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February 2021
Learn Scottish Country Dancing with Scots on The Rocks in February 2021
This course is for new dancers who wish to learn steps and basic dance formations that are the building blocks of Scottish Country dancing. You will be introduced to Jigs and Reels and will learn a series of lively, beginner friendly dances. Eight Week Course (1, 8, 15, 22 February and 1, 8, 15, 22 ... Read more
Find out more »Scots Day Out
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- Scots Day Out a great Scottish community event filled with fun, tartan, Scottish entertainment and athletics and it’s free, at Rosalind Park. Info: www.scotsdayout.com
Find out more »Northeast Florida Scottish Highland Games & Festival
Bringing a "Wee Bit o’ Scotland" to the Northeast Florida area at Clay County Fairgrounds. Info: www.neflgames.com
Find out more »Caledonian Society of WA Ceilidh & AGM
All ages welcome. Music by the Heel n Toe ceilidh band. Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. Info: John: 0427990754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com
Find out more »Great Canadian Kilt Skate
Celebrate Scottish heritage with food, dance, and lacing up the skates. If the public health protocols permit, we will host a community kilt skate on February 27. Info: www.kiltskate.com
Find out more »Pipes in the Park
Wellington's very own Highland Games! Pipe Band competition, solo piping, Highland Dancing, Irish dancing, Clans, castles (of the bouncy kind) and craft markets. A fun family day out, bring your best tartan picnic blanket or deck chair, sit back and enjoy some great entertainment at Waitangi Park. Info: www.facebook.com/pipesintheparkWGTN
Find out more »Virtual Highland Games 2021
Chuck N Big presents in partnerships with Ringwood Highland Games and Celtic Festival.VHG 2021 Celtic Collabration with Heavy Games events,Highland Dancing displays and children tutorials, bands and pipes and more. These events will be pre-recorded and then live streamed via Chuck N Big Facebook page and many other platforms. Completely free to viewing audience. This ... Read more
Find out more »March 2021
Scottish Celtic Music Group
Monthly on the first Friday at St Luke’s Church, 130 Remuera Rd. All instruments welcome to read through favourite Scottish tunes and dance sets. Info: www.freewebs.com/aucklandscottishfiddleclub
Find out more »A Celtic Adventure
Be mesmerised by the unique soundscape of 8 harps playing together as the SA Celtic Harp Orchestra takes you on a journey through the folk music of Scotland and Ireland. Featuring guest performances by acclaimed Adelaide Celtic duo Telenn Tri and harpist-singer Emma Horwood, this is a feast for the senses at Carclew House, North ... Read more
Find out more »Liverpool Plains Military Tattoo
The Annual Military Tattoo is held every 1st Saturday of March in the town of Quirindi’s Longfield Park on the Liverpool Plains of NSW. The event is free entry & open to patrons of all ages with the aim to showcase military bands in both a competition and exhibition format, and pays homage to the ... Read more
Find out more »Southeast Florida Scottish Festival and Games
With deep regret and a heavy heart we must announce the cancellation of the 2021 Southeast Florida Scottish Festival & Highland Games, save the date for March 5, 2022. Info: www.sassf.org
Find out more »Canterbury Centre Piping Contest
The annual Centre Contest will be held at Innovation Park, 185 Kirk Road, Templeton, Christchurch. Full music events and a Street March. Info: Kim Robertson 0272227330 or [email protected]
Find out more »StAnza
A hybrid festival, largely digital, with a few live exhibitions and socially distanced outdoor events. The festival will include readings, round table events, interactive poetry installations and more to celebrate Scotland’s magnificent culture and artistic talent. Info: https://stanzapoetry.org/festival
Find out more »Warwick Caledonian Society 150th celebrations
The Warwick Caledonian Society turns 150 in 2021, and will celebrate the milestone in true Celtic style, with an afternoon Pipe Band Muster with 10 pipe bands and an evening Scottish gala dinner at the Warwick Showgrounds. Info: [email protected] or 0401 846 445.
