LOTS OF CABERS & HAMMERS TO FLY AT THE GATHERING!!

Scottish Athletics will be front and center again in 2007 at the Gathering of the Scots with one of the largest field of competitors ever seen in Maritime Canada! Over 70 "kilted" athletes will take part in the weekend’s activities including Friday's Athletic Skills Workshop and Saturday competitions in categories such as Junior, Open/Pro, Amateur, Female and the popular Children’s Lightweight events.
A very strong field of competitors in the Open/Pro division from NB, NS and as far away as Manitoba and the Eastern US will try to upset two-time Canadian Champion Greg Hadley who returns to defend his undefeated title at the Gathering of the Scots.
Organizers are very excited about the addition of a Female Division in 2007– the first of its kind in Atlantic Canada!!

MEDIEVAL WARRIORS GO TO BATTLE!

Have you ever dreamed of a time when knights fought in battle, great halls were lit by candelight and jesters entertained the crowds? If so, then don't miss the "Shire of Lyndhaven" display at the Gathering of the Scots in 2007. Dedicated to the research and recreation of life during the European Middle Ages, members of the Society for Creative Anachronism will be on hand to recreate many aspects of pre-1600's western civilization. Stop in to see their arts & crafts, medieval costume displays and don't miss their warriors at center-field during the afternoon!!

"BOTTOMS UP" TO HEADLINE 07 CEILIDH!!

Celtic music will be front and center at this year's Gathering of the Scots Festival in Perth-Andover, with a long list of musical and dance performances throughout the weekend. Headlining the festival's Saturday Evening Ceilidh (May 26th) will be the Celtic-folk sounds of recent ECMA nominees "BOTTOMS UP". Creating a "kitchen party" atmosphere wherever they play, this 5-piece band is sure to appeal to young and old alike! To learn more about Bottoms up, check out their website at http://www.bottoms-up-band.com/.

Tickets for this great evening of Celtic entertainment are now on sale and going fast - get yours soon!!!

"CAST A LINE" AT THE GATHERING!!

For many years, "Fly Casting Competitions" have been a tradtition at many festivals in the Highlands of Scotland. For the first time in 2007, visitors to the Gathering of the Scots will get the chance to test their skills in this time-honored sport of champions. Offering 2 divisions (youth and adult), competitors will try their luck at both the "single-handed fly accuracy" and "distance casting"events. For more information on how you can get involved, check out "What's New" on this year's Gathering of the Scots website main page.

KINCARDINE PIPERS TO PERFORM IN 2007!!

Organizers of the Gathering of the Scots festival have confirmed that the KINCARDINE SCOTTISH PIPE BAND (Kincardine, Ontario) will be making the trip to Perth-Andover in 2007. Founded in 1908, the Kincardine band has been performed literally thousands of public performances for almost a century and is believed to be the oldest street pipe band with unbroken service in Ontario, Canada!! A record breaking 4 bands will perform throughout the weekend at this year's festival including the Oromocto Legion Pipe Band, the Fredericton District Highland Pipes and Drums and our own Southern Victoria Pipe Band of Perth-Andover!!