US $2.00 SOCIETY WORLDWIDE Am fear-gléidhidh “The Guardian”— Published by the Clan Wallace Society Worldwide. Founded 1966.

Summer 2004 Vol 38, No 2 New Members From the Desk of the President

On behalf of Ian Francis Wallace of that Greetings and packaging a wonderful trip for Ilk, 35th Chief of Clan Wallace, the Presi- Fellow Mem- those who will attend. I look forward to dent and Board of Directors of the Clan bers of the touring with many of you in August Wallace Society Worldwide welcome the Clan Wal- 2005 in . twenty-four individuals listed below to the lace Society Clan Council and to our Society, respec- Worldwide! I At the time of publication the nomina- tively. Ciad mile failte! sincerely tion period for the next class of Direc- hope that tors has closed. (tenure 01 January LIFE TO COUNCIL UPGRADE this letter 2006 to 31 December 2008). They are Robert Bruce Wallace, San Mateo, CA finds you all incumbent William J. Wallace of enjoying the Mesa, AZ; Robert B. Wallace of San COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP: summer and Mateo, CA; and me, John R. Wallace. Stephen Hall, Fairfield, CA getting Larry Slight, 2004 Electoral Returning Gary W. Wallace, Vero Beach, FL around to all Officer, has declared the current slate Mary Ruth Wallace Jones, Cleveland, GA your local duly elected by acclamation. Glenn C. Wallace, Kinderhook, NY festivals and Frieda P. Davison, Spartanburg, SC games. I have been busy this year and Council Members should have re- loving the opportunity of meeting mem- ceived by mail a ballot to approve or LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP: bers and talking to Wallaces at the disapprove amendments to the Soci- Ruth Ann Wallace Haynam, Davis, CA events I have attended so far in 2004. ety’s Bylaws that will create an annual Deborah Steele, San Jose, CA membership category. These ballots Deanna Lopez-Angelo, Dixon, CA In between trips, the Board has been must be received by Larry Slight no Troy Hamrick, Cumming, GA busy with several projects and much later than Tuesday, 10 September Destin Kirche Fritz, Fairview, KY routine business. Internally we have 2004. Council, please give this matter William W. Wallace, Gaithersburg, MD done some shifting of responsibilities; your immediate attention. Christopher W. Wallace, Germantown, MD Board member Jean Wallace from Wally Turnbull, Durham, NC Arkansas has taken the role of Director Again, a reminder that the Annual William Hill Wallace, Boone, NC of Convenor Affairs for the Society. Directors Meeting (ADM) for 2004 is Lois Fitzgerald, Reno, NV Those of you who are Convenors will be scheduled for the Games at McPher- William R. Wallace, Hamilton, OH hearing from her soon. Contact her if you son, Kansas, during the 24-26 Sep- Robert J. Calhoun, Zionsville, PA have questions or need assistance. tember 2004 period. Plan on seeing David B. Wallace, West Chester, PA James L. Wallace from Bowie, MD, has us there. Robert J. Wallace, Houston, TX agreed to be our webmaster and has Nancy Anne Lovell, Issaquah, WA already made excellent upgrades and Response to the Wallace Merchan- Brenda Weaver, Buckhannon, WV updates on our website. Send any dise Mail Order page from the last Lucy Wallace Hornor, Bridgeport, WV comments to Jim. He does exceptional newsletter has been minimal. I have work and his help is sincerely not yet received enough orders for HONORARY LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP: appreciated. any items that meet the published Randall Wallace, Sherman Oaks, CA minimums. If insufficient numbers of The final plans for the “Clan Wallace you are interested and do not re- Society Gathering 2005 Commemorating spond, I will send the money back or th Inside This Issue the 700 Anniversary of Sir William Wal- make other arrangements for those lace’s Execution” have been finalized. who did respond, and stop the pro- Those of you who signed up with our gram. Sorry! A Full of Nettles 3 treasurer will get first mailings of the final flyers, and you will have first opportunity Pro Libertate, Convenor & Member News 4—6 to submit deposits for this great event. Details are listed on Pages 7 and 8 John R. Wallace Flowers of the Forest 6 herein. Lois & Bob Wallace and Board President, Clan Wallace Society representative Kay Cayler have done a Itinerary & Pricing for Scotland 7, 8 great job of coordinating the tour details PAGE 2 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH SUMMER 2004 CWS CONTACTS CWS Lifetime Achievement Award Presented

