The Glengarry Highland Games welcomes Colin Patrick MacDonell of Glengarry, the 24th hereditary Chief of Glengarry as the Guest of Honour for the 2025 Games.
The first MacDonnell’s arrived in what is now Glengarry County in 1784 as United Empire Loyalist refugees after the American Revolution. They were followed in 1786 by two groups of MacDonalds who left Scotland for the Canadian wilderness after years of famine and increased farm rents. From these first pioneers, MacDonells and MacDonalds have spread throughout Canada and the United States. This year, the Glengarry Highland Games is calling on all members of Clan Donald to return to Glengarry and the Glengarry Highland Games on August 1st and 2nd.
“As President of this year’s edition, I am humbled that Glengarry, the Chief of Clan MacDonell of Glengarry has accepted my invitation to be the Games Honoured Guest. Failte air aoigh le urram (Welcome honored guest.)” said Glengarry Highland Games President Don Gamble.
Patrick MacDonell of Glengarry has lived in Canada for 60 years. He is a retired, Registered Professional Forester, and a Certified Management Accountant whose career took him to Southeast Asia and across Canada. He now lives in North Vancouver, BC with his wife Lourdes.
Glengarry takes a keen interest in Clan Donald. He is a member of The High Council of Clan Donald Chiefs, the Clan Donald Society of Scotland, a life member of the Clan Donald Society of Nova Scotia, and a life member of Clan Donald USA, North Pacific Region.
Glengarry will participate in the Official Ceremonies at noon on Saturday, August 2, 2025, and welcome all to another exciting version of one of North America’s premier Highland Games.
