Society Photographs, The Harden Society, Scotland

Glasgow Kentucky Highland Games 2005

From left to right His Grace the Duke of Atholl Chief of Clan Murray, Romilly Squire, Her Grace the Duchess of Atholl, The Baron of Cowdenknowes, Mad Max, and Robin O. Blair, LVO, WS, Lord Lyon King of Arms

Lyon poses for photographs with the Cheerleaders before the opening parade in Glasgow town centre

Clann Ann Drummer provide first class entertainment in the town square prior to the opening speeches

At temperatures well into the 90's even the Baron had to take his jacket of and cool down with an ice cloth

The Baron is presented with the first Banner ever made of his arms by Caberdancer Graphics

Barry Harden the Baron of Cowdenknowes being presented with letters patent by The Lord Lyon King of Arms aided by His Grace the Duke of Atholl

‘A Taste of Scotland’ Festival

Franklin North Carolina. 2005

Opening parade with our founder in the foreground

The Baron with his young Banner bearer for the day

The Banners of the Younger (Foreground) and the Baron standing proudly while the Baron waits to be called (Background)

Before making his speech the Baron is presented with a framed swatch of the Franklin Tartan

The Baron making his speech

Clan MacBubba from left to right Ron Wright, Tom Freeman, The Baron of Cowdenknowes and Rebbeca Prather. .

Tom Freeman receives a presentation from the Baron and the effect can be clearly seen on Rebecca's face

Some new pictures of the final resting place of Henry Eric Harden VC submitted by WO2 Alan Carruthers 29 Commando Regt RA. June 2005

The Graveyard in Holland where Eric is Buried

WO2 Alan Carruthers and a friend above Eric's Headstone

Eric's Headstone and final resting place

WO2 Alan Caruthers and one of the old Soldiers who took part in the action

Many more of Eric's friends with Harden Bridge in the Background

An old print looking from Harden Glen up to Harden House

And for comparison

It was in this Glen that 'Old What' of Harden was said to keep his cews (cows), gained from reiving (raids) across the border into England.

The Very beginning of Harden Glen as it is today looking down from the back of Harden house, the reverse of the print left. Picture courtesy of Greg Harden


	The inclusion of the following Baron's court photographs are to illustrate events by a prominent Harden in Scotland.

The Easter 2005 session of the Cowdenknowes Barons Court

left to right, Mitch Taylor, Lord Charles The Marquise of Ailsa, Baron, Martin Goldstraw, Romilly squire

The Baron confers upon the Marquise of Ailsa the status of Honorary Citizen and Honorary Freeman of Cowdenknowes

John Duncan receives from the Baron a commendation for outstanding service

Izzy Ward receives from the Baron a commendation for outstanding service

Bill Ward receives his official symbol of office as Baron Sergeant from Lord Ailsa

Romilly Squire presents Lord Ailsa with a Hunting Horn in a surprise presentation

Left To Right, Lord Ailsa, Brian Hamilton, Romilly Squire, Major Massey of Dunham, John Duncan of Sketraw

The cake for the occasion with the Barons arms.

The Baron presents Kay Brownlee with the freedom of Cowdenknowes

During a recent visit to Scotland Greg Harden found himself drawn to Harden, below are some of the excellent photographs taken by him, our thanks to you Greg.