Author: wdickson
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Sponsors -HEAVYWEIGHT BRONZE
Another “Shout Out” to the many great supporters of The Gathering. If you see any of them on the street, please give them a tip of your hat. HEAVYWEIGHT BRONZE Everett’s Heating Ltd. Hanscome’s Garage In memory of Richard & Janet Jamer Dr. Carter & Karen Kennedy Martin & Marilyn McCauley Dr. Geoff Moore Ralph […]
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The Clan March
This is an impressive event to watch from the sidelines – but so much more emotional to participate. The Gathering has generated over 60 “Clan Banners” that will be used to represent families during this year’s event. Come walk with the massed bands and be a part of the great Clan March! Read more about […]
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Don’t FORE-get!
Again in 2019, organizers of the Gathering of the Scots Festival will be partnering with the prestigious Aroostook Valley Country Club to host their “Celtic 2-Man Scramble” on Wednesday evening, May 30th. Full Details – A Gentleman’s Game
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Sponsors – Highlander
Thank you! The Gathering extends many thanks and admiration for those who lend a helping hand to the Festival. Your support is a vital part of our collective success! HIGHLANDER GOLD Tim Hortons McCain Foods Canada Photography by Amanda Picaroons Traditional Ales To see our complete list of sponsors, please visit our Sponsors page.
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2019 Schedule of Events Released!
It’s here! It’s here! It’s here! The 2019 Gathering of the Scots Events Schedule has been released and it is packed! Click here for download/printable PDF.
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A very special Kitchen Party!
For over 17 years at Gathering of the Scots in Perth-Andover, merriment, music & dance highlight the Friday evening Ceilidh! 2019 will be no exception (May 31st )! NEW LOCATION! Through a kind partnership with the Perth Elks Lodge, the Ceilidh will see a new location in 2019! And festival organisers are excited with the […]
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Sponsors – Platinum
Thank you! Every BIG celebration requires some HEAVY lifting. Many thanks to our “cornerstone” sponsors for lending their MU$CLE to the task. Government of Canada Province of New Brunswick Village of Perth-Andover David and Marianne Bell Johnson Guardian Drug Store To see our complete list of sponsors, please visit our Sponsors page.
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A Mystery Whisky at the Gathering!
For over 18 years, single malt whiskies and the Gathering of the Scots festival have gone hand in hand! Hundreds have made the pilgrimage to Perth-Andover, for well over a decade, to experience the annual Whisky-Pairings Dinner in April – five delicious dinner courses expertly paired with some of Scotland’s best single malt whiskies! For […]
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World’s Record at the Gathering!?!
With such an amazing response last year to our Guinness Record attempt with the world’s largest Clan March, festival organizers have decided to go one step further in 2019 . . . “The most Cabers tossed in 3 minutes.” – Sounds interesting, eh? Local heavy events champion Dirk Bishop further explains the details in attempting […]
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Athlete of the Week – Kaitlyn Clark
As the Gathering nears, we take this opportunity to introduce another competitor in the Canadian Women’s Scottish Athletic Championships. A home grown talent, Kaitlyn Clark has burst onto the national scene! Check out her full bio on the Athletes page.