Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing

World Governing Body of Highland Dancing

Atholl Clasp

The Atholl Clasp was born out of the Millennium Champions Challenge. Over-all dancing winners were presented with a brooch and also at the event Miss Jessie Stewart became the first recipient of the Atholl Clasp. The Atholl Dancing Association wanted the memory of this friendly event to live on through the presentation of "The Atholl Clasp". The award is given to people within the dancing community who have served their sport extremely well. The recipients have given their lives to Highland Dancing. Nominations are given to the Board each year and the Office-Bearers select the recipient.

Heather receives the clasp

Jessie Stewart receiving Atholl Clasp from Past President Billy Forsyth

Past recipients of the Award.

2000
Miss Jessie Stewart
2001
Miss Evelyn McLaren
2002
Mrs Margaret Todd
2003
Miss Marjory Rowan
2004
Mrs Adeline Duncan
2005
Miss Jean Ritchie