2025 Gathering Schedule

Friday (Salado Museum and College Park)

  • 2:00 PM:  Scottish singer and folklorist, Ed Miller, will present a one hour lecture in word and song addressing the Scottish Tapestry. Lucile A. Robertson Center at the Salado Museum. 
  • 6:00 PM:  Calling of the Clans Torchlight Ceremony – Creek side at Barrow Brewing
  • 6:30 PM:  Welcome Social with Light Buffet Dinner (Ticketed Event) – The Venue – 220 Royal St. Tickets available here

Saturday (Barrow Brewing Company and Inn on the Creek)

  • 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM:  Clan Tents, Scottish Highland Games, Pipe and Drum Competitions, Live Scottish Music, Celtic Marketplace
  • 11:00 AM: Scottish Country Dancing
  • 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:  Scottish Country Dancing
  • 7:00 PM:  Tartan Dinner (Advanced reservations required) at the The Venue – 220 Royal St. catered by Let Us Do the Cooking. Tickets available here

Sunday (Barrow Brewing Company and Inn on the Creek)

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