The Inauguration Celebration of The Buchanan
Clar Innis! Clar Innis!
For the first time in over 370 years, the Clan Buchanan will gather to celebrate the investiture of a new chief: J. Michael Baillie-Hamilton Buchanan, Chief of the Name and Arms of Buchanan.
A traditional Scottish ceremony hosted and organised by the Chief and his Family, to be held on the Clan Seat in Callander, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
The Clan is being called to gather in our traditional clan lands and participate in this historic event.
A weekend of special events will be planned to commemorate this historic inauguration, including:
FRIDAY 7th OCTOBER
Golf tournament
Buchanan Castle Estates in Drymen will host a ‘Buchanan Clan’ social golf tournament at Buchanan Castle Golf Course in the morning.
A light lunch at 2 pm
Time: 9 am – 3 pm
SATURDAY 8th OCTOBER
Ceremony and Tour
The Clan Chief Inauguration ceremony will be conducted in the walled garden nestled in the shadows of Cambusmore Manor on the Cambusmore Estate.
Time: 9 am – 11 am
(please note, TryBooking suggests a 10am start
– this is incorrect)
A light lunch will be provided, followed by talks from renounded guests and a tour of the estate.
Time: 12 noon – 4 pm
Relax
There are 4 hours between lunch and the Ceilidh where you can head into Callander for a meal, have a look around Cambusmore, get changed or maybe partake in a few games…
Highland games
The Clan Chieftains will be arranging a selection of games for all clan folk’s participation during the late afternoon. Civilised competition and social recreation conducted outside the marquee on the lawns and surrounding areas.
Bring your own beverages if required
Time : 4.30 pm – 5.30 pm.
A traditional Ceilidh
A local band and Buchanan Family callers will help you reel the night away. This is a time to flick up your kilt, kick up your heals and enjoy the Scottish traditions of Seilidh dancing.
The function is a “bring your own” drink evening with a light supper provided as the night draws on.
Time: 8 pm – 11:30 pm
SUNDAY 9th OCTOBER
Service and Clan Parliament
There will be a solemn spiritual service at the Cambusmore Chapel
Time: 9 am – 9:30 am
A procession from to the walled garden on Cambusmore estate for the first Buchanan Clan Parliament for more than 300 years.
Time: 10 am – 12 noon
This will be followed by a light lunch, talks from several interesting international guests and a possible guided tours of the clan seat and local historical sites.
Time: 12:30pm – 5:30 pm
Formal “3 feathers” Dinner
In the evening we conclude the formal proceedings of the weekend with a dinner in the walled garden of Cambusmore. The dinner provides another opportunity to get to know other Clan members and to celebrate the inauguration.
There will be presentations made by The Buchanan to members of the Buchanan Clan and some light entertainment.
A 2-course set menu will be on offer, with a selection of drinks and wine served with the meal
Time: 6:30 pm – 11:30 pm
MONDAY 10th OCTOBER
Tours
A day for people to have either guided tours or self guided tours of Buchanan Clan lands which are less known but historically related to The Buchanan and our ancestors.
Viewing Clarinish
For those with Sea legs, we have organised a ferry ride to the island of Inch Cailleach, for excellent views of Clair Innes (the original Clan Seat). After the 5 minute ferry, it’s just a 15-20 minute walk from the pier to the top of the island we have great views of Clair Innes.
Small 24 seat boats will launch from Balmaha. The return journey costs £7.50 a person (pay at departure, no booking required).
Lunch at Buchanan Castle Golf Course
A great opportunity to have lunch or afternoon tea at the Buchanan Castle Golf Course club house and to see the ruins of the Auld House, the former home of the Buchanan Chiefs.
2-course set menu meal
Time: 12 noon – 1 pm
There may be information provided during the weekend for those who wish to visit Balmaha,
which has the closest vantage point to Clar Innis – the Buchanan Clan’s Historic Island (and original Clan Seat).
The chief and family do hope you will join him for a traditional Scottish ceremony, dating back hundreds of years and that will be remembered for a hundred more.
NUMBERS ARE EXTREMELY LIMITED
