The Pipings OF MACLEAN

NEWSLETTER OF THE MACLEANS, MACLAINES & RELATED FAMILIES SIR LACHLAN HECTOR MACLEAN OF DUART AND MORVERN BT.,CVO, TWENTY-EIGHTH CHIEF OF CLAN GILLEAN March 2012 Volume 49, ISSUE 1 2012 Centenary Gathering An invitation to a 100 Year Tradition INSIDE THIS ISSUE: By Margaret McLean of Clan Gillean USA

2012 Centenary 1 Sir Lachlan Maclean of Gatherining Duart and Morvern, Bt., CVO, DL., Duart Castle, of the Isle 2012 Centenary 1 of Mull, , and Lady Rosemary invite you to their Gathering home for the 2012 Centenary Programme Gathering for the 100 year celebration of the restoration SGIANS 2 of Duart Castle from June 18th to June 24th. the small knives This journey to the ances- tral home of the Macleans 3 President’s can be as inspirational today Message for members of the Maclean Clan as it was to the Chief’s Grandpa’s Fond 3 great grandfather, Sir Fitzroy Maclean, 26th Chief. Raised Memories most of his early life in Gibral- tar, Naples and Malta, where his father was stationed in the Calendar of Events 6 army, he then joined the army Duart Castle on the jutting proudly out into the Sound. himself and made a pilgrim- Photo by Ian Maclean Family Matters 6 age to Scotland with his fa- ther and sisters in 1870. It Lachlan said, “When Sir Fitz- celebration to both Sir Fitzroy was then that he dreamed of roy purchased the ruined who restored the Castle, and someday restoring the castle Duart Castle from the Guth- my father who between them on the Isle of Mull. In 1911 at rie’s at Torosay in 1911, he were Chiefs for over 80 years the age of 77, he realized his said he was restoring it for his of the centenary period.” dream of bringing the castle family, the Clan. Duart has With the quick wit and back into the family. always been a focal point for Carrying on a heritage and the Clan and I do feel that the tradition all Macleans can be 100th Anniversary Gathering Continued pg. 4 The Pipings is a publication of proud of, our 28th Chief, Sir this summer will be a fitting Clan Gillean USA—Member of International, a nonprofit organization. Subscrip- tion is included with the member- Centenary Gathering 2012 – Programme ship fee. By Ian Maclean of Clan Maclean Atlantic

Co-Editor: Margaret McLean Tuesday 19th June [email protected] Aros Hall, Tobermory will Stand; a Genealogy resource; There are two major clan • 770-540-0974 be open throughout the Gath- Coffee Shop and other Stalls. land trips planned: ering. It will house the recep- It tends to be a place to meet The first trip is one to the Co-Editor: Nancy Hendreschke tion center (where you check and greet other Macleans. It Isle of , where amongst [email protected] in & get your Gathering pack- will open on Monday June 770-634-9974 • ages/tickets). It will also host 18th, and will remain open for Continued pg.2 the Clan (Scotland) Associa- the week. tion Shop; the Heritage Trust Page 2 Volume 49, ISSUE 1

Programme SGIANS – the small knives Continued pg.1 By Bob Forsman—Past Vice President and Florida Convener

