th August 2023
Officers Dinner by invitation only.
These will be sent out before Christmas 2022 online.
Friday 25th August 2023
A shuttle bus will run from Newcastleton Douglas Square to Redheugh and back from 10.30am as there is nowhere to park the car. If you are disabled please apply for a special parking place at the farm.
House open 10.30 am. Coffee and teas from the WRI. Demonstration of dry stone walling (dyking) by John Elliot, Stick dressing (Rob and Kate Elliot), the Liddesdale Reivers with Derek Stuart. Lynn’s Loom (Lynn Elliot), Elliot shop and Clan Room.
Barbecue 12.30 – 2pm.
Gathering 2pm – 4pm. Falconry and pipes, sheep dogs demonstrations.
Evening event – to be arranged.
Saturday 26th August
Suggested Morning visits to Heritage Centre, Hermitage Castle.
HOLM SHOW from 11am all day. Local agricultural show.
Sunday 27th August
Coach Tour – 9.00 am pick up, Newcastleton to Kirkandrews on Esk
church service. Tour will include lunch, Caerlaverock Castle, Gilnockie
Peel Tower returning to Newcastleton by 6pm.
NB: The above arrangements may be subject to some changes but the
basic outline will stay the same.
Dress Code: Be prepared for a damp wet day, especially the feet.
Wear plenty of tartan.
Travel: This is a rural area with little or no public bus service, so wheels
are important. A good road map rather than satellite navigation is
advised.
Nearest Train station: Carlisle main line 40 mins, Tweedbank
(only from Edinburgh 1 hour away).
Airport: Newcastle, Edinburgh or Glasgow (2 hours).
Accommodation: a list of bed and breakfasts can be found here – Book early to avoid disappointment!
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Travel Tours
Isle Inn Tours
Isle Inn Tours has assembled a tour package that allows travelers to attend the Clan Elliot Gathering as well as tour other historic sites in the Scottish Borders. Please click on the links below for detailed information on this opportunity to visit Scotland and attend the the Gathering!
Isle Inn Tours Announcement – Gathering 2023 (pdf)
Why Wait Travel
Why Wait travel has assembled a tour package that will tour sites in Northern Ireland and parts of the Scottish Highlands. This tour does not include the Gathering, but as the end date of the tour corresponds to the beginning date of the Gathering, Why Wait Travel may be able to add on any necessary arrangements to extend your tour to include the Gathering. Here is the link for more info:
https://www.whywaittravel.com/pages/ireland-and-scotland-bucket-list-tour-31914