Clan Gathering (1956)

Achnacarry Castle, West Inverness-shire, Scotland.



Camerons from all over the world gather at the castle to celebrate in traditional Scottish style.



L/S Scottish countryside with loch and mountains. M/S flag flying on the castle, pan down to show the laird, Lt Colonel Donald Hamish Cameron, welcoming guests. M/S of a line of kilted guests walking through gate, some with berets. L/S of the castle and guests.



M/S Scottish country dancing with men in kilts and women in pale dresses with tartan sashes. M/S pipe band. M/S sheep dog herding highland sheep. M/S the laird waves the start of the tug of war, with a good shot of the umpire, dressed in suit and hat, urging the team to come on and pull harder . The clan side strains to win and are congratulated. M/S traditional Scottish pipe and drum band moving towards camera. Laird and his wife on the dais take the salute as they march past.
FILM ID:53.19

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