This is the draft programme for our Gathering in 2025. Please keep checking back because we will continue to update the programme as we get closer to the Gathering in August.
Monday 11 August 2025.
– No event. Arrive in Ballater/Braemar.
Tues 12 August 2025.
– 11:00 presentation of new colours to the Clan Chief.
– 7:00pm Clan Dinner at the Ballater Golf Club.
Wed 13 August 2025.
– 2:00pm Visit to Cairn.
– 3:00pm tea at the Pavilion in Braemar.
– 4:30pm AGM meeting at the Pavilion.
Thurs 14 August 2025.
– 12:00 Ballater Highland Games.
Friday 15 August 2025.
– Depart for home.
ACCOMMODATION
You may wish to look at these places:-
Boat Inn, Aboyne. Tel 01339886137. www.enquiries@teboatinnaboyne.co.uk
Loch Kinord Hotel. Tel 01339885229. www.stay@lochkinord.com
Balmoral Arms Hotel, Ballater. Tel. 01339755413. www.crerarhotels.com
Glenaden Hotel, Ballater. Tel 0133955488. No web site.
Habitat Hostel (private rooms and dorms). Tel 013397 53752. Email info@ballater-hostel.com
Dear Clan Farquharson UK Members,
We are pleased to announce that Paul Collins has graciously accepted the Committee’s invitation to join it until our Annual General Meeting in August. Paul brings a wealth of experience and dedication to this role, as outlined in his attached bio.
We are confident that Paul will be a great support to the Committee’s efforts organizing this year’s Gathering. Paul is prepared to take on the role of President in August, should the membership elect him during the Annual General Meeting.
Please join us in welcoming him to this position.
Best regards,
The Committee