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West End Festival
Scotland's largest multi-cultural festival held in the west end of Glasgow encompassing over 400 events in over 80 venues. Info: www.westendfestival.co.uk
Find out more »Dancing In The Park
Scottish country dance event every Tuesday evening in June at Edwards Gardens, 7pm to dusk. This year the programme theme highlights the world-wide phenomenon that is Scottish country dance. Info: www.dancescottish.ca
Find out more »Community Ceilidh
Bring your friends and family for a night of joyful dancing to Brisbane's premiere Scottish ceilidh band at Red Hill Community Sports Club, 22 Fulcher Rd. Info: www.facebook.com/CeilidhClan
Find out more »College of Piping California Summer School of Piping
Held once again at the Army and Navy Academy of Carlsbad – a superb, beachside location conducive to learning – this is the ideal location in which to improve on your piping and drumming. Info: www.collegeofpiping.org
Find out more »The National Piping Centre Virginia Piping School 2018
Presented by Glasgow's National Piping Centre with world-class instructors and welcoming all levels of players at Shenandoah University. Info: www.thepipingcentre.co.uk
Find out more »New England Pipe and Drum Academy
The New England Academy of Piping and Drumming returns again to the Adelynrood Retreat and Conference Center for the annual Scottish bagpiping and drumming seminar. Small classes, intense instruction, and great camaraderie make this summer camp a must. Info: Bruce Beavis 1-773-580-1733 or www.nepada.org
Find out more »Balmoral School of Piping and Drumming’s 2018 Summer Music Sessions
An intensive summer program for pipers and drummers for both beginners and accomplished musicians with some of the best pipers and drummers in the world at University of Indianapolis. Info: 845-389-1774 or www.Bagpiping.org
Find out more »The Ohio Scottish Games
The traditional dance, music and athletics of the ancient highland games. at the Lorain County Fairgrounds. Info: www.ohioscottishgames.com
Find out more »Fish and Chips on a Steam Train
The journey features evening views across the Forth before climbing the hill to Birkhill, then it's over the Avon viaduct to Manuel before setting off back to Bo’ness stopping at Birkhill and Kinneil. Info: www.bkrailway.co.uk
Find out more »Under 16 Years New Zealand Highland Dancing Championships
Highland dance competition and events at Centre Stage, Don St. Info: www.piping-dancing.org.nz
Find out more »The Water Valley Traditional Celtic/Folk Festival
A one day event that features Celtic talent of all levels involving music, dance and stories performed by individuals and groups. Info: www.watervalleycelticfestival.org
Find out more »Manitoba Highland Gathering
A weekend of Scottish celebration and events at Legacy Park. Info: www.manitobahighlandgathering.org
Find out more »Scots on The Rocks – Chaotic Ceilidh
Featuring music by ARIA Award winning Chris Duncan & Catherine Strutt, it will be a night of energetic and popular dances. Includes supper (BYO alcohol) in The Rocks. Tickets $35pp. Info: 0435 154 433 or www.sotr.org.au/chaos
Find out more »45th San Diego Scottish Highland Games
A great family Scottish celebration with music, fun and friendship at Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr. Info: www.sdhighlandgames.org
Find out more »Celtic Fling & Highland Games
Delight your senses with the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of this rollicking Celtic celebration at Mount Hope, 2775 Lebanon Rd. Info: www.parenfaire.com/celtic
Find out more »49th Annual Tacoma Highland Games
Celtic concert and Highland games at Frontier Park, 21718 Meridian Ave E. Info: www.tacomagames.org
Find out more »Perth Brewery World Record Kilt Run 2018
The annual Perth's World Record Kilt Run is both a festive spectator sport and unique opportunity for runners of all ages to don a kilt and follow a route through the historic stone streetscapes of Perth and across the spectacular Tay River. Info: www.perthkiltrun.ca
Find out more »Edmonton Scottish Society Highland Gathering
A full day of Scottish events and entertainment with pipe bands, Alberta's largest Highland dance competition, heavy events and more. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »The Round Hill Highland Games
A wee bit o' Scotland will be at Lime Rock Park celebrating Scottish heritage and culture, holding traditional professional and amateur highland game competitions. Info: www.roundhill.org
Find out more »Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
The world's largest annual indoor show based with hundreds of performers onto the stage from around the world at Scotiabank Centre. Info: 1-800-563-1114 or www.nstattoo.ca
Find out more »Happy 150th Birthday Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Retired VUW School of Architecture Associate Professor David Kernohan enjoys extolling the work of this internationally known Scottish Architect and artist who designed the Glasgow School of Art and other buildings and their furnishings; completed the concept of Glasgow’s Willow Tearooms (reputedly the first tearooms in the world), and was part of the group who ... Read more
Find out more »Ceilidh Club
St Davids in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd. All are welcome to play, dance, or even call ceilidh dances and certainly just to watch. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »Isle of Gigha Music Festival
The smallest music festival in Scotland offers a perfectly-formed line-up of ceilidhs, headline concerts, sessions, workshops and a musical beach picnic. Info: www.gighamf.org.uk
Find out more »Kitchenfest – Féis a’Chidsin
Fiddles and bagpipes, concerts and céilidhs, food and drink, Gaelic language and song, cheering and dancing, informality and hospitality at Cape Breton’s biggest kitchen party. Info: www.kitchenfest.ca
Find out more »Scottish Week 2018
A celebration of Scots heritage and culture in Australia with Honoured Guest – Grant Guthrie Davidson of Davidston and Madam Davidson. Events include: Burns Supper evening, Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan, Parliamentary Lunch in remembrance of Tartan Day and More. Info: www.scottishaustralianheritagecouncil.com.au
Find out more »Newcastleton Traditional Music Festival
Family-focused festival of traditional music, with workshops, ceilidhs, concerts and adult and children's competitions. An attitude of hands-on music making is encouraged. Info: www.newcastleton.com
Find out more »Piping At Forres
The European Pipe Band Championships 2018 involving thousands of pipers and drummers from far and wide and full day of Scottish events at Grant Park. Info: +44 75 63 18 12 86 or www.pipingatforres.com
Find out more »Alaska Scottish Highland Games
Celebrate Scotland at the Alaska State Fairgrounds. Info: www.alaskascottish.org
Find out more »Scottish Traditional Boat Festival
As traditional boats congregate in the historic harbour, the seaside town of Portsoy celebrates with a festival of music, sailing, rowing and traditional crafts and art. Info: www.stbfportsoy.org
Find out more »Happy Canada Day
Wishing all our readers a wonderful Canada Day!
