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Clan Campbell Presents 'A Braw Scots Dinner & Ceilidh.' Join us as we come together to celebrate our heritage. Let's come together and enjoy a great night of good food, entertainment, dancing and meet our fellow Scots here in Brisbane. This event is Black Tie/Kilts.Info: [email protected]

In 2021 join us for the first Australian Celtic Fringe Festival, with a free Celtic market area and 5 Concert Sessions in a ticketed space. Info: www.australiancelticfestival.com

Enjoy the excitement of Caledonia capers, imagine the highlands of bonnie Scotland, hear the pipes welcoming you and perhaps take a wee taste o’ the Haggis at Aunty Molly’s Scottish salute with John MacDonald and including Robert Burns’ immortal ode ‘The Address to the Haggis’ at Wyong Golf Club. Info: (02) 4970 5105 or [email protected]

The 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, Reels and Strathspeys (unique to Scottish Country dancing) and will learn a series of beginner friendly dances. Six Weeks (8, 15, 22,29 May and 5, 12, ... Read more

World Whisky Day is a global celebration of world whiskies. Info: www.WorldWhiskyDay.com

The Order of St John Priory of Queensland invites you to put on your kilt and join us for a jovial evening of bagpipes, whisky and dancing! Proceeds in aid of the Institute for Glycomics Griffith University Gold Coast and the St John's Crisis Centre in Surfers Paradise. $150pp including Welcome Drink, 3 Course Dinner, ... Read more

A celebration of Celtic culture at Berry Showgrounds, with pipe bands, entertainment, stalls and more. Info: www.berryrotary.org.au/celtic-festival

A celebration of Celtic music, culture and performance. In the spirit of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, against the historic backdrop of Ipswich, visitors will witness the colour and spectacle of the Queensland Pipe Band Spectacular, featuring 250 of Australia’s pipe band competitors. A Highland dancing competition, Celtic music, lost arts and a medieval re-enactment ... Read more

All ages welcome. Music by the Heel n Toe Ceilidh Band. Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. Info: John: 0427990754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com

One day only in 2021.A free community event at Central Park, celebrate Scotland with music, dance, stalls and more. Info: https://bwsf.zyrosite.com/

Australia’s largest and most diverse celebration of Celtic music, arts and culture. Info: www.nationalcelticfestival.com

Townsville's largest Scottish event with Heavy Games Competition, Scottish Music Workshop, Clansmen’s Ceilidh and Townsville Tartan Day. Info: Marie Gibson 0413 456 542 or [email protected]

All ages welcome. Music by the Heel n Toe Ceilidh Band. Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. Info: John: 0427990754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com

Celebrated on July 1, the anniversary of the Repeal Proclamation of 1782 annulling the Act of Proscription of 1747, which had made wearing tartan an offense punishable. Wear some tartan today with pride!

The festival promotes the legacy of Robert Burns and the cultural heritage of Scots in south-west Victoria with lectures, music and more. Info: https://camperdownburnsfestival.com.au and our www.facebook.com/robertburnsfestival

The Games begin with a parade of bands, clan representatives and others that leads into the Massed Band Salute and Chieftain’s Address that officially opens the day. Throughout the day there will be fun for all the family – there will be Highland and Country Dancing, Pipe Band displays, Strong Man events with the Tartan ... Read more

A great celebration of everything Pipes, Drums & Scottish on the banks of the beautiful Bluewater Pioneer River. All totally free to enjoy. Info: [email protected]

Celebrate Scottish culture at a variety of events in Melbourne, Gala Dinner & Concert, Tartan Day Massed Pipe Band Parade, Whisky Tasting and more. Info: www.melbournetartanfestival.com.au

Scottish fun and music at Teralba Community Hall, Cnr Margaret St & Anzac Pde. Info: www.hvsc.org.au

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED, BACK 2022-The Australian Scottish Community (Qld) Inc is proud to present International Tartan Day at King George Square. Free community event with pipe bands, Scottish stalls, entertainment and more. Info: www.facebook.com/AustralianScottishCommunity

All ages welcome. Music by the Heel n Toe Ceilidh Band. Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. Info: John: 0427990754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com

A celebration of the contribution of the Scottish people in opening up much of Australia at Boondooma Homestead. Info: 07 4168 0159 or www.boondoomahomestead.org.au

All ages welcome. Music by the Heel n Toe Ceilidh Band. Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. Info: John: 0427990754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com

Postponed for 2021 and back September, 2022. Info: www.clansonthecoast.com.au

All ages welcome. Music by the Heel n Toe Ceilidh Band. Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. Info: John: 0427990754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com

Celebrate Scottish heritage at the Canberra Burn's Club Highland Gathering at Kambah Playing Fields., Free event with pipe bands, Scottish dance, entertainment and Scottish stalls. Info: www.canberragathering.com.au

Pipe bands on display, stalls, food, presented by the Illawarra Pipe Band at Dandaloo Sports Oval, Kanahooka Rd. Info: James: 0422 699 513, , [email protected] or www.illawarrapipeband.com

All ages welcome. Music by the Heel n Toe Ceilidh Band. Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. Info: John: 0427990754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com

A celebration of Celtic culture with Celtic music and events in historic Beechworth. Info: www.beechworthcelticfestival.com.au

All ages welcome. Music by the Heel n Toe Ceilidh Band. Come and enjoy a really fun night out at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 895 Beaufort St. Info: John: 0427990754 or www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com

Saint Andrew’s Day is Scotland’s official national day. Celebrate St Andrew’s Day (or in Scottish Gaelic ‘Là Naomh Anndrais’), Scotland’s patron saint!

Gather your clan and come to Daylesford on the 1st Saturday in December for a 'wee' bit of Scottish culture with a full day of piping, drumming & dancing. Info: www.daylesfordhighland.com