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April 2020
2020 Clan MacRae Family Gathering
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- Includes Tartan Day at the Alamo - During this ceremony, Clan MacRae will place a flower bouquet at the Alamo in honor of its fallen hero's, especially the Scots and those of Scottish descent who died there. The 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath signed on April ... Read more
Find out more »Tartan Day South Highland Games & Celtic Festival
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-Annual event taking place around National Tartan Day & celebrating Celtic Heritage at 2001 Charleston Highway. Info: www.tartandaysouth.com
Find out more »The Clan Gunn Society’s 60th Diamond Celebrations
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- Clan members and septs gather for a variety of activities and events celebrating Clan Gunn. Info: www.clangunnsociety.org
Find out more »Kilts and Cowboy Boots Clan Gathering
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-Clan Colquhoun, Clan MacGregor, Clan MacFarlane and Clan Scott will be coming together, in a spirit of camaraderie and friendly competition, for some modern warfare during the San Antonio Highland Games. Info: www.clancolquhoun.com
Find out more »Arbroath 2020 Festival
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED - 2020 marks the 700th anniversary of the 1320 Declaration of Arbroath. Events include a Festival Concert, Declaration Pageant Procession, Arbroath Embroidered Tapestry. Info: www.arbroath2020.com
Find out more »Scottish Celtic Music Group
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- 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 »The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra Live
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED-Come and join the ceilidh with The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra who are celebrating their 40th Anniversary at Confederation Hall. Info & tickets: www.sfo.org.uk
Find out more »Brigadoon-The Bundanoon Highland Gathering
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-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 »New York City Tartan Day Parade
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-Celebrate Scotland with a march up Sixth Avenue in New York City, to the swirl of kilts, the skirl of bagpipes and the cheers of tens of thousands of spectators. Info: www.nyctartanweek.org
Find out more »New Zealand Military Tattoo
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- New Zealand’s biggest military spectacular is coming to Palmerston North City. Experience an inspiring musical extravaganza bringing together more than 600 performers from around New Zealand who will showcase military and cultural heritage. Info: 0800 46 2020 or www.nztattoo.nz
Find out more »San Antonio Highland Games & Celtic Music Festival
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-A kilt-filled weekend for all ages. Info: www.sahga.org
Find out more »Dunedin Highland Games
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED- A celebration of Scotland at the Dunedin Community Center. Info: www.dunedinhighlandgames.com
Find out more »SpringFest: The Scottish Food and Drink Festival
A springtime event to celebrate all things food, from the people behind the ever-popular Loch Lomond Food & Drink Festival. Springfest is back in 2020 with another fantastic line up of food and drink producers, live entertainment, whisky tastings, chef demonstrations, kids’ activities and more. Info: www.lochlomondspringfest.co.uk
Find out more »Tartan Day Celebration
Celebrate Tartan Day with the St. Andrew’s Society of Toronto. Info: www.standrews-society.ca
Find out more »BC Open Championships & Competition & Workshops
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED- West Coast Open Premiership with 7 categories of Highland Dancing events at Riverside Community Church, 2329 Fremont Connector. Info: www.facebook.com/events/2379155755640401
Find out more »The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra Live
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED-Come and join the ceilidh with The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra who are celebrating their 40th Anniversary at Riverview Arts Centre. Info & tickets: www.sfo.org.uk
Find out more »Curling for Dummies
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-Presented by the St. Andrew’s Society of Montreal. This event is open to all ages, and players with any level of experience—including complete novices! Instruction will be provided to help out beginners so that everyone will have a good time on the ice at The Montreal West Curling Club. ... Read more
Find out more »2020 Australian Pipe Band Championships
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 24/25. 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 www.highlandsociety.com.au
Find out more »The Robert Burns Club of Melbourne Poetry Afternoon
Join in the discussion and presentation on the life and works of Robert Burns at a Poetry Afternoon at the Canterbury St. Stables Community Centre, 49-53 Canterbury St., Flemington commencing at 1:00pm. Afternoon tea provided. Info: Ina Graham 03 8361 0308 or Noel Wright 03 8333 0973.
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 »Adelaide Piper’s Gathering
Piping event. Info: Jack Brennan: [email protected]
Find out more »The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra Live
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED-Come and join the ceilidh with The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra who are celebrating their 40th Anniversary at Rebecca Cohn Auditorium. Info & tickets: www.sfo.org.uk
Find out more »Brisbane Smallpipe Session
Piping event. Info: Malcolm McLaren on (07) 3820-2902 or [email protected]
Find out more »The Seventh Annual Dinner for Fellows of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland in Australia
The evening will be chaired by Dr James Donaldson FSA Scot, a short talk on “The Legacies of Gilbert Innes of Stow” will be given by David Rampling FSA Scot, and a Toast to the Society will be proposed by Dr Joe Johnson FSA Scot, at the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria in Bourke St, ... Read more
Find out more »The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra Live
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED-Come and join the ceilidh with The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra who are celebrating their 40th Anniversary at Le Gesu. Info & tickets: www.sfo.org.uk
Find out more »ScotWeek
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED-A festival that highlights both the proud history of Scottish culture as well as its special bond with the United States and its people moving forward into the future. ScotWeek will host events promoting Scottish heritage, contemporary culture and charity to provide opportunities for education and scholarship. Info: www.scotweek.org
Find out more »Champion of Champions
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- Champion of Champions is Australia's most prestigious Highland Dancing event. Held every two years, this event attracts highland dancers from across Australia and indeed the world to contest the championships and supporting events over two days of thrilling competition. Info: www.facebook.com/championofchampions2020 or www.sqrchdi.com
Find out more »116th Maclean Highland Gathering
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-Easter weekend with bagpipes in Australia's "Scottish town", with Scottish dancers, stalls and more. Info: www.macleanhighlandgathering.com.au
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 »Toronto Indoor Games 2020
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-The Toronto Indoor Games are a long standing tradition at the Toronto Branch and are back with a new location for 2020. All events will take place at Toronto Police College beginning with solo contests at 8:30 AM and band contests at 1 PM. Everyone is welcome – admission ... Read more
Find out more »Dressed to Kilt
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED-A Scottish night of charity, fashion and fun-Celebrating Scottish Clans & Native American Tribes. Info: www.dressedtokilt.com
Find out more »A Celtic Spring
Celebrate spring and explore how people prepared for the season 2500 years ago, with the chance to help plough fields, plant crops, ready boats and more. The Scottish Crannog Centre wakes up after the winter and invites you to join them in celebrating the start of Spring. Info: www.crannog.co.uk
Find out more »The Loch Norman Highland Games
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED to AUG 15/16-Come and experience all the fun with Highland dancing, pipe bands, Highland athletics, a Giant Kid's Zone, Scottish merchants, haggis, Celtic rock and traditional performers, historic reenactments, Scottish country dancing, kilted running events, Scottish Clan Societies and so much more at Historic Rural Hill. Info: www.lochnorman.com
Find out more »The Gaelic Society of Toronto Ceilidh
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-Come out to speak and learn Gaelic, enjoy cultural fun and activities, share a story, song or dance and help grow our Gaelic community together at the Tiki Room at the Tranzac, 292 Brunswick Ave. Info: www.gaelicsocietytoronto.com
