Probably the most important result to come from the Gathering in 2005 was the
re-forming of the Association. Created some twenty five to thirty years ago when Roddy was rebuilding Hatton Castle, the Association has been re-invigorated with the new leadership of the Secretaries worldwide. At the head of this group are Clare Oliphant in Scotland who is coordinating the Association worldwide and Stacy Oliphant-McPherson who is coordinating the U.S.A.
Everyone has already done a brilliant job in uniting Oliphant
descendants around the world. Their hard work continues.
Oliphant Clan Gathering 2005
Oliphants and descendants from all over the globe attended a Clan Gathering in Scotland in August 2005. Please see the itinerary for the event for more information. The Gathering included touring historic Oliphant sites throughout Scotland (castles, houses, artifacts, etc.), speeches, events (including the Birnam Highland Games), and of course plenty of food, drink and music (including a traditional Scottish performance by Katie Target-Adams, accompanied on the clarsach (harp)). ?Please see the itinerary. It would be wonderful to have Gatherings in other parts of the world in due course. The next big one in Scotland will be in 2009.
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