Find out more »Ceòlas Summer School
Expert tuition in piping, fiddle, song, dance and the Gaelic language are offered over a backdrop of community events, including cèilidhs, concerts and guided walks. Info: www.ceolas.co.uk
Find out more »Happy Tartan Day
Celebrate your Scottish heritage and wear some tartan today on the anniversary of the Repeal Proclamation of 1782 annulling the Act of Proscription of 1747, which had made wearing tartan an offense punishable.
Find out more »Happy Tartan Day
Celebrate your Scottish heritage and wear some tartan today on the anniversary of the Repeal Proclamation of 1782 annulling the Act of Proscription of 1747, which had made wearing tartan an offense punishable.
Find out more »Piobaireachd Group Queensland Social
Come along and play a tune or just listen and discuss the classical music of the Highland Bagpipe at Rochedale State High School, 249 Priestdale Rd. Info: 07 3397 4512 or www.qhps.org
Find out more »Embro Highland Games
Family fun with a Scottish Flair at Canada’s Outdoor Park, 744906 Oxford Road 17. Info: www.embrohighlandgames.ca
Find out more »Scottish Heritage Centre of WA Kirking of the Tartan
The Kirking of the Tartan church service is being held at 2pm at Scots Church, Cnr Parry Street & South Terrace. This is an important event which celebrates Scottish traditions and culture. For bookings for the afternoon tea to follow in the church hall ($5 a head), phone 08 9457 1945 (Shirley Oliver) or 08 ... Read more
Find out more »Sabhal Mòr Summer Gaelic Courses
For over 40 years Sabhal Mòr Ostaig has offered courses in the Gaelic language and in traditional music with instruction in Gaelic, Gaelic song, fiddle, button-box and accordion, photography and a range of other specialised subjects offered by a talented team of instructors. Info: www.smo.uhi.ac.uk
Find out more »Adelaide Pipers’ Gathering
Piping event. Info: Jack Brennan [email protected]
Find out more »Brisbane Smallpipe Session
Piping event. Info: Malcolm McLaren on (07) 3820-2902 or [email protected]
Find out more »Kincardine Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Celebrate Scotland with Clans, pipe bands, dance and more. Info: www.kincardinescottishfestival.ca
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: John Hawthorn: [email protected]
Find out more »Celtfest
A fun weekend of Ottawa Valley and Celtic entertainment, in the natural amphitheater of Gemmill Park with a select group of artisans and vendors of goods with a Celtic flair. Info: www.almonteceltfest.com
Find out more »Antigonish Highland Games
Featuring competitions in pipe bands, Highland dancing and Scottish heavy events along with concerts, ceilidhs, Clan gatherings and more. Info: 902-863-4275 or www.antigonishhighlandgames.ca
Find out more »CoHHPB Winter Gathering
Presented by the City of Hobart Highland Pipe Band with bagpipes, whisky tasting and fun at the Hobart Function and Conference Centre. Info: [email protected] or 0418 107 175.