Find out more »The Ceilidh Clan Community Ceilidh
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- Community Ceilidh – Dancing starts 7pm; no experience required at Red Hill Community Sports Club, 22 Fulcher Road, Redhill. Info: www.ceilidhclan.com
Find out more »Come to the Ceilidh
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED-The St. Andrew’s Society of Winnipeg will hold its second Family Friendly “Come to the Ceilidh” on April 17 at the Crescentwood Community Centre in Winnipeg as a way to celebrate Tartan Day. Info: www.standrewssocietywinnipeg.com/ceilidh
Find out more »Las Vegas Highland Games
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-One weekend each April the Las Vegas Celtic Society throws the Las Vegas Highland Games, a massive festival for the community featuring Celtic music, food, vendors, and athletics at 500 S Grand Central Pkwy. Info: www.lasvegascelticsociety.org
Find out more »25th Annual Kern County Scottish Games
A day full of Scottish fun for everyone at the Kern County Fairgrounds. Info: www.kernscot.org/highland-games.html
Find out more »History of the Celts in 20 Objects study day
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- This study day seeks to touch on some of the more intriguing aspects of Celtic culture though the objects that are associated with it. In examining our twenty objects, we will also glance quickly at some additional objects that did not make the cut. We will talk about ... Read more
Find out more »Farpais Phìobaireachd Òigridh / Young Pipers Championship
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-Comunn Gàidhlig Thoronto / The Gaelic Society of Toronto is hosting our annual Young Pipers Championship. The Championship is open to all Pipers 21 years and under and according to Grade at The Toronto Scottish Regiment HQ and A Company, 70 Birmingham Street, Etobicoke. Info: www.gaelicsocietytoronto.com
Find out more »The Quebec Thistle Awards Ceremony
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-The Quebec Thistle Committee of the St. Andrew's Society of Montreal brings together Scots and Scots organizations from across Quebec to celebrate Scottish culture and traditions brought to Quebec by our forefathers at the Black Watch Officer’s Mess. Info: www.quebecthistle.org
Find out more »National Tartan Day and Pipefest 2020
A celebration of heritage and tradition with music, song and dance on Parliament Hill at 12 noon. Join the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band and guest players, Highland and Scottish country dancers, and the Ottawa Catholic School Board Children's Choir for a grand show celebrating tartans, friendship and more.This year's concert also features Pipefest 2020, ... Read more
Find out more »Mairi Campbell with Ada Francis Live
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-Multi-award winning Mairi Campbell is a pioneering Scottish musician: an improviser, ballad singer, violist and theatre maker. She extends the boundaries of traditional music, powerfully injecting deep craft, groundedness and spirit to the stage at 50Dundas, 50 Dundas St. Info: 0800 BUY TIX (289 849).
Find out more »Scots on The Rocks Ceilidh Course
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-This course is for people who are going to a ceilidh or to an occasion where there might be a ceilidh (wedding, birthday or whatever).Four Weeks (20 April, 27 April, 4 May and 11 May). In the course you will learn steps and basic dance formations as well as ... Read more
Find out more »Spirit of the Dance
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED- The international Celtic dance sensation is returning to Australia, a celebration of Celtic dance, music and spirit. Info: www.mellenevents.com
Find out more »Scottish Ceilidh Club
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- Come and enjoy a friendly, fun evening of dancing and live music. No experience required, all the dances are explained (and they are pretty easy). Come on your own or bring a crowd, and bring a plate for supper if you can at St David's in the Fields ... Read more
Find out more »5th Annual Spring Ceilidh
Sponsored by Clan Donald Oregon Region. Featuring Scottish & Irish music and dancing, presentation of the Haggis with traditional bag piping and highland dancing. Info: Tammy Soto, Clan Donald Oregon State Commissioner: [email protected] or 360-433-8655
Find out more »Caledonian Society of WA Ceilidh
Come dance and sing to Heel N Toe Ceilidh Band. Listen to our piper. Finger food supper supplied. Children welcome. BYO drinks at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beafort St. Info: John 0427 990 754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com
Find out more »Robert Burns Club of Melbourne Pleasant Sunday Afternoon
The Annual Pleasant Sunday Afternoon held by the Robert Burns Club of Melbourne will be held at The Burnside Retirement Village – Community Centre,16 Nicol Avenue, Burnside. The afternoon commences at 2:00pm. Entertainment includes Scottish Folk songs, Pipers, music by Matthew Robertson & David South as well as the Glenbrae Celtic Dancers. Bookings essential for ... Read more
Find out more »VUW Wellington Scottish Interest Group: Glamis Castle: mystery, murder and a monster!
Glamis Castle (near Forfar, north of Perth) was the childhood home of the late Queen Mother. NZ Writer Julia Millen will talk about her Scottish family connection with Glamis at the Victoria University of Wellington Law School, Old Government Buildings, Lambton Quay. Info: www.wellyscots.wordpress.com
Find out more »Scottish Towns and Grand Houses Tour featuring Capercaillie
THIS TOUR IS BEING CANCELLED-Scots folk band Capercaillie will perform in a special stripped back quartet format for the inaugural Scottish Towns and Grand Houses Tour, a new national tour to celebrate the Year of Scotland in Australia, 2020. Presented in Australia’s splendid National Trust properties and town halls where the Scottish diaspora have made ... Read more
Find out more »Australian Celtic Festival
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-A full weekend of Celtic entertainment and events held at the Australian Standing Stones. 2020 celebrating Ireland and the Isle of Man. Info: www.australiancelticfestival.com
Find out more »Beltane Fire Festival
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- A modern interpretation of the ancient fertility festival, the Beltane is the only festival of its kind in the world. Join hundreds of performers and thousands of revellers as they come together on Calton Hill to celebrate the death of winter and the birth of summer by casting ... Read more
Find out more »The Virginia International Tattoo
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- Presented annually, the Virginia International Tattoo is an exhibition of military bands, massed pipes and drums, military drill teams, Celtic dancers, and choirs. Info: www.vafest.org/tattoo
Find out more »May 2020
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 »Bluebell Spring Dance and Light Supper
South Simcoe Scottish Country Dancing invites you to enjoy an evening of dance inspired by spring, followed by an indulgent light supper for only $10 at Knox Church, 160 King Street South. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »The Texas Scottish Festival
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED to October 16-18, 2020-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. Info: www.texasscots.com
Find out more »Motueka Scottish Dancing Club Ceilidh
Motueka Scottish Dancing Club are holding a Ceilidh. A Ceilidh is a social event with Scottish or Irish folk music and singing, traditional dancing, and storytelling, so expect live music, lots of dancing and entertainment and of course good food at Lower Moutere Hall, Moutere Highway. Info: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2020/ceilidh/motueka
Find out more »The Warringah Scottish Society Tartan Night
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- Tartan night is our dance where we represent our clans with anyone who loves Scotland. When we come together we wear a bit of tartan and enjoy Scottish and old time dancing. The Manly Warringah Pipe band will also be entertaining us. Info: www.facebook.com/events/2484234191703984/
Find out more »Ogden Legion Indoor Piping Competition
Piping competition and events. Info: www.aspd.ca
Find out more »Savannah Scottish Games
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-Savannah's favorite Caledonian tradition at the historic grounds of Bethesda Academy. Info: www.savannahscottishgames.com
Find out more »Forby Sutherland Ceilidh
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- Clan Sutherland Society of Australia, Scottish Australian Heritage Council and Celtic Council of Australia present a fabulous evening of Scottish entertainment. This is a feature event of the Sutherland Shire Heritage Festival “Remembering Forby Sutherland, the Scottish sailor who gave his name to Sutherland Shire” at Club on ... Read more
Find out more »Auckland Biannual Ceilidh
Auckland Biannual Ceilidhs is excited to announce the next ceilidh, happening the day after the celebrated spring festival of May Day! As always the extremely talented and lively band The Chias will be playing; you won't be able to help but tap your feet and clap your hands! Be prepared for a wild night full ... Read more
