Scotland in a glass
A hand-crafted gin, infused with thistles and heather is set to get Scotland in the spirit this summer as the country welcomes the world for Homecoming 2014, the Commonwealth Games and the Ryder Cup. Created by one of Scotland’s
GLADIATORS, READY! More than 300 warriors from across the world are working with the stars of Hollywood blockbuster Gladiator to prepare for one of Scotland’s biggest ever battle performances. Intensive training is underway for re-enactors in countries such as Sweden, Germany, the United States, Portugal and Denmark to recreate the momentous Battle of Bannockburn at the Bannockburn Live event on 28- 29 June in Stirling. Battle performance specialists from Clanranald – known for their work on blockbusters such as Gladiator, Robin Hood and Thor: The Dark World as well as yet to be released Macbeth starring Michael Fassbender and The Water Diviner featuring Russell Crowe – will carefully choreograph hundreds of performers, ensuring the ancient battle techniques of Scotland are accurate and representative of those the Scottish and English troops would have used in 1314. Battles will be held at noon, 2pm and 4pm each day in a special arena
enveloped within a grandstand, giving full view of the famous battle.
www.bannockburnlive.com
CLAN GATHERING One of Scotland’s oldest clans is digging deep into its roots to mark its International Gathering in this Homecoming year. Clan Maclachlan, whose ancestral lands are on the eastern shores of Loch Fyne in Argyll, is combining the Gathering with a Community Festival that will feature some of the leading talents and attractions of the local Strathlachlan community. ‘Our clan society holds an international
gathering every fi ve years,’ says organiser Marty Maclachlan Makin. ‘We always see members coming from around the world, especially the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. This time, though, we wanted to be a bit more ambitious and to bring our overseas visitors into closer contact with the lives of the people who live and work in Strathlachlan all the time. So we’re running a three day festival that’s open to everyone, not just clan members. It’s going to be a much bigger, more varied and exciting event than ever.’ The event, over the weekend of 20-22
June, is being held at Castle Lachlan, home of the 25th clan chief, Euan Maclachlan of Maclachlan.
www.2014maclachlangathering.com
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newest – and currently smallest – distilleries at Strathearn, the new Homecoming Gin uses the highest quality distilled gin. The team at Strathearn prepares and infuses, by hand, the ingredients of thistle and heather to create the Homecoming- inspired spirit. Together with other botanicals, the eclectic mix results in a taste that experts say is reminiscent of ‘Lovehearts and Sherbet Dip’.
IN SEARCH OF MACBETH The Findhorn Bay Arts Festival has revealed a preview of the events that will take place over the last weekend in September. This brand new festival will bring a carnival of drama, music, visual arts and excitement to the Findhorn Bay area from 24 to 28 September. The highlight will be a re-imagining of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, with Brodie Castle providing a stunning to Macbeth the Remix. There will also be talks and tours about the historical fi gure behind Shakespeare’s character.
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