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2017 Clan MacThomas Highland Gathering                        Back

 

23rd to 28th August 2017

         

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Etiquette

As the Gathering approaches your Webmaster decided that it would be helpful if he published again some guidance regarding the etiquette that relates to Society Gatherings. This material has previously been included in various editions of the Clach na Coileach and can also be found elsewhere on this website.
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At Gatherings

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At formal gatherings it is normal to address our Chief as "Finegand" and his wife, Anneke, as "Lady Finegand". Scots tend to be a little more formal and, when introduced, hands should be shaken at an appropriate distance - less formal methods of greeting are likely to result in embarrassment.

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Lady members and guests are reminded that if they wish to wear tartan sashes at Ceilidhs and other formal events then these should be worn on the right shoulder. Only Her Majesty the Queen, the wives of Scottish Chiefs and the wives of the Colonels of Scottish regiments are entitled to wear sashes on the left shoulder.


Added 25/05/2017
Last updated 29/05/2017