other things a visit has been arranged to the restored Mac- lean of Coll Castle, The Gaelic word for knife, logical reason was explained everything from string to cop- Breachacha. The arrange- in general, was sgian/skene to me by one of our Gaelic- per wire to fingers, and is of ments on the Island and hos- (& other variant spellings.) It speaking Maclean cousins good steel. The sambar stag pitality there are thanks to was applied to anything from (on the website back in the handle is utilitarian, keeps my Nicholas and Lavinia Maclean- tiny pen knives to massive ‘90s): “black” is a metaphor hand from slipping and is not Bristol and their family. They dirks and seaxes. uncomfortable, as it are the folks who have re- Small utility first appears, unless stored and now live in knives are com- you have delicate Breachacha. Many of you will mon to all cul- hands. know that Nicholas is a noted tures, but the The middle sgian, a Maclean historian and author. Scots came up common style nowa- Numbers, unfortunately, have with some non- days, has a harp crest & to be limited. Note that this standard ways of stainless blade. Mine involves a two hour boat trip carrying them. with the Clan crest was each way. There may be The first noted lost at Stone Mtn. some room on the boat for was the sgian those who are not visiting the aglais/achlaich/ The fourth is also of castle. ochlais, the modern handle style, The second is a day long “armpit knife.” but has a faux cairn- (bus) trip to . The ferry to Huddleston posits gorm on the pommel. Iona is at the other end of it was carried in The last is of a style Mull, and for those who have the lining of a used by some Scottish not experienced one track jacket sleeve, but regiments (with the roads, it is not a quick trip. it might have addition of a regimental Photo By Bob Forsman That being said the scenery is been suspended crest on the grip.) spectacular! This tour in- from a mini- If you are planning to cludes a visit to the site of St baldric under or buy one, and want to Columba’s monastery, the over the shirt. shop on the ‘net, feel for “hidden” in mediaeval medieval abbey and ruins. Early models might have free to contact me at: Gaelic. This might also have You will see many very old rounded, rather than sharp [email protected]. reference to the fact that it Iona school effigies, including points. The jimping (filed I will be glad to list companies was originally found in a less- some Macleans. This tour will notches) found on the back of I have done business with, than-obvious position, the involve some walking, as the the blades of later sgians was and can recommend. If you bus is not able to go on the often missing. armpit. want good steel, I suggest you By the end of the 18th ferry to Iona. Iona however is There are several versions make your own – contact me. Century, the sgian dubh had not very big, and the walk of why the sgian migrated to For those of you who begun to be degraded in its would probably be not more the stocking (left or right) but I have had your appetite utility. Since Victorian times it than a kilometer. will refer you to the last para- “whetted”, I suggest you go has become mostly an orna- Booking and fees must be graph. It is all conjecture, on the ‘net to Wikipedia and ment of dress, and the glass paid for these tours in ad- anyway, but makes for some type in “sgian” for a more pommel stones of various vance. interesting reading. By the extensive article. It will also colors are far from the cairn- In the evening there will way, ladies (yes, Scots ladies have a link to Joe Huddle- gorm stones found on some be a historical talk in Aros can carry knives) have other ston’s The sgian-dubh , origi- Hall. Please note that while options: At the waist, or bod- early versions. nally published in the High- speakers have not yet been ice (don’t go for the stag han- There are various grip- lander magazine in the early confirmed, in the past, topics dled version) were common styles – some very simple ‘90s, which I think was the have included Maclean cas- positions. , some elaborate. The accom- source for the Wikipedia arti- tles, emigration patterns, and There are two versions panying photo is of my display cle. Scottie Thompson’s So similar topics of interest to known to me of why it is collection. They are in you’re going to wear the kilt, those who enjoy clan history. named the sgian dubh (roughly) historical order from Rev 3rd Ed has a readable (pronounced “skeen doo” - left to right: section on sgians, and the Wednesday 20th June the “bh” used to be vocalized protocol thereunto appertain- The visits to Coll and Iona sgian aglais: I as- as a “v” sound many centu- ing. are repeated, and are de- ries ago.) One says that it is sembled this one after seeing ### because it was black-handled a picture in Harold Peterson’s (dubh = black/dark), although book, American knives. many were not. The more Stag handled sgian: Continued pg.4 My working knife. It has cut Page 3 President’s Message Robert McLean Clan Gillean U.S.A.