Find out more »Aberdeen Highland Games
Fun for all the family with Clans, Highland and country dancing, pipe bands, Tartan Warriors, Kilted Dash and more. One of Australia’s top Scottish events at Jefferson Park. Info: 02 6540 1300 or www.aberdeenhighlandgames.com
Find out more »Fort Knox Scottish Tattoo
This popular annual event is back, featuring traditional Scottish bagpipers, precision marching bands and a patriotic salute to America. Info: 207 469-6553 or www.fortknox.maineguide.com
Find out more »International Tartan Day Ball
Presented by The Scottish Masonic Charitable Foundation of WA Inc with music, food and friendship. A night where people of the community can come together as one and enjoy some Scottish traditions at the Esplanade Hotel. Info: 0433 707 716 or www.smcfwa.com.au
Find out more »Penticton Scottish Festival and Highland Games
Celebrate Celtic culture with pipe bands, Celtic entertainment, Clan information and more at Kings Park. Info: www.pentictonscottishfestival.ca
Find out more »City of Melbourne Highland Pipe Band 120th Anniversary Gala Ball
This special event for the Band will include canapes and drinks on arrival, two course dinner with entertainment by Borderline Kaylee and the City of Melbourne Highland Pipe Band. Info: www.melbournepipeband.com.au
Find out more »Tartan Day Celebrations
Enjoy a day of Scottish entertainment to celebrate Tartan Day. Experience Scottish music, dancing, bagpipes, haggis and more at Burnside Library, 401 Greenhill Rd. Info: 08 8366 4280 or [email protected]
Find out more »Tartan Night
An evening of Scottish Country dancing. BYO. Shared Basket Supper at The Port Adelaide Caledonian Society Hall, 189 Semaphore Rd. Info: 0481 581 298.
Find out more »Carham 1018
1000 year anniversary and re-enactment weekend of the battle that fixed the border. Info: www.carham1018.org.uk
Find out more »Balmoral School of Piping and Drumming’s 2018 Summer Music Sessions
An intensive summer program for pipers and drummers for both beginners and accomplished musicians with some of the best pipers and drummers in the world at Shady Side Academy. Info: 845-389-1774 or www.Bagpiping.org
Find out more »Australia Winter School
RSCDS Hunter Valley Branch is hosting the 43rd Australian Winter School at Shoal Bay. Come and enjoy a fun filled week of Scottish country dancing with great teachers and musicians. Info: www.hvws2018.com
Find out more »The Bay City Rollers featuring Les McKeown
One of Scotland's top music exports returns for a nationwide tour of Australia as part of the World Hits Tour 2018. Info: www.metropolistouring.com
Find out more »63rd Annual Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
Hundreds of Clans, Scottish entertainment and more at MacRae Meadows on Grandfather Mountain. Info: www.gmhg.org
Find out more »18 & Over and Under 18 New Zealand Highland Dancing Championships
Highland dance competition and events at Ashburton Trust Event Centre,211 Wills St. Info: www.piping-dancing.org.nz
Find out more »Payson Scottish Festival
Come enjoy free of charge the joys and excitement of a Scottish festival with dance, athletic, and pipe band competitions. Learn about your heritage through the many clans in attendance and be entertained by traditional Scottish musicians and dancers at Payson Memorial Park, 250 South Main St. Info: www.paysonscottishfestival.org
Find out more »Scottish Fiddle Club Night
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM at St Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Rd. Info: www.freewebs.com/aucklandscottishfiddleclub
Find out more »Whisky Tasting Evening
Have a dram at the Royal Port Nicholson Yacht Club, 103 Oriental Parade. Info: www.rpnyc.org.nz
Find out more »9th Annual Dundee Scottish Festival
The festival will feature artists, music, dancers, Highland games and more at the VFW - 125 Seneca Street Extension. Info: 315-729-2124 or www.dundeescottishfestival.com
Find out more »Jersey Shore Piping & Drumming Classic
Solo piping and drumming and pipeband competitions at Christ Episcopal Church, 415 Washington St. Info: www.jerseyshorecelticfestival.com
Find out more »Mackay Bluewater Fling 2018
Hosted by Mackay & District Pipe Band with pipe bands, highland dancers, and lots of fun at Bluewater Quay. Info: www.mackaypipeband.com.au
Find out more »The 24th Annual Skagit Valley Highland Games
A celebration of Scotland at Edgewater Park. Info: www.celticarts.org
Find out more »UnstFest
Britain's most northerly festival on Britain's most northerly island is a family-friendly affair with fiddle workshops, go kart races, film screenings and live music worth travelling for. Info: www.unstfest.org
Find out more »The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Summer School 2018
Scottish country dance courses, events and fun. Info: www.rscds.org
Find out more »Balmoral School of Piping and Drumming’s 2018 Summer Music Sessions
Two sessions of an intensive summer program for pipers and drummers for both beginners and accomplished musicians with some of the best pipers and drummers in the world at East Stroudsburg University. Info: 845-389-1774 or www.Bagpiping.org
Find out more »Stonehaven Highland Games
Traditional Highland games with open and heavy events, the Grampian light events championship, dancing, track events and more. Info: www.stonehavenhighlandgames.com
Find out more »Celtic Piping Club Session
Piping session, 3pm - 5:30pm, upstairs at The Last Jar - 616 Elizabeth Street (cnr Queensberry St). Info: [email protected]
Find out more »St Andrews Summer School
Each Week of Summer School gives dancers the opportunity for classes, social dancing, a Ceilidh or two with the input of experienced teachers and great musicians, at St Andrews University. Info: www.rscds.org/article/summer-school-2018
Find out more »Melbourne Tartan Festival
Celebrate Scottish culture at a variety of Scottish themed events across the city. Info: 0417 125 013 or www.melbournetartanfestival.com.au
Find out more »Inverness Summer Camp 2018
The National Youth Pipe Band of Scotland will be bringing its young members to Inverness to conduct a Piping and Drumming Summer Camp at Millburn Academy, Diriebught Rd. Info: 0141 353 0220 or [email protected]