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT C/o John R. Wallace Chuck” Bearman for 4327 Gadwell Place his many years of Virginia Beach, VA 23462-4810 exceptional contribu- PH: 757-495-8194 tions to the Society, CEL: 757-270-8239 including serving on Email: [email protected] the Society Board of Directors, as Society GLEIDHIDH EDITOR President, and as a C/o Tom E.S. Wallace convenor of several 50 Cavalier Drive annual Scottish Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia events. Canada B4C 3K3 PH: 902-252-2653 Chuck, a long-time Email: [email protected] Council Member, resides in Valdosta CWS MEMBERSHIP CHAIR with his lovely wife, C/o Richard (Dick) A. Wallace Alta, also a Society 728 East 19th Street Council Member. Marysville, CA 95901-4438 PH: 530-743-1060 The Bearmans are Email: [email protected] very active in Scot- tish cultural activities SOCIETY SECRETARY Leonard C. “Chuck” Bearman and affairs. Indeed, Chuck is the current C/o Kay Cayler Awarded Clan Wallace’s Highest President of The Educational and 510 Spruce St Award Cultural Association, Inc. Dixon, CA 95620-3742 PH: 707-678-2448 At a small dinner party held in Valdosta, The Lifetime Achievement Award consists Email: [email protected] Georgia, on Sunday, 04 April 2004, Soci- of a framed certificate and an engraved ety President John Wallace presented quaich. the Clan Wallace Society Lifetime http://www.clanwallace.org Achievement Award to Leonard C. “

So You Come From A Land Down Under? Who’s Full of Hot Air?

Several issues back, the Gléidhidh reported on a Robert Wallace of Hamil- The day’s entertainment will include, as ton, New Zealand, a.k.a. the Jacobite usual, a march through the town led by Piper. (URL: http:// (we hope) The City of Manukau Pipe www.jacobitepiper.co.nz) We re- Band resplendent in their new “Blue Wal- cently received the following informa- lace” Tartan. tion from him. Apparently, there is a Clan Wallace association in New Zea- Also, there will be Celtic entertainment land, led by Barry Wallace. group, Scottish Country dancers, The Clan Wallace, a Jacobite period weapons In case any of our current CWS mem- demonstration group and craft demon- bership find themselves in New Zea- strations, alongside the usual stalls and land in late September, we happily re- haggis ceremony. print here a recent communication from this group. We will you posted. Calling all Wal- lace’s and interested parties. Further Please note what tartan the newly- info from: formed City of Manukau Pipe Band will be wearing. Barry Wallace, Clan Chief: 09 4105257 Tom and Yvonne Wallace: 07 8541446 A bagpiper-shaped balloon sails over Bris- Hello fellow Clans people: Bob Wallace (Te Aroha): 07 8849344 tol, England, during the IKEA International Balloon Fiesta, that took place between The big news is that Clan Wallace will For more information on New Zealand 12 and 15 August 2004. Thanks to Jan host the central Island Clan gathering pipe bands, visit http:// Wallace of Marysville, CA, for forwarding in Te Aroha, NZ, on 25 September www.nzpipebands.org.nz. this to the Editor. Hey, isn’t that Wallace 2004. Tartan? PAGE 3 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH SUMMER 2004 CWS Newsletter Gets Top Marks From Genealogy Publication

We are happy to report that the CWS has won the Red Ribbon for second place overall in “The Family Tree Maga- zine” Newsletter Contest, published by the Ellen Payne Odom Genealogy Li- brary. Am-fear Gléidhidh took first place in the 2003 Newsletter Contest.

