A really successful evening was had by all attending ‘The Patersons of Beauly’, an illustrated talk by Hugh Dan MacLennan and Dr Maggie Mackay at the Highland Archive Centre on the evening of the 9th February 2017. Family history and lore, an autograph book, sporting activities, music, photographs and military imperatives were all used to illuminate a story of Scotland, Canada and the Highlands which resonates to this day.
The audience was treated to piping from world-class piper Duncan MacGillivray of Calrossie. The picture shows, left to right, Iain MacGillivray (Duncan’s son), Dr Maggie Mackay, Duncan MacGillivray, Hugh Dan MacLennan, Anne-Mary Paterson and Catriona Balfour Paul (Duncan’s sister). The MacGillivray Cup was on loan for the evening from Newtonmore Shinty Club (2016 winners).