Find out more »Art ‘n Tartan Wearable Art Awards
A wearable art event celebrates heritage, community, and creativity, using tartan as a symbol of connection at Waipu Celtic Barn. Info: www.waipumuseum.com
Find out more »Maine Celtic Celebration
Celtic music and fun at two adjacent parks in downtown Belfast, Steamboat Landing and Belfast Common. Info: www.mainecelticcelebration.com
Find out more »Orillia Scottish Festival
Celebrate Scotland at Couchiching Beach Park. Info: 705-325-8442 or www.scottishfestival.ca
Find out more »Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival
Scottish events, entertainment and fun at Look Park , 300 North Main St. Info: www.glasgowlands.org
Find out more »Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games
Celebrate Scotland at Eagan Central Park, 1501 Central Parkway. Info: www.mnscottishfair.org
Find out more »International Tartan Day
Free event at King George Square with massed piped bands, Scottish Highland and Country dancing, music and vocalists and Scottie Dog mascots. With Clans, Scottish food & wares and more. Info: www.aussie-scots.org.au
Find out more »16th Clan MacLeod Parliament
Clan Macleod members from across the globe descend on Dunvegan Castle. For further information, contact the Parliament Co-ordinator on: [email protected] or www.clanmacleod.org/world-gatherings/clan-parliament-2018.html To register: http://www.clanmacleodparliament.org/2018-booking.html
Find out more »City Of Inverness Highland Games
Traditional events in the world's oldest Highland games stadium. Info: www.invernesshighlandgames.com
Find out more »Pipers Society Jimmy Durham Memorial Solo Competition
2/4 March competition for young players who have not previously won the event at Regatta Hotel. Info: www.pipebandsqld.org
Find out more »Arisaig Highland Games & Clan Donald Gathering
Traditional Highland games with piping, dancing, heavy and field events. Info: www.visitfortwilliam.co.uk
Find out more »Ceilidh Club
St Davids in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd. All are welcome to play, dance, or even call ceilidh dances and certainly just to watch. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »New Brunswick Highland Games
Workshops, entertainment, competitions and an opportunity to learn more about your Scottish heritage at Government House. Info: www.highlandgames.ca
Find out more »Dayton Celtic Festival
Saturate your senses in the sights, sounds, and tastes of Celtic heritage at Riverscape MetroPark. Info: www.daytoncelticfestival.com
Find out more »72nd Annual Pacific Northwest Highland Games and Clan Gathering
Scotland Comes to the Pacific Northwest at Enumclaw Expo Center 45224 - 284th Avenue SE. Info: 206 522-2541 or www2.sshga.org
Find out more »Uxbridge Scottish Festival
A one-day event celebrating all things Scottish. Live music, Pipe & Drum Bands, Highland Dance Competition . Fun for the entire clan at Uxbridges Elgin Park. Info: 905 985 6573.
Find out more »Fort Henry Annual Tattoo
An annual event showcasing the drill and musical skills of various Canadian acts. Bands including fife, brass, pipe and drums fill the Parade Square with music culminating in a Massed Bands and fireworks grand finale. Info: 1-800-437-2233 or www.forthenry.com/events/tattoo
Find out more »Film: The 39 Steps (based on John Buchan’s book published in 1915)
“It’s not much of an exaggeration to say that all contemporary escapist entertainment begins with The 39 Steps.” In 1935 Alfred Hitchcock, drawing on characters and situations created by the action novelist he adored, concocted a classic movie-thriller recipe, starring the then-current heartthrob Robert Donat, also a young Peggy Ashcroft. (B&W of course: not a ... Read more
Find out more »The Halkirk Highland Games
Traditional Scottish Highland games, started over 100 years ago and are now one of the most popular sporting events in the area. The games also host the annual gathering of Clans Gunn and Sinclair. Info: www.halkirkgames.co.uk
Find out more »St Andrews Highland Games
Watch all the Cabers and stones fly across the field at one of the top Highland Games in Fife at Station Park. Info: www.standrewshighlandgames.co.uk
Find out more »Montreal Tartan Parade (Caber Parade)
Parade with the St. Andrew’s Society of Montreal, 7:00pm at Wellington Street, Verdun. Info: www.standrews.qc.ca
Find out more »The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Experience one of Scotland's greatest events staged on the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle. Info: Telephone: +44(0)131 225 1188 or www.edintattoo.co.uk
Find out more »Glengarry Highland Games
71st edition of one of the largest Celtic events in North America and includes North American Pipe Band Championships- a great family Scottish event. Info: 888-298-1666 or www.glengarryhighlandgames.com
Find out more »Edinburgh Festival Fringe
The largest arts festival in the world at venues across Edinburgh. Info: www.edfringe.com
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 »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: John Hawthorn: [email protected]
Find out more »Wee Ceilidh Pub Night
Social night with the St. Andrew’s Society of Montreal, 7:30pm at the Burgundy Lion. Info: www.standrews.qc.ca
Find out more »Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
The music, dance and athletic events of the mystical lands of Scotland and Ireland at Monterey County Fairgrounds, 2004 Fairground Rd. Info: 831 682 2022 or www.montereyscotgames.com
Find out more »The St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit 168th Annual Highland Games
A celebration of Scotland at Greenmead Historical Park 20501 Newburgh Rd. Info: www.highlandgames.com
Find out more »Spokane Scottish Highland Games
Enjoy the traditional features of Scottish Highland Games, such as massed bands, pipe band exhibitions, individual piping, heavy athletics and highland dancing at Spokane County Fair & Expo Center. Info: www.spokanehighlandgames.net
Find out more »The Bay City Rollers featuring Les McKeown
One of Scotland's top music exports live at the Powerstation as part of the World Hits Tour 2018. Info: www.metropolistouring.com