Beth Gay, DCTJ, FSA Scot, Editor-in- Chief, was the contest coordinator and chief adjudicator. The panel also in- The Family Tree Magazine was a publication of the Ellen Payne Odom Genealogy Library at cluded Melody Stinson Jenkins, Library Moultrie, GA. Clan Wallace Society archives its documents and artifacts with the Odom Library. Director, and Rev. Dr. Hugh Buchanan Ward, Library Board Chairman. Use of Art (17 pts) Use of Graphics (16 pts) As Editor, I am again honored by the kind The judges announced their decisions in Use of Photos (20 pts) words of my peers, but I still believe that June 2004. Clan Wallace’s Am fear- Overall Appearance (18 pts) this award must be shared with everyone gléidhidh placed second among Scottish Typeface (19 pts) who has contributed to the Gléidhidh’s Clan Newsletters (under 10 pages). At Headlines (19 pts) development over the last six years. this writing, there was no word which Neatness (19 pts) clan society had taken first place. Balance and Design (17 pts) On a sadder note, it was recently an- Quality of Production (20 pts) nounced that The Family Tree will cease Marks were awarded in the following Overall Quality (18 pts) hardcopy publication. The hardcopy edi- criteria, with 320 points possible: tion had relied on donations to sustain it. TOTAL SCORE: 291 pts The magazine will, however, continue to Writing Style & Content (20 pts) TOTAL POSSIBLE 320 pts be published electronically, and may be Punctuation (20 pts) viewed by visiting http:// Spelling/Typo’s (20 pts) General comments by the judges in- www.electricscotland.com and clicking Helpfulness to Readers (20 pts) cluded, “Nice use of color throughout— on The Family Tree. General Interest (20 pts) very informative” or “Beautiful color, sug- General Layout (16 pts) gest more space between columns.”

“Reflections” from Joe P. Wallace: A Poem Wool Out, Nettles In

Earlier this summer, Director JoAnne The designers of Wallace McIntosh forwarded this poem And I remember times when things went Lochcarron of Scot- composed by her father, CWS Co- wrong land have created a founder Joe P. Wallace, before his And my faith got a little thin. kilt made from sting- passing two years ago. But then all at once the dark clouds ing nettles. broke Reflections And the old sun broke through again. Lochcarron, how- So Lord, help me not to gripe ever, has promised I've never made a fortune About the tough rows I have hoed. that there is no And it's probably too late now I'm drinking from my saucer "sting in the tail" and But I don't worry about that much Cause my cup has overflowed. that the process of I'm happy anyhow. extracting fibres from the stems of the As I go along life's journey And if God gives me the strength and wild nettle has meant that the sting has I'm reaping better than I sowed. courage been removed. The fabric is surprisingly I'm drinking from my saucer When the way gets steep and rough. soft, so even Scots who wear their na- Cause my cup has overflowed. I won't ask for other blessings. tional dress in the traditional fashion — I'm already blessed enough. regimental as they say in Britain — have Ain't got a lot of riches. Except, in the end, Dear Lord nothing to fear. Sometimes the going's a little rough. Please judge me only with thy loving But I got Anne Marie and our kids that grace “Nettlecloth” has been woven from the love me All else is vanity, by Solomon, I am told fibres in mature nettle stems for many That makes me rich enough. Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer centuries - frequently used for tablecloths I just thank God for his blessings. Cause my cup has overflowed. and sheets in Scotland. Nettlecloth has And the mercy he has bestowed. come to stand for all manner of “natural” I'm drinking from my saucer Joe P. Wallace textiles whether made from nettle, hemp Cause my cup has overflowed. or flax. SUMMER 2004 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH PAGE 4 “All Things Wallace” — Convenors’ News and Members’ Contributions

