The National Piping Centre’s Virginia Piping and Drumming School
Back for 2017 learn from this fantastic line-up of piping and drumming teachers at Shenandoah University. Info: www.thepipingcentre.co.uk....
June 18 - June 23 atScottish Dancing Association of Australia’s Ceilidh Debutante Ball 2017
Ceilidh dancing, Scottish Highland dancing performances by SDAA Dancers, live pipe band music and prizes at The Great Dining Hall, St Andrews College, University of Sydney, 19 Carillon Ave. Info: Alison Hughes 0404 145 622 or [email protected]...
June 24 atScotland in the Park 2017
A full day of Scottish events including pipe bands, entertainment, Scottish stalls ands more at Middle Green Sports Complex, 720 Middle Rd. Info: Neil Macdonald 0412 090 990 or www.scottishclans.org.au....
June 25 atQueensland Highland Pipers Society Pipers Night
Strathspeys and Reels at BBC Band Room, Moggill Rd. Info: 07 3397 4512....
June 26 atCeltic Piping Sessions
Piping music session 2pm – 5pm, upstairs at the Exford Hotel, 199 Russell St. Info: [email protected]..
June 27 atBrunswick Scottish Society Highland Ceilidh
Includes 2 course meal with entertainment from Highland Pipe Band, Highland dancing display, Scottish country dancing, old time dancing to the Hat Band. Dancing for our young patrons. Cost: adults: $50, students: $30,children under 12: $20. Info: Ina Graham 03 8361 0308....
June 30 atScotland the Brave
The international smash hit features over 100 choral singers, dancers, pipe-band and drum corps, soloists, Highland dancers and electric Celtic fiddlers at Arts Centre Melbourne, 8:00pm. Info: www.scotlandthebrave.com.au or bookings: www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2017/world-jazz-folk/scot...
June 30 atScottish Heritage Week
The Scottish Australian Heritage Council is delighted to announce that John, Chief of Macleod of Raasay, and Elizabeth, Madame Macleod of Raasay, have accepted our invitation to be the Honoured Guests for Scottish Heritage Week. A variety of events will take place across the city such as Clans and...
June 22 - July 1 atBurnside Library Tartan Day Celebrations
Enjoy a day of Scottish entertainment to celebrate Tartan Day. Learn all about tartan, experience Scottish music, dancing, bagpipes, and sample some haggis at Burnside Library, 401 Greenhill Rd. Info: 08 8366 4280 or www.burnside.sa.gov.au...
July 1 atThe Tartan Day Lunch
Presented by The Macquarie Breakfast Club at The Alexander-Marshall Hall, Macquarie Chapel Presbyterian Church Herring Rd. Info: 02 9878 1081....
July 1 atAberdeen 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....
July 1 atInternational Tartan Day Ball
Presented by The Scottish Masonic Charitable Foundation of WA Inc. come together as one and enjoy some Scottish traditions. With Heel ‘n’ Toe band, Perth Metro Pipe band, and an Address to the Haggis, plus plenty of raffles and prizes to be won at the Esplanade Hotel. Info: Peta McLean 0...
July 1 at60th Diamond Grand Australasian Championships and Annual Festival of Highland Dancing
Presented by the National Dancing Association of Australia at Knox College. Info: [email protected] or 0410 646 253....
July 2 atPiobaireachd Group Queensland Social
Piping event at Rochedale State High School, 249 Priestdale Rd. Info: 07 3397 4512....
July 2 atScotland the Brave
The international smash hit features over 100 choral singers, dancers, pipe-band and drum corps, soloists, Highland dancers and electric Celtic fiddlers at Arts Centre Melbourne, 2:00pm. Info: www.scotlandthebrave.com.au....
July 2 atAdelaide Pipers’ Gathering
Piping event in Adelaide. Info: Jack Brennan [email protected]...
July 3 atBrisbane Smallpipe Session
Smallpipes session. Info: Malcolm McLaren 07 3820-2902 or [email protected]...
July 4 at21st International Tartan Day
At King George Square with Scottish entertainment, stalls, pipe bands. A free event presented by the Australian Scottish Community (Qld) Inc. Info: Ian Campbell 07 3359 8195 or www.aussie-scots.org.au...
July 15 atRobert Burns Club of Melbourne Poetry Afternoon
Burns at Canterbury St Stables Community Centre, 49-53 Canterbury Rd. Info: 03 8361 0308....
July 16 atCeltic Piping Sessions
Piping music session 2pm – 5pm, upstairs at the Exford Hotel, 199 Russell St. Info: [email protected]...
July 16 at42nd Australian Scottish Country Dancing Winter
Scottish country dance classes, dances and events in the Adelaide Hills. Info: [email protected]..