Find out more »Clan Oliphant Gathering & Conference 2018
Oliphant Clan Gathering & Conference will intersperse presentations and visits to places of historic Clan interest from around Perthshire to the Borders. The programme will include presentations by lyon court and a leading genealogist as well as lectures, discussions and break-out sessions on Clan history. Info: www.new.clanoliphant.org
Find out more »Piobaireachd Group Queensland Social
Come along and play a tune or just listen and discuss the classical music of the Highland Bagpipe at Ipswich Pipe Band Hall, lion & Moffat Sts. Info: 07 3397 4512 or www.qhps.org
Find out more »Montreal Highland Games
Every year, the Montreal Highland Games brings together Montrealers of Scottish and all other backgrounds to celebrate Highland games, music and culture at Douglas Hospital, 7070 Boul. Champlain. Info: 514-842-2030 or www.montrealhighlandgames.com
Find out more »Celtic College & Kids Day Camp
A four-day immersive educational event in the week leading up to the Celtic Roots Festival. Over 60 faculty - world-renowned experts in traditional and folk music, song, dance, and craft art - lead over 100 classes for every skill level. Info: www.celticfestival.ca
Find out more »Mull of Kintyre Music Festival
Traditional and contemporary Scottish and Irish music. Info: www.mokfest.com
Find out more »Isle of Skye Highland Games
Don't miss out on this traditional Highland Games with some of the finest piping talent in Scotland and from around the world. Info: www.skye-highland-games.co.uk
Find out more »Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games
One of Canada's great Scottish events with concerts, bagpipes, dancing, heavy events, workshops, Clans, Scottish wares and more. Info: 1-866-871-9442 or www.fergusscottishfestival.com
Find out more »Goderich Celtic Roots Festival
Celtic music and events at Lions Harbour Park, 168 West St. Info: www.celticfestival.ca
Find out more »Clan Donnachaidh Society 2018 AGM & Gathering
Clan Donnachaidh (the Robertsons) are holding a special Gathering in their Perthshire heartland with a variety of events. Info: www.donnachaidh.com
Find out more »Scottish Fiddle Club Fiddle Club Night
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM at St Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Rd. Info: www.freewebs.com/aucklandscottishfiddleclub
Find out more »77th Central New York Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
A celebration of Scotland at Long Branch Park. Info: www.cnyscottishgames.org
Find out more »Bute Highand Games
Experience a traditional Highland games on a beautiful Scottish island. Info: www.butehighlandgames.org
Find out more »Seymour College Highland Dancers and Pipe Band Scots Night
A night of music, dancing, games and haggis tasting, featuring Celtic trio Telenn Tri in the Sports Centre, 546 Portrush Rd. Dress with a touch of tartan. Book at www.trybooking.com/389537
Find out more »Hunter Valley Scots Club Caledonian Night
Ceilidh night with Scottish Highland and Country dancing, music by Stringfiddle and Newcastle RSL Pipe Band at Club Macquarie. Info: Robyn Smith 02 4959 5123 or www.hvsc.org.au
Find out more »Piping Live!
Piping Live! is a week long celebration of piping culture from across the world which takes place at various locations across Glasgow. Info: www.pipinglive.co.uk
Find out more »Scotch On The Rocks
Four ½ day classes at Intermediate-Advanced level, a Scottish ceilidh & a dance with live music in Nova Scotia. Info: 902 542-5320 or [email protected]
Find out more »Scots in the Bush
The Boondooma Highland Games at historic Boondooma Homestead with Celtic music, stalls, ceilidh, Scottish food, pipe bands and Kirkin O' the Tartan. Info: 07 4168 0159 or www.boondoomahomestead.org.au
Find out more »The 2018 World Pipe Band Championships
Hundreds of pipe band, with thousands of band members, from across the world compete in each grade at Glasgow Green, also a full range of events from Highland dancing, entertainment and more at the home of piping. Info: www.theworlds.co.uk
Find out more »Innerleithen Music Festival
An established Celtic music festival that augments its line-up of local musicians, sessions, traditional singing, street events and workshops with international stars. Info: www.innerleithenmusicfestival.org
Find out more »Buffalo Niagara Scottish Festival
Celebrate Scottish cultural heritage at Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Rd. Info: www.bnhv.org
Find out more »Bitterroot Scottish Irish Festival
Bagpipes, Clans, Highland games and more at Daly Mansion, 251 Eastside Hwy. Info: www.bcgg.org
Find out more »Clan MacLeod SA Annual Luncheon
A convivial lunch with panoramic overlooking the striking greens of Glenelg Golf Course. Scottish dancers, pipe music, Clan displays, haggis and guest speakers entertain guests during the annual Clan MacLeod luncheon. Book your tickets for individuals or tables of 8 through Nicole Walters, Secretary, Clan MacLeod SA. Info: 0415 654 836 or [email protected] or see ... Read more
Find out more »The Cowal Highland Gathering
The world’s biggest Highland games attracts thousands of competitors and includes the Scottish and World Highland Dancing championships. Info: www.cowalgathering.com
Find out more »177th Lonach Highland Gathering and Games
The unique March of the Lonach Highlanders is followed by all the fun of traditional Highland games at Bellabeg Park, Bellabeg House. Info: www.lonach.org
Find out more »58th Annual Long Island Scottish Festival and Games
Celebrate Scotland at Old Westbury Gardens. Info: www.liscots.org
Find out more »Toowoomba Caledonian Society & Pipe Band Ceilidh
Come along & enjoy a night of Scottish entertainment. Listen to the pipe band, watch Highland dancing display & participate in Scottish Country Dancing. No experience required as all dancers are called. Cost of the evening is $10pp & Under 13 free, school-children over 13 $5.00 & a plate of food for supper at Drayton ... Read more
Find out more »Barrier Reef Highland Dancing Championships
Highland dance competitions at Emmaus Hall, Ryan Catholic College, Canterbury Rd. Info: 0400 932 346.
