On Monday 4 December, 2023, Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs held their annual Christmas Concert at Ross Priory, Gartocharn. The event was kicked off with an entertaining performance from local piper, Douglas Owler, and was followed by the Rannoch Trio, a group of musicians who met whilst working with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, who played a selection of classical and seasonal music. The afternoon was enhanced with gifts from wood turner Maggie Irving, and merchandise from the Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs and the paddle steamer Maid of the Loch.
Winning tickets were drawn for a raffle, which featured many prizes donated by trustees, local businesses and charities, including The Oak Tree Inn, Steamship Sir Walter Scott Ltd, Ross Priory and The Loch Lomond Steamship Company.
John Urquhart, the Friends Chairman commented: “This has been another very successful Christmas event for the Friends, whose members and guests return each year knowing that they will enjoy a wonderful afternoon in the delightful 18th century surroundings of Ross Priory. We are grateful to the young piper, the Rannoch Trio, the stallholders, the University of Strathclyde and the staff at Ross Priory for their help and assistance in making this such a memorable event”.
Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs recently held their annual Christmas Concert at Ross Priory, Gartocharn on Monday 4 December, 2023. The event was opened by local piper Douglas Owler, followed by the Rannoch Trio, a group of musicians from the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, who played classical and seasonal music. Gifts from wood turner Maggie Irving, and merchandise from the Friends of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs and the paddle steamer Maid of the Loch were also available. Following the concert, a raffle was held with many prizes donated by trustees, local businesses and charities.
John Urquhart, the Friends Chairman, commented: “This has been another very successful Christmas event for the Friends, whose members and guests return each year knowing that they will enjoy a wonderful afternoon.” He added: “We are grateful to the young piper, the Rannoch Trio, the stallholders, the University of Strathclyde and the staff at Ross Priory for their help and assistance in making this such a memorable event.”
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