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Clan Macpherson Association
Gathering and AGM

Friday 31 July - Monday 3 August 2026





The Gathering this year will follow the traditional format. We shall be using the Duke of Gordon Hotel located in Kingussie for the Ball, the Supper, and the Ceilidh, which means there is a very firm limit on numbers attending these events. There will be additional events on the Friday and Monday, but the details have not yet been confirmed. Surprisingly the Gathering takes quite a bit of time and effort to organise, please be kind to us and book early.

REGISTRATION

Online registration will be available concurrent with the publication of the Creag Dhubh in Frebruary 2026.

PROGRAMME

The tentative Programme will be provided here when available. The final Programme will be provided at registration.

Clan Macpherson Association 2026 Gathering Programme

Friday
Registration Duke of Gordon Hotel 08:00 - 15:00
Welcome Meeting for Newcomers - Duke of Gordon Hotel Ballroom, Kingussie 09:00 - 10:00
Council Meetings - Duke of Gordon Hotel Ball Room -- 10:00 - 11:30
Talk TBA
Dance Practice - Duke of Gordon Hotel Ball Room -- 15:00 - 16:00
Cluny's Reception, Dinner and Highland Ball Duke of Gordon Hotel -- 1900. Dinner will be served at 20:00, dancing until 1:00.
Group Photo - Tentatively Front of the Duke of Gordon Hotel 19:30.

Saturday
80th CMA AGM - Village Hall, Newtonmore - 10:30.
Newtonmore Highland Games - Held at the Eilan from 11:00. Children's races in the morning; Newtonmore Games
Clan March from Old Ralia to the Elian - Marchers to meet at Old Ralia at 13:45. Step off is 14:00. Games entry fee will be collected at Old Ralia prior to the March. The March will be followed by conviviality in the Clan Tent at the Highland Games.
Museum At Home - 16:30 - 17:30. Friends of the Museum and Guardians are welcome.
Stovies Supper - Duke of Gordon Hotel from 18.00. Tentatively Vegetarian Haggis also available.
Ceilidh - Duke of Gordon. Kingussie -- 20:00 - 22:00

Sunday
Church Service - Kingussie Parish Church. tentatively 10:30
Informal Picnic - Cairn Site from 13:00.
Tea - at Creag Dhubh

Monday
Talk and Walk in the Local Area -- tentatively at 14.00 - 15.30 -- starting at the Clan Macpherson Museum

CMA COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Council and branch meetings will take place online prior to the Gathering. Please check with your Committee Chairman for the scheduled date and time. There will be an informal in-person meeting of the Council and the Museum Advisory Committee on Friday morning.

DRESS CODE

Most events at the Gathering do not have a dress code – just wear what you feel comfortable in for the occasion – the exceptions being the Dinner and Ball, and the Saturday March. The Dinner and Ball is Highland Dress/Black Tie, and the March on Saturday afternoon is Smart Day Wear (kilt with jacket and t ie for men; smart tartan knee-length, or slightly longer, skirt for woman) If headgear is worn, please ensure it is Highland. Remember that this is a formal march supporting our Chief, and attracts attention from local people and visitors, so please, neither mini nor full length skirts, no trainers/sneakers, sandals, baseball caps or other casual items, and no pets. For the walks you are recommended to bring waterproofs and sturdy shoes or trainers.

ACCOMMODATIONS AT THE DUKE OF GORDON

The Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie, has kindly offered us a preferential rate of £79.00 pp based on two persons sharing for the Gathering weekend for forty rooms until 1 July 2026. There is a £30 single room supplement.

For further information: Tel: +44 (0)1540 661302 or E-mail: Duke of Gordon Hotel. Booking via their website using the code “macp26” will give you the special Macpherson price. Please book your hotel room by the 1st of June, 2026. The room block we have at the Duke of Gordon will be released on the 1st of July, 2026, and the remaining rooms will be opened to the public for booking.

PAID EVENTS

Numbers are limited for the paid events and tickets will be supplied on a first come, first served basis. If fully subscribed a waiting list will operate. Members may have up to two guests, and any guest over that number will be put on a waiting list and spaces allocated shortly before the event. If you should have a change of plans, please notify the Treasurer by email at: CMA Treasurer as soon as possible if booking tickets are not required, to allow for speedy reallocation.

Please, we ask that those living in the UK pay by cheque or bank transfer. If you live in the UK please complete the online booking form and select “pay by bank transfer”. You will receive an e-mail acknowledging your booking and giving the account details and a reference number to send to your bank. Payment will not be taken until you do that. If you like the convenience of online booking but do not want to use bank transfer, simply follow the instructions above, but ignore the email when it comes in and send a cheque, with your name and address, to the address below.

BOOKINGS

Booking accommodations at the Duke of Goron may begin immediately. Registration and tickets for the Gathering and AGM online and by printed mail-in applications will begin in February concurrent with the publishing of the Creag Dhubh.