Find out more »International Bagpipe Day
March 10th every year: a day initiated by The Bagpipe Society to celebrate the world's many bagpipes and piping traditions. www.bagpipesociety.org.uk
Find out more »International Bagpipe Day
March 10th every year: a day initiated by The Bagpipe Society to celebrate the world's many bagpipes and piping traditions. www.bagpipesociety.org.uk
Find out more »International Bagpipe Day
March 10th every year: a day initiated by The Bagpipe Society to celebrate the world's many bagpipes and piping traditions. www.bagpipesociety.org.uk
Find out more »International Bagpipe Day
March 10th every year: a day initiated by The Bagpipe Society to celebrate the world's many bagpipes and piping traditions. www.bagpipesociety.org.uk
Find out more »International Bagpipe Day
March 10th every year: a day initiated by The Bagpipe Society to celebrate the world's many bagpipes and piping traditions. www.bagpipesociety.org.uk
Find out more »Auckland Scottish Fiddle Club Night
St Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Rd, Auckland 7.30pm - 10pm. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »2021 St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival
Romanza’s Board of Directors has made the very difficult decision to cancel the 2021 St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival, the event will return in 2022. Info: www.celticstaugustine.com
Find out more »West Texas Celtic Fair
A celebration of Celtic culture at at the Horseshoe Pavilion. Info: www.westtexascelticfair.com
Find out more »2021 New Zealand Pipe Band Championships
Pipe Bands from around New Zealand will gather to compete in a variety of music and pipe band events. The Champion Band in each grade is decided over two music events while all bands will take part in the stirring Street March. Info: www.nzpbchamps.nz
Find out more »Scottish Heritage Weekend
St. Andrews University/Scottish Heritage Center presents the 31st Annual Charles Bascombe Shaw Memorial Scottish Heritage Symposium online. Info: www.sa.edu/scottish-heritage
Find out more »2021 Geelong Highland Gathering
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-One of Victoria’s largest and top Highland Gatherings, presented by the Geelong Highland Gathering Association. Info: www.geelonghighlandgathering.org.au
Find out more »Scottish Studies Foundation Virtual Seminar
Prof. Tanja Bueltmann (Strathclyde University) will present the Annual McKenzie Lecture which she has titled: Global Scotland: Migration, ethnic association and the making of the Scottish Diaspora. Tanja is a German historian and academic, who holds the Chair in International History at the University of Strathclyde. She specializes in the history of migration and diaspora ... Read more
Find out more »Tartan Day South
After considerable deliberation, it is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of Tartan Day South 2021. We look forward to returning March 31st through April 3rd, 2022. Info: www.tartandaysouth.com
Find out more »Caledonian Society of WA Ceilidh
All ages welcome. Music by the Heel n Toe ceilidh band. Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. Info: John: 0427990754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com
Find out more »West End Workshop and Tea Dance via Zoom
Plant some Spring into your step with splendid Teachers: Sue Porter (Oban, Scotland) and Fiona Miller (Lethbridge, Alberta) Tea Dance Musician: Don Bartlett Programme: Sign In at 12:15; Two Classes (attend one or both as desired): 1st class for Basic/Intermediate and 2nd class for Intermediate/Advanced, Tea Dance at 3:00 p.m and Socializing Time between events. ... Read more
Find out more »Ringwood Highland Games and Celtic Festival
Postponed to October- A venue for Celtic culture, music, dance, kinship and Celtic crafts at J W Manson Reserve, Selkirk Ave. Info: www.ringwoodhighlandgames.org.au
Find out more »April 2021
116th Maclean Highland Gathering
Easter weekend with bagpipes in Australia's "Scottish town", with Scottish dancers, stalls and more. Info: www.macleanhighlandgathering.com.au
Find out more »Scottish Celtic Music Group
Monthly on the first Friday at St Luke’s Church, 130 Remuera Rd. All instruments welcome to read through favourite Scottish tunes and dance sets. Info: www.freewebs.com/aucklandscottishfiddleclub
Find out more »Tartan Day
Tartan Day is a celebration of Scottish heritage on April 6, the date on which the Declaration of Arbroath was signed in 1320. Wear some tartan with pride today!
Find out more »Tartan Day
Tartan Day is a celebration of Scottish heritage on April 6, the date on which the Declaration of Arbroath was signed in 1320. Wear some tartan with pride today!
