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PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-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

Hosted by the Queensland Highland Pipers' Society at Brisbane Boys College. Info: www.facebook.com/events/193639685056253

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-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 ... Read more

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- Bagpipe bands will mass in Canberra to compete in the ACT pipe band championship. Highland dancers will compete in the Canberra City Championship. There will also other music types throughout the day as well as historic reenactments and displays. There will also be a series of Scottish heavy ... Read more

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.

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- Metropolitan Melbourne’s only Highland Games at JW Manson Reserve,Selkirk Ave. Includes a full day of Scottish fun with pipe bands, Scottish dancers, Clans, stalls and more. A great family day out! Info: 0418 370 051 or www.ringwoodhighlandgames.org.au

A group of enthusiastic Fiddlers who play favorite Scottish melodies and learn new tunes.We meet once a month, usually on the first Sunday afternoon from 1 to 4 pm in different peoples houses around Sydney. We occasionally play for dances and concert gigs. If interested in joining us, contact James Gastineau-Hills on 0403809531, or Ann ... Read more

With Maitland Pipe Band and other items at Teralba Community Hall, Cnr Margaret St & Anzac Pde. Info: [email protected] or www.hvsc.org.au

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- Scottish Highland Dancing Competition, Pipe Band Competition, Scottish Country Dancing display, Highland Muscle Heavy Events (Caber Toss etc), Scottish Clan information at The Entertainment Grounds.Info: www.scottishspectacular.com

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-A great weekend of Celtic fun and entertainments, events includes a Tattoo at Old Gaol Beechworth, Celtic Dinner and markets. Info: www.beechworthcelticfestival.com.au

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!

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-Gathering includes a captivating Street March in the Main Street of Daylesford and then a full days Drumming, Piping and Dancing at the picturesque Victoria Park, also Clans and Scottish stalls. Info: www.daylesfordhighland.com

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED- This will be the second time since 1857 that the Maryborough Highland Society has had to cancel the Maryborough Highland Gathering, with the only other time being during World War II when no Highland Gathering was held between 1942 and 1945. Info: http://highlandsociety.com.au/index.php/highland-gathering/

It is with sadness that we announce that the 2021 Richmond Highland Gathering has been cancelled and will return Sunday, 20 February 2022. Info: St Andrew Society: 0404 177 084.

Scots Day Out a great Scottish community event filled with fun, tartan, Scottish entertainment and athletics and it’s free, at Rosalind Park. Info: www.scotsdayout.com

The Annual Military Tattoo is held every 1st Saturday of March in the town of Quirindi’s Longfield Park on the Liverpool Plains of NSW. The event is free entry & open to patrons of all ages with the aim to showcase military bands in both a competition and exhibition format, and pays homage to the ... Read more

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-One of Victoria’s largest and top Highland Gatherings, presented by the Geelong Highland Gathering Association. Info: www.geelonghighlandgathering.org.au

Easter weekend with bagpipes in Australia's "Scottish town", with Scottish dancers, stalls and more. Info: www.macleanhighlandgathering.com.au

PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-Pipe Bands Australia diamond jubilee year Australian Pipe Band Championships are expected to attract bands from across the country and overseas with a full program of events which include Highland dancing and Scottish stalls. Info: 03 5461 1480 or https://highlandsociety.com.au/index.php/about-us/2020-australian-pipe-band-championships/