2025 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 at Barrow Brewing
  • 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 

  • 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

  • 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: Scottish Highland Games for Kids: meet the athletes & hands-on demonstration
  • 11:00 AM: Scottish Sheepdog Herding
  • 11:30 AM: Dog Parade and Contest
  • 12:00 PM: Keg Toss on Athletic Field. All welcome to show off their strength!
  • 12:30 PM: Scottish Sheepdog Herding
  • 1:15 PM: Scottish Country Dancing with Celtic Spirit
  • 2:30 PM:  Parade of Bands and Closing Ceremony