Find out more »250th Anniversary of Sir Walter Scott
Join us as we explore the life and legacy of Sir Walter Scott - 250th Anniversary - 6pm - 8pm, Zoom Event presented in association with Abbotsford Trust, with insight from Professor Caroline McCracken Flesher. Professor McCracken-Flesher is a past Convenor of the International Association for the Study of Scottish Literature, an honorary fellow of ... Read more
Find out more »Auckland Scottish Fiddle Club Night
St Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Rd, Auckland 7.30pm - 10pm. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »Sounds From Scotland
Join as the American Scottish Foundation, in association with Bryant Park, on the Fountain Terrace for "Sounds from Scotland" - bringing musicians and dancers together as a part of the Celebration of New York Tartan Week - Free for the community to enjoy. This event will follow social distancing protocols and masking up. Friday April ... Read more
Find out more »The Australian Pipe Band Championships
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-Pipe Bands Australia diamond jubilee year Australian Pipe Band Championships are expected to attract bands from across the country and overseas with a full program of events which include Highland dancing and Scottish stalls. Info: 03 5461 1480 or https://highlandsociety.com.au/index.php/about-us/2020-australian-pipe-band-championships/
Find out more »New York City Tartan Day Parade
This event has been cancelled and back for 2022, however a virtual celebration will still take place. Info: www.nyctartanweek.org
Find out more »Dressed to Kilt
This event has been postponed to summer 2021, please see website for more details. The largest and most prestigious Scottish fashion show in the world honoring Sir Sean Connery at the Mill Neck Manor Estate on the Gold Coast of Long Island. Info: www.dressedtokilt.com
Find out more »Scottish Studies Foundation Virtual Seminar
Prof. Timothy Shannon (Gettysburg College) will present The Curious Career of Peter Williamson, or How a Scottish Indentured Servant in America Became Edinburgh's King of the Indians. Timothy won last year's Frank Watson Prize for his book Indian Captive, Indian King which tells the story of “Indian Peter,” the Aberdeenshire boy taken to Philadelphia and ... Read more
Find out more »Clan MacLeod World Gathering
The anticipated April 2021 Clan World Gathering at McLaren Vale near Adelaide South Australia has been cancelled by the South Australian Regional Clan Society due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Info: www.cmssa.org.au
Find out more »Virginia International Tattoo
The Virginia International Tattoo scheduled for April 2021 is being rescheduled for June 2021. The Tattoo will honor the Greatest Generation in an emotional and unifying celebration of our World War II Veterans. Join us as we reignite the Virginia International Tattoo Tradition in 2021 with an unforgettable Salute to the Greatest Generation at Scope ... Read more
Find out more »ScotWeek
ScotWeek will host virtual events promoting Scottish heritage, contemporary culture and charity to provide opportunities for education and scholarship. Info: www.scotweek.org
Find out more »Brigadoon-The Bundanoon Highland Gathering
Australia's largest Scottish celebration with pipe bands, heavy events, Scottish dancing & entertainment, Clans village, stalls and much more. A great day for the entire family in the beautiful NSW Southern Highlands. Info: 02 4883 7471 or www.brigadoon.org.au
Find out more »Virtual Spring Fling
Hosated by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, the Virtual Spring Fling and Fringe event can be accessed completely online. Info: https://abzspringfling2021.wordpress.com
Find out more »Caledonian Society of WA ANZAC Ceilidh
All ages welcome. Music by the Heel n Toe Ceilidh Band. Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. Info: John: 0427990754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com
Find out more »Woodland Celtic Games & Festival
This event has been cancelled due to Covid, and back in 2022. Info: www.woodlandcelticgames.org
Find out more »National Piping Centre Spring Adult Online Gathering
A fantastic four days of piping with masterclasses, workshops, one-to-one lessons, group lessons and more. Info: www.thepipingcentre.co.uk/learn/seasonal-schools/npc-gatherings
Find out more »Scottish Studies Foundation Virtual Seminar
Amy Beingessner (University of Guelph) will present Highwaymen, Scandal and Haggis: Recipes from the Cleikum Inn. Amy is PhD candidate in History and Scottish Studies at the University of Guelph. Amy’s current research engages with early modern interpretations of stone monuments in Scotland. Her work explores the ways in which interpretations of ancient history were ... Read more
Find out more »Spirit of Speyside Festival
