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The match is underway as Selkirk RFC and Currie Chieftains pack down for a scrum in the early stages of their Scottish Premiership clash at Philiphaugh Stadium. With the referee poised and the ball ready to be fed in, tension builds as both sides dig in for dominance in the first of many collisions.
A Selkirk RFC player dives in low to halt a powerful run from a Currie Chieftains forward, clinging on with textbook tenacity. It’s moments like these—desperate, determined, and daring—that turn the tide in a hard-fought Borders rugby battle at Philiphaugh.
A close-up clash as Selkirk and Currie forwards lock horns in a brutally contested ruck at Philiphaugh Stadium. It's a moment of pure power and precision—bodies low, minds focused, and no quarter given in this fierce battle for possession during the Scottish Premiership showdown.
A Currie Chieftains back sprints into open ground with ball in hand, eyeing his options as the Selkirk defence begins to close in. With sunlight on the pitch and the pavilion behind, the race is on in this thrilling passage of play at Philiphaugh Stadium.
A Currie Chieftains forward locks eyes on the opposition as he gathers the ball with purpose during a heated moment in the match at Philiphaugh. With Selkirk defenders closing in, it’s all about focus, grit, and the split-second decisions that define the rhythm of the game.
The Selkirk RFC squad lock arms in a pre-match huddle at Philiphaugh Stadium, moments before facing off against Currie Chieftains RFC. Clad in their distinctive white and pink jerseys, the home side gather strength and focus under the Border sun, ready to defend their turf in this spirited Scottish Premiership fixture.
Currie Chieftains take to the skies during a perfectly executed lineout against Selkirk RFC, with the jumper cleanly securing the ball amid the contest. The Elliot Henderson & Son Pavilion looks on as the crowd follows every rise and fall in this tense Scottish Premiership battle in the Borders.
Clan Gregor Tug O' War Team at the 2024 Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games and Gathering
The MacLaren Clan team gives it their all in the tug o' war at the Lochearnhead Highland Games. With a kilt flying and muscles straining, it's not just a contest of strength—it's a proud display of tradition, camaraderie, and fierce Highland spirit.
The 2024 Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games and Gathering
The 2024 Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games and Gathering
The 2024 Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games and Gathering
The 2024 Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games and Gathering
Born of kings and forged in conflict, Clan Gregor is one of the most storied—and persecuted—clans in Scottish history. With bloodlines stretching back to the ancient royal house of Alpin, the MacGregors bore their heritage boldly, even as enemies sought to erase their name. Declared outlaws in 1603, their very identity was criminalised; to call yourself MacGregor was to risk death. Yet through exile, rebellion, and centuries of suppression, the clan endured. Their defiance became legend, their survival a triumph. Today, Clan Gregor rises from the shadows of history, no longer outlawed—only legendary.
Photo taken at the 2024 Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games and Gathering
The 2024 Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games and Gathering
Following the death of Donald MacLaren of MacLaren and Achleskine on 22 July 2023, the leadership of Clan MacLaren passed to his son, Florian MacLaren, who now serves as the 26th Chief of the Clan. Donald had held the chieftainship since 1966 and was widely respected—not only as clan chief but also as a distinguished diplomat, having served as the British Ambassador to Georgia.
Florian MacLaren has since stepped into his father’s footsteps, carrying forward the legacy with dignity and pride. His appearance at the 2024 Lochearnhead Highland Games, wearing the chieftain’s feather, marked a public affirmation of his new role. The Clan MacLaren Society, which works to preserve and promote the heritage of the clan, continues to support him in this new chapter. Under Florian’s leadership, the spirit of Clan MacLaren remains strong—rooted in tradition, yet looking confidently to the future.
Photo: The 2024 Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games and Gathering
Macgregors pooling their strength at the 2024 Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games and Gathering.
Clan Gregor, or MacGregor, is one of Scotland’s oldest Highland clans, tracing its lineage back to the 9th century and claiming royal descent from Alpin, father of Kenneth MacAlpin—the first King of Scots. The MacGregors have a famously fierce and rebellious reputation, often summed up by their motto “’S Rioghal Mo Dhream”—“Royal is my race.” They were outlawed in the early 1600s after clashes with powerful neighbouring clans and the Crown, most infamously after the Battle of Glen Fruin in 1603. For over 150 years, it was illegal to bear the name MacGregor—a ban only lifted in 1774. Despite centuries of persecution, the clan endured with remarkable resilience, and today it stands as a symbol of strength, identity, and indomitable Highland spirit.
The Clan Gregor Society, founded in 1822, is one of the oldest clan societies in Scotland. Created to preserve the proud legacy of the MacGregors after centuries of persecution, the Society supports genealogical research, promotes Highland culture, and connects MacGregors around the world. With its motto “Royal is my race” held high, the Society keeps the spirit of the clan alive through gatherings, education, and global fellowship—uniting those who carry the name, and those who carry the story.
Photo: The 2024 Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games and Gathering
The 2024 Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games and Gathering
The Clan Gregor Society, founded in 1822, is one of the oldest clan societies in Scotland. Created to preserve the proud legacy of the MacGregors after centuries of persecution, the Society supports genealogical research, promotes Highland culture, and connects MacGregors around the world. With its motto “Royal is my race” held high, the Society keeps the spirit of the clan alive through gatherings, education, and global fellowship—uniting those who carry the name, and those who carry the story.
Photo taken at The 2024 Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games and Gathering
The Clan Gregor Society, founded in 1822, is one of the oldest clan societies in Scotland. Created to preserve the proud legacy of the MacGregors after centuries of persecution, the Society supports genealogical research, promotes Highland culture, and connects MacGregors around the world. With its motto “Royal is my race” held high, the Society keeps the spirit of the clan alive through gatherings, education, and global fellowship—uniting those who carry the name, and those who carry the story.
Photo taken at the 2024 Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games and Gathering