The next Clan MacLeod Gathering and Parliament at Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye is between

August 1st – 7th, 2026

Kevin Tolmie, G&P Coordinator – parliament@clanmacleod.org

Sunset over Coral beach – July 2023 Parliament  – (c) Al McLeod

Gathering and Parliament 2026 – update: 1st August 2025

Gathering and Parliament is only one year away! Planning continues and we aim to have an exciting range of activities to interest you. All for a reasonable per capita cost of between £200 and £250.

The theme for the G & P is ‘Cùm greim gu dliùth do sinnsearan (Hold fast to the honour of your ancestors)’.  This tone will be set on the Opening day of the Gathering when Professor Dòmhnall Uilleam Stiubhart of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (the Gaelic College in Skye) will give the Mervyl and Stanley McLeod Trust Memorial Lecture.

Before then we will have the traditional parade to Dunvegan Hall from the Kirk. Bring your MacLeod flags! Before the church service we will honour the fallen at the village war memorial. Later in the week, local artist Karen Davies will hold a workshop where you can re-imagine the Faerie Flag. Places will be limited so early expression of interest is advised. We will also be having an additional talk on the link between Clan Chiefs and heraldry given by the Seanachie to Clan MacEwan, Ross MacEwan.

There will be a craft fair giving you the chance to sample fine locally produced goods such as food, drink, clothing and house furnishings. The Tables Restaurant have agreed to extend their popular dining evenings to Wednesday in addition to Monday and Tuesday, giving more people the chance to sample their fine menu. There will be the traditional barbeque again hosted by our German cousins. If all goes to plan that will be preceded by ‘The Sword Experience’ led by Adrian Paul of Highlander fame giving a demonstration of swordsmanship.

Raasay Day will feature a RIB high speed experience out on the water organised by Raasay House (extra charge applies) and mini-bus tours (no extra charge). Mark MacLeod, our DNA Coordinator, has kindly agreed to give one-to-one consultations to anyone who has questions about their DNA test results or taking a new DNA test. And of course we will have our usual ceilidh and ball (music by the Angus MacKenzie Ceilidh Band) with plenty of chances to practice your dancing skills beforehand with local coach, Nanette Muir.

But remember we will be looking for your participation whether in music, song or storytelling! I look forward to seeing you at Dunvegan next year..

Registration will go live on the Clan website at the end of the year. Do check back then and meanwhile look out for updates here

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Young MacLeods Activity Week 2026 update – 1st August 2025

Another important part of the Gathering and Parliament next year is the Activity Week in the seven days immediately before the G & P.  This is primarily for Young MacLeods (YM) between the ages of 18-30 to support the Village as well as the Castle and Estate.  In years past young adults called themselves the North Room Group (NRG).  Nowadays many of these former NRG participants are more mature MacLeods.  Although the Activity Week is aimed at Young MacLeods, former NRGs and others who simply want to help are welcome.  Robin McLeod Ingram is the organiser for Activity Week – youngmacleods@clanmacleod.org