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 »The Chieftain’s Ceilidh
Ceilidh with live Scottish country dance band, dinner, raffle, lots of fun! Hosted by The St Andrew Society of Western Australia at Yokine Bowling Club, 10 Wordsworth Ave. Info: www.saintandrew.org.au
Find out more »Gourock Highland Games
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED-Starts the Scottish piping, games and Highland Dance season against the scenic backdrop of the Firth of Clyde and Argyll hills beyond at Battery Park. Info: www.facebook.com/GourockHighlandGames
Find out more »RSCDS Spring Fling 2020 Toronto
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- Spring Fling 2020 Toronto will be the first Spring Fling to be held outside of Europe. If you are between 12 and 35 years old, no matter whether you are an intermediate-level or expert Scottish Country Dancer, you are welcome to join us! Over 35? Check out the ... Read more
Find out more »The Gaelic Society of Toronto Ceilidh
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-Come out to speak and learn Gaelic, enjoy cultural fun and activities, share a story, song or dance and help grow our Gaelic community together at the Tiki Room at the Tranzac, 292 Brunswick Ave. Info: www.gaelicsocietytoronto.com
Find out more »The Ceilidh Clan Community Ceilidh
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- Community Ceilidh – Dancing starts 7pm; no experience required at Red Hill Community Sports Club, 22 Fulcher Road, Redhill. Info: www.ceilidhclan.com
Find out more »Victoria Highland Games & Celtic Festival
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED- Held over over a 10 day period, culminating in the May long weekend events held at Topaz Park, this is one of the oldest festivals in North America and one of the very few 3 full day Highland Games. Info: www.victoriahighlandgames.com
Find out more »Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival & Games
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-A weekend of authentic Scottish Highland festivities in East Tennessee in the Great Smoky Mountains at Maryville College. Info: www.smokymountaingames.org
Find out more »Clan Maclean Association Chief’s Birthday Banquet Weekend
"BUNDY 2020" includes: Address to the Haggis, Bundaberg Caledonian Pipe Band, Alison's Celtic Dance Academy and much more at Bundaberg Services Club Function Room (RSL Bundaberg) 17 Quay St. Info: Lyn Maclean Phone: 07 4153 5316 or [email protected]
Find out more »Saskatchewan Highland Gathering & Celtic Festival
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- A weekend of Scottish celebration and events at Victoria Park. Info: www.saskhighland.ca
Find out more »World Whisky Day
A day of global whisky celebration, try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Info: www.worldwhiskyday.com
Find out more »World Whisky Day
A day of global whisky celebration, try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Info: www.worldwhiskyday.com
Find out more »World Whisky Day
A day of global whisky celebration, try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Info: www.worldwhiskyday.com
Find out more »World Whisky Day
A day of global whisky celebration, try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Info: www.worldwhiskyday.com
Find out more »World Whisky Day
A day of global whisky celebration, try a dram and celebrate the water of life. Info: www.worldwhiskyday.com
Find out more »Gordon Castle Highland Games and Country Fair
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- Held in the historic grounds of Gordon Castle, the event brings together the traditionally Scottish and the quintessentially country to offer visitors a variety of entertainment. Info: www.gordoncastle.co.uk/highland-games
Find out more »Celtic Concert
Presented by the Star Chorale at St Andrews Anglican Church at 2:30pm. The concert features an array of wonderful traditional Scottish songs with guest artists on our program of a Scottish Pipe band and a Fiddle group. Info: www.starchorale.org
Find out more »Learn Scottish Country Dancing with Scots on The Rocks
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-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 - $95pp. Six Weeks (18 May, 25 ... Read more
Find out more »Islay Festival – Feis Ile – The Islay Festival of Music and Malt
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED- Every year there is a diverse programme featuring traditional music, ceilidhs, Gaelic lessons, golf, bowling and whisky tasting. Info: www.islayfestival.com
Find out more »Berry Celtic Festival
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-A great day of Celtic fun and entertainment at Berry Showgrounds. Pipe bands, singers, dancers, stall sand more. Info: 02 4403 0300 or www.berryrotary.org.au/celtic-festival
Find out more »The Gathering
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED -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 Championships, featuring 250 of Australia’s pipe band competitors. A Highland dancing competition, Celtic music, lost arts and a medieval re-enactment will ... Read more
Find out more »The British Pipe Band Championships
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-Over 100 bands from across the UK, Ireland and beyond flock to the Paisley’s St James Playing Fields for the first of the five annual ‘majors’ in the piping calendar. Info: www.paisley.is
Find out more »53rd Alma Highland Festival
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- A great weekend of Scottish music, events and friendship at Alma College. Info: www.almahighlandfestival.com
Find out more »Atholl Highlanders Parade and Gathering
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-This unrivalled spectacle gives locals and visitors alike the chance to participate in a unique Highland tradition that has persisted for generations. The two day Atholl Gathering weekend consists of The Atholl Highlanders’ Parade on Saturday followed by the Highland Games on Sunday at Blair Castle. Info: https://blair-castle.co.uk/scottish-highland-castle/atholl-highlanders-parade-gathering
Find out more »Kingston Scottish Festival
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- Pipe bands, entertainment and more at Lake Ontario Park. Info: www.kingstonscotfest.com
Find out more »Greenville Scottish Games
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-Celtic music, pipe bands and the greatest Scottish Happy Hour in the world at Furman University. Info: www.gallabrae.com
Find out more »Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival & Highland Games
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED-Includes a genealogy fair, clan gathering and ceilidh, markets and clan stalls, street parade, Highland games, pipe bands, dancing and grand Scottish ball.Highland games on Saturday May 30 with massed bands, Clan information, Medieval warriors, Caber Toss-a great free day of Scottish celebration at Central Park. Info: 02 6556 ... Read more
Find out more »Robert Burns Club of Melbourne Poetry Afternoon
Join in the discussion and presentation on the life and works of Robert Burns at a Poetry Afternoon at the Canterbury St. Stables Community Centre, 49-53 Canterbury St., Flemington commencing at 1:00pm. Afternoon tea provided. Info: Ina Graham 03 8361 0308 or Noel Wright 03 8333 0973
Find out more »Scotch Tasting & Cigars
Join the Winnipeg Police Pipe Band and celebrate their 100th anniversary at The Metropolitan Entertainment Centre, 281 Donald St. Info: www.wppb.ca
Find out more »Gathering of the Scots
A variety of events celebrating Scotland, including whisky, Clans and athletics. Info: www.gatheringofthescots.com
Find out more »VUW Wellington Scottish Interest Group: Old Homelands – New Homelands: Scozia e Italia
Wars and the kindness of strangers are an unexpected combination, but in the 16th and 20th centuries they resulted in the establishment in new homelands–by Scots in Italy and by Italians in Scotland. It is 75 years since the end of WWII. These stories demonstrate how “man to man” can “brithers be” (Burns) at the ... Read more
Find out more »Glasgow Highland Games
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED- A celebration of Scotland at Barren River Lake State Resort Park. Info: www.glasgowhighlandgames.com
Find out more »Scottish Ceilidh Club
Come and enjoy a friendly, fun evening of dancing and live music. No experience required, all the dances are explained (and they are pretty easy). Come on your own or bring a crowd, and bring a plate for supper if you can at St David's in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »Caledonian Society of WA Ceilidh
Come dance and sing to Heel N Toe Ceilidh Band. Listen to our piper. Finger food supper supplied. Children welcome. BYO drinks at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beafort St. Info: John 0427 990 754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com
Find out more »Blackford Highland Games
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-Traditional Highland Games celebrating 150 years of Highland excellence in 2020. Info: www.blackfordhighlandgames.co.uk
Find out more »Scots on The Rocks – Chaotic Ceilidh
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-Featuring music by ARIA Award winning Chris Duncan & Catherine Strutt, it will be a night of energetic and popular dances. Includes supper (BYO alcohol) at The Rocks. Info: www.sotr.org.au/chaos or 0435 154 433.
