COME CELEBRATE ALL THINGS SCOTTISH!
Join us November 13-15, 2026 for the 65th Scottish Gathering and Highland Games! A 3-day event filled with the skirl of the bagpipes and the wearing of the tartan!
Bagpipes and Drums! | Highland Dancers! | Scottish Athletics! | Men in Kilts! | Colorful Clan Tents! | Shopping, food and fun!
Tickets to events and the Gathering can be purchased in advance online (Now Available). You may also purchase tickets at the gate. Remember, children 5 and under are free.
The weekend begins on Friday evening with the Calling of the Clans at 6:00 pm on the Salado Creekside just north of the Museum building. This is a solemn torchlit ceremony that recreates the coming together of the ancient Scottish clans to fight with Robert the Bruce for Scotland’s freedom in 1314 at Bannockburn.
Following the Calling, a Welcome Social and Buffet Supper ($20) will be held at the Venue – 220 Royal St. Salado, TX. Visitors can also attend the Friday Night Cèilidh where a traditional Scottish Band will lead an evening of family-friendly dancing with the Austin Scottish Country Dance Alliance. Tickets available online or at the door.
On Saturday (9am – 6pm) and Sunday (9am – 3pm), join us at the Barrow Brewing Company and Inn on the Creek to enjoy all things Scottish (Weekend Pass: $25 adult/$15 child).
We are proud to recognize the many public service organizations that honor fallen service members by featuring their bands at the 65th Salado Scottish Gathering!
- Clan Village … the largest gathering of Scottish Clan tents in Texas where Clan members share information about Scottish history and genealogy.
- Scottish Heavy Athletics; Highland Dancing; and Bagpipe and Drumming competitions.
- Scottish singers and musicians on the Entertainment Stage.
- Bonniest Knees, Scottish Shortbread, and Bonniest Beard contests.
- Variety of Celtic goods, food and beverages.
OPENING CEREMONIES begin at 12 noon Saturday with a Band and Clan Parade from South Main and Thomas Arnold (Pace Park) into the grounds followed by presentations and piping on the field.
Additional Sunday events include:
- The Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan – a traditional devotional service in which family groups carry banners of their family tartans and ask blessings on the families.
- Scottish Dog Parade and Contest
- Scottish Country Dance Demos
- Children’s Highland Games
- Scottish Sheepdog Herding
- Keg Toss
Did you see the video featuring the Bluebonnet Tartan-inspired whiskey snifters created by Salado Glassworks? There is a limited number available to purchase at their gallery, 1 Peddler’s Lane Salado, Texas. We will also feature a couple of these commemorative glasses at the Tartan Dinner auction on Saturday night. Please visit Salado Glassworks to make your purchase!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU IN SALADO
FOR THE GATHERING OF THE CLANS
AND A CELEBRATION OF ALL THINGS SCOTTISH!
