2024 Gathering Schedule (Tentative)

Friday (Salado Museum and College Park)

  • 1:00 PM:  A Lecture in Word and Music by Colin MacLeod: The Scottish Fiddle – Its Journey of Influence from Scotland to the USA. Presentation at the SISD Middle School.
  • 1:00 PM:  Scottish singer and folklorist, Ed Miller, will present a one hour lecture in word and song addressing the Scottish Folksong Revival from 1960 to present day. Lucile A. Robertson Center at the Salado Museum. 
  • 6:00 PM:  Calling of the Clans Torchlight Ceremony – Creek side north of the Museum
  • 6:30 PM:  Welcome Social with Light Buffet Dinner (Ticketed Event) – Lucile A. Robertson Center at the Salado Museum. Tickets available on ticket site under Complete Clan Reservation section.

Saturday (Thomas Arnold Elementary School Fields)

  • 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM:  Clan Tents, Scottish Highland Games, Pipe and Drum Competitions, Live Celtic Music, Celtic Marketplace
  • 10:30 AM: Scottish Country Dancing with Celtic Spirit
  • 12:00 PM:  Official Opening of the Gathering and Parade of the Bands and Clans
  • 1:30 PM:  Shortbread Contest
  • 2:00 PM:  Bonniest Knees Contest
  • 2:30 PM:  Faerie Tea Party by Celtic Spirit (for children and woodland creatures, $5 each)
  • 7:00 PM:  Tartan Dinner (Advanced reservations required) at the The View on the Creek, catered by Let Us Do the Cooking. Tickets available on ticket site under Complete Clan Reservation section.

Sunday (Thomas Arnold Elementary School Fields)

  • 9:00 AM:  Kirkin’ o the Tartan traditional devotional service
  • 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM:  Pipe Band Performances, Live Celtic Music, “Scottish Dress” Pet Parade and Contest, Clan Tents, Shopping, Food
  • 10:00 AM-12:00 PM: Scottish Highland Games for Kids: meet the athletes & hands-on demonstration
  • 11:30 AM: Dog Parade and Contest
  • 12:00 PM: Keg Toss on Athletic Field. All welcome to show off their strength!
  • 1:15 PM: Scottish Country Dancing with Celtic Spirit
  • 2:30 PM:  Parade of Bands and Closing Ceremony