Hello to all Clansmen and Clanswomen, are the Annual General Meeting or AGM. This is the time for all busi- ness to come before the association. This year’s AGM will be held at So, another year added to the history of Clan Gillean U.S.A. and the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games on July 14, 2012. We will a very good one, too. The visit to the U.S. by Sir Lachlan and Lady be electing our President and Treasurer and at least one member of Rosemary was, of course, the highlight of 2011. Everything went the board of Directors. Put this on your calendar, as well as all of the well with all of the preparations and functions at The Rural Hill Scot- festivals and games mentioned in this newsletter and on our website. tish Festival, especially the formal reception on Saturday night. It is really a sight to see all of the lovely ladies in their evening wear and We really have fun and fellowship whenever we get together. some of the men cleaned up fairly well. We collected over $750 for Future plans include an ongoing project in a partnership with the the Clan Maclean Heritage trust. The Chief and Lady were very Maclean heritage Trust and a property owner’s association near the pleased with everything and promised to return as soon as possible. site of Ft. Dewart. Ft. Dewart is the site of a fort built during the As you will see later in this letter, that may be sooner than we had French and Indian war. It is located near Ligoneer Pennsylvania, in western Pennsylvania. Ft. Dewart was built under the direction of Sir expected. Allan Maclean of Brolas the 21st chief of Clan Maclean. It is the in- We have experienced a good year within Clan Gillean. Some tention of all parties to have the site declared a national historic site medical problems have slowed me down for a few months, but by the U.S. government and we have proposed that Clan Gillean and hopefully I am functioning, if not at 100 percent. The Maclean the Maclean Heritage Trust erect a monument to honor Sir Allan and Gathering is approaching and I need to be in good shape for that. all of the clan who participated in the building and manning of the Because I have been a bit under the weather, The Pipings has taken fort. The plans are moving and we are hoping to schedule the memo- a little rest as well. I apologize for the lateness of the newsletter. rial ceremony during the Ligoneer Highland games in September of Thanks to our Secretary Nancy Hendreschke and new editor, Marga- 2013. We will post updates as all of this moves forward at a snail’s ret McLean we have this great publication back on schedule. You can help keep it that way. If you would like to receive your copy via pace. the internet and are not already doing so, let us know via E-mail to In closing, thank you all for giving me the opportunity to serve as [email protected]. This saves us a significant amount of your president. It has truly been an honor. I look forward to working money. In addition we always need topics and/or articles for the with all of the new officers for many years to come. See y’all at the newsletter. Please send any material that you would like to see Highland Games. published to me at Clan Gillean USA, 1333 Pine Trl, Clayton, NC 27520 and I will see to it getting to the right person. Digital photos or articles can be E-mailed to [email protected] What’s happening is 2012? Well the biggest event is the Cen- tennial Gathering of the Macleans on Mull during the week of June 18-24. Lots of Events and tours and parties, culminating with the gathering of all the Clan at Duart Castle on June 23. Every Maclean needs To experience this at least once and the centennial is a once in a lifetime occasion. Other things going on

Grandpa’s Fond Memories

President Bob McLean’s grandson, Matthew List was 5 years old when he attended the Gathering in 2007 on the Isle of Mull. When the little fellow was asked to draw a picture of his summer vacation at the beginning of the school year, he submitted the following, . A picture is worth a thousand words. Bob admits that young Matthew got a little help from his mom Alison List with the writing. Bob is bringing his entire family to Mull for the 2012 Gathering. Matthew List’s depiction of his summer vacation in Scot- “Wouldn’t miss it for the world,” Bob said. land. The Pipings Page 4 An Invitation to a 100 year tradition (Continued pg.1)