Find out more »The Dramatic story of Comrie, a beautiful village in Perthshire
Margaret Kamester, a friend in Canada, has written about this village and the WWII POW camp at nearby Cultybraggan, where a very special man, Herbert Sulzbach, achieved wonders in the de-Nazification of prisoners, and how one of them, Heinrich Steinmeyer, rewarded Comrie with amazing generosity for the humane treatment accorded to the prisoners with the ... Read more
Find out more »Clan Munro USA & Canada Gathering
Clan events taking place in Halifax. Info: www.clanmunroassociation.ca
Find out more »The Wisconsin Highland Games
A weekend of Celtic fun for the entire family at Waukesha Expo Center. Info: www.wisconsinscottish.org
Find out more »Ceilidh Club
St Davids in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd. All are welcome to play, dance, or even call ceilidh dances and certainly just to watch. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »Community Ceilidh
Bring your friends and family for a night of joyful dancing to Brisbane's premiere Scottish ceilidh band at Red Hill Community Sports Club, 22 Fulcher Rd. Info: www.facebook.com/CeilidhClan
Find out more »Canmore Highland Games
Thrill to the sounds of the pipes in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains. Info: www.canmorehighlandgames.ca
Find out more »Virginia Scottish Games
Celebrate Scotland Labor Day weekend at Great Meadow. Info: www.vascottishgames.org
Find out more »Capital District Scottish Games
Something for every Scot at Altamont Fair Grounds, 129 Grand St. Info: www.scotgames.com
Find out more »Braemar Gathering
Traditional Highland games with piping, Highland dancing and strong events, the event has regularly welcomed royalty including Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh. Info: www.braemargathering.org
Find out more »Calgary Highland Games
One of the premier Highland Games in Western Canada at Springbank Park for All Seasons. Info: www.calgaryhighlandgames.org
Find out more »27th Annual Tall Ship Cruise
Once again, the crew of the Empire Sandy, Canada's tallest sailing ship, will be hoisting the sails for the Scottish Studies Foundation , with Highland dancers, folk music and the pipes. Info: www.scottishstudies.com
Find out more »Long’s Peak Scottish/Irish Highland Festival
The best in Celtic music at Estes Park. Info: www.scotfest.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: John Hawthorn: [email protected]
Find out more »A Celtic Evening featuring “The American Rogues”
North America’s premier Celtic band, The American Rogues in concert at The Hermitage. The 5 pm performance also features The Secret Commonwealth & Nashville Celts-a great start to the 4th Annual Middle TN Highland Games. Info: www.midtenngames.com
Find out more »Clan Arthur Chief’s visit to Longs Peak Scottish Irish Festival with Clan reunion and AGM.
