Clan Gathering and Luss Games 2010

The Friday evening reception was held in the grounds of Camstradden House, home of the Chief of Clan Colquhoun, Sir Malcolm Colquhoun.

Sir Malcolm and Lady Katherine chat with members of the Clan Colquhoun Society

The march to the games field was led by pipers from the Machrihannish Dunes Sound of Kintyre Pipe Band Pipe Band who are based in Campbelltown

Sir Malcolm oversees the march and pipers at the pier before the march through Luss village then along the main road to the games field.

The Clan members march behind the pipe band along the main road of Luss towards the games field.

With the games in full swing, races run, clamours tossed and hammers thrown, everyone was having a good time.

Plaque inside Kirkpatrick Church showing resident priests from 1232AD, interesting to note that a John Colquhoun was in charge in 1590 to 1635.

Dunglass House, the site is now controlled by Exxon Mobil Oil Company, this house, although not part of Clan Colquhoun, is an important grade 2 listed building built and used by artists of the early 20th century.

Dunglass Castle, an early, 12th Century fortress overlooking the River Clyde and having a strategic view of the entire river.

View from Dumbarton Castle over looking the commanding view of the  River Clyde. The original Dumbarton Castle was built on twin peaks which were plugged volcanoes each offering commanding views of the river Clyde