The Hidden Jewel

The final dramatic performance of The Hidden Jewel took place last night in the grounds of Dunollie House near Oban. The open air theatre production tells the story of the Brooch of Lorn and the history of Clan MacDougall performed by the Walking Theatre Company. This week also saw the launch of the Dunollie Appeal which aims to raise £1.8m to allow the Clan seat of Dunollie House to be opened to the public for the first time in its history.
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McDougall Gathering

The Oban Gaelic Choir entertain hundreds of McDougalls from all over the world last night at the Argyll Gathering hall in Oban. The dinner was the highlight of a week of events to celebrate the Clan McDougall homecoming. Other events include The Hidden Jewel, an outdoor theatre performance which tells the story of the Lorn Brooch and takes place in the grounds of Dunollie Castle.
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St Andrews Community Hopsital

Detail of St Andrews Community Hospital in St Andrews, Fife which will open its doors to patients next month.
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First Minister Launches Latest Homecoming Guide at Boat Festival

First Minister Alex Salmond launched the latest edition of the Homecoming Scotland guide at the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival in Portsoy this weekend. The guide is packed with almost 200 events over the next 6 months of the Homecoming year. More photographs here. And on the BBC Website here.
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Dougie MacLean raises a glass to Caledonia

Scotland's pre-eminent singer songwriter Douglie MacLean recently visited the Edradour Distillery in Perthsire to choose his own cask of whisky to be bottled and named 'Caledonia' after his most famous song. Edradour has teamed up with Dougie's festival Perthsire Amber to provide sponsorship for the series of concerts in October and November this year.
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Stirling Heads

Master wood carver John Donaldson unveils the last of 41 oak heads at Stirling Castle this morning - the culmination of five years work. The medallions will be painted and eventually decorate the ceiling of the King's Inner Hall. Visit RobMcDougall.com

Following in the Family Footsteps

A joint publication by Historic Scotland, The National Trust for Scotland and Historic Houses Association which encourages visitors to explore Scotland with 15 trails of historic sites linked to great Scottish surnames. Features original photography commissioned by Historic Scotland.
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Party at the Palace 1503

Two medieval jousters battle it out at the grand finale of Party at the Palace 1503 which saw thousands of spectators enjoy Historic Scotland's biggest ever two day event at Linlithgow Palace. More photographs on the BBC website here.
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Spirit of Speyside

Lovers of Malt congregated near The Glenlivet for the Whisky Walk on the final day of the Spirit of Speyside whisky festival last weekend. Part of Homecoming Scotland 2009.
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JOLOMO

Scottish artist Jolomo also known as John Lowrie Morrison photographed near his studio on the island of Mull. Read the Scotland on Sunday feature here. Visit the Jolomo Foundation website.

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