Featuring Chris Paton, leading Scottish professional genealogist, author and speaker. Each city (Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Adelaide & Perth) will have a full day British Isles stream, most with a good Scottish focus. Info: 08 8263 2055 or [email protected], www.unlockthepast.com.au/researching-abroad

Ceilidh dances with live Scottish music that are entertaining, fun and suitable for all ages at Red Hill Community Sports Club. Info: 0409 760 993 or www.ceilidhclan.com.

The international smash hit features over 100 choral singers, dancers, pipe-band and drum corps, soloists, Highland dancers and electric Celtic fiddlers at Sydney Opera House, 1:30pm. Info: www.scotlandthebrave.com.au or bookings: www.sydneyoperahouse.com/whatson/scotland_the_brave_2017.aspx

Highland dance competition at Emmanus Hall, Ryan College, Canterbury Rd. Info: 07 4774 8179.

A ceilidh with the pipe band at Drayton Hall. Come along and enjoy a night of Scottish Entertainment. No need for experience as all dances are called and walked through. Cost $10pp U/13 free School-aged children $5.00 and a plate of food for supper. Info: Marg 0429 700 217.

Includes a band performance, whisky tasting, dinner, dancing and more at Hobart Function and Conference Centre. Info/tickets: [email protected] or 0418 107 175.

An evening of Celtic entertainment with Glenbrae Celtic Dancers, Claymore, Eric Bogle and Saoirse at Ashwood College Theatre 45-50 Vannam Dr. Info: Bernadette Rae 03 9799 8918 or www.glenbraecelticdancers.com.au

Piping event in Adelaide. Info: Jack Brennan [email protected]

Smallpipes session. Info: Malcolm McLaren 07 3820-2902 or [email protected]

Legendary Scottish singer Isla Grant returns with exciting new songs, plus her extensive repertoire of much loved music. Info: www.grand-concerts.com

Annual VSU events with events including a Ceilidh, conference, youth forum, dinner dance and Kirkin' O' the Tartan. Info: 03 9360 9829 or www.victorianscottishunion.com

Celebrate the official birthday of the Bendigo Tartan and raising funds for Scots Day Out 2018 on Saturday 3 March. At The Metro and Puggs Irish Bar Hargreaves St Cnr Bull St. Ticket information: www.trybooking.com

Mackay's tropical twilight Scottish musical event with massed bands, Celtic Fyre Rock band as Pipe Bands from Townsville, Rockhampton and Mackay. Come and enjoy the hospitality of the tropics and help celebrate Mackay's Scottish heritage at 10 River St. Info: Deborah Orr 0408 877 806 or www.facebook.com/MaDPipeBand

WA's largest Scottish event which features pipe bands, Scottish dancers, Clans, stalls and the Perth Kilt Run, a free community event at  Minnawarra Park presented by the City of Armadale. Info: 08 9394 5000, www.armadale.wa.gov.au or www.perthkiltrun.com.au.

Piping event at Rochedale State High School, 249 Priestdale Rd. Info: 07 3397 4512.

Scottish pipe bands, Celtic band, Celtic stalls, caber toss, Celtic dancers & Choir and more at Tomaree Sports Complex, No. 1 Oval. Info: Ron Swan on 0418 495 336 or www.clansonthecoast.com.

Piping music session 2pm - 5pm, upstairs at the Exford Hotel, 199 Russell St. Info: [email protected]

Celebrating the timeless emotion of Ireland's centuries-old heritage, Celtic Woman will visit Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle and Brisbane on their Voices of Angels Australian tour. Info: www.ticketek.com.au

Ceilidh dances with live Scottish music that are entertaining, fun and suitable for all ages at Red Hill Community Sports Club. Info: 0409 760 993 or www.ceilidhclan.com.

Featuring music by ARIA Award winning Chris Duncan & Catherine Strutt, it will be a night of energetic and popular dances. Info: 0435 154 433 or www.sotr.org.au/chaos.

Piping event at Rochedale State High School, 249 Priestdale Rd. Info: 07 3397 4512.

A celebration and exploration of the traditional arts - fiddle, music, dance, language and song - set in the beautiful Yarra Valley. Info: www.stringmaniacamp.com

Piping event in Adelaide. Info: Jack Brennan [email protected]

Smallpipes session. Info: Malcolm McLaren 07 3820-2902 or [email protected]

Scottish Country Dancing  at Albert Hall  with music by Chris Duncan and Catherine Strutt. Info: www.rscds-canberra.org.