humor that puts so many of ence this year will leave an the hunter green , the the family members at ease, imprint for those who come to oldest tartan registered in the newly married, 67-year- the next Centenary Gathering. Scotland, the red dress tartan old Chief added with a smile It’s a rich heritage of fierce and the ancient Maclean tar- in his eyes, “ It is unlikely that military battles, extreme loyal- tan of Duart as scarves, ties, many of us will have the op- ties, and the strength of will to vests and of course, kilts. In portunity to celebrate the survive tough conditions. addition to the planned 200th Anniversary; so I strong- Macleans have indeed events, pubs, restaurants and ly feel you should come this survived, settled, adapted, small shops offer the perfect summer. I very much look and raised families all around Sir Lachlan and Lady Rosemary Mac- environment to make new lean forward to seeing you at Duart the world. The Gathering of friends, discover shared this summer.” the Maclean Clan, Gaelic for pasts, exchange stories of A foundation for future Family, can be considered a distant lands, and the path With the quick wit generations, the castle sym- grand Family Reunion. Home- that ultimately brings family bolically protects the tradition coming will be exciting. Unlike home. and humor that puts of our family’s roots, and of- most Scottish towns, which “I recall at the 2002 so many of the family fers a historical link from the have a tendency to look som- Gathering seeing a distin- present to the past. Imagine ber, Tobermory is a colorful guished older man, dressed members at ease, the following the footsteps of the village facing the harbor and quite formally in his Maclean newly married, 67-year 700 clans people around the an open sea. When the tartan kilt and a sombrero! At world, who came to the first Macleans “gather” you will the 2007 Gathering, I met a -old Chief added with gathering in 1912. Your pres- see the familiar deep hues of young man with his Maclean a smile in his eyes, kilt on, wearing a yarmulke,” “ It is unlikely that said Ian Maclean of Clan Mac- lean Atlantic Canada. many of us will have A large number of the opportunity to Macleans were known to set- celebrate the 200th tle in the U.S., Canada, New Zealand, and Australia, but Anniversary; so I the gentlemen noted were strongly feel you from Mexico and Israel. In addition to many Macleans should come this attending from England, summer. I very much France and countries known to have large numbers, the look forward to seeing family expects Macleans from you at Duart this South Africa, Chile and other summer.” exotic locales. Most impressive is Duart Sir Lachlan Maclean Preparing to march to Duart Castle. Castle. For most, the first 28th Chief Continued pg. 5

Programme Thursday 21st June you to do so. Not only will you into the Clan Maclean, Clan be eligible for the above men- Associations, and our pres- Clan Maclean Continued pg.4 tioned tour and reception, but ence worldwide. The theme Heritage Trust Day. more importantly you will be will be “Looking at the future Friends (financial supporters) supporting the ongoing work of of the Clan”. scribed above. of the Clan Trust, will be tak- the Trust. Single Friends mem- A 3rd option on Wednesday is a For those of us who are en for a visit to Lichlee, the bership for a year is 15 pounds, tour around North Mull (includes not “experienced” Scottish site of the historic Maclean and Family membership is 25 Calgary and ). This is a country dancers, in the after- half victory over the MacDon- pounds. Again there will be a day trip which will include visits to, noon, there will be an alds. (beside Loch na historical talk at Aros hall. and information about historical sites “introduction to and practice Keal ) at approximately 1:00 associated with Macleans. A fee is (exact time still to be deter- required for these tours, and they mined). Following this visit Friday 22nd June must be booked in advance. there will be a Reception for The Clan Congress will be held Continued pg.5 Again, there will be a historical talk Friends of the Heritage Trust. at the Maclean Marquee, Tober- at Aros hall. For those of you who are not mory, at 11am. This is an op- yet “Friends”, I encourage portunity for all to have input The Pipings Page 5

