Much, much to do with the results of the works earlier this week!   We will get more before and after photos posted and new project pages created ...along with a full report.  (See one before/after on the Home page if you didn't spot it.)  We do have to get the report in for Historic Scotland as a time-dependent priority, but will share more info/photos just as quickly as we can.  (We also have college applications and work calling for attention simultaneously this week.)

We had an exceptional team on the ground .. and many, many thanks to them!  Fiona did a wonderful job leading the teams and it was a very enoyable bunch to work with.  Again, more to follow.

THANK YOU! for all your support!
Bruce & Katherine McFarlin

We are happy to report that the rangers from the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park (LLTTNP) have graciously agreed to provide boat transport for the team to Ellan Vhow from the 21st to the 23rd and all systems are "Go" for the preservation and archaeology works.   Phase II focuses on the core preservation work at the site and is sponsored by generous donations from many individuals,  Clan Macfarlane Worldwide, and The Clan Macfarlane Society Australia, Inc.

In addition,  The International Clan Macfarlane Society is sponsoring a Phase III project for an EDM (Electronic Distance Measurment) survey and Standing Buildings survey ... to follow as soon as possible after the Phase II work permits and, most likely, starting the 22nd.

We have to, once again, sincerely thank all of the many people who have helped make this possible.  We have a great team assembled for the two phases.  This work will help preserve this important site  for future generations as well as completing the foundational archaeology work.  

Katherine has leadership duties (as well as Homecoming Week) and will not be able to join the team for this part of the project.  I will join the team on Monday afternoon (at my expense) to represent the EVPF Board and we are looking forward to a glorious event!

We are sure that the many who are honored or remembered by our donors will be pleased.

All systems are Go for October 21!  We are still confirming transportation for the team to the island and are hoping that the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park rangers will be able to provide transport as planned.  We also have some skilled skippers locally in the Clan as well.   Leads have been working through the final details.   More to follow!