Find out more »The Celtic Shindig 2020
A great night packed full of entertainment and a delicious 2 course buffet dinner at the Wellington Room, Morley Sports and Recreation Centre. Info: www.facebook.com/celticshindig2018 or https://www.trybooking.com/BIQPZ
Find out more »June 2020
The Outlander Conference
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-The University of Glasgow will host a major conference to look at the history, customs, politics, culture, clothes and music featured in the Outlander TV series. Inludes a key note speech by author and creator Diana Gabaldon. Info: www.outlanderconferenceglasgow.com
Find out more »Dumbarton 2020
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- The river town of Dumbarton, where the Cutty Sark was built, connects Loch Lomond with the Clyde by the River Leven. This exciting new festival of music, arts and recreational events will run over four days to celebrate how water shaped this historic town, from distilling to shipbuilding. ... Read more
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 »National Celtic Festival
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-Celebrate the long weekend with a vast program of Celtic culture, music and more. Includes the National Highland Cattle Show and Year of Scotland Australia 2020 performances.Info: www.nationalcelticfestival.com
Find out more »Garrett County Celtic Festival
Celebrate the cultural heritage of Celtic peoples from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany and Galicia and their influence on Appalachia with a daylong festival by the bonnie banks of the Youghiogheny River in the Town Park. Family friendly event featuring traditional and contemporary Celtic music, Irish and Scottish dancing, Highland athletes, Pipe & Drum bands, Clans, ... Read more
Find out more »Helenburgh & Lomond Highland Games
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED-Traditional Scottish family fun day with running, heavy weights, solo piping and Highland dance competitions. Info: www.helensburghandlomondgames.co.uk
Find out more »Toowoomba Caledonian Society & Pipe Band Ceilidh
The Toowoomba Caledonian Society & Pipe Band Inc. is holding a Ceilidh with the Pipe Band marching in at 7pm in the Drayton Hall, Brisbane St. Come along & enjoy a night of Scottish country dancing which are all called. - Dashing white Sergeant, strip the Willow, Gay Gordon & Cumberland Reel & others. Licensed ... Read more
Find out more »The 3rd Annual Bellingham Scottish Gathering
Watch colorful, competitive Highland dancers show their grace and skill. Listen to bagpipe and drum competitions and the spectacular massed band display and more. Info: www.facebook.com/events/802186596968618
Find out more »National Highland Cattle Show 2020
Presented by the Australian Highland Cattle Society, with Highland Cattle, Medieval attractions, stalls and more at Mount Pleasant Showgrounds. Info: www.australianhighlandcattle.org
Find out more »Cornhill Highland Games
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-Traditional Highland games with heavy weight championships, Highland dancing, hill race, children's races, tug o'war at Cornhill Playing Fields. Info: www.cornhillhighlandgames.org
Find out more »Hunter Valley Scots Club Social Night
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-With Maitland Pipe Band and other items at Teralba Community Hall, Cnr Margaret St & Anzac Pde. Info: [email protected] or www.hvsc.org.au
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 »45th Annual Georgetown Highland Games
Celebration of Scotland with pipe bands, dancers and more. Info: www.georgetownhighlandgames.com
Find out more »Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- Highland dancers, Scottish athletes, family clans, bagpipes and drums and traditional musicians come to celebrate their heritage at Meeks Park on Highway 515. Info: www.blairsvillescottishfestival.com
Find out more »Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular & Fassifern Highland Gathering
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- The Fassifern Highland Gathering is part of the Scenic Rim Clydesdale Spectacular. Clydesdale events are both days of the weekend, while the Scots events are Saturday only. These events include; grand parade, calling the clans, Scots cuisine, heavy events, workshops, history, along with pipe band, highland dancing and ... Read more
Find out more »The National Piping Centre Virginia School
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-A fantastic week of teaching from some of the world's finest piping and drumming instructors, with Willie McCallum, Matt MacIsaac, Brian Donaldson and Andrew Donlon teaching the pipers and Mark Wilson now on board as drumming instructor.This fantastic school will see lessons and practice time, as well as recitals, ... Read more
Find out more »The 14th Annual Greater Moncton Highland Games
There will be heavy events, highland dance, and pipe band competitions, historical reenactors, workshops, kids' activities, and more. Info: www.monctonhighlandgames.com
Find out more »Cobourg Highland Games
The 57th Cobourg Scottish Festival & Highland Games at Victoria Park. A great celebration of Scotland with pipe bands, ceilidhs, Scottish dancers and more. Info: www.cobourghighlandgames.ca
Find out more »The Gaelic Society of Toronto Ceilidh
Come out to speak and learn Gaelic, enjoy cultural fun and activities, share a story, song or dance and help grow our Gaelic community together at the Tiki Room at the Tranzac, 292 Brunswick Ave. Info: www.gaelicsocietytoronto.com
Find out more »Chicago Scottish Festival & Highland Games
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-A great weekend of Scottish entertainment and friendship at Hamilton Lake, 2 Pierce Place. Info: www.scottishfestivalchicago.org
Find out more »Pikes Peak Celtic Festival
Taste the best in Irish and Scottish cuisine & culture at Western Museum of Mining & Industry. Info: www.pikespeakcelticfestival.com
Find out more »The Ceilidh Clan Community Ceilidh
Community Ceilidh – Dancing starts 7pm; no experience required at Red Hill Community Sports Club, 22 Fulcher Road, Redhill. Info: www.ceilidhclan.com
Find out more »The Scottish Traditional Boat Festival
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-Packed with brilliant moments, the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival engages the local region, bringing together boats, music, crafts, food and drink to celebrate the region’s rich cultural heritage. Info: www.stbfportsoy.org
Find out more »Manitoba Highland Gathering
Pipe Bands, Highland Dancers, Heavy Games, Canoe/Kayak Races, Sheep shearing, Mounted Archers, Clan booths, sword demos & more at Legacy Park, Kittson Rd. Info: www.manitobahighlandgathering.org
Find out more »BC Highland Games
A celebration of Scotland at Lafarge Lake Park. Info: www.bchighlandgames.com/
Find out more »Pittsburgh Tartan Day
Celebrate Tartan Day with the St Andrews Society of Pittsburgh at Bethel Presbyterian Church, 2999 Bethel Church Rd. Info: www.facebook.com/pittsburghtartanday
Find out more »Aberdeen’s Highland Games
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- A highlight on the Aberdeen summer calendar, it promises to be a day full of family entertainment, including traditional Scottish Highland Games competitions, pipe band championships and solo piping competitions, and more at Hazlehead Park. Info: www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/leisure-culture-and-parks/events-aberdeen/aberdeens-highland-games
Find out more »Caledonia Celtic Festival
A celebration of Celtic music, dance and friendship at Caledonia Fairgrounds. Info: www.caledoniacelticfestival.com
Find out more »The Ohio Scottish Games
Children's games, animals, British cars and bikes, Clan Village, Kilted Mile and more at Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds, 19201 E. Bagley Rd. Info: www.ohioscottishgames.com
Find out more »Scottish Week 2020
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- A variety of Scottish themed events held across Sydney presented by The Scottish Australian Heritage Council. Highlights are history talks, a luncheon and tours and more. Info: www.scottishaustralianheritagecouncil.com.au or Nea on 040 899 0413.
