2026 Gathering Schedule

Thursday (Alexander’s at Inn on the Creek)

6:00 PM:  Join the team at Alexander’s Craft Cocktails and Kitchen along the creek for a sophisticated multi-course Highland tasting menu, thoughtfully paired with handcrafted spirits and fine cocktails curated for the occasion. Facebook event. Tickets (coming soon).

Friday (Salado Museum and College Park)

  • 2:00 PM:  Scottish fiddler Colin MacLeod will present a one hour lecture -The Story of the Celtic Fiddle in Texas. – Lucile A. Robertson Center at the Salado Museum. 
  • 4:00 PM: Select Scottish vendors open to the public on the grounds at Barrow Brewing.
  • 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 online SOLD OUT.
  • 7:00 PM: Friday Night Cèilidh with Scottish Band and Scottish Country Dance Association dancers. Tickets available online now at the best price. Tickets included with Clan and Patron registrations.

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 Demo
  • 12:00 PM:  Official Opening of the Gathering and Parade of the Bands and Clans
  • 1:00 PM: Gaelic Language Workshop
  • 1:30 PM:  Shortbread Contest
  • 2:00 PM:  Bonniest Knees Contest
  • 2:30 PM:  Scottish Country Dancing Demo
  • 3:00 PM: Gaelic Song Workshop
  • 7:00 PM:  Tartan Dinner (Advanced reservations required) at the The Venue – 220 Royal St. catered by Let Us Do the Cooking. Tickets available online.

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 and Highland Dance 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: Scottish Dog Agility Session
  • 11:30 AM: Pipes & Drums and Highland Dance Performance
  • 12:00 PM: “Scottish Dress” Dog Contest and Parade
  • 12:30 PM: Gaelic Language Workshop
  • 1:15 PM: Scottish Country Dancing Demo
  • 2:00 PM: Scottish Dog Agility Session
  • 2:30 PM:  Pipes & Drums and Highland Dance Performance
  • 3:00 PM: Closing Ceremony