Battle lines drawn over Bannockburn row

**Phil** · 10th February 14, 07:45 AM

From the sound of this article in today's "Hootsmon" (Scotsman for the uninitiated) - http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/he...-row-1-3300359 - the 700th anniversary celebrations of Bannockburn (battle of) seem to be in difficulty.
Anyone planning a visit might be as well keeping an eye on developments and the organisers don't think there will be anything like the numbers attending that were at the last homecoming.

**Jock Scot** · 10th February 14, 08:16 AM

Why is it that I am not surprised?

**Father Bill** · 10th February 14, 08:29 AM

Thank you for making sure that our members who may be planning to visit are up to date on the dates available so that they can plan accordingly.

**creagdhubh** · 10th February 14, 09:17 AM

Well, that's encouraging.

**AcuteEnigma** · 10th February 14, 01:12 PM

I'll be there. I might be the only person in the world attending, but I'll be there.
Got to figure out the details is all.

**cessna152towser** · 10th February 14, 01:45 PM

Thanks for the link Phil.
Basically all this says is that the Members of the Scottish Parliament seem to be miffed at not being the first to learn of Visit Scotland's amended plans for Bannockburn 2014 which include extended opening hours to compensate for the loss of re-enactments on the third day. There will still be activities for the clans on the Monday and my hotel is already booked and paid for till the Monday morning so I expect to be there all weekend and on the Monday.
I shared the Visit Scotland press release here last week:-
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...83/index7.html
Unlike the 2009 Edinburgh gathering fiasco, the tradesmen and performers have been promised payment in advance by Visit Scotland so should not be left out of pocket, and Scottish based Clan Chiefs, Chieftains, Armigers and clan society members will be on hand as hosts to welcome our visitors to the clan tents. I'm really looking forward to this event and as we Scots are putting on the show I really hope we can provide the best gathering ever for our visitors. The Muster of the Clans which we hosted, thanks to His Grace the Duke of Buccleuch, Chief of Clan Scott, at Selkirk in September 2009 was undoubtedly my favourite highlight of the 2009 homecoming year and I am hoping that Bannockburn 2014 will be even bigger and better.
AcuteEnigma you certainly won't be the only one there! Be sure to call round at the Cunningham tent and say hello.