Find out more »Scottish Ceilidh Club
Come and enjoy a friendly, fun evening of dancing and live music. No experience required, all the dances are explained (and they are pretty easy). Come on your own or bring a crowd, and bring a plate for supper if you can at St David's in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »Kingsville Highland Games
Dust off your kilt and flock to Kingsville for the 2020 Kingsville Highland Games, a unique mixture of sports, music, dance and community. Lakeside Park provides the intimate setting for this stirring celebration of Scottish and Celtic culture. Check out Facebook for news and updates. Tickets at the Gate on June 27th, 2020: $25. Early ... Read more
Find out more »Piping Inverness
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- Piping Inverness, the European Pipe Band Championships, will be taking place in the stunning setting of Bught Park, for the second time in 2020. Inverness, the Highland capital, will be hosting the Championships from 2019 to 2021.Info: www.pipinginverness.com
Find out more »Scots on The Rocks – Chaotic Ceilidh
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-Featuring music by ARIA Award winning Chris Duncan & Catherine Strutt, it will be a night of energetic and popular dances. Includes supper (BYO alcohol) at The Rocks. Info: 0435 154 433 or http://sotr.org.au/chaos
Find out more »The Kilmore Celtic Festival
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- A celebration of the early settlers who came here from Ireland, Scotland, Cornwall & Wales with Celtic music and events in historic Kilmore over a fun-filled weekend of music, poetry & dance. Info: www.kilmorecelticfestival.org.au
Find out more »San Diego Scottish Highland Games
A celebration of Scotland at Brengle Terrace Park. Info: www.sdhighlandgames.org
Find out more »Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- A two-and-a-half-hour family show features the best of the best pipes, drums, bands, dancers, acrobats, and more. Info: www.nstattoo.ca
Find out more »Tennents Tartan Tattoo – A Gathering of Clans
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- Join the Fox & Hound with the entire Brisbane City Pipe Band as they hold our own Tattoo. With 20 Pipers and drummers this will be an event not to be missed by all Clans near and far at Fox & Hounds, 7 Elevation Dr. Info: 07 5665 ... Read more
Find out more »Caledonian Society of WA Ceilidh
Come dance and sing to Heel N Toe Ceilidh Band. Listen to our piper. Finger food supper supplied. Children welcome. BYO drinks at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beafort St. Info: John 0427 990 754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com
Find out more »73rd Annual Red Deer Highland Games
There are numerous activities designed to create an exciting and fun day for those of Celtic Heritage, and for those who’d like to be. Info: www.reddeerhighlandgames.com
Find out more »39th Annual Alaska Scottish Highland Games
Celebrate Scotland at the Alaska State Fairgrounds. Info: www.alaskascottish.org/highland-games
Find out more »Drumtochty Highland Games
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- Traditional games in the beautiful surroundings of Drumtochty Castle. info: www.spanglefish.com/drumtochtyhighlandgames
Find out more »VUW Wellington Scottish Interest Group: Got a Scottish ‘favourite’? A person, place, story, poem, food?
You are invited to share your favourite (talk ten-minute max). Please tell Edith 388-8069 or Linda 567-0557 about your choice to avoid ‘double-ups’ and allow for the arranging of the programme sequence at the Victoria University of Wellington Law School, Old Government Buildings, Lambton Quay. Info: www.wellyscots.wordpress.com
Find out more »July 2020
Camperdown’s Robert Burns Scottish Festival 2020
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- Camperdown in south west Victoria is the home of the oldest statue of Robert Burns in the world. This festival combines a unique blend of music, dance, cuisine, education and learning. Info: www.camperdownburnsfestival.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: John Hawthorn: [email protected]
Find out more »Kincardine Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Enjoy three days and nights of lively music, exciting competitions, cultural workshops, and friendly small town hospitality. Info: www.kincardinescottishfest.com
Find out more »Almonte Celtfest
Celtfest is a fun weekend of Ottawa Valley and Celtic entertainment, in the natural amphitheater of Gemmill Park in the heart of Almonte. It also presents a select group of artisans and vendors of goods with a Celtic flair. Info: www.almonteceltfest.com
Find out more »Aberdeen Highland Games
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-A family fun-filled day to celebrate Scotland with bagpipes, Scottish dance, heavy events and much more in the Upper Hunter Valley. Info: www.aberdeenhighlandgames.com or Scone Visitor Centre: 02 6540 1300.
