Young MacLeods

All the under 40 year olds at the Clan Parliament in Dunvegan in 2010

Young MacLeods

Are you between the ages of 18-30?  If you answered yes, this is the right place for you.  Every four years the Clan MacLeod International Gathering and Parliament (G&P) is held in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Scotland.  The week prior to the G&P is the Young MacLeods Activity Week.  The call went out for each International Society to begin accepting applications and nominate a candidate to represent them at Activity Week. 

What is Activity Week?  For the week prior to G&P the YMs (Young MacLeods) will work on projects chosen by Dunvegan Castle and the Dunvegan Community.  This year the Castle project is the continued eradication of invasive rhododendron and planting native species.  Community projects may include clean-up at the Duirinish Church among other beautification projects. 

Why do we have Activity Week?  If you read the short history of the NRG, you would know that the late Chief Dame Flora MacLeod considered YOU the future of the clan and vitally important to the growth and continuity of our history, education, arts and language.  These things must be continued to be passed down or they will disappear forever.  As we will surely live up to our Hold Fast motto, I feel certain this will never happen.

What are the benefits of attending Activity Week?  You will have the time of your life meeting fellow MacLeods from all over the world.  You will make lasting international friendships, make connections and network via many social media platforms.  You will work on projects that will have a lasting benefit for the environment and the clean-up projects will help keep Dunvegan the beautiful community it is.

Is Activity Week all work?

NO!  In addition to the projects you will be working on, you will also have the opportunity to visit landmarks on Skye which may include hiking The Old Man of Storr or the Quiraing, the Fairy Glen, the Coral Beach or a secret walk that tourists are not privy to! Or shopping, coffee, tea, pubs, all to be chosen by the group. And you will spend a day on the Isle of Raasay for a special day of boating and exploration.

If I have not been nominated as a candidate, may I still attend and participate?

Yes, absolutely!  You will be required to make your own arrangements for travel, transportation and lodging. Then you can join in the activities with everyone else. 

See you in Dunvegan!  Please reach out  if you require more information.

Robin McLeod Ingram

ACMS Youth Coordinator