The Speyside region is home to some of the biggest names in Scotch whisky, and the Festival is a five-day celebration comprising more than 500 different events.Info: www.spiritofspeyside.com
Find out more »40th Shetland Folk Festival
*POSTPONED TO APRIL 2022-This internationally renowned festival - the most northerly folk gathering in the UK - hosts eclectic line-ups of folk, blues, jazz and swing with a programme of workshops, sessions and concerts. It's famous for showcasing Shetland musicianship, especially the unique fiddle tradition. Info: www.shetlandfolkfestival.com
Find out more »The Texas Scottish Festival
The skirl of the Pipes, the cheers of encouragement for the Athletic events, and the swirling of the Highland Dancers reminds all Scots of our rich and glorious heritage at Wise County Fairgrounds. Info: www.texasscots.com
Find out more »May 2021
Australian Celtic Fringe Festival
In 2021 join us for the first Australian Celtic Fringe Festival, with a free Celtic market area and 5 Concert Sessions in a ticketed space. Info: www.australiancelticfestival.com
Find out more »Savannah Scottish Games
In light of the continued spread of the virus, the Games Board of Directors must cancel the 2021 event and look forward to being able to hold our 44th Savannah Scottish Games and Celtic Festival in May 2022 on the beautiful grounds of The Bethesda Academy. Info: www.savannahscottishgames.com
Find out more »Scottish Celtic Music Group
Monthly on the first Friday at St Luke’s Church, 130 Remuera Rd. All instruments welcome to read through favourite Scottish tunes and dance sets. Info: www.freewebs.com/aucklandscottishfiddleclub
Find out more »Ngaio Annual Dance – 50th Anniversary
Scottish country dance event at Ngaio Town Hall, Ottawa Road, Ngaio. Info: www.wellingtonscd.org.nz
Find out more »Auckland Scottish Fiddle Club Night
St Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Rd, Auckland 7.30pm - 10pm. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Games
East TN's premier celebration of Scottish culture and heritage at Maryville College. Info: www.smokymountaingames.org
Find out more »World Whisky Day
World Whisky Day is a global celebration of world whiskies. Info: www.WorldWhiskyDay.com
Find out more »World Whisky Day
World Whisky Day is a global celebration of world whiskies. Info: www.WorldWhiskyDay.com
Find out more »World Whisky Day
World Whisky Day is a global celebration of world whiskies. Info: www.WorldWhiskyDay.com
Find out more »World Whisky Day
World Whisky Day is a global celebration of world whiskies. Info: www.WorldWhiskyDay.com
Find out more »World Whisky Day
World Whisky Day is a global celebration of world whiskies. Info: www.WorldWhiskyDay.com
Find out more »Saskatchewan Highland Games and Celtic Festival
The Saskatchewan Highland Games and Celtic Festival regrets to announce that the 2021 outdoor event has been cancelled. This event will return May, 2022. Info: www.saskhighland.ca
Find out more »A Night in Scotland
The Order of St John Priory of Queensland invites you to put on your kilt and join us for a jovial evening of bagpipes, whisky and dancing! Proceeds in aid of the Institute for Glycomics Griffith University Gold Coast and the St John's Crisis Centre in Surfers Paradise. $150pp including Welcome Drink, 3 Course Dinner, ... Read more
Find out more »Berry Celtic Festival
A celebration of Celtic culture at Berry Showgrounds, with pipe bands, entertainment, stalls and more. Info: www.berryrotary.org.au/celtic-festival
Find out more »The Gathering
A celebration of Celtic music, culture and performance. In the spirit of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, against the historic backdrop of Ipswich, visitors will witness the colour and spectacle of the Queensland Pipe Band Spectacular, featuring 250 of Australia’s pipe band competitors. A Highland dancing competition, Celtic music, lost arts and a medieval re-enactment ... Read more
Find out more »Caledonian Society of WA Ceilidh
All ages welcome. Music by the Heel n Toe Ceilidh Band. Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. Info: John: 0427990754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com
Find out more »Alma Highland Festival and Games
Due to reasons involving the Covid pandemic this event has been cancelled for 2021. Info: www.almahighlandfestival.com/www.facebook.com/almahighlandfestival
Find out more »Scottish Fest
Southern California's largest Scottish Highland Games and Gathering. Annual Scottish and Celtic American Festival held every Memorial Day Weekend at OC Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr. Info: www.scottishfest.com
Find out more »West Lothian Highland Games
The Games are looking to return for 2021. Info: www.westlothiangames.com
Find out more »Atholl Highlanders Parade and Gathering