Find out more »The 2020 Antigonish Highland Games
The Games feature athletic competitions such as the Elite Mile, Scottish Heavy Events, and a Tug-Of-War, as well as competitions in Piping, Drumming, Pipe Bands and Highland Dance. Info: www.antigonishhighlandgames.ca
Find out more »Ceòlas Summer School
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-Unbeatable tuition in Gaelic music, dance and language from the best traditional musicians in Scotland and Canada; guided walks, house cèilidhs and village-hall dances in the strongest Gaelic-speaking community in the world; authentic Hebridean culture alive in its heartland. Info: www.ceolas.co.uk
Find out more »The Balmoral School of Piping & Drumming Summer School
Come to Balmoral's summer bagpiping & drumming schools. Immerse yourself for a week, with some of the best pipers and pipe band drummers in the world. Instructors: Terry Tully, Robert Mathieson, George Balderose, Richmond Johnston, Gordon Bell (Drumming). Info: 412 323-2707 or www.bagpiping.org
Find out more »Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
A fantastic weekend of Scottish events, Clans, bands and more at at MacRae Meadows on Grandfather Mountain. Info: www.gmhg.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 »The Melbourne Tartan Festival
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- A diverse range of Scottish events across Melbourne including: Ceilidh Dance, Gala Dinner, Genealogy Day, Pipe Bands and more. Info: 0417 125 013 or www.melbournetartanfestival.com.au
Find out more »The Balmoral School of Piping & Drumming Summer School
Come to Balmoral's summer bagpiping & drumming schools. Immerse yourself for a week, with some of the best pipers and pipe band drummers in the world. Instructors: Robert Mathieson, Bruce Gandy, George Balderose, Richmond Johnston, Gordon Bell (Drumming). Info: 412 323-2707 or www.bagpiping.org
Find out more »HebCelt 20: Scottish Music Festival
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- This internationally renowned event has a unique setting in the Scottish Hebridean island of Lewis, the heartland of the Gaelic language and culture. Info: www.hebceltfest.com
Find out more »The Festival of the Tartans
There are events for all ages including a Kilted Golf Tournament, massed pipe bands, Highland Dancing competitions, Scottish Heavy Weight Events, Clan Tents & Genealogy, a bagpipe quartet competition, and other outdoor entertainment. Info: www.festivalofthetartans.com
Find out more »Orillia Scottish Festival
Celebrate Scottish heritage in the heart of Orillia. Info: www.scottishfestival.ca
Find out more »Grand River Clans’ Céilidh
Experience Mohawk and Scottish traditions with Outlander cast members. Info: www.outlandishexperiences.ca
Find out more »The Ceilidh Clan Community Ceilidh
Community Ceilidh – Dancing starts 7pm; no experience required at Red Hill Community Sports Club, 22 Fulcher Road, Redhill. Info: www.ceilidhclan.com
Find out more »The Inverness Highland Games
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-Founded in 1822 the Inverness Highland Games is one of the most spectacular traditional gatherings staged in Scotland and is one of the highlights of any visit to the Highland capital city of Inverness at Bught Park. Info: www.invernesshighlandgames.com
Find out more »Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Summer School 2020
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-Summer School; an action packed four weeks of dancing in the historic university town of St Andrews. Join some 700 dancers from as far afield as South Africa, North and South America, Japan, Australasia, China, continental Europe and, of course, Scotland and the UK. To lead the classes we ... Read more
Find out more »368th Burntisland Highland Games
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-A fun and entertaining occasion for all the family filled with athletic events, Scottish music, dancing and much more. Founded in 1652, these are the second-oldest highland games in the world and feature highland dancing, running, cycling and heavy events. Info: www.burntislandhighlandgames.co.uk
Find out more »The New Brunswick Highland Games Festival
Celebrates and shares knowledge of the Scottish/Celtic culture and heritage with workshops, entertainment, competitions and an opportunity to learn more about your Scottish heritage at Government House. Info: www.highlandgames.ca
Find out more »Pacific Northwest Highland Games and Clan Gathering
A great weekend of Scottish celebration at The Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 – 284th Avenue SE. Info: www.sshga.org
Find out more »Celtic Fest
Three days of Celtic music, dance, art, and culture at Riverscape MetroPark. Info: www.daytoncelticfestival.com
Find out more »Okanagan Military Tattoo
Where you can see hundreds of dancers, drummers, musicians, and singers of all ages and heritages on a single stage! Featuring over 400 performers from all over North America paying tribute to our military past and present at Kal Tire Place, 3445 43rd Ave. Info: www.okanagantattoo.ca
Find out more »The Glasgow Canal Festival
Will introduce a Canal Carnival Flotilla, a parade of boats adorned with large-scale carnivalesque artworks that will celebrate the diversity of Glasgow's multicultural communities and the beauty of the Forth and Clyde Canal. Info: www.glasgowcanalfestival.com
Find out more »Scottish Pipe Band Championships
With over 125 pipe bands, first class entertainment and traditional highland dancing all on offer, why not come along and witness the sound of Scotland first hand at Levengrove Park. Info: www.rspba.org
Find out more »Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games and Gathering
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- Traditional Highland games with music, dancing and sports. Includes the clan gathering of the clans McLaren, Stewart, McGregor and McNabb at Games Park. Info: www.lochearnheadhighlandgames.co.uk
Find out more »Uxbridge Scottish Festival
Celebrate Scotland at Elgin Park. Info: www.uxbridgescottishfestival.com
Find out more »International Tartan Day
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- Scottish awareness in the Australian community,a free day of entertainment including Pipe Bands, Highland & Country Dancers, Celtic Bands,Fiddle orchestra,solo artists & much more from 9am to 4pm at King George Square. Info: www.aussie-scots.org.au
Find out more »Sherwood Park Highland Gathering
An amazing and entertaining mix of Scottish pipes, drums and massed bands. Add to that Highland, Scottish and Irish dancing – and top it all off with flying kilts at the heavy games with shot put, caber toss at Broadmoor Lake Park.Info: www.sphg.ca
Find out more »The Maitland Tattoo
Presented by the City of Maitland Pipes and Drums, enjoy a presentation of pipes and drums, dancers and more at Maitland Town Hall, 281 High St. Info: Greg Queenan 0409 918 260 or www.maitlandpipeband.org.au
Find out more »VUW Wellington Scottish Interest Group: A slice of time with Murchison: the Scottish origins of the geological timescale
Immortalised in the name of the South Island town, Sir Roderick Impey Murchison (1792-1871) was a geologist, as was his wife Charlotte (née Hugonin). Hamish Campbell (GNS Science Emeritus Scientist) will attempt with an illustrated talk, to explain the relevance of his geological explorations and why he is so significant in the history of science. ... Read more
Find out more »Clan MacLeod North American Gathering 2020
Workshops and entertainment will feature talent from around the Great Lakes Region, including: Pipe Major St. Andrew’s Pipe Band, Barbara E. Bull, author of the Katherine MacLeod Series about a MacLeod Clan family and its Scottish heritage; and Banquet speaker, Prof. Elliot MacFarlane, representative of the National Trust for Scotland, Costumed Living History, Whisky Ambassador, ... Read more
Find out more »Clan Cameron – 2020 Gathering
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- Cameron clansfolk, septs, descendants and friends are cordially invited to an International Gathering of Clan Cameron at Achnacarry, that stunning residence near Loch Arkaig upon the Lochiel Estate near Spean Bridge, Inverness-shire. Info: www.facebook.com/clancameron