Programme beer tents, refreshments, least some tartan was worn at all over the world, and if you shops, stalls, Highland Games the Ceilidh, Dance and the are fortunate the friends you Continued pg.4 activities, tours of the castle, Main Gathering at Duart. This make may become lifelong group photograph and more!! could be a Maclean tie or friends. Tobermory is a small of the Scottish reels for the (Payment necessary) scarf, but the important thing town, the locals Scots are very dance on Saturday”. Well worth Grand Dance, Maclean is that you all attend and are friendly, the atmosphere is up while, and guaranteed to be fun! Marquee, Tobermory at 8pm, comfortable. Also be aware beat, and you will have fun! until midnight. Scottish danc- for outdoor events, or those in Chief’s Grand Ceilidh es and reels. the marquee, that in the Booking of Accommoda- (singing, dancing, and storytell- evening there may be midges tion. It is anticipated that ing) will be held in the evening at Sunday 24th June (nasty tiny insects that seem there will be a heavy demand Duart Castle, unlike at past Gath- Church Service ‘Kirking of to love those who are not for accommodation on Mull erings. (Transport departs Tober- the Tartan’, Tobermory 11am Scottish!), and that during the during the Gathering. It is up mory 7pm and returns from Du- Chief’s Farewell (includes day temperatures may not be to those attending to make art 11pm). This will be an open lunch,) Duart at 1pm (time to as warm as Atlantic Canada, their own arrangements and air concert, so dress accordingly. be confirmed) and also (like us) you may this can be done by contact- (Payment necessary) Dress at the Centenary experience showers. ing: Gathering. This is largely a Unorganized Fun Tourist Infor- Saturday 23rd June matter of choice, but the The main street of Tober- mation Centre - Isle of Mull, Main Clan Gathering at Duart Dress at previous Gatherings mory is full of Maclean tartan PA65 6AX, UKTel: Castle from 11am to 4pm has varied enormously from and kilts. The pubs, restau- 01680 812377 (includes a commemorative Me- full kilt to very casual. The rants, B & B’s are all full of Fax: 01680 812497 dallion) transport will be availa- advice is as follows – The Macleans, so say hello, intro- Email: [email protected] ble from Tobermory. Plans for Dress during the Clan land duce yourself, and prepare to VisitScotland – the day include a Clan march to Visits and the Evening Talks make friends. It is great fun www.visitscotland.com and the castle, Welcome from the should be casual and warm. to meet fellow Macleans from Holiday Mull – Chief, re-enactments, piping, However, it would be nice if at www.holidaymull.co.uk

If you still have trouble finding accommodations, Ian MacLean ianmac- An Invitation to a 100 year tradition (Continued pg.4) [email protected]) has a complete list of accomo- glimpse of the castle is from the tively around the Maclean time that she walked down the dations as of May 2011. deck of the ferry from Oban. Clan and their history. Dating aisle in 1967. “ Ruggedly robust, Duart will Registration and Booking back to the 12th Century, “All of our family will be on awaken every nerve and grab for the Gathering. An online Duart has walls twenty-nine Mull for the 2012 gathering. We the heart of a Maclean. Jutting feet high and nearly ten feet booking and payment system wouldn’t miss it,” said Bob out of rock into the Sound of thick. is available via the Clan web- Mull, the castle is exactly what “It doesn’t seem possible McLean, President, Clan Gillean site. If you do not use a com- many would envision as com- that so much time has U.S.A. puter, please contact Ian Mac- mand central of a Highland passed since my family was Lean 902 661-0032, and a Chief. It is a massive fortress at the Maclean Gathering, but Join the week-long celebra- hard copy form can be for- wrapping its strong arms protec- it has been five years. I tion which includes opportunities warded to you. guess the memories have to take historic tours, enjoy tradi- made it seem not so long tional Scottish fare. Attend the Email Addresses. Please ago. It was a very special Main Clan Gathering, meet the remember to include your occasion for all of my family, Chief and Lady Rosemary at the email address so that you can but especially for myself and Grand Ceilidh at Duart. Also, be kept up to date with infor- my wife Johnnie. 2007 was take the opportunity to join the mation on extra events and the year of our 40th wedding Clan Maclean Heritage Trust in any changes to the arrange- anniversary and I surprised their quest to preserve items and ments. The email addresses her by getting all of the family landmarks throughout the world. of those booking online are over to Scotland for renewal www.maclean.org/maclean- received automatically. of our Wedding Vows. Sir associations/cma-scotland/ Lachlan and the late Lady cmas/clan-maclean- Mary were very kind to allow mull-2012.php. For The Pipings reservations or more us to celebrate the event at Clan Gillean USA Duart Castle. Everything went information, please off without a hitch and my visit the website. lovely bride was surprised by the many special things done We’re on the WEB Bob and Johnnie McLean renewing in her honor, such as rings, www.maclean.org their vows at Duart Castle in 2007. dress, flowers, wedding cake and her shoes from the first www.clangilleanusa.org Calendar of Events 2012

