.Scottish/Australian Calender of Events 2011
January 2011
1 Maryborough-VIC-The 150th Maryborough Highland Gathering at Princes Park
Info; 03 5461 1480 or www.maryboroughhighlandsociety.com
9-14 Campaspe Downs-VIC-Music Under The Southern Cross.Celtic Southern Cross Summer School
Info; www.celt.com.au/summer.html
15 Devonport-TAS-Scottish Power-Lord of The Isles
A celebration of music,song,dance and featuring the St.Andrews Caledonian Pipe Band at
Devonport Entertainment & Convention Centre 145-151 Rooke St
Info; tickets www.decc.net.au
16 Toowong-QLD-Australian Scottish Community
Sausage Sizzle at Toowong Community Meeting Rooms,Josling Street.
Info; 07 3855 1072 or www.aussie-scots.org.au
22 Torquay-QLD- Burns Night at Hooligans Irish Pub
Info; 07 4194 0099
22 Michelton-QLD- Brisbane Clans Pipe & Drums Burns Night Supper at Gaythorne RSL
Info;Kaye 07 3369 2232
22 Ipswich-QLD- Ipswich Thistle Pipe Band Burns Night at Band Hall,Limestone Park
Info; 0414 776361 or secretary@ipswichthistle.com
23 Exeter-SA- Mount Barker Caledonian Society and the Port Adelaide Caledonian Society
Burns Night at the Port Adelaide Caledonian Hall,189 Semaphore Road
Info; www.mtbarkerscots.org
25 Hobart-TAS-City of Hobart Highland Pipe Band Burns Night at Hobart Function & Convention
Centre-Full pipe band performance,highland dancing,address to the haggis,immortal memory
and toasts,live celtic music and dancing from The Iain MacLeod Ceilidh Band
Info; niall@hfcc.com.au or 0418 107175
25 Nationwide-Burns Night
Its a night of celebration that marks the anniversary of the birth of Scotlands national poet
Robert Burns.Born on 25th January 1759 at Alloway,Ayrshire.
26 North Sydney-NSW-Australia Day Celtic Festival at Bradfield Park,Milsons Point from
9am to 5.30pm.Enjoy a full days celtic programme by the harbour.Free entry.Very limited parking
recommend travel by train,bus or ferry
Info; Gordon Connon 02 9968 1854 or www.celticcouncil.org.au
26 Nationwide- Happy Australia Day!
29 Darwin-NT- Darwin Burns Night 2011.Celebrate Robert Burns life in song,dance and poetry
with the NT Celtic Clubs very own Burns Night.Complete with the Darwin & District Pipe and
Drums and also featuring International Band 'The Borderers'
Info; Moyston Wright at wrightm@smartchat.net.au or 0424 265668
February 2011
5 Ringwood-VIC-Robert Burns Club of Melbourne Burns supper at Karralyka Centre,Mines Road.
Includes the immortal memory toast to the lassies and response,piper and highland display,plus
Scottish country dancing and old times dancing
Info; Graham 03 8361 0308 or Bev Tait 03 9743 5383 or inabii@clearmail.com.au
12 Berwick-VIC-25th Berwick Highland Gathering at Akoonah Park.Full day of Scottish family fun.
Info; Simon kassieman2003@yahoo.com.au
19 East Brunswick-VIC- Brunswick Scottish Society's Annual Burns Supper
Includes the immortal memory a toast to the lassies and at Victoria Street Hall,includes response
plus highland dancing display,Scottish piper and dancing
Info; Graham 03 8361 0308 or inabii@clearmail.com.au
19 Wattle Park-VIC- Melbourne & District Branch RSCDS Social
Scottish country dancing at St.James Uniting Church Hall,Lyndoch St.
Info; 03 9726 7431 or www.rscdsmelbourne.org.au
20 Toowong-QLD-Australian Scottish Community Sausage Sizzle at Toowong Community Rooms
Josling Street
Info; 07 3855 1072 or www.aussie-scots.org.au
20 Mt.Barker-SA- 50th Mt.Barker Highland Gathering
presented by Mount Barker Caledonian Society at the Mount Barker Showground
Info; www.mtbarkerscots.org
March 2011
4-6 Katoomba-NSW- Scottish Country Dancing Katoomba Weekend,enjoy a Scottish country dance
weekend in the Blue Mountains.Non dancers welcome
Info; 02 9520 9075 or charlton.pat@gmail.com
20 Geelong-VIC, Geelong Highland Gathering,Geelong Showground,Breakwater Road ,East Geelong
First held in 1857.Includes the Australian Pipe Band Championships and
much more.Please come along and show your support and have a great day
Info; www.geelonghighlandgathering.org.au
April 2011
2 Bundanoon-NSW- 34th Annual Bundanoon is Brigadoon Highland Gathering
Australia's largest Scottish event,set in the Southern Highlands.Pipebands,Clan village,Scottish
dancing/street parade,music,stalls and much more.
