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Beauly...
...featured above, is in Inverness-shire, in the heart of Fraser country. It is the seat of the Highland Clan Fraser.
It's name is derived from the French, "Beau Lieu," which means "Beautiful Place". Visit the Beauly Website.
Planning a trip to Beauly? Stay at the Lovat Arms Hotel.<--Click here to take a look.
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We Do Not Boast When We Say...
...we feel we have a close connection to the Chief. Our ties to our heritage are strong. Big Bob and cousin Jim, along with a few of the other founding members of our association, have participated in regular correspondence with the heads of the Highland Clan Fraser for almost forty years and this long standing relationship is a privilege that we respect and cherish, but never take for granted.
When a group, or even just a couple of us are making a trip to the Highlands, there are always a few contacts to telephone, or perhaps visit with, if schedules permit. This keeps our bonds mighty and our roots firmly planted in the proper soil. This page has the pictures of our August '98 trip to Scotland. It was a once in a lifetime event. Below you can see pictures of the official Highland coming of age ceremony for our new Chief, Simon Fraser, 25th MacShimidh, 18th Lord Lovat, on the grounds of Beaufort Castle and some of the other things we did.
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Inverness Towne Centre-------------A Description of the Fraser gravesites at the Wardlaw Mausoleum.
In Honour of the Late Lord Lovat
L to R---Glenny T., Brent, Cousin Bob and Malcolm Fraser of Reelig
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We stayed in a cottage at Reelig House..................This is Malcolm's father's Grave at Wardlaw.
He was Charles Ian Fraser, M.A. Albany Herald.
Malcolm and his wife Kathy are a most gracious couple, and enchanting hosts.
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Four of the Family and Glenny T at Beauly River.-----The Lovat Family Burial at Eskadale
The Pictures Below...
...represent only a fraction of what took place on the day of the coming of age celebration. A shinty match in place of an interclan brawl, was held between a Cameron team and a Fraser team. The Fraser team triumphed, of course. Also, tea was served, speeches were made in honour of and by Simon. Gifts were presented by the Beauly Community Council and by Cousins Jim and Bob.
The Shinty Match------------------Tug Of War
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Simon Gives a Very Eloquent Speech------The Hon. Virginia Fraser, Simon's Mother, with Flowers
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Simon and Brent Fraser, After the Formalities-----------------Glen Piped Beautifully
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Directly above is Kathy Fraser, Malcolm's wife, viewing the festivities. Our trip was successful,
due in large part to Kathy and Malcolm. We cannot thank them enough.
The Clan Centre Is Worthy Of Our Help! Here's Why:
INTERNATIONAL CLAN CENTRE
As proposed by Ann Fraser, of Beauly, with W. Neil Fraser, of the Clan Fraser Society of Canada,
Frasers and Chisolms have united to create an International Clan Centre in historic Beauly.
This is a unique opportunity to keep our Fraser heritage alive for future generations.
I hope you will agree that the project is worthy of your support.
THE PURPOSE OF THE CENTRE