The 38th Annual Dunedin ize why this is one of the Clan tent. The Festival included Games & Festival the best in the USA and a “Must Attend”. Scottish Heavy Athletics events, and full On 03 April 2004, the Wee Scottish array of Scottish entertainment which City of Dunedin, Florida (just north of The 26th Southern Maryland Celtic included Iona, Clann An Drumma Clearwater), hosted a modest, but Festival (, Scotland), Alasdair Gillies enjoyable Festival and Games in a Forty-three Clans and Societies were (acknowledged as one of the best pipers local public park, called Highlander represented and 18 Bands performed at in the world), and Elke Baker (1995 U.S. Park. The Streets of the city were lined the Southern Maryland Celtic Festival National Scottish Fiddle Champion.) with colorful signs celebrating the event held at St. Leonard, Maryland on 24 April There were three days of events which and everyone came out for the full set 2004 this year. Clan Wallace Convener ran from the Celidh on Friday evening of athletic events, dancing James Schmelzer had a great set up and through the “Kirkin of the ” service competitions, marching Pipe Bands (16 lots of help this year with 10 Society and reception on Sunday morning. A this year) and Clans/Societies (18 Members assisting during the day and great time was had by all, and we invite tents). Clan President John Wallace several more visiting during the day’s the Wallaces from all over WV to join us represented Clan Wallace in the activities. Jim Bowie Wallace was pre- when the Clan Wallace Society returns to opening Ceremonies and was sent, along with his daughter, Kayla this Festival next year. accompanied by his sister, Jean Rose, and his grand daughter, Katy. Also Wallace, from Gulfport, Florida. in attendance were Larry Slight and Mike Albuquerque Highland Games Although Clan Wallace did not have a Walker from Silver Spring; joining them Jim (Marcus) Wallace of Corinth, TX, Convenor at this event, several was Garrett Whiteside, David Morehead, Wallaces were in attendance, all Bill and Betsy Wallace, and Clan Society wearing the Tartan and enjoying the President Captain John Wallace. Mem- great day! bers Judith Wallace Randall and Tom and Monica Wallis also stopped by to say The 11th Annual Loch Norman hello late in the day. The weather was Highland Games great all day and the crowd was impres- As always, this exciting Highland sive for this excellent Games and Festi- Games, sponsored by the Catawba val. It was a nice start for this year’s Mid- Valley Scottish Society (CVSS) and Atlantic Region events. held on 17 and 18 April 2004, was ex- tremely well attended. Rural Hill Farm Bridgeport Scottish Festival and in Huntersville, North Carolina, pro- Celtic Gathering Donda and Tom Poole at Albuquerque vides the permanent home for this large and well-organized event. The reports on the Albuquerque (NM) Games weather, which has been somewhat iffy on 15 May 2004, attended by Tom and most years, was outstanding for this Donda Pool, and where “the weather was year’s activities. 90 Clans and Socie- perfect and the crowds respectable. ties were represented during this big Roger Wallace and his daughter, Sandra, weekend. The Opening Ceremonies, a were the convenors. Sandra had made “Calling of the Clans”, held after dark two new banners with the red Wallace on Friday evening were awesome and sett as the letters. Beautiful. Among the Clan Wallace was represented this many visitors were Collette, Roger’s great year by Society President John Wal- granddaughter, who is a beautiful young lace. It is, without a doubt, one of the lady and Roger’s great-grandson, John. best “Calling of the Clans” in the coun- Among the visitors we had a Lakota, try. Many Clan Wallace Society mem- Mark Redfox in a Wallace kilt. He was bers were in attendance this year; Loch Exec VP Wayne Jones (center) and wife born on the reservation in North Dakota. Norman Convener Nina Wallace, Con- Cathy Heffner parade with new members A delightful person to talk to. Donda Brenda Weaver and Lucy Wallace Hornor veners Russ and Marcia Harper, New Pool's cousin and her family were also Conveners Ron and Terri Heacock and Clan Wallace was represented for the there. Everyone seemed to have a great family, Craig and Teresa Wallace, Scott first time at Bridgeport (Clarksburg), WV, time.” Wallace (Member of the CVSS Board), by Wayne Jones and his wife Cathy on and Nelson Long. Several visiting Wal- 01 May 2004. This was Bridgeport’s 3rd 2004 Glasgow (KY) Highland Games laces were also present from the local annual event and Clan participation has The 2004 Glasgow Highland Games, held area. Loch Norman has something for grown from 7 Clans in 2002 to 24 Clans on 3-6 June 2004, were as exciting as everyone; a complete games and festi- in 2004. The festival site, at Bridgeport ever this year with several interesting val with all the ceremony, food, enter- City Park, is situated in a beautiful moun- highlights. As always, Convenor Timothy tainment, and activities to satisfy all tain setting in north central WV. The Young hosted an excellent Clan Wallace ages. When the huge athletic field is weather was sunny and mild until the end tent. Tim had many family members pre- filled with the massed bands, all per- of the day. The Festival enjoyed a great sent during the long weekend, but absent forming their music in unison, you real- patron turnout and many Wallaces visited was his dear mother, Alice Katherine SUMMER 2004 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH PAGE 5

(Continued from page 4) Lancaster (PA) Celtic Fling Appointment Convenor Richard Wallis, Jr., of Liverpool, PA, writes that the Lancaster By executive order of (PA) Celtic Fling was held on the President John R. grounds of the PA Renaissance Faire on Wallace, Jean Robin- 26 and 27 July 2004. He writes, “ The 2- son Wallace of Little day festival saw thousands in Rock, AR, has been attendance to enjoy the many things the appointed CWS Direc- fling had to offer. From Celtic singing, tor Responsible for dancing, games, merchants, horse & Convenor Affairs. cart rides and most importantly, the