The annual inspection of Europe’s last remaining private army, the Atholl Highlanders and the Highland Games at Blair Castle, Blair Atholl. Info: https://blair-castle.co.uk/scottish-highland-castle/atholl-highlanders-parade-gathering/
Find out more »Blackford Highland Games
The 150th Gathering with events including throwing the hammer, tossing the caber, putting the shot, tug o’ war, athletics, track and field events, Highland dancing, etc. Info: www.blackfordhighlandgames.co.uk
Find out more »June 2021
Scottish Celtic Music Group
Monthly on the first Friday at St Luke’s Church, 130 Remuera Rd. All instruments welcome to read through favourite Scottish tunes and dance sets. Info: www.freewebs.com/aucklandscottishfiddleclub
Find out more »The Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games
A spectacular event of traditional sport, dance & Scottish heritage. Info: www.facebook.com/HLHighlandGames
Find out more »Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival
One day only in 2021.A free community event at Central Park, celebrate Scotland with music, dance, stalls and more. Info: https://bwsf.zyrosite.com/
Find out more »Auckland Scottish Fiddle Club Night
St Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Rd, Auckland 7.30pm - 10pm. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »National Celtic Festival
Australia’s largest and most diverse celebration of Celtic music, arts and culture. Info: www.nationalcelticfestival.com
Find out more »Georgetown Highland Games
A celebration of Scotland at Georgetown Fairgrounds. Info: www.georgetownhighlandgames.com
Find out more »2021 Blairsville Scottish Festival and Highland Games
Due to Covid restrictions we are very sad to say Festival has been canceled for 2021. Info: www.blairsvillescottishfestival.com
Find out more »57/58th Cobourg Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Includes Friday Night and Saturday Night Ceilidhs. Saturday will provide a full days entertainment with the Solo Piping and Drumming, Heavy Event competitions starting at 8 am and the Highland Dancing competitions starting at 9 am at Victoria Park. Info: www.cobourghighlandgames.ca
Find out more »ScotFestBC: The British Columbia Highland Games
Pipe bands, Tartan Run, Clans, entertainment and more at Lafarge Lake Park. Info: www.scotfestbc.com
Find out more »Greater Moncton Highland Games
Features highland dance, pipe, drum, and pipe band competitions as well as dozens of workshops & demonstrations at the Hal Betts Sportsplex. Info: www.monctonhighlandgames.com
Find out more »Cupar Highland Games
The Committee of Cupar Highland Games wishes to announce that the Games of 2021, due to take place in June, are now cancelled. We will see you all in 2022. Info: www.cuparhighlandgames.org
Find out more »Caledonia Celtic Festival
It is with regret that we once again have to inform you that the Board of Directors of the Caledonia Celtic Festival have had to make the decision to cancel our 2021 Caledonia Celtic Festival, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Info: hwww.caledoniacelticfestival.com
Find out more »Kingsville Highland Games
The Town of Kingsville and the Kingsville Highland Games Committee have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2021 games scheduled for June 26th. The decision was made after consultation with the Pipe Band and Highland Dancing communities along with our local Health Unit. We are looking forward now to the promotion of our 2022 ... Read more
Find out more »Caledonian Society of WA Ceilidh
All ages welcome. Music by the Heel n Toe Ceilidh Band. Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. Info: John: 0427990754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com
Find out more »Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
For over 40 years, the Tattoo has been dazzling audiences by bringing Canada’s rich history and culture to life. Info: www.nstattoo.ca
Find out more »July 2021
Embro Highland Games
Family fun with a Scottish flair. Info : www.embrohighlandgames.ca
Find out more »East Neuk Festival
World class music & more in the beautiful, restful East Neuk o' Fife. Info: www.eastneukfestival.com
Find out more »Almonte Celtfest: 25th Anniversary
A weekend of Celtic music, events and friendship at Gemmill Park. Info: www.almonteceltfest.com
Find out more »Penticton Scottish Festival
Family entertainment, pipeband & solo competitions, kid's zone, highland dance, heavy events, beer garden, & more. Info: www.pentictonscottishfestival.ca
Find out more »Aberdeen Highland Games
The Games begin with a parade of bands, clan representatives and others that leads into the Massed Band Salute and Chieftain’s Address that officially opens the day. Throughout the day there will be fun for all the family – there will be Highland and Country Dancing, Pipe Band displays, Strong Man events with the Tartan ... Read more
