a painting of the Hunters castle
    

The Clan Gathering 2004.
Filmed and created by Tom Hunter from Clan Hunter ( Canada ).  

   

 

little snippets from Scottish history  
  19th June 1566 King James 6th was born. His mother Mary Queen of Scots was forced to abdicate making James the King at one year old.
On the death of Elizabeth, James was also the King of England and Ireland at the age of 37.
Although the three countries were still not united. This period is known as The Union of the Crowns. It wasn't until The Acts of Union in 1707 that the countries were drawn together.
  On the 6th July 1747 John Paul Jones was born in Kirkudbrightshire near the borders.
Recognised as the founder of the American Navy. He was to become an American national hero for his skill and bravery against the British in their War of Independance.
  On the 21st July 1796 Robert Burns died at Dumfries. Cause of death is given as heart failure at the age of 37. Known as a poet and lyricist two of his best known works would probably be Auld Lang Syne and Scots Wha Hae which are still sung around the world.