Scottish Clans, the people had a chore Jean replaces Execu- to try to take it all in. The first day of the Tim Young and the Unbeatable Wallaces tive VP Wayne Jones Celtic Fling was highlighted by the who has held this position most recently (Wallace) Young, who passed away on highland games. It was a true show of in addition to his current duties. April 19 of this year. All who knew and brute strength and skill as cabers were loved her will sincerely miss this lovely Jean has been a tremendous supporter lady, who is survived by 11 Wallaces in of the Society, and most recently served the Kentucky-Indiana Area. as Webmaster. For several years now,

Jean has facilitated the Annual Director’s The Clan Wallace Society Sword got as Meetings, and the energy and wisdom symbolic workout on Saturday during the that she has demonstrated will serve her annual Tug-of-War Challenge when the well as the Society focuses more re- Clan Wallace Team bested Clan sources on its convenors. Johnstone to win this event for a record

9th year in a row. Go Wallace! If you are interested in becoming a con-

vernor for the Clan Wallace Society, con- In addition, it was announced during the tact Jean directly at 3005 Ridge Pass Rd, Games that Jeanne Wallace-Garrett of Little Rock, AR, 72227-2123. Email: Austin, Kentucky, a long-time supporter of [email protected]. the Glasgow Games, presented a com- Richard Wallis, Jr. with buddy, Mel Gibson plete set of Commemorative Games Pins to the Games Corporation for display. tossed end over end and stones were The pins dated back to the first Games in thrown for unimaginable distances. I 1986 and represent the 19-year existence wouldn't have believed that a man could Appointment of the event. This is great Highland throw a 28 pound stone some 70 feet Games! See you in 2005! unless I saw it with my own eyes. The second day was highlighted by the mass By executive order of Utah Scottish Festival & Highland gathering of the bagpipe bands. They President John R. Games came from Baltimore, York, and Wallace, Jim L. Wal- The 2004 Utah Lancaster areas. It was an impressive lace of Bowie, MD, SCOTFEST display of musical skill and coordination th has been appointed 30 Annual to keep all the bands in a unified CWS Webmaster. Games were movement and sound. This was my first held this year event convening for the Clan Wallace Jim succeeds Jean R. at Thanksgiv- Society and I was very proud to see the Wallace, but is al- ing Point, unwavering interest in both Sir William ready familiar with the south of Salt and the Wallaces in general. I had the duties of his office, having recently as- Lake City on fortune of meeting other Wallaces and sisted former webmaster Larry Slight. 11-12 June relatives of Wallaces who were 2004. Board interested in both their heritage and also In the past, Jim has supported the use of Member and the facts and embellishments or communication and information technol- Elmer & Capt. John Convenor inaccuracies of the movie, ogy to further the aims of the Society and Elmer Inman "Braveheart". The one person that to facilitate communication between had a fine Clan Wallace Tent set up for exemplified the whole experience was a members. In recent months, he has been this event and also represented the Scot- young lass named Kellie Wallace, from an ardent advocate of the Family Radio tish American Military Society at their Harrisburg, PA. She bounded over Service and the Clan Wallace’s adoption tent. Clan Society President John Wal- upon seeing the Clan Wallace banner of Frequency 13-05. lace attended the festivities as one of the on my tent and with great excitement Honored Guests at the Games, which said, "This is so cool!" She looked to be Website enquiries should be directed to hosted 37 Clan and Societies and 7 ma- a teenager and to have that kind of Jim by email at jlwal- jor Pipe Bands from the area. The excitement about ones history was [email protected] or by visiting weather was terrific for the weekend and great. This was the first time that she www.clanwallace.org. all attendees had a great time. (Continued on page 6) SUMMER 2004 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH PAGE 6