Chief John MacArthur, of that Ilk will be an “Honored Guest” of the above games. The US branch would love to welcome Arthur/MacArthur people from all over the globe to this exciting event and to attend their AGM as a guest. Info: [email protected] or www.facebook.com/groups/2221538694/
Find out more »Columbus Scottish Festival
A weekend of Scottish entertainment, competition, history and more at Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, 750 W 200. Info: www.scottishfestival.org
Find out more »The Middle Tennessee Highland Games
Music, dancing, exhibitions, games, competitions, as well as food & craft vendors at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage. Info: www.midtenngames.com
Find out more »Pitlochry Highland Games
Traditional Highland games featuring dancing, pipe band competitions and, of course, heavy events and track & field. Info: www.pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk
Find out more »Armadale Highland Gathering and the Perth Kilt Run
Celebrate all things Scottish at the largest Highland Gathering event held in Western Australia! Gather your family and friends to enjoy the visual spectacle of kilts, bagpipes and a medieval fair at this free community event.The morning begins with the fun and quirky Perth Kilt Run, the only fun run in Australia that’s done in ... Read more
Find out more »Prescott Highland Games
A weekend of Celtic celebration at Loch Watson. Info: 928-642-0020 or www.prescottareacelticsociety.com
Find out more »ScotFest
Oklahoma's premier Celtic music festival & Highland Games. Info: www.okscotfest.com
Find out more »Celtic Festival and Highland Games of the Quad Cities
Celebrate Celtic culture at Centennial Park on the Davenport Riverfront. Info: www.celtichighlandgames.org
Find out more »Scottish Fiddle Club Fiddle Club Night
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM at St Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Rd. Info: www.freewebs.com/aucklandscottishfiddleclub
Find out more »Scots on The Rocks – Chaotic Ceilidh
Featuring music by ARIA Award winning Chris Duncan & Catherine Strutt, it will be a night of energetic and popular dances in The Rocks. Includes supper (BYO alcohol). Tickets $35pp. bInfo: 0435 154 433 or www.sotr.org.au/chaos
Find out more »Invercharron Highland Games
Traditionally the final Highland Games of the year, a thrillingly tense event where many of the Scottish Highland Games Association league are decided. Info: www.invercharrongames.co.uk
Find out more »Big Stone Celtic 2018
A celebration of the traditions of the Celtic Nations music, song, stories, food, crafts and dance. Info: www.bigstoneceltic.com
Find out more »The New Hampshire Highland Games & Festival
Don your tartans and enjoy the Loon Mountain Resort with an impressive mix of sights and sounds of a Scottish Highland Games & Festival. Info: 1-800-358-7268 or www.nhscot.org
Find out more »The Jura Music Festival
A fantastic weekend of traditional Scottish music in a beautiful, remote island setting, Info: www.juramusicfestival.com
Find out more »60th Ligonier Highland Games
A celebration of Scotland at Idlewild Park, Route 30. Info: www.ligonierhighlandgames.org
Find out more »Celtic Piping Club Session
Piping session, 3pm - 5:30pm, upstairs at The Last Jar - 616 Elizabeth Street (cnr Queensberry St). Info: [email protected]
Find out more »Pipers Society International Piping Recital
Bagpipe performances at the Regatta Hotel, 543 Coronation Dr. Info: www.pipebandsqld.org
Find out more »Celtic Classic Highland Games and Festival
A celebration of all things Celtic and five stages of continuous entertainment. Info: 610-868-9599 or www.celticfest.org
Find out more »KVMR Celtic Festival
Includes eleven performance areas including five musical and six demonstration stages and a weekend-long youth arts instruction that has included Celtic music, magic, dance and songwriting. Info: www.kvmrcelticfestival.org
Find out more »St Louis Scottish Games & Festival
Bagpipes, Clans, Scottish events and more at Spirit Airpark, West Drive. Info: www.stlouis-scottishgames.com
Find out more »Encounters in a New Zealand Colonial Settlement
“It is curious how keenly allied in character are the Scottish Highlander and the Maori” – Former Director of the VUW Stout Centre Irish/Scottish Studies, Brad Patterson will tell of his research into the intriguing story of this relationship with the Victoria University of Wellington Scottish Interest Group. Info: www.wellyscots.wordpress.com
Find out more »Ceilidh Club
St Davids in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd. All are welcome to play, dance, or even call ceilidh dances and certainly just to watch. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »RSCDS Saskatchewan Workshop Weekend
Saskatchewan Scottish country dance events including: Welcome Ceilidh, Workshop Classes Saturday (for specific levels), followed by a Banquet and Ball Saturday evening. Info: Mike Blanchard 306-690-5182 or [email protected]
Find out more »Dixon Scottish Highland Games & Gathering
Lots of Scottish fun , music and more at Dixon Fairgrounds, 655 South First St. Info: www.scotsindixon.org
Find out more »Stringmania
A collaboration between Scottish Fiddler Alasdair Fraser and the Melbourne Scottish Fiddle Club, Stringmania is a celebration and exploration of the traditional arts - music, dance, language and song. Info: www.stringmaniacamp.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: John Hawthorn: [email protected]
Find out more »Celtic Colours
For nine days in October, Cape Breton Island is alive with music, energy and excitement as people come from far and wide to celebrate our rich culture. Info: www.celtic-colours.com
Find out more »Canberra Burns Club Highland Gathering
A free day of Scottish events includes the ACT Pipe Band Championships, Scottish heavy events, Scottish dance and stalls. A great day of Scottish fun and friendship at Kett Street Oval, Kambah. Info: www.canberragathering.com.au
Find out more »Aztec Highland Games and Celtic Festival 2018
The Four Corners region's premier event celebrating Celtic culture through traditional athletic competitions, music and dance performances, clan representation, and more at Riverside Park. Info: www.aztechighlandgames.com
