31st May 2026 by Aileen Palmer, Community Celebrant What a truly remarkable day it was, nestled amongst the rolling hills of Dumfriesshire, at the end of May, for the Clan Jardine Gathering at Applegarth Church. As a local celebrant and community minister-in-training, I had the distinct honour of holding the space at this special occasion, and I am still filled with gratitude for the warmth and connection that permeated the air between people of different ages, nationalities