Find out more »Glengarry Highland Games
Witness an outstanding display of music, dance, sports, fiddling, pageantry, and tradition.with more than 50 pipe bands are put through their paces to decide the North American Pipe Band Championships. Info: www.glengarryhighlandgames.com
Find out more »Scottish Ceilidh Club
Come and enjoy a friendly, fun evening of dancing and live music. No experience required, all the dances are explained (and they are pretty easy). Come on your own or bring a crowd, and bring a plate for supper if you can at St David's in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »The St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit Highland Games
Presents Our The St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit is proud to present its 171st Annual Highland Games, the oldest continuous games in North America. Dedicated to preserving Scottish heritage through its arts, customs, dress, literature and national games. The St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit would like to invite you and your family to attend and ... Read more
Find out more »August 2020
Colorado Scottish Festival & Rocky Mountain Highland Games
A celebration of Scotland at Citizens Park, 5420 W 24TH Ave. Info: www.scottishgames.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 Grounds, Verdun. Info: www.montrealhighlandgames.com
Find out more »The Fergus Scottish Festival
The Fergus Scottish Festival is an annual three-day celebration of Scottish heritage. Experience the best of Scotland in Canada, without the airfare. Info: www.Fergusscottishfestival.com
Find out more »The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- A world-class military event rooted in Scottish tradition, with hundreds of performers from across the globe, at the Edinburgh Castle Esplanade. Info: www.edintattoo.co.uk
Find out more »Edinburgh International Festival
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- Since 1947, the Edinburgh International Festival has brought powerful and significant work to delight and challenge the capital's residents and visitors with a celebration of music, theatre, art and dance. Info: www.eif.co.uk
Find out more »Edinburgh Festival Fringe
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the single biggest celebration of arts and culture on the planet. Every August, for three weeks, the city of Edinburgh welcomes an explosion of creative energy from around the globe. Info: www.edfringe.com
Find out more »Clan MacKenzie Gathering 2020
Calling all MacKenzie's and septs for a variety of events. Info: www.clanmackenziesociety.co.uk/events/gathering-2020/
Find out more »Margaree Highland Games
Hosted in the beautiful Margaree River Valley - a meeting place of Scottish, Irish and Acadian cultures - the games blend traditional heavy events with bag piping & highland dancing, running races, children's games and much more. Info: www.margareehighlandgames.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 »The Goderich Celtic Roots Festival
The festival celebrates traditional Celtic music and craft by showcasing a wide variety of musicians and artisans. Info: www.celticfestival.ca
Find out more »Hunter Valley Highland Games
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-Come and spend the day in vines and hear the pies, see the strength and watch the dance at Saltire Estate, 113 Wilderness Rd. Info: www.huntervalleyhighlandgames.com.au
Find out more »PipingLive!
The world's biggest week of piping from daily performances at the Street Cafe to Pipe Bands in the heart of the city on Glasgow's Buchanan Street, this festival brings musicians together from across the world. Info: www.pipinglive.co.uk
Find out more »Brodick Highland Games
Traditional village Highland games with athletics, a pipe band, heavy weights, Highland dancing and stalls. Info: www.facebook.com/BrodickHighlandGames
Find out more »A Night in That Land
Inveraray & District Pipe Band live at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall. Info: www.idpb.co.uk
Find out more »Scots in the Bush 2020
Celebrating the contribution of the Scottish people in opening up much of Australia. With music, food and friendship at Boondooma Homestead. Info: 07 4168 0159 or www.boondoomahomestead.org.au
Find out more »The World Pipe Band Championships
The Worlds now regularly attract more than 220 bands with more than a quarter coming from overseas. The event regularly receives entries from 15 or more countries at Glasgow Green. Info: www.theworlds.co.uk
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 »Stirling Highland Games
A full programme of traditional Highland games competitions on offer including running, youth running, cycling, Highland dancing, heavyweights, long jump and triple jump, also showcasing several piping performances throughout the day at The Peak Sports Village. Info: www.stirlinghighlandgames.com
Find out more »The Bitteroot Celtic Games and Gathering
A great weekend of Scottish events at at the Daly Mansion. Info: www.bcgg.org
Find out more »Edinburgh International Book Festival
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- The Book Festival welcomes around 900 authors from over 60 countries in more than 800 events for adults and children each year including novelists, poets, scientists, philosophers, sportsmen, illustrators, comic creators, historians, musicians, biographers, environmentalists, economists, Nobel and Booker prize-winners and many more besides. Info: www.edbookfest.co.uk
Find out more »2020 Maine Highland Games & Scottish Festival
Celebrate Scotland at Topsham Fairgrounds. Info: www.facebook.com/MEHighlandGames
Find out more »The Loch Norman Highland Games
Come and experience all the fun with Highland dancing, pipe bands, Highland athletics, a Giant Kid's Zone, Scottish merchants, haggis, Celtic rock and traditional performers, historic reenactments, Scottish country dancing, kilted running events, Scottish Clan Societies and so much more at Historic Rural Hill. Info: www.lochnorman.com
Find out more »The Robert Burns Club of Melbourne AGM & Poetry Afternoon
The Annual General meeting of The Robert Burns Club of Melbourne will be held at the Canterbury St. Stables Community Centre, 49-53 Canterbury St., Flemington commencing at 1:00pm. Afternoon tea provided. The AGM will be followed by a Question and Answer discussion on Robert Burns, his Life and Works. Afternoon tea provided. Info: Ina Graham ... Read more
Find out more »Clan Donnachaidh Society 2020 Clan Gathering
Bringing in members from across the world at the Clan Donnachaidh Centre. Info: www.donnachaidh.com
Find out more »Miramichi Scottish Festival 2020
A celebration of Scots in Miramichi. Info: www.highlandsociety.com/scottish-festival
Find out more »15th Annual Jamestown Regional Celtic Festival and Gathering of the Clans
Pipe bands. music and more. Hosting the 2020 New York State Heavy Athletic Championships at Mayville Lakeside Park. Info: www.96thhighlanders.com/festival/Festival.html
Find out more »The Ceilidh Clan Community Ceilidh
Community Ceilidh – Dancing starts 7pm; no experience required at Red Hill Community Sports Club, 22 Fulcher Road, Redhill. Info: www.ceilidhclan.com
Find out more »60th Annual Long Island Scottish Festival and Games
Pipe bands, entertainment and more at Old Westbury Gardens. Info: www.liscots.org
Find out more »Lonach Highland Gathering & Games
The Highland Games showcase traditional sports and events including pipe bands, tug-o-war and Highland dancing. Info: www.lonach.org
Find out more »North Lanark Highland Games
Twenty pipe bands, a hundred dancers and champion heavyweight athletes combine to present what is recognised as one of the Ottawa Valley’s premier summer events at N.L.A.S. Fairgrounds. Info: www.almontehighlandgames.com
Find out more »Cowal Highland Gathering
Join around 23,000 people who visit every year to soak up the unique, friendly atmosphere and stunning Highland location. Includes the World Highland Dancing Championships. Info: www.cowalgathering.com
Find out more »Scottish Ceilidh Club
Come and enjoy a friendly, fun evening of dancing and live music. No experience required, all the dances are explained (and they are pretty easy). Come on your own or bring a crowd, and bring a plate for supper if you can at St David's in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »VUW Wellington Scottish Interest Group: The Declaration of Arbroath was signed 700 years ago