Find out more »The 27th Annual Reno Celtic Celebration
Celtic music, fun and friendship at Bartley Ranch Regional Park. Info: www.renoceltic.org
Find out more »Clan MacNicol World Gathering
Join members of the worldwide Highland Clan MacNeacail Federation on Skye for a variety of events and kinship. Info: www.scorrybreac.org/2018-clan-gathering.html
Find out more »Shetland Accordion & Fiddle Festival
Visiting and local acts join together in a Shetland knees-up to warm up the October evenings with fine trad music. Info: www.shetlandaccordionandfiddle.com
Find out more »The Royal National Mòd 2018
Scotland’s premier Gaelic festival provides opportunities for people of all ages to perform across a range of competitive disciplines including Gaelic music and song, highland dancing, instrumental, drama, sport and literature. Info: www.ancomunn.co.uk/nationalmod
Find out more »Scottish Fiddle Club Fiddle Club Night
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM at St Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Rd. Info: www.freewebs.com/aucklandscottishfiddleclub
Find out more »RSCDS Ottawa Workshop Weekend
A special workshop weekend of Scottish country dance events. Info: www.rscdsottawa.ca
Find out more »Outlander Fan Gathering
The clocks will turn back to 1743 with the magic of the Australian Standing Stones as a backdrop, you can lose yourself in the romance and drama of the Outlander series. Info: www.outlanderfangathering.com.au
Find out more »Illawarra Scottish Fair
Presented by the Illawarra Pipe Band with pipe band contests, Scottish stalls and more at Dandaloo Sports Oval, Kanahooka Rd. Gates open at 8.30 AM and Massed Bands Closing ceremony at approx. 3.00 PM. Info: Alison 0414 928 016, [email protected] or www.illawarrapipeband.com
Find out more »Asilomar Scottish Country Dance Weekend & Workshop
A weekend of Scottish country dancing, classes, and lots more. Celebrating 60 years since the very first Scottish Country Dance event was held at Asilomar Conference Grounds, 800 Asilomar Ave. Info: www.asilomar.rscds-sf.org
Find out more »Ceilidh Club
St Davids in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd. All are welcome to play, dance, or even call ceilidh dances and certainly just to watch. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »Shetland Knitwear Demonstration
The beauties of Shetland knitwear and the skill of its creators Members of the Shetland Society will come to share and demonstrate how these marvellous pieces are created – traditional and modern designs including the fine lace with the Victoria University of Wellington Scottish Interest Group. Info: www.wellyscots.wordpress.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: John Hawthorn: [email protected]
Find out more »Central Coast Scottish Spectacular
This Scottish Highland Gathering will be held at The Entertainment Grounds and will feature the NSW Pipe Band Championships, and the Central Coast Scottish National Dancing Titles. Info: www.scottishspectacular.com
Find out more »Scottish Fiddle Club Fiddle Club Night
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM at St Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Rd. Info: www.freewebs.com/aucklandscottishfiddleclub
Find out more »8th Annual Hororata Highland Games
A brilliant day of Scottish celebration at New Zealand's largest Scottish event with pipe bands, athletics, Scottish dance, Clan lane and more at Hororata Domain. Info: Cindy Driscoll 021 366 606 or www.hororatahighlandgames.org.nz
Find out more »Celtic Music Festival and Scottish Highland Games 2018
Celtic music festival & Scottish Highland Games at the Harrison County Fairgrounds, 15321 County Farm Rd. Info: www.mshighlandsandislands.org
Find out more »Hornby Tattoo
A Celtic Tattoo celebrating Armistice Day at the "Castle" upstairs at the Hornby Club, 17 Carmen Road, Hornby. Info: www.facebook.com/Hornby-Tattoo-2018-1648046535271709/
Find out more »Auckland Highland Games & Gathering
A range of activities from traditional and contemporary Scottish culture at Ellerslie Event Centre, 80 Ascot Ave, Remuera. Info: www.aucklandhighlandgames.wordpress.com
Find out more »Community Ceilidh
Celebrate St Andrews Day! Bring your friends and family for a night of joyful dancing to Brisbane's premiere Scottish ceilidh band at Red Hill Community Sports Club, 22 Fulcher Rd. Info: www.facebook.com/CeilidhClan
Find out more »Ceilidh Club
St Davids in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd. All are welcome to play, dance, or even call ceilidh dances and certainly just to watch. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »Daylesford Highland Gathering
Enjoy a wee bit of Scotland, the event includes a Street March, then a full days drumming, piping and dancing at the picturesque Victoria Park. Info: www.daylesfordhighland.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: John Hawthorn: [email protected]
Find out more »Scottish Fiddle Club Fiddle Club Night
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM at St Luke's Church, 130 Remuera Rd. Info: www.freewebs.com/aucklandscottishfiddleclub
Find out more »RSCDS NZ Branch Summer School Nelson 2018/19
The RSCDS New Zealand Branch Inc. extends a warm invitation for all Scottish country dancers to attend the Summer School. Info: www.dancescottish.org.nz
Find out more »Ceilidh Club
St Davids in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd. All are welcome to play, dance, or even call ceilidh dances and certainly just to watch. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »Waipu Highland Games
The first Highland Games to take place each year in the world, bagpipes, Scottish dance, Clans, tartan and more. Info: www.waipugames.co.nz
Find out more »Burns Supper
Includes the Address the Haggis, 3 course dinner, music and more at the Fox & Hounds Country Inn, 7 Elevation Dr. Info: 07 5665 7582 or www.foxandhounds.net.au
Find out more »Celtic Piping Club Session
Piping session, 3pm - 5:30pm, upstairs at The Last Jar - 616 Elizabeth Street (cnr Queensberry St). Info: [email protected]
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