We are all Scottish for the Day

We had a “wee” mistake in the scheduling . . . The Falconry Shows were listed at 1PM & 3PM but are actually set for  11 AM and 2 PM. We don’t want anyone to miss this amazing display!

How about some great local entertainment including music, dance, and a glass of ale with your friends?  Call in sick and take a nap because The Railcar-Picaroons Castle Ceilidh is where you need to be tonight. Need more info? 

The Whisky Tastings is a very popular workshop for the Novice and Connoisseur alike.  Full details can be found here or just sit back and enjoy the smooth sounds and smooth images of even smoother malts.

If you needed a reminder about what goes on at The Gathering, take a minute to watch a slideshow of images from past events. Thanks to Rod Mac for putting this together.

“Many hands make for light work.”  The Gathering is an example of great community effort!   A special thank you goes out to all our friends who grab the rope and pull. SALTIRE Adena Robinson Mel & Avis Fitton Anne Sadler Harry Sadler LION Dawn Bishop Brunswick Funeral Homes

“Kirking” of the Tartans – Larlee Creek Sunday, June 5th (7:00 PM) History of the “Kirking” – This custom is said to date back from the days after the battle of Culloden (Scotland), when the Duke of Cumberland suppressed the Scottish Highlanders. The subsequent 1746 Act of Proscription forbade members of Scottish clans to wear […]

The Gathering is jam-packed with activity. A Main Stage with music and dance, competition on the athletic fields, a workshop for everyone, demonstration, the Clan March and more! With that much going on there are always going to be changes. Please check the updated schedule to ensure you don’t miss a  thing!

   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 Railcar Brewing Company Dr. David Bell & Family To see our complete list of sponsors, please visit our Sponsors page.

For the first time ever, to help commemorate the festival’s 15th anniversary, organizers of the Gathering of the Scots Festival will host their first “Shanachie ar Puball” or for those not familiar with the Gaelic, a Story-Teller’s Circle! Hosted by local enthusiast Murray Grant, a casual format of invited speakers as well as anyone volunteering […]

With mere days before the 2016 GOS opening, you can sense the excitement in the air! Thanks again to Jon Collicott and his Davinci College production crew for their work in capturing the spirit of the celebration!