This very important document was sent to the Pope requesting recognition of Scotland’s sovereignty and that of its king. A Strathclyde University Project is exploring various aspects of the document and tracing the genealogy of the 48 people whose names are included in the text. The University has generously agreed to share some of the ... Read more
Find out more »Clan Ceilidh 150th Celebrations
The Toowoomba Caledonian Society & Pipe Band Inc. is celebrating their 150th year and will be holding a special Clan Ceilidh at the City Golf Club Toowoomba for 7pm. Come along & help us celebrate this occasion. Wear your tartan proudly. Highland Dancing and Pipe Band, Licensed bar available & canapes available on the night ... Read more
Find out more »September 2020
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 »The Braemar 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 »Canmore Highland Games
Western Canada's Premier Highland Games, with pipe bands, entertainment, Clans and more. Info: www.canmorehighlandgames.ca
Find out more »155th Scottish Highland Gathering and Games
Celebrate the very best of Scottish culture, competitions, cuisine and entertainment at the Alameda County Fairgrounds on Labor Day Weekend. Info: www.thescottishgames.com
Find out more »Calgary Highland Games
One of the oldest gatherings in North America, since the first games, held in 1913. Organised by the Calgary United Scottish Games Association at Calgary Rugby Union, 9025 Shepard Road SE. Info: www.calgaryhighlandgames.org
Find out more »The Scottish Borders Walking Festival
The Scottish Borders has some of the most breathtaking scenery in the UK. This festival is the oldest established walking festival in Scotland, has a reputation for being one of the friendliest walking festivals of the year. Info: www.borderswalking.com
Find out more »The Isle Martin Seaweed Festival
Celebrate the rich seaweed life to be found along the shoreline of Isle Martin. The Isle Martin Trust will present an extraordinary and fascinating festival celebrating the rich seaweed life of our shorelines in a host of ways. Info: www.islemartin.org
Find out more »The 43rd Annual Capital District Scottish Games
A weekend of Scottish celebration at Altamont Fairgrounds, 129 Grand St. Info: www.scotgames.com
Find out more »Blairgowrie & Rattray Highland Games 2020
The annual Games, a blend of spectacle and fun, take place on the first Sunday after the first Saturday in September in beautiful Perthshire. Info: www.facebook.com/blairgowrieandrattrayhighlandgames
Find out more »Nairn Book & Arts Festival
A range of musical, literary and artistic events with a fringe drawing on the talents of the local creative community. Info: www.nairnfestival.co.uk
Find out more »Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival
The Highland festival in Estes Park, CO, offers athletics, music, and a wide range of events over the course of three days. Info: www.scotfest.com
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 »Stranraer Oyster Festival
The Festival launches when the first Scottish native oysters of the season are piped ashore from the Vital Spark oyster boat. Marking the start of the native oyster harvesting season, Stranraer Oyster Festival is bringing top chefs, inspiring speakers, amazing entertainers and some of the world’s leading oyster experts together to have a seafood celebration ... Read more
Find out more »The Beach Celtic Festival
A celebration of Celtic culture at Kew Gardens. Info: www.thecelticfestival.com
Find out more »Middle Tennessee Highland Games & Celtic Festival
Enjoy athletic events, children’s activities, demonstrations, a beer tent, unique vendors, Celtic music, and so much more at Percy Warner Park. Info: www.midtenngames.com
Find out more »The New Hampshire Highland Games and Festival
One of the largest and most diverse Highland Games held in North America. This celebration of Scottish heritage is held at Loon Mountain Resort in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Info: www.nhscot.org
Find out more »The Gaelic Society of Toronto Ceilidh
Come out to speak and learn Gaelic, enjoy cultural fun and activities, share a story, song or dance and help grow our Gaelic community together at the Tiki Room at the Tranzac, 292 Brunswick Ave. Info: www.gaelicsocietytoronto.com
Find out more »The Ceilidh Clan Community Ceilidh
Community Ceilidh – Dancing starts 7pm; no experience required at Red Hill Community Sports Club, 22 Fulcher Road, Redhill. Info: www.ceilidhclan.com
Find out more »Clans on the Coast
A great day of Celtic family fun, with pipe bands, Celtic music, stalls, dancers and more at Tomaree Sports Complex. Info: Diane 041 161 9471 or www.clansonthecoast.com
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) at The Rocks. Info: 0435 154 433 or http://sotr.org.au/chaos
Find out more »BBC Highland Gathering
The Brisbane Boys College Highland Gathering is a brilliant day with Pipe Bands, Drum Majors, Medieval Re-enactment, Highland Dancing, stalls and more at Brisbane Boys’ College. Kensington Terrace. Info: 07 3309 3500 or [email protected]
Find out more »Ligonier Highland Games
An annual celebration of Celtic traditions set in scenic Ligonier. Info: www.ligonierhighlandgames.org
Find out more »The Findhorn Bay Festival
The 4th biennial Findhorn Bay Festival is a spectacular six-day celebration of arts and culture taking place at the heart of Moray, showcasing artists of national and international renown. Info: www.findhornbayfestival.com
Find out more »Scottish Ceilidh Club
Come and enjoy a friendly, fun evening of dancing and live music. No experience required, all the dances are explained (and they are pretty easy). Come on your own or bring a crowd, and bring a plate for supper if you can at St David's in the Fields Church, 202 Hillsborough Rd, Hillsborough. Info: [email protected]
Find out more »Wigtown Book Festival
Words flourish in few places as they do in Scotland’s National Book Town. So much of the culture and history of this beautiful part of south-west Scotland is written in its landscape. Info: www.wigtownbookfestival.com
Find out more »The Isle of Jura Musical Festival
A well-established favourite for lovers of the traditional Scottish music scene. Info: www.juramusicfestival.com
Find out more »45th Australian Winter School
The RSCDS Western Australia Branch invites dancers to join them at Muresk Institute in the Avon Valley for the 45th Australian Winter School-– a week of dancing with teachers and musicians. Info: www.winterschool2020.com
Find out more »Queensland State Solo Championships – Piping and Drumming
Hosted by the Queensland Highland Pipers' Society at Brisbane Boys College. Info: www.facebook.com/events/193639685056253
Find out more »VUW Wellington Scottish Interest Group: Mrs. Barbour’s Army
The period is 1915 in Glasgow – at the time the most overcrowded city in Britain. Landlords were increasing rents to exorbitant rates for families who were already struggling to survive while their husbands and fathers were away fighting in the First World War. Mary Barbour led a protest to protect the women from being ... Read more
Find out more »October 2020
The Cumnock Tryst
A festival of music in and around Cumnock, which brings some of the world's greatest musicians into local venues, churches and halls, with the community at the heart of all of its activities. Info: www.thecumnocktryst.com
Find out more »The Enchanted Forest
Set amidst the magical Autumn woodland of Highland Perthshire, with pioneering sound and light shows and world renowned, our multi-award winning event has clocked up many accolades including the UK’s Best Cultural Event, Best Outdoor Festival and Scotland’s Best Large Event. Info: www.enchantedforest.org.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 »Aztec Highland Games & Celtic Festival
The Aztec Highland Games and Celtic Festival is 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, 500 S Light Plant Rd. Info: www.AztecHighlandGames.com
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 »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
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