Reproduced with the permission of the ‘Clan Donald – Save Armadale’ Facebook Group.
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STOP PRESS: OSCR to investigate possible charity law infringements.
OSCR Spokesperson statement on Clan Donald Lands Trust (SC007862): OSCR has received a number of concerns from the public about the Clan Donald Lands Trust. We are now engaging with the charity trustees to establish the facts of this case, and we have sought extensive information and explanation from them. We are specifically looking to understand the current financial position of the Charity and the circumstances that led to the decision to put significant charitable assets up for sale. We will not reach a position to decide whether further regulatory action is necessary until we are satisfied that we have established the facts of the case. End
Following the announcement that OSCR is investigating CDLT Ian R Macdonnell, High Council Officer, Clan Seanchaidh (Historian and Archivist), Australia has posted the following;
A momentous outcome, following an unknown number of submissions to OSCR with disparate objectors and objections. And representations from various levels of Govt.. One for all to be overjoyed, with enormous relief, some well deserved satisfaction and renewed hope. An interim barrier to the sale proceeding and placing the CDLT under OSCR scrutiny is hugely significant, and is to be regarded as a won battle. But the war is not won unless a future, final OSCR decision permanently puts a stop on the sale and directs a full revision on the future of the charity and its trustees' and management.
2025
Wednesday 17th September - Day visit by mini-bus to Armadale to view Castle and Gardens. Members-only trip and members will be contacted by email with full details.
Recent events
Saturday 19th April - The Society attended the Commemoration of the Battle of Culloden. 10.30am March from Culloden Visitor Centre to the Main Cairn. 11.00am Ceremony at the Main Cairn. Followed by Clan Donald group following the piper to the Clan Donald Stones with laying of wreaths.
Thereafter the Clan Donald Culloden Lunch at the Drumossie Hotel.
Special Guest Speaker is Susanne Macdonald, the Community Activities Co-ordinator for Cultarlann Inbhir Nis.
Saturday 8th March - Academic Lecture presented by Professor Ronald Black on the subject of the stories collected John Dewar in 1869-1870.
Thursday 13 February - Massacre of Glencoe remembrance 11.00 with service in St. Mary's Episcopal Church. 12 noon March to Bridge of Coe for the memorial for the commemoration and wreath laying. This was followed by lunch at the Glencoe Inn.