(Continued from page 5) Heritage Society (NACHS) and CWS got had come to the Celtic Fling and found a off to a good start in the new venue for Scotland 2005 Info Clan Wallace Society tent. It made me the Arizona Highland Celtic Festival on so happy to pick this event for my first 17 July 2004. NACHS had great weather convening.” for the festival and a much improved Press Release: For Immediate Release layout for the event held for the first time Scotland Tour for Clan Wallace Society Portland (OR) Highland Games Flagstaff’s Foxglenn Park. Turnout of By Bob Wallace Jeani Johnson and Julie Davidson of clans and vendors seemed have set a Vancouver, WA, send this very new record. The CWS won a $50.00 for A unique, customized tour of Scotland has interesting story in. “We were contacted having the most friendly clan tent. Credit been organized for Clan Wallace Society last year at the Portland Highland goes to all the Arizona Wallace’s who members, family and friends to travel across much of Scotland between August 15 and 23, Games by a group of men from around participated, talked to visitors, and hung 2005 to remember Sir 's life in Bend Oregon who participate in a relay out at the tent. Our convener in training, Scotland and to commemorate his execution Jeffrey Wallace of McLean, VA gets the 700 years ago in August of 1305. Traveling festival’s CWS photo op. As usual, in the Highlands and Lowlands, visiting sites recent festivals, Friday evening started specific to the history of Scotland in general with grilled burgers at Bill and Norma’s and to Sir William Wallace in particular, this highly customized tour will fit as much of retirement home.” Wallace's and Scotland's colorful history into this tour package as is possible. As part of this unique tour, the group has been invited to a civic reception in the "Granite City," Aberdeen, by the Lord Provost (mayor), and Flowers of the Forest Aberdeen's Wallace 700 Society has asked us to attend their wreath-laying ceremony honoring Sir William Wallace. Louis Wallace Rhoads III. Fox, OK Wallace Tug-of-Warriors at Portland, OR September 1951—August 2004 A pre-tour for those with the enthusiasm, time and interest has been made available as part event each year. They had decided they CWS Convenor Louis Wallace Rhoads of this total package, traveling through the would like to wear for the relay and III of Fox, OK, passed away on 06 Highlands, including , Glencoe, the they asked if they could wear the August 2004. He was 53. Predeceased , , Isle of Skye, Eilean Wallace tartan. We told them we would by his father, Louis W. Rhoads, Jr., Donan Castle, and Fort William at the foot of Ben Nevis. A highlight of the Highlands pre- be honored. Oriol Sole-Costa is a Louis is survived by his loving wife Lena, teacher in Hood River Oregon and is the tour will be a memorable day at the mother Rachel Brewer Rhoads, sister Abernethy Games at Nethybridge on the spokesperson for the group. They Linda, niece Diana and many loving edge of the Cairngorm Mountains. ordered their kilts, which are not the aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. finest of quality, but affordable, and wore This tour has been designed for both the them in May for the relay. I am sending Louis graduated from Midwestern experienced and novice traveler. Experience you their pictures which Oriol sent us for University and did graduate work at Sam modern-day Scotland while learning about the Alpine skiing leg of the relay. He has Houston University and the University of the history of this great country. Traveling with those of kindred spirit and interest will contacted each member and they are in Texas at Arlington. agreement with us sending them to make this the trip of a lifetime! For full information and brochure on this one-of-a- you. This year they took sixth place Louis was a convenor for Texas and kind unique tour of Scotland, call 1-800-351- which was not very good. Last year they Oklahoma for the Clan Wallace Society, 8728. took third place. One of the group is new and also belonged to and did not have time to get a Wallace and . Wendy Pine, Bay World Travel kilt, but he does have a kilt on.” [email protected] Lois and Bob Wallace, CWS Louis managed stores in San Antonio Arizona Highland Celtic Festival [email protected] and in Ft. Worth. As well, he managed This comes by way of Norma Wallace of the largest Goodyear tire store in the Mesa, AZ. “The Northern Arizona Celtic world in Saudi Arabia. Tour: A Wallace Odyssey Monday 15th August Arrival at Glasgow Airport (one group transfer He loved travel and had made more will be provided), or at the tour hotel on con- than 20 trips overseas to places of clusion of the Highlands tour. Dinner / over- historical interest, such as the Great night. GLASGOW, D Wall of China. th Tuesday 16 August Interment took place at Oaklawn This morning after breakfast we depart for a Cemetery, in Decatur, TX. full day tour of the William Wallace homeland, including and the monument mark- ing the birth of William Wallace; Robroyston The society extends its deepest sympa- where Wallace was betrayed and captured; thies to wife Lena, mother Rachel, sister and beautiful Paisley Abbey with its stained- Linda and all the Rhoads family and glass window of Sir William Wallace. Return friends. He will be missed. to the Glasgow hotel for overnight. B Jeffrey Wallace with an aspiring swordsman SUMMER 2004 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH PAGE 7 with a tour led by David Irvine, Laird of the Games which date from 1880. Events in- Wednesday 17th August castle. This 13th century keep was granted by clude Heavy Events, Piping Competition, We depart this morning (with bags packed to his standard bearer in Track Events, Highland Dancing, and over and aboard) for . This small city at the 1323 in gratitude for his services. This after- 100 pipers in the grand massed bands dis- foot of the Highlands on the river Forth occu- noon we will be the invited guests of the Wal- play. Return to Inverness after this fun-filled pies one of the most important strategic posi- lace 700 Society of Aberdeen at their solemn day. tions in Scotland and was the scene of many wreath-laying ceremony commemorating the Overnight INVERNESS, B battles during Scotland’s wars of independ- 700th anniversary of Sir William Wallace’s ence. We have a guided tour of Stirling Cas- execution. A special farewell dinner at the Sunday 14th August tle, which looms over the city and the whole end of the day. Dinner/overnight AB- We continue our adventure westward into the