A great free day of Scottish culture in the ACT, includes ACT Pipe Band Championships, Scottish dance and more at Kett Street Oval. Info: www.canberragathering.com.au.

This course is for dancers who have some Scottish Country dancing experience and wish to improve their technique and knowledge of the dance figures. It is an ideal follow-on for anybody who has attended our stage 1 course or anyone who feels a bit rusty and wants to brush up on their skills. The course ... Read more

A night of Scottish entertainment with pipe bands, Scottish dance and music. Presented by BBC Pipe Band at Brisbane Boys College. Info: [email protected]

Inaugural event with a full day of Scottish events and entertainment. Info: 08 9734 3360 or www.collieclangathering.org.

Burns at Canterbury St Stables Community Centre, 49-53 Canterbury Rd. Info: 03 8361 0308.

Piping music session 2pm - 5pm, upstairs at the Exford Hotel, 199 Russell St. Info: [email protected]

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 or www.illawarrapipeband.com

The international smash hit features over 100 choral singers, dancers, pipe-band and drum corps, soloists, Highland dancers and electric Celtic fiddlers at Queensland Performing Arts Centre 2:00pm & 8:00pm. Info: www.scotlandthebrave.com.au or bookings: www.qpac.com.au/event/scotland_the_brave_17

Inaugural Highland gathering at The Entertainment Grounds, Racecourse Rd and will feature the NSW Pipe Band State Championships and the Central Coast Scottish National Dancing Titles.  Pipe bands, drum majors, Scottish stalls & food. A great day out for the whole family. Info: www.scottishspectacular.com

Piping event in Adelaide. Info: Jack Brennan [email protected]

Smallpipes session. Info: Malcolm McLaren 07 3820-2902 or [email protected]

At the Old Beechworth Gaol with Celtic bands, dancers and market stalls and this year the festival will also host the inaugural 'Old Gaol Tattoo' at 7pm on Saturday night. Info: www.beechworthcelticfestival.com.au

With presenter profiles, workshop synopsis at Glen Innes Services Club. Info: 02 6732 1355.

Piping music session 2pm - 5pm, upstairs at the Exford Hotel, 199 Russell St. Info: [email protected]

Ceilidh dances with live Scottish music that are entertaining, fun and suitable for all ages at Red Hill Community Sports Club. Info: 0409 760 993 or www.ceilidhclan.com.

Wishing all our readers and friends a happy St Andrew's Day! Celebrate St Andrew’s Day, Scotland’s national day.

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 at Victoria Park. Info: www.daylesfordhighland.com

With pipes and drums and a traditional Scottish luncheon at Tenterfield Presbyterian Church, 117 Logan St at 10am. Info: 02 6736 5849.

Piping event at Rochedale State High School, 249 Priestdale Rd. Info: 07 3397 4512.

Piping event in Adelaide. Info: Jack Brennan [email protected]

Smallpipes session. Info: Malcolm McLaren 07 3820-2902 or [email protected]

Piping music session 2pm - 5pm, upstairs at the Exford Hotel, 199 Russell St. Info: [email protected]

Wishing all our readers and friends a very Happy Christmas and festive season!

Australia’s oldest continuous running sporting event. With pipe bands, Scottish dancers, athletics and more. Info: 03 5461 1480 or www.highlandsociety.com.au

The event aims to showcase military bands in both a competition and exhibition format, and pays homage to the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Info: 02 6746 1755 or www.quirindimilitarytattoo.com.au

Tasmania's only Highland games at historic Richmond oval. Pipe band competitions, highland dancing competitions and stalls. Info: Di Cornish 0408 528 658 or [email protected]

Presented by the Highland Dance NSW Australia a weekend of Highland dance competition and events at Newcastle Entertainment Centre. Info: www.nswhighlanddancing.com.au.

A celebration of all things Scottish and includes Australian Pipe Band Championships with competitors from across the country and beyond at Brisbane Boys' College. Info: www.tartanspectacular.com.au.

Australia's largest Scottish event celebrating 41 years. A day of great entertainment from pipe bands, singers, dancers, strong man competitions and much more. Info: www.brigadoon.org.au.

The first national Clan Cameron gathering in Australia. All national and international Cameron descendants are invited to attend. Info: [email protected] or www.clan-cameron.org.au.

Celebrating Brittany, Galacia & Asturias at the Australian Standing Stones with music, food, stalls, entertainment and events taking place all over Glen Innes. Info: 02 6730 2400 or www.australiancelticfestival.com