the Gathering of the Scots

BARRY'S PRIVATEERS HEADLINE TARTAN DAY BLAST!

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They appear every St. Patrick's Day like a haunted Pirate ship emerging from the fog. Coming together from other bands they unite to form a driving force in Celtic music.They are BARRY'S PRIVATEERS and they play Celtic music that you know and love in an up tempo, high energy manner that will have you singing and dancing with friends old and new. Whether it’s traditional ballads or new

THE GATHERING WELCOMES CHAD TETFORD

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CHAD TETFORD is a songwriter/singer "making big waves" from Halifax, Nova Scotia. His debut album "Between Us" features 12 original tracks written by Tetford and includes special guest quest appearances by many of his friends ( including The Cottars) that stopped by throughout the recording process to lend their talents. Writing songs for as long as he can remember, Chad will definitely turn

SCOTLAND'S ALAN TRAIN TO PERFORM IN 2008!!

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Montreal-based ALAN TRAIN has been confirmed as one of the many great musicians to perform at the Gathering of the Scots in 2008! Born in Lanarkshire, Scotland, and a graduate of Strathclyde University in 2000 with an honours degree in music, Alan has never been without a guitar since the age of 6. He grew up playing in bands from an early age and has been fortunate enough to earn his

KEVIN ROBINSON THROWS FOR 2008 GATHERING TITLE!

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Perth-Andover, a center for Scottish Heavy Athletic development in New Brunswick, has produced many top competitors in recent years. Along with the accomplishments of reigning NB Champion Dirk Bishop, several other high-level titles have been held by local athletes including Lyndon Clark (2007 NB Junior Champion) and the husband & wife team of Kevin & Adena Robinson (2006 NB Open/Pro Champion

3-TIME WORLD MASTERS CHAMPION TO THROW AT GATHERING!

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Fans will be pleased to know that "3-time World Masters Champion" Dirk Bishop will return to the Gathering of the Scots in 2008 to compete for top honors in the Scottish Heavy Athletics events! In addition to the amazing accomplishment of winning 3 World Masters titles (2005,2006,2007), Bishop presently holds the title of "Open/Pro New Brunswick Champion" as well. Bishop, the pride and joy of

WOMEN'S ATHLETICS TO BE HIGHLIGHTED IN 2008!

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Perth-Andover's Gathering of the Scots festival marked the first time that women have competed in the sport of Scottish Heavy Athletics in Eastern Canada (2007)! After such a successful start, organizers are pleased to announce that the "Lassies" will be back on the field again in 2008! Seeing the women toss around the heavy implements proved to be a crowd favorite, and they will not

CANADIAN CHAMPION RETURNS TO THE GATHERING!

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Greg Hadley, 3 time Canadian Champion, is returning to the Gathering of the Scots festival in 2008. Hadley has won the Ancient Scottish Heavy Events title at the Gathering for the past 5 years and is gunning for his 6th consecutive win. He owns most of the field records at our local games and it is a pleasure to watch him make this original extreme sport look easy! Hadley’s accomplishments

MENU & LOCATION SET FOR 2008 WHISKY PAIRINGS!

2008-03-09T18:06:00.000-07:00

The final menu and location are now set for the first Gathering of the Scots WHISKY PAIRINGS DINNER in Perth-Andover. An excellent assortment of highland malts have been "expertly paired" with an outstanding 5-course menu! With only 60 seats available, tickets for this one-of-a-kind event are going fast! Contact us today to reserve yours!!! Date/Time: SAT., MAY 10th, 2008 6:00 PM

"TAXI CHAIN" HEADLINES CEILIDH IN 2008!

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"Blues-rock with saxophones aren't especially rare . . . However, a blues-rock band that includes both Sax and Highlands Bagpipes is a different story altogether! A Toronto-based quintet, Taxi Chain was founded in 1993 by onetime "Rare Air" piper Grier Coppins. Defying musical conventions, this 5-man band makes the pipes sound right at home amid Memphis-style horns and R&B - influenced

TARTAN DAY BLAST @ THE BOGAN - SATURDAY APRIL 5th

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To everyone across North America, TARTAN DAY (April 6th) celebrates the historical links between Scotland and Scottish descendants in North America. Each year in Canada, people gather together on, or near this date to celebrate their rich Scottish heritage by hosting teas, suppers, Celtic performances and . . . only in Perth-Andover, a Tartan Day Blast!! With lots of plaid, Celtic music, and

WHISKY PAIRINGS DINNER COMES TO PERTH-ANDOVER!

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From its earliest days, whisky has been known for its curative and creative properties. Charming Saints and tormenting sinners, Scotland’s national drink has evolved into a unique cultural icon of the people who savor it. Now, for the first time in Atlantic Canada, a pilgrimage will be

"SHUTTLE" TO AND FROM KINTORE!!

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Worried about getting to the Kilted Golf? Let us make the trip a bit easier!! Shuttle services (compliments of F. McClure & Sons Ltd. Toyota, Grand Falls) will be provided on Friday afternoon from the festival site to the golf course - and then back to your car, free of charge! Departure is from Baird's at approximately 3:00 PM - see you then!! And remember, if your driving to Kintore, simply "

PICAROONS BREWMASTER TELLS IT ALL!

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In the 15th century before hops were brought to England from the Netherlands, the term "ale" was used to describe unhopped fermented beverages. The term "beer" was eventually adopted to describe an ale-like brew with the addition of hops. (compliments of Picaroons Ales website at http://www.picaroons.ca. Owner and Brewmaster of one of New Brunswick's most famous breweries, Sean Dunbar will lead

MAKING WHITE MEN DANCE SINCE 1642!

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Join celebrated Whisky expert and owner of one of Fredericton's most popular watering-holes (Dolan's Pub) for an informative session of "pallet stimulation". What's the difference between a Single Malt, Pure Malt, and Blended Whisky. How do you find the right whisky for your personal taste? Learn the answers to these questions plus many more at this year's Gathering of the Scots WHISKY TASTING

MARCH WITH YOUR CLAN AT THE GATHERING!!

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Here's your chance to march with 100 pipes & drums at the Gathering of the Scots Festival! Would you like to have your family crest hang in a place on honor throughout the festival? Organizers still have room for a few more Celtic Clans to join into this year's CLAN MARCH (Saturday at noon). All you have to do is round up a few members of your family to participate in the March and contact us

CALLING ALL ATHLETES!!

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to "Toss the hammer" or "Turn the Caber"? Well here's your chance! On Friday, May 25th (5:30 PM) Qualified Professional Instructors will host The Gathering of the Scots Sixth Annual HEAVYWEIGHT ATHLETICS SKILLS WORKSHOP at the festival grounds (Route#105, Baird's Memonial Campground, just south of Perth-Andover). With both male and female divisions,

KILTS IN KINTORE ON FRIDAY!!

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All roads lead to the Lower Kintore Golf and Sports Club Friday, May 25th! A jam-packed weekend of Celtic celebration will get begin with the Gathering of the Scots "THIRD ANNUAL KILTED GOLF TOURNAMENT". Enjoy a highthearted afternoon of Scotland's favorite sport in the beautiful Highlands of the Scotch Colony!! Tee-off to the haunting sounds of the Highland Bagpipes - it just doesn't get any

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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,

MEDIEVAL WARRIORS GO TO BATTLE!

2007-03-09T10:02:00.000-08:00

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

"BOTTOMS UP" TO HEADLINE 07 CEILIDH!!

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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

"CAST A LINE" AT THE GATHERING!!

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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

KINCARDINE PIPERS TO PERFORM IN 2007!!

2007-03-07T18:46:00.000-08:00

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

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