Info; 1300 657 559 or www.highlandsnsw.com.au/brigadoon
2 April- 8 May Castlemaine Art Gallery & Museum,Scottish Painters in Australia,14 Lyttleton Street
Castlemaine,VIC,tel 03 5472 2292 www.castlemainegallery.com
10 Ringwood-VIC- Ringwood Highland Games at Jubilee Park,Greenwood Ave.Full day of
Scottish bands,stalls and dancing
Info; 03 9876 4140
23 MacLean-NSW- Maclean Highland Gathering at MacLean Showground.Solo and band
piping competition and much more.
Info; 02 6645 2887 or www.niabco.net/host/lcsa/index.html
23 Huskisson-NSW- The White Sands Easter Carnival
Featuring street parade through Huskisson.All day entertainment at the Sports Oval massed
pipe bands/dancing,vintage vehicles,entertainment,stalls
Info; Tom 02 4443 0575 or 0413 027227
24 Ulladulla-NSW- Blessing The Fleet
Street parade,pipe bands,massed pipe display,dancers and much more
Info; Tom 02 4443 0575 or 0413 027227
28-1 Glen Innes-NSW- Australian Celtic Festival
A celtic weekend with live music,dance,food stalls,etc
Info; 02 6730 2400 or www.australiancelticfestival.com
30 Freemantle-WA- WA Police Pipe Band at the Amazing Grace concert,Curtin Theatre,Ellen Street
Freemantle (part of the John Curtin college of the arts school campus),at 2pm.
Bookings,93707183 or 0424822019 www.wapol.com.au
May 2011
28 Berry-NSW- The Berry Celtic Festival
Rotary Club of Berry-Gerringong inc at Berry Showground,Hazelberry Park.Pipe Bands,stalls
and much more
Info; www.berrycelticfestival.org.au
June 2011
2-5 Wingham-NSW- 7th Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival
Presented by the Manning Valley Historical Society, Including whisky night,Scottish ball,highland
games and fair,street parade,clans and pipes.
Info; Eric Richardson 02 6553 5412 or www.manninghistorical.org
10-13 Portarlington-VIC- The National Celtic Festival
Australia's largest and most diverse celebration of celtic music and culture.Held on the
Bellarine Peninsula
Info; www.nationalcelticfestival.com
July 2011
2 Aberdeen-NSW- Aberdeen Highland Games
Games begin with a parade of Clans and bands into the massed band salute & Chieftain's
address at Jefferson Park
Info; 02 6543 8457 or www.aberdeenhighlandgames.com
3 Brisbane-QLD- International Tartan Day
Presented by Australian Scottish Community at Southbank
Info; 07 3359 8195 or www.aussie-scots.org.au
August 2011
21 Beechwood-VIC- 3rd Annual Highland Games at Amulet Vineyard
10.30am to 5pm at Amulet Vineyard,Wangaratta Road.Strongman contest for the title
of 'The Southern Highlander',pipebands and dancing and much more
Info; 03 5727 0420 or www.amuletwines.com.au
September 2011
17 Nelsons Bay-NSW- Clans On The Coast,Port Stephens Celtic Festival
Pipe bands,dancers,stalls,kids events etc
Info; 0418 495 336 or www.clansonthecoast.com
September 2011
18 Perth-WA- A Scottish Day Out
Pipe Bands,stalls,clans,events etc organised by the WA Police Acadamy
Info ; www.wapol.com.au/news.htm
October 2011
1 Hornsby-The Showroom,Hornsby RSL Club,4 High Street,Hornsby
50th Aniversary of Hornsby RSL Pipe Band,has been running since 1961.
We are celebrating on Sat ist October with a 3 course meal and an awesome night of
entertainment including Hornsby RSL Pipe Band,Highlander Celtic Rock Band,Scottish
Country Dancing and the Traditional Address to the Haggis.
Book online www.hornsbyrsl.com.au
October 2011
8 Kambah-ACT- Canberra Highland Gathering
ACT Pipe bands championships.Scottish fair,dancing,stalls and much more
Info; Max Calder 02 6292 6920 or maxcalder@grapevine.com.au
October 2011
9 Ringwood-VIