Strathnaver Museum
Source: https://www.strathnavermuseum.org.uk/past-projects/bicentenary-of-the-strathnaver-clearances-2014
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Strathnaver Museum
2014 was a very significant year in the story of the Highland Clearances as we marked the 200
th
anniversary of the beginning of the Clearances in Strathnaver. As a result the Strathnaver Museum alongside the local community organised a series of very special events to mark this important anniversary. The volunteers created a special exhibition for the Bicentenary called A Mackay Journey which followed one families Clearance story. In the film above hear descendant Allan Mackay talk about his families experience of the Clearances and the impact the Clearances had on the area more generally.
The main programme of events took place between 25
th
July and 11 August and included:
A traditional ceilidh
Gaelic church service
Gaelic in the Environment workshop
Family history workshop with Highland Archive Centre
Highland Council Ranger kid’s event on 5 August
Dr Elizabeth Ritchie ‘Why did the Clearances happen?’
A spinning workshop date
and lots more
A special anniversary
Programme
was also produced.
The Bicentenary Festival was supported by our local Councillors through the Ward Discretionary Budget.
Our Press Releases:
21 July 2014
Bicentenary Festival
1 August 2014
Launch of the Bicentenary Festival Programme
2014 was a very significant year in the story of the Highland Clearances as we marked the 200
th
anniversary of the beginning of the Clearances in Strathnaver. As a result the Strathnaver Museum alongside the local community organised a series of very special events to mark this important anniversary. The volunteers created a special exhibition for the Bicentenary called A Mackay Journey which followed one families Clearance story. In the film above hear descendant Allan Mackay talk about his families experience of the Clearances and the impact the Clearances had on the area more generally.
The main programme of events took place between 25
th
July and 11 August and included:
A traditional ceilidh
Gaelic church service
Gaelic in the Environment workshop
Family history workshop with Highland Archive Centre
Highland Council Ranger kid’s event on 5 August
Dr Elizabeth Ritchie ‘Why did the Clearances happen?’
A spinning workshop date
and lots more
A special anniversary
Programme
was also produced.
The Bicentenary Festival was supported by our local Councillors through the Ward Discretionary Budget.
Our Press Releases:
21 July 2014
Bicentenary Festival
1 August 2014
Launch of the Bicentenary Festival Programme