In July (2009) we had the Elliot Gathering at Redheugh, the Chief's estate just out of Newcastleton, followed by The Gathering 2009, a gathering of all the Clans, in Edinburgh, and you can read about these events in the extracts from the electronic copy of our summer newsletter contained herein.
I am having discussions with the Tasmanian Elliots about a possible gathering in that state. Watch this space for more news. Western Australia is such a vast state that we are thinking of having a series of mini-gatherings, or regional gatherings in the not too distant future. If you have any suggestions or requests for your state, or if you want to contact me for any other reason, please use the convenient email form on the “Contact Us” page.
I am hoping that this website will become the focal point for communication among us, attract new members, and give the Clan Society more credibility. I certainly will be using it frequently to update you all on coming events and news.
We are well into the new year now, and I hope 2010 is a wonderful year for all members and their families. The Autumn newsletter will be out soon, and I look forward to your feedback.
Every four years, the Elliot Clan Society holds a gathering of the clan in Scotland.The 2009 gathering was held on 22 July at Redheugh, Roxburghshire, and over 200 clan members participated.
In addition to the 2009 Elliot Clan Gathering, Scotland hosted an International Gathering of the Clans held at Edinburgh Castle on 25-26 July. Over 50,000 people attended over the two days.
Click here to view a short video clip of Chief Margaret Eliott's interview by Scotland Television. She was one of only 7 lady chiefs of the 100+ clan chiefs in attendance.
The photo below shows James Elliot holding aloft the Elliot banner at the start of the clan parade at the International Gathering. Clan Chief Margaret Eliott is standing next to him.
The official Elliot Clan Society website is a virtual gathering place for all Elliots, Elliotts, Eliotts, Eliots and anyone else who is interested in the Clan's history. The society has several international branches and members can be found all over the world.
This is the website of the Australian branch of the Elliot Clan Society.
Boldly and Rightly
Clan Chief
Chief Margaret Eliott
Margaret of Redheugh
Newcastleton
Roxburghshire TD9 0SB
Scotland
Upcoming Events
- Braemar Gathering
September 04, 2010 - Helidon Celtic Festival
October 24, 2010 - St Andrews Day
November 30, 2010 - Australia Day Celtic Festival
January 26, 2011
Book for Sale
The society has copies of the book "Clan", by David P. Elliot for sale for $20. If you would like to order it, please send us an email.
The story draws heavily on the Clan system in Scotland in a very turbulent period in The Borders. It includes both contemporary and historical information which will interest those who enjoy supernatural or historical or thriller genres.
David Elliot is 57, frustrated, out of work and has three failed marriages behind him. In 2007 he goes to the Borders of Scotland hoping that his ancestry will help him find some validation of his life. Accompanied by his daughter, son-in-law and his grandson Thomas, he finds that his bloodline leads his family into terrifying danger. 700 years of history threaten those he holds dearest, as myth and reality of “The Bloodiest Valley in Britain” combine.
The corruption of the rich and powerful meets legend as Good and Evil clash over the ancient Throne of Scotland and power in the modern world. William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, Border Reivers, creatures of supernatural horror and past heroes of the Elliot Clan are all involved, as the evil Lord William de Soulis actions his plan to assume power over an unsuspecting world.
All that stands against him is a family fighting desperately to protect a child. Their only weapon is their love of family… the power of their Clan.