NAME LOCATION CONVENER DATE(s)

Arizona Scottish Gathering Mesa, AZ March 24 - 25, 2012

President (2012) Columbia, SC March 30 - 31, 2012 Robert S. McLean Columbia Tartan Fest 1333 Pine Trail Tallahassee Highland Games & Celtic Tallahassee, FL Jan McLean date not determined Clayton, NC 27520-9345 Festival (919) 553-0191 [email protected] Herb McLain St. Charles, MO April 13-15, 2012 Vice President (2014) Missouri Tartan Days Lake St Louis, MO Rev. Fr. Patrick Maclean 13903 Cinnabar Pl. Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Betsy McLean Huntersville, NC April 20-22, 2012 Huntersville, NC 28078 Raleigh, NC (704) 947-3194 Norman Highland Games [email protected] Secretary (2013) Arkansas Scottish Festival Batesville, AK April 13 - 15, 2012 Nancy Hendreschke 1005 Julius Dr. Betsy McLean Bathabara Celtic Festival Winston-Salem, NC May 12, 2012 Suwanee, GA 30024 Raleigh, NC 770-634-9974 [email protected] Smoky Mountains Highland Game (formerly Gatlinburg Scottish Festival Mark Lane Treasurer (2012) Maryville, TN May 18 - 20, 2012 Lenoir City, TN Mark A. Lane and Games) P.O. Box 1280 Greenville Scottish Games & Festival Lenoir City, TN 37771-1280 Bob McLean Greenville, SC May 25 - 27, 2012 (865) 680-6720 Clayton, NC [email protected] Past President Mark Lane Glasgow, KY June 1 - 3, 2012 Claude W. Hicks, Jr. Glasgow Highland Games Lenoir City, TN P.O. Box 48 Macon, GA 31202 Blairsville Scottish Games Blairsville, GA Nancy Hendreschke June 9 - 10, 2012 (478) 752-8125 (Day) (478) 745-3270 (Night) [email protected] It is important to President Emeritus keep up with Family Maclean Family Matters Clarence Norman Greek Matters which is what keeps us connected. 2519 Regency Park Dr. We look forward to sharing 3.5 ounces, to parents Kim and Murfreesboro, TN 37129 news about what is hap- Andrew Hendreschke of Highlands (615) 895-7635 pening in the lives of Mac- Ranch, Colorado. Clan Gillean USA [email protected] lean family and friends. Secretary Nancy Hendreschke and Since this is about you, husband Gene of Suwanee, Geor- Board of Directors please contribute – We gia, were thrilled to hold their first grandchild. Region 1 (2015) want to know about births, Quick to wrap Amelia in a Amelia Miyoko Hendreschke AZ MT NM CO UT WY graduations, promotions or MacLean tartan, Nancy and Gene Charles Daniel McLane any interesting stories con- offered to babysit to give parents family dog, Kakoa, which means P.O. Box 6942 cerning Macleans Matters. their first night out alone. Planning Brave or courageous. Her fuzzy Phoenix, AZ 85005 Amelia Miyoko to spend precious time alone with presence always just inches away, 602-326-1338 (Day) Hendreschke born on . Amelia, Nancy and Gene found they she was quick to establish herself 602-457-9764 (Night) 11, 2011, weighing 7 lbs., had a constant companion in the as Amelia’s personal guard dog. [email protected]

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