Find out more »Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
4 day annual festival and largest Gathering of the Clans in the US. Info: www.gmhg.org
Find out more »Mackay Scottish Bluewater Fling
A great celebration of everything Pipes, Drums & Scottish on the banks of the beautiful Bluewater Pioneer River. All totally free to enjoy. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »Melbourne Scottish Festival
Celebrate Scottish culture at a variety of events in Melbourne, Gala Dinner & Concert, Tartan Day Massed Pipe Band Parade, Whisky Tasting and more. Info: www.melbournetartanfestival.com.au
Find out more »HebCelt Festival
Multi-award winning International music festival set in Stornoway, Outer Hebrides,celebrating 25 years-A "hybrid" festival featuring some live performances and "unique digital content" is now being planned instead as traditional event has been cancelled. Info: www.hebceltfest.com
Find out more »Cambridge Scottish Festival
A fun-filled weekend celebrating Scottish heritage and the Cambridge community at Churchill Park. Info: www.cambridgescottishfestival.ca
Find out more »Hunter Valley Scots Club Caledonian Night
Scottish fun and music at Teralba Community Hall, Cnr Margaret St & Anzac Pde. Info: www.hvsc.org.au
Find out more »Stonehaven Highland Games
It is with much disappointment that we have taken the decision to cancel the 2021 Stonehaven Highland Games. We will be back bigger and better in 2022. Info: www.facebook.com/stonehavenhighlandgames
Find out more »New Brunswick Highland Games
Be a Scot for the weekend on the beautiful grounds of historic Government House. Info: www.highlandgames.ca
Find out more »2021 Okanagan Military Tattoo
The Okanagan Military Tattoo is a heart stirring musical extravaganza featuring pipers, drummers, musicians, military bands, marching troops, multicultural dancers, First Nations, and singers of all ages at Armstrong Fair Grounds. Info: www.okanagantattoo.ca or tickets 1 866 311 1011.
Find out more »International Tartan Day 2021
The Australian Scottish Community (Qld) Inc is proud to present International Tartan Day at King George Square. Free community event with pipe bands, Scottish stalls, entertainment and more. Info: www.facebook.com/AustralianScottishCommunity
Find out more »Glengarry Highland Games
The Games is most disheartened to not be hosting one of the premier Highland Games in North America in 2021. In the meantime, the Games are monitoring the covid situation and developing ideas on how the spirit of the Games can be celebrated in some fashion. Keep checking back on the Games website and social ... Read more
Find out more »Caledonian Society of WA Xmas in July Ceilidh
All ages welcome. Music by the Heel n Toe Ceilidh Band. Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. Info: John: 0427990754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com
Find out more »August 2021
Montreal Highland Games
Over the past 40 years, the Montreal Highland Games has become one of the premier events on the North American Highland games circuit, at Douglas Hospital grounds, Verdun, Quebec. Info: www.montrealhighlandgames.com
Find out more »The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
An unforgettable event that combines military precision, live music, breath-taking lighting and special effects and fantastic entertainment.One of the greatest shows on earth at the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade. Info: www.edintattoo.co.uk or + 44 (0) 131 225 1188.
Find out more »Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Each year, thousands of performers take to a multitude of stages all over Edinburgh to present shows for each and every taste. From big names to unknown artists looking to build their careers, the festival caters for everyone and includes theatre, comedy, dance, physical theatre, musicals, operas, children's shows, music and cabaret. Info: www.edfringe.com
Find out more »Brodick Highland Games
Traditional village Highland Games with Pipe Bands, Highland Dancing, Heavy Events, Athletics, Children's Races & Fancy Dress and stalls - a great day out for all the family. Info: www.facebook.com/BrodickHighlandGames
Find out more »Edinburgh International Festival
The International Festival present a programme featuring finest performers and ensembles from the worlds of dance, opera, music and theatre. Info: www.eif.co.uk
Find out more »The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Due to Covid, Fergus Scottish Festival have made the proactive decision to not host our 2021 Festival in person live event, instead they present their second ever virtual Festival and Highland Games featuring: Heavy Events, Highland Dance, Clans & Heritage, and Pipes & Drums as well as special features. Info: www.fergusscottishfestival.com or 519-787-0099.
