Posts for October, 2022

We welcome everyone to our Online Christmas Ceilidh this year.

Join your friends in the Highlands from anywhere in the world, to celebrate Christmas together this year. Connect with the Highland landscape through song, music, myths, stories, poetry and more, no matter how far away you are, as all performers share offer heart -warming responses to the Highland landscapes that is home of the hearts of so many of us.

Bring a story, a project, a song, anything you would like to share, dance along to the tunes, or simply listen from the comfort of your sofa. We welcome people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds to sign up to be part of this innovative new project.

The word ceilidh comes from the Gaelic for ‘gathering’ and with this wonderful blend of art and chat from one home to another, we would like to bring together and celebrate the importance of music, song and story together.

The Clan Macpherson Museum holds a little-known treasure, the Memoirs of the Chevalier de Johnstone. The Jacobite Scotsman recounts his life as a Jacobite soldier and exile in France and Canada during the 18th century. His account combines tales of adventure, war and literary passion, of life in exile and misfortune, and highlights the unique links forged between Scotland and France.

The Kilted Carver is back to our museum, with a new workshop for you!

Just before Christmas, learn about the history of sgian dhubs and carve your very own one, to keep or gift to a loved one.

Please donate if you can. The Clan Macpherson Museum Trust is a registered charity and during these tough times, every penny supports the continued running of the museum and hosting of events, both, online and in-person.

What places are special to you where you live? What places do you avoid, and why? We all have our own maps of places, linked to memories and stories. Together we’ll go on a short Storywalk around Newtonmore, sharing local folklore and memories of places important to us, or imagining new tales. Then we’ll return to the museum to create our very own Storymap and record our stories, to share a Newtonmore as you’ve never seen or heard before! All ages are welcome. You don’t need to be a resident of Newtonmore to join in!

Please donate if you can. The Clan Macpherson Museum Trust is a registered charity and during these tough times, every penny supports the continued running of the museum and hosting of events, both, online and in-person.

Alba Challah, a new Glasgow-based Klezmer band showcasing aan Eastern European repertoire, world folk music and ritual melodies, whilst exploring and fusing Classical Music with Klezmer

Maxi and Julian, great favourites with TOMS, will play a selection of pieces including Poulenc, Milhaud, Saint-Saens and Brahms.

The popular Christmas market returns this November to Blair Castle. With over 70 of our finest arts, crafts and food stalls gathering in the ballroom and courtyard, it’s bigger than ever – what better way to start your Christmas shopping?

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the community ownership of our stunning local woodlands the Anagach Woods, with 3 top musicians performing music about Scotland’s native forests. Hamish Napier’s album ‘The Woods’ beautifully evokes the nature and nurture of the woodlands, and brings it to life in music that delights and causes rising joy.

★★★★★ “The Woods is a beautifully constructed, evocative and distinctive album…a splendid and rare treat.” SONGLiNES Magazine

Come and join the town of Grantown as we celebrate together, and look forward to the next 20 years!

PERFORMERS:

Hamish Napier – wooden flutes, whistles, piano & stories
Patsy Reid – fiddle & viola
Innes Watson – guitars & fiddle

THE FREDDIE & QUEEN EXPERIENCE are the UK’s premier Queen & Freddie Mercury Tribute Band, internationally and critically acclaimed – an electrifying show that celebrates the music of unarguably the greatest rock band in the world.

The band performs all over the world with sell out shows in the UK and abroad.

They deliver a passionate and energy packed show just full of QUEEN’s greatest hits including Bohemian Rhapsody, Don’t Stop Me Now, A Kind Of Magic, Under Pressure, Someone To Love, Killer Queen, Radio Ga-Ga, We Are The Champions to name just a few.

Roderick Macpherson, Unicorn Pursuivant – “1672-2022: the 350th Anniversary of the Lyon Court Controversy over Cluny’s Coat of Arms”