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11 celebrities who have attended the Lonach Gathering in years gone by

Dame Judi Dench at the Lonach Gathering
Dame Judi Dench at the Lonach Gathering

On the fourth Saturday in August, friends and family gather in Strathdon to celebrate what is the most important date in the area’s diary.

For more than a century, the Lonach Gathering has entertained its guests with historic rituals, music, dancing, sports and even a little celebrity spotting.

Over the years the annual event has welcomed the likes of comedian Billy Connolly, Scots actor Ewan McGregor and the dearly departed Robin Williams.

The A-listers can often be seen mingling in the crowds as locals try their best to snap a picture with the VIP guests.

 

1) Eric Idle

 Eric Idle
Eric Idle

Monty Python star Eric Idle posing for the photographers in 1999.

 

2) Robin Williams

Lonach-Gathering-2001-21Robin Williams was a regular at the event alongside Billy Connolly. This picture was taken in 2001.

 

3) Sean Connery

Sean Connery
Sean Connery

The James Bond star makes his way through the crowds in 2003.

 

4) Billy Connolly

Billy Connolly
Billy Connolly

The Big Yin strikes a pose in 2014.

 

5) Dame Judi Dench

Dame Judi Dench
Dame Judi Dench

The Dame dons some traditional tartan in 2011.

 

6)  Anna Friel

 Anna Friel
Anna Friel

Actress Anna Friel with her baby in 2005.

 

7) Brian Cox

Brian Cox
Brian Cox

X-men star Brian Cox with a security guard in 2005.

 

8) Jonah Lomu

Jonah Lomu
Jonah Lomu

Former New Zealand rugby player Jonah Lomu joins in on the fun in 2005.

 

9) Aidan Quinn

Aidan Quinn
Aidan Quinn

The Irish-American actor was a hit with the ladies in 2005.

 

10) Steve Martin

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American comedian Steve Martin arrived in Scotland for the event in 1999.

 

11) Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor
Ewan McGregor

A very young looking Ewan McGregor arrives in 2001.