valley (known as the “Carse” of Stirling); also ERDEEN, B/D beautiful countryside of Wester Ross, along tour the Old Town, including the Church of the route taken by Bonnie Prince Charlie after the Holy Rude (Cross), one of Scotland’s Monday 22nd August the , and cross the road most historic churches. Break for lunch in the Return to Glasgow via the beautiful area west bridge “over the sea to Skye.” Skye is one of old town of Stirling where we can see a paint- of Aberdeen known as Deeside. View Bal- Scotland’s most beautiful islands. Visit Ar- ing of William Wallace – Clan Wallace con- moral Castle estate (the Royal Family are in madale Castle, hereditary seat of the Clan tributed to its acquisition. Then visit the im- residence here during August – the castle is Donald (Macdonalds) and view the spectacu- posing . We can also the private property of the Queen, having lar Cuillin Hills before returning to the view the impressive audio-visual display de- been built in the 1850’s for her ancestor, mainland and passing Eilean Donan Castle picting Wallace’s life and death, and visit the Queen Victoria) and Crathie Church, where en route to Fort William, located at the foot of site of the Battle of Stirling Bridge. Continue the Royal Family worship during the traditional towering Ben Nevis. to Scotland’s lovely capital, Edinburgh, time annual stay at Balmoral. Visit Braemarwhere Dinner / overnight FORT WILLIAM, B/D permitting via another important battle site, the most important Scottish Highland Gather- Falkirk, where Wallace was defeated by King ing takes place each year in early September. Monday 15th August Edward I. Dinner included this evening. Din- Continue via Glenshee and Blairgowrie into Eastward past Ben Nevis, Scotland’s highest ner / overnight. EDINBURGH, B/D the Lowlands to Glasgow Overnight GLAS- mountain at 4,406 feet and on into the mighty GOW AREA, B Grampian Mountains, then on over the Pass Thursday 18th August of Killiecrankie to the spa and festival town of After breakfast (included daily) depart for a Tuesday 23rd August Pitlochry. Continue into the scenic region full guided tour of the magnificent Scottish Transfer to Glasgow Airport for the return flight known as The Trossachs (the “bristly coun- capital, seeing both Old and New Towns – to the U.S. B try”) via Aberfeldy and along the shores of the Royal Mile, St Giles’ Cathedral, the Loch Tay to Callander. Visit the Rob Roy mighty Castle which dominates the city sky- Pre-Tour: Highlands & Beyond Visitor’s Center, then on via Aberfoyle to line from the top of an extinct volcano, then Tuesday 9th August return to the big city of Glasgow. B cross over to the elegant Georgian “New Participants depart for Scotland. Town” to see Princes Street, Charlotte Pre-tour concludes with arrival Square, etc. Break for lunch, then we tour th Wednesday 10 August in Glasgow. Holyrood Palace. Leisure until we meet this Meet at designated time at Glasgow Airport. evening to attend the Edinburgh Military Tat- The tour escort(s) will be in attendance to ARRANGEMENTS INCLUDE: too, held each year during the month of Au- welcome the party. Depart for the hotel. In- gust on the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. troductory Glasgow city tour en route (or on Main Tour: $1,869.00 per person This is a truly awe-inspiring spectacle – an arrival) including George Square. Check into unforgettable experience is to hear the piper $495.00 single supplement the hotel. Free time in the afternoon to ex- 8 nights’ accommodation in first class hotels, playing at dusk as he stands by the statue of plore. Welcome dinner this evening. Dinner/ William Wallace near the Castle gate. Over- twin/double rooms with private facilities. (No overnight. GLASGOW, D triples or quads are available.) night EDINBURGH, B th Scottish breakfast daily and 3 dinners. th Thursday 11 August Sightseeing and admissions as listed; local Friday 19 August Depart northward along the “bonny banks of Free day in Edinburgh for independent sight- guide for Edinburgh and Aberdeen city tours. Loch Lomond,” with a stop to glimpse Rob Tips and taxes for included services, porter- seeing, shopping, etc. Optional Scottish Roy’s cave, then across the Highland Line and evening with music, costumed performers, age for 1 suitcase per person at hotels. over bleak Rannoch Moor to Glencoe. Stop to folklore, haggis ‘n’ neeps, Scotch whisky, visit the “Glen of Weeping” – site of the notori- etc., will be available tonight. Overnight Pre-Tour: $1,275.00 per person ous massacre of 1693 – then through the $279.00 single supplement EDINBURGH, B Great Glen to Inverness. Cruise on mysteri- 5 nights' accommodation in first class hotels - th ous Loch Ness and visit Urquhart Castle, near twin/triple rooms with private facilities. Saturday 20 August the site of the major “sightings” of Nessie. Check out of our hotel and we depart this Breakfast daily, three dinners (included meals Dinner / overnight INVERNESS, B/D indicated by the letters BD). morning for Aberdeen, stopping en route at the important battle site of Bannockburn, th Private motorcoach for specified itinerary. Friday 12 August Sightseeing with local guide in Glasgow. where the Scots under Robert the Bruce Today we make a short tour of Inverness, the defeated Edward II’s army in 1314 and Admissions to sites and monuments as listed. Highland capital, then to nearby Culloden Tips and taxes for included services, porter- avenged Wallace’s death. Continue via St Battlefield, where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s ’45 Andrews, the home of golf, and Dundee, on age for 1 suitcase per person at hotels. Rising ended in 1746. Then visit nearby Caw- the banks of the Tay, then on to the Granite dor Castle – scene of Shakespeare’s City, Aberdeen. On arrival there is a short NOT INCLUDED: “Macbeth.” We conclude our day’s sightsee- Air fares, independent arrival/departure trans- orientation tour of the city prior to checking ing with a visit to one of Speyside’s celebrated into the hotel, and then we attend a special fers. malt whisky distilleries. Admissions and meals not listed. civic reception for Clan Wallace Society Overnight INVERNESS, B hosted by the City’s Lord Provost (Mayor). Personal items - beverages (other than tea/ coffee) with main meals, laundry, telephone, Overnight ABERDEEN, B Saturday 13th August etc. st Transfer to Nethybridge, on the edge of the Sunday 21 August Cairngorms, to attend the Abernethy Highland A visit to historic Drum Castle this morning CST # 2034794-10 SUMMER 2004 AM FEAR-GLÉIDHIDH PAGE 8

