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24 Jul 11 - 01:39 AM (#3194063) Subject: Harlaw 600 years From: MGM·Lion BBC Online News - 24 July 2011 Fierce Battle of Harlaw of 1411 to be remembered Wreaths will be laid at the Battle of Harlaw monument The 600th anniversary of a famous Aberdeenshire battle is set to be remembered. The Battle of Harlaw was a clash between Scottish clans which was fought on 24 July, 1411, just north of Inverurie. Hundreds of men died in the fierce combat. A service will be held at the Kirk of St Nicholas in Aberdeen before wreaths are laid at the Battle of Harlaw monument at Chapel of Garioch. =============== One hopes that 50,000 Hielanmen will be seen marching there for the occasion! ~Michael~ |
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24 Jul 11 - 04:05 AM (#3194089) Subject: RE: Harlaw 600 years From: Dave MacKenzie I suspect that I had ancestors on both sides. |
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25 Jul 11 - 02:14 AM (#3194741) Subject: RE: Harlaw 600 years From: MGM·Lion Out of interest, did anyone reading this actually attend the memorial? |
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25 Jul 11 - 07:01 AM (#3194816) Subject: RE: Harlaw 600 years From: BobKnight I suspect that a few of those most interested may have been at Cullerlie Singing Weekend - a local festival of traditional song run by the Elphinstone Institute of Aberdeen University. |
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26 Jul 11 - 05:16 AM (#3195585) Subject: RE: Harlaw 600 years From: GUEST,kenny It should be mentioned that the Cullerlie Singing Weekend is in memory of Tam and Anne Reid. |
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26 Jul 11 - 07:29 AM (#3195678) Subject: RE: Harlaw 600 years From: Diva And on the Sunday..24th July Elizabeth Stewart sang the ballad Battle of Harlaw in the songs of conflict workshop and later in the marquee at the afternoon concert. Amazing. |
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26 Jul 11 - 08:45 AM (#3195724) Subject: RE: Harlaw 600 years From: BobKnight I heard her both times - and she sang it despite not feeling 100%. Well done Elizabeth!! |
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05 Aug 11 - 05:22 PM (#3202260) Subject: RE: Harlaw 600 years From: GUEST,Ruth Leslie, New Zealand Interesting learning about ones history from the other side of the world. Wonderful cross and celebration |
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05 Aug 11 - 05:58 PM (#3202294) Subject: RE: Harlaw 600 years From: Cuilionn We've been enjoying Bonnie Rideout's extraordinary commemorative album here. It's a collaboration with many stellar musicians and worth a serious listen. Clearly the work was created with a passion for history as well as a passion for traditional music. More info here: Harlaw album --Cuilionn |