July 9 - July 16 atThe Bay City Rollers Australian Tour
Rollermania with the greatest hits tour featuring Les McKeown with a new energy for all the classic hits. Info: www.metropolistouring.com/baycityrollers...
June 29 - July 21 atScotland the Brave
The international smash hit features over 100 choral singers, dancers, pipe-band and drum corps, soloists, Highland dancers and electric Celtic fiddlers at the Perth Concert Hall at 2pm and 8pm. Info: www.scotlandthebrave.com.au and bookings at www.perthconcerthall.com.au/events/event/scotland-the...
July 22 atScottish Heritage Service at St Luke’s Presbyterian Church
St Luke’s Presbyterian Church, 28 Lord St will be conducting their Annual Scottish Heritage Church Service at 9.15 am. The Knox Grammar School Pipe Band will be entertaining the congregation before and after the service. Service will conclude with morning tea. All Clans are warmly invited to a...
July 23 atQueensland Highland Pipers Society Jimmy Durham Trophy
2/4 March contest for junior pipers at BBC Band Room, Moggill Rd. Info: 07 3397 4512....
July 24 atThe Ceilidh Clan Community Ceilidh
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....
July 28 atInternational Highland Dancing Festival of Australia
A spectacular 4 day event on the NSW Central Coast. Held Annually in July Pre-Premier Aggregates, Champion Challenges, Pre-Champs, 10 age Championships. Info: 0437 677 166 or www.cchdi.org.au....
July 28 - July 31 atBrisbane Smallpipe Session
Smallpipes session. Info: Malcolm McLaren 07 3820-2902 or [email protected]...
August 1 atPiobaireachd Group Queensland Social
Piping event at Rochedale State High School, 249 Priestdale Rd. Info: 07 3397 4512....
August 6 atAdelaide Pipers’ Gathering
Piping event in Adelaide. Info: Jack Brennan [email protected]...
August 7 atSpirit of Scotland
Chris Duncan & Catherine Strutt, a celebration of Scottish music with fiddle and piano at St George’s Anglican Church, 30 Cromwell St, Battery Point. Info: 03 6231 6585 or [email protected]...
August 11 atWinter Ball 2017
A night of Scottish country dancing and musicians featuring Chris Duncan & Catherine Strutt at Hobart Town Hall, Macquarie St. Info: 03 6231 6585 or [email protected]...
August 12 atRichmond Picnic
A day of food, fun and dance at Richmond Village Green. Featuring Chris Duncan & Catherine Strutt, with Scottish fiddle and piano. Info: 03 6231 6585 or [email protected]...
August 13 atRobert Burns Club of Melbourne AGM and Poetry Q&A
Burns at Canterbury St Stables Community Centre, 49-53 Canterbury Rd. Info: 03 8361 0308....
August 20 atScots in the Bush
Celebrating the contribution of the Scottish people in opening up much of Australia at Boondooma Homestead. Info: 07 4168 0159 or www.boondoomahomestead.org.au....
August 17 - August 20 atThe Scottish Highland Dancing Assoc. Titles & Competitions
Highland dancing event and competition. Info: [email protected]..
August 20 atThe Ceilidh Clan Community Ceilidh
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....
August 25 atThe Toowoomba Caledonian Society & Pipe Band Ceilidh
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....
August 26 atBarrier Reef Highland Dancing Championshships
Highland dance competition at Emmanus Hall, Ryan College, Canterbury Rd. Info: 07 4774 8179....
August 26 atScotland the Brave
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...
August 26 atAdelaide Pipers’ Gathering
Piping event in Adelaide. Info: Jack Brennan [email protected]...
September 4 atBrisbane Smallpipe Session
Smallpipes session. Info: Malcolm McLaren 07 3820-2902 or [email protected]...
September 5 atArmadale Highland Gathering & Perth Kilt Run
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....
September 10 atVictorian Scottish Union Conference
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...
September 8 - September 10 atPiobaireachd Group Queensland Social
Piping event at Rochedale State High School, 249 Priestdale Rd. Info: 07 3397 4512....
September 10 atClans on the Coast
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....
September 16 atCeltic Piping Sessions
Piping music session 2pm – 5pm, upstairs at the Exford Hotel, 199 Russell St. Info: [email protected]...
September 17 atThe Ceilidh Clan Community Ceilidh
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....
September 22 atLearn Scottish Country Dancing
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. Info: www.sotr.org.au/beginner...
August 7 - September 25 atScots 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. Info: 0435 154 433 or www.sotr.org.au/chaos....
September 30 atPiobaireachd Group Queensland Social
Piping event at Rochedale State High School, 249 Priestdale Rd. Info: 07 3397 4512....
