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25.01.2022 Hope everyone had a happy and safe Easter. There are a number of interesting events coming up in QLD. We will try to attend most of these but, most definitely, we will be at the Kirkin' o' the Tartan in June. Please post here if you are thinking of going to any of these events as we would love to catch up, and meet you! May: Sat 30th Fassifern Highland Gathering, Boonah Qld -more info: http://tinyurl.com/np39ppx... June: Sunday 28th - Brisbane Kirkin' o' the Tartan - http://tinyurl.com/npk35fj July: Sunday 19th - Scotland in the Park - http://tinyurl.com/pjn3guq August : 14-15th Scots in the Bush - www.boondoomahomestead.org.au

24.01.2022 EVENTS BBC Highland Gathering - 18th/19th March https://www.facebook.com/Brisbane-Boys-College-Highland-Gathering-1492478321017792/ Also coming up in Brisbane:... Kirkin' O' The Tartan - 26th June. Scotland in the Park - 10th July. Tartan Day - 18th July. See more

23.01.2022 The Clan Douglas of Australia has been given the opportunity to take a small part in history by participating in the fundraising efforts for a new stained glass window to be commissioned to commemorate the life of Robert Douglas of Kangaroo Point who worshipped at St Mary’s, Brisbane. St Mary’s has been used by the Douglas family for generations since as the family church. There are several spare window embrasures and the aim is to have a new Douglas window dedicated in 201...6, to commemorate his 200th date of birth. 'St Mary's on the Cliffs' is one of the most beautiful and historic Churches in Australia at Kangaroo Point in Brisbane. It was built in 1873, and has distinctive Richard Suter lines, organic 'tuff' stonework, and has a number of beautiful stained glass windows. It was added to the Queensland Heritage Register in 1992. We encourage everyone to take part in the creation of the Douglas stained glass window which we can then leave as a family legacy. For more information, please contact CDAA via Private Message. http://www.saintmarys.org.au/

22.01.2022 Don't forget, the Kirkin' O' The Tartan this weekend - Sunday 26th June. St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, St. Paul's Terrace, Spring Hill 9.30am. Queensland Police Juvenile Pipes & Drums start playing at 9am out front. CDAA will be there. Please join us.

20.01.2022 Sounds of Scotland Scottish Variety Concert Date: Friday 14th October. Time: 7pm 10pm (interval at 8:15pm approx.) ... stalls opening from 5:30pm Location: Brisbane Boys College College Hall It is a great night and it would be great for the boys to play to a packed auditorium once again. It would be fantastic if you were able to support the event and even spread the word for this showcase concert. To purchase your tickets: http://www.bbc.qld.edu.au/events/sounds-of-scotland

20.01.2022 CDAA members enjoyed the BBC Pipe Band Competition today. Pictured is our President, Jan Shaw,with Stevie Stanley, Director, Brisbane Boys' College Pipe Band.

18.01.2022 Putting out a good word for the work of Care Outreach who have been helping people in need. http://careoutreach.com.au/ A Douglas family member recently received some welcome help after a devastating house fire. They were extremely grateful because the fire came after a difficult period which included drought, flood, and health issues. ... "The origins of Care Outreach date back to the early 1990’s when founders Bill and Melissa Close were in itinerant ministry to churches and communities throughout Australia.With a break in their schedule, they travelled to a region that was suffering from drought to offer practical assistance and ministry. It was during this trip that they were struck by the disadvantages faced by Bush people and the number of suicides among farm families From then on, the focus of their ministry shifted to caring for the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of people in Rural and Remote Australia By 1996 the organisation had grown to include many volunteers with a heart for Rural and Remote Australians, and so Care Outreach has expanded to the extent that today there are numerous volunteer teams undertaking year round visits, giving hands-on assistance and facilitating Community Events."

14.01.2022 How far can oor wee penguin travel around facebook ??? Please share to send him on his travels :)

12.01.2022 What a gut-wrenching finish to the Rugby World Cup Quarter Final. Australia 35 Scotland 34. This was a testimony to resilience and perseverance by both sides. In the end, the game of rugby was the winner. Congratulations Wallabies, and to Aussie forward, Kane Douglas.

11.01.2022 ON TOP OF THE WORLD: The Brisbane Boys' College Pipe Band have been invited to participate at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in August, 2018. Prior to the ...Military Tattoo, the College icon has their 2016 Scotland Tour where the boys will play at various events and castles around Scotland, culminating in the European Championships. This tour will lead the Pipe Band into the 2018 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo tour, where they will take part in the Massed Pipes and Drums. Some quick facts about the Edinburgh Military Tattoo: 25 shows, entertaining over a quarter of a million spectators The Tattoo has been a complete sell out for the past 16 years BBC television broadcast the Tattoo to around 6 million viewers in the UK and approximately 300 million people worldwide This is the absolute peak of pipe bands on the world stage and we are so proud that our College icon will represent the green, white and black at such a prestigious event.

11.01.2022 CDAA AGM this Sunday in Brisbane at 12pm. If anyone is interested in attending please PM me. Thanks.

08.01.2022 Welcome to the Facebook page of the Clan Douglas Association of Australia. Here we will be posting about our activities and the events and organisations we support, as well as those we come across while out and about. To find out more about the Clan Douglas Association of Australia, please visit our website: www.clandouglas.org.au. Jamais Arriere!

07.01.2022 HIGHLAND GATHERING: We hosted the annual Brisbane Boys' College Highland Gathering event over the weekend. Our boys performed amazingly well, and if you look a...t the solo and band links below, many prizes were claimed by BBC this year. Solo Piping and Drumming results http://www.pipebandsqld.org/0/imag//BBCSoloResults2015.pdf Band results http://www.pipebandsqld.org//pdfs/BBC%20BandResults2015.pdf Boys from Junior, Middle and Senior School competed in their individual events as well as part of our band competition. These boys should all be very proud of their efforts and results.

06.01.2022 May we all have a thoughtful Anzac Day, tomorrow. Lest we forget. 100 years.

04.01.2022 Hi all Brisbane people. If you love bagpipes, and tartans head down to St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, St. Paul's Terrace, Spring Hill, on Sunday (28th June) for the Kirkin O' the Tartan. Proceedings start at 9.30 am. Clan Douglas will be there.

03.01.2022 We had a lovely day catching up with other Clans at "Scotland in the Park", Greenbank.

03.01.2022 Lest we forget.

01.01.2022 Event: BBC Scottish Highland Gathering Date: Sunday 26th March Time: 11:00am 4:30pm... Brisbane Boys College, (enter via Moggill Road, Toowong) Pipe Bands, Drum Majors, Scottish Clans, Stalls, Food, cash bar and much more. Free Event and Free Parking - https://www.facebook.com/ScotlandHG/