The 2005 Clan Wallace Society International Gathering SCOTLAND Pre-tour: 9 - 15 August 2005 Tour: 15 - 23 August 2005

Commemorating the 700th Anniversary of William Wallace’s Death.

A unique, customized itinerary is being planned for members and friends of the Clan Wallace Society to visit Scotland in August 2005.

Pre-Tour Highlights: 9 August – 15 August 2005. US $1,275.00 ► Glasgow, Loch Lomond ► Inverness, Abernethy Highland Games ► Glencoe, the Glen of Weeping ► Isle of Skye, Fort William and Ben Nevis ► The Great Glen, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle ► The Trossachs, Scone Palace and Edinburgh

Tour Highlights: 15 August – 23 August 2005. US $1,869.00 ► Elderslie, Wallace’s birthplace ► Robroyston, site of Wallace’s capture ► Aberdeen, the Granite City ► William Wallace Commemoration at Aberdeen ► Social event with the Wallace 700 Group and ► Social Event in Edinburgh the Lord Mayor of Aberdeen ► Stirling Bridge, Falkirk and Bannockburn ► The Wallace National Monument at Abbey Craig ► Imposing Stirling Castle, Highlands Gateway ► The Wallace Portrait at Smith’s Gallery, Stirling ► Edinburgh, Scotland’s Magnificent Capital: ► Deeside and its famous castles, including a pri- Pageantry of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, vate tour of Drum Castle led by Laird David Irvine of Old Town, New Town, The Royal Mile Drum and Mighty Edinburgh Castle

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