Find out more »The World Pipe Band Championships
Pipe bands from across the world compete at Glasgow Green. Info: www.theworlds.co.uk
Find out more »Edinburgh Book Festival
Book Festival fans can expect a range of live online author talks, workshops and readings as well as, if circumstances permit, some events for live socially-distanced audiences. Info: www.edbookfest.co.uk
Find out more »Cowal Highland Games
Join around 23,000 people who visit every year to soak up the unique, friendly atmosphere and stunning Highland location. Info: www.cowalgathering.com
Find out more »60th Annual Long Island Scottish Festival and Games
Celebrate Scotland at Old Westbury Gardens. Info: www.liscots.org
Find out more »Caledonian Society of WA Ceilidh
All ages welcome. Music by the Heel n Toe Ceilidh Band. Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. Info: John: 0427990754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com
Find out more »September 2021
The Gathering
A festival celebrating the very best of The Highlands and Scotland with a focus on folk and trad music alongside local food and drink. A one-day festival celebrating the very best of The Highlands and Scotland is set to return to The Northern Meeting Park. Info: www.thegatheringscotland.com
Find out more »Braemar Highland Gathering
Perhaps the most famous and best Highland Games anywhere. It features the finest Pipe Bands, pipers, Highland dancers, and athletes in a beautiful setting surrounded by hills at Princess Royal & Duke of Fife Memorial Park. The patron of the Gathering is Her Majesty the Queen. Info: www.braemargathering.org
Find out more »30th Canmore Highland Games
Canmore Highland Games take place annually on Labour Day weekend in Canmore, Alberta - in the beautiful Canadian Rockies. Info: www.canmorehighlandgames.ca
Find out more »Longs Peak Scottish Irish Highland Festival
Celtic music, pipe bands, Scottish Highland athletics, representatives of many Clans at Estes Park Fairgrounds. Info: www.scotfest.com
Find out more »Scotfest | Oklahoma
Oklahoma's Flagship Celtic Music Festival & Scottish Highland Games. Info: www.okscotfest.com
Find out more »Ligonier Highland Games
A celebration of Scotland and a tradition of preserving and promoting Scottish arts and heritage at Idlewild Park, Route 30. Info: www.ligonierhighlandgames.org
Find out more »Isle of Jura Musical Festival
Island festival of Scottish traditional music which encourages local talent with concerts, workshops and sessions, and completes the bill with established acts to give them something to aspire to. Info: www.juramusicfestival.com
Find out more »Caledonian Society of WA Ceilidh
All ages welcome. Music by the Heel n Toe Ceilidh Band. Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. Info: John: 0427990754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com
Find out more »The Enchanted Forest
A stunning sound and light show that transforms Faskally Wood using dazzling visuals and innovative design set against an original music score. Info: www.enchantedforest.org.uk
Find out more »October 2021
Arkansas Scottish Festival
For the first time ever, the College will combine Homecoming and the Arkansas Scottish Festival into a campus-wide festival, at Lyon College, 2300 Highland Rd. Info: www.lyon.edu/arkansas-scottish-festival
Find out more »Canberra Highland Gathering
Celebrate Scottish heritage at the Canberra Burn's Club Highland Gathering at Kambah Playing Fields., Free event with pipe bands, Scottish dance, entertainment and Scottish stalls. Info: www.canberragathering.com.au
Find out more »49th Stone Mountain Highland Games and Scottish Festival
Celebrate Scotland on the meadows of the Stone Mountain Park located in the Northeast suburbs of Atlanta, GA. Info: www.smhg.org
Find out more »Scottish International Storytelling Festival
An annual celebration of storytelling, oral traditions and cultural diversity. Info: www.sisf.org.uk
Find out more »November 2021
Perthshire Amber
A traditional music festival taking place across autumnal Perthshire. Expect big names at the afternoon and evening concerts, plus plenty of other activities. Info: www.perthshireamber.com
Find out more »Beechworth Celtic Festival
A celebration of Celtic culture with Celtic music and events in historic Beechworth. Info: www.beechworthcelticfestival.com.au
Find out more »Glasgow’s Whisky Festival
Glasgow's festival of the national tipple returns for 2021, with more than 60 stands featuring whisky, gin, rum, other spirits and whisky gifts in Scotland’s National Stadium-Hampden Park. Info: www.glasgowswhiskyfestival.com
Find out more »December 2021
Daylesford Highland Gathering
Gather your clan and come to Daylesford on the 1st Saturday in December for a 'wee' bit of Scottish culture with a full day of piping, drumming & dancing. Info: www.daylesfordhighland.com
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