October 1 atAdelaide Pipers’ Gathering
Piping event in Adelaide. Info: Jack Brennan [email protected]...
October 2 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm atBrisbane Smallpipe Session
Smallpipes session. Info: Malcolm McLaren 07 3820-2902 or [email protected]...
October 3 atA Capital Jig Canberra Ball
Scottish Country Dancing at Albert Hall with music by Chris Duncan and Catherine Strutt. Info: www.rscds-canberra.org....
October 7 atCanberra Burns Club Highland Gathering
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....
October 7 atStringmania
A celebration and exploration of the traditional arts – fiddle, music, dance, language and song – set in the beautiful Yarra Valley. Info: www.stringmaniacamp.com...
October 1 @ 8:00 am - October 8 @ 5:00 pm atSounds of Scotland Concert
A night of Scottish entertainment with pipe bands, Scottish dance and music. Presented by BBC Pipe Band at Brisbane Boys College. Info: [email protected]..
October 13 atCollie Clan Gathering
Inaugural event with a full day of Scottish events and entertainment. Info: 08 9734 3360 or www.collieclangathering.org....
October 14 atRobert Burns Club of Melbourne Poetry Afternoon
Burns at Canterbury St Stables Community Centre, 49-53 Canterbury Rd. Info: 03 8361 0308....
October 15 atCeltic Piping Sessions
Piping music session 2pm – 5pm, upstairs at the Exford Hotel, 199 Russell St. Info: [email protected]...
October 15 atIllawarra 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 or www.illawarrapipeband.com...
October 15 atScotland the Brave
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_...
October 21 atIsla Grant Live
Legendary Scottish singer Isla Grant returns with exciting new songs, plus her extensive repertoire of much loved music. Info: www.grand-concerts.com...
September 5 - October 22 atCentral Coast Scottish Spectacular
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.scottishspect...
November 5 atAdelaide Pipers’ Gathering
Piping event in Adelaide. Info: Jack Brennan [email protected]...
November 6 atBrisbane Smallpipe Session
Smallpipes session. Info: Malcolm McLaren 07 3820-2902 or [email protected]...
November 7 atGlen Innes Highlands String Music Convention
With presenter profiles, workshop synopsis at Glen Innes Services Club. Info: 02 6732 1355....
November 17 - November 19 atCeltic Piping Sessions
Piping music session 2pm – 5pm, upstairs at the Exford Hotel, 199 Russell St. Info: [email protected]...
November 19 atThe Ceilidh Clan Community Ceilidh
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....
November 24 atDevelop your Scottish Country Dancing
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 cou...
October 9 - November 27 atHappy St Andrew’s Day
Wishing all our readers and friends a happy St Andrew’s Day! Celebrate St Andrew’s Day, Scotland’s national day....
November 30 atDaylesford Highland Gathering
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...
December 2 atTenterfield St Andrew’s Day Service
With pipes and drums and a traditional Scottish luncheon at Tenterfield Presbyterian Church, 117 Logan St at 10am. Info: 02 6736 5849....
December 3 atPiobaireachd Group Queensland Social
Piping event at Rochedale State High School, 249 Priestdale Rd. Info: 07 3397 4512....
December 3 atAdelaide Pipers’ Gathering
Piping event in Adelaide. Info: Jack Brennan [email protected]...
December 4 atBrisbane Smallpipe Session
Smallpipes session. Info: Malcolm McLaren 07 3820-2902 or [email protected]...
December 12 atCeltic Piping Sessions
Piping music session 2pm – 5pm, upstairs at the Exford Hotel, 199 Russell St. Info: [email protected]...
December 17 atHappy Christmas
Wishing all our readers and friends a very Happy Christmas and festive season!...
December 25 atThe Maryborough Highland Gathering
Australia’s oldest continuous running sporting event. With pipe bands, Scottish dancers, athletics and more. Info: 03 5461 1480 or www.highlandsociety.com.au...
January 1, 2018 atQuirindi Military Tattoo
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...
January 27, 2018 atChampion of Champions
Presented by the Highland Dance NSW Australia a weekend of Highland dance competition and events at Newcastle Entertainment Centre. Info: www.nswhighlanddancing.com.au....
March 31, 2018 - April 1, 2018 atThe Tartan Spectacular
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....
April 7, 2018 atBundanoon Highland Gathering
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....
April 7, 2018 at2018 Australian Clan Cameron Gathering
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....
April 20, 2018 - April 22, 2018 atAustralian Celtic Festival
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...
May 3, 2018 - May 6, 2018 atOutlander 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...
October 20, 2018 - October 21, 2018 at
