It was 20 years ago on April 25th that Clan MacAulay Association became a reality. It was the dream of many to see the re-emergence of the great Clan MacAulay. MacAulays from Ardencaple, Lochbroom, the Isle of Lewis and Northern … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2018
Tartan day is a modern celebration of Scottish Heritage and is held annually on April 6th, the same date in 1320 when the Declaration of Arbroath was signed, declaring Scottish Independence and Sovereignty. The largest celebration of Tartan Day is … Continue reading
Here is some heroic Great Lakes lore. An account of Captain George (“Big George”) Macaulay’s gallant but fatal rescue attempt of his shipmates in 1885. Click here to read the 1993 newspaper account. … Continue reading
As many of you read in the March issue of the MacAulay Matters newsletter, Clan MacAulay International recently embarked on a cultural twinning with the Scozzesi Pipe Band from Italy! At the time of its release Scozzesi were busy preparing … Continue reading
Coylumbridge, Aviemore, Scotland September 5-8, 2019 MacAulays (of all spellings) will gather in the beautiful Cairngorms National Park at the Hilton Coylumbridge, Aviemore on September 5th to 8th in 2019. It will be a time to connect with our fellow … Continue reading
One of the most prominent MacAulays in Ireland (she’s on their money!) and in the United States is the Irish-born Sister Catherine McAuley. She founded the Sisters of Mercy and by extension, Mercy Health, the 5th largest healthcare system in … Continue reading
The small historic hamlet of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, nestled on the west bank of the Mississippi River, hosted its first ever Scottish Festival and Games over the weekend of April 7 & 8. Click here to read all about it! … Continue reading
@welovehistory @stirlingcastle Historic Scotland and Stirling Castle invite you to join them for a musically themed weekend, where they will take a melodic journey through time! From 12:30pm – 4:30 pm see how music has evolved over the years. Please note: … Continue reading
Have a wonderful Tartan Day everyone! And remember to send pictures of you proudly wearing your MacAulay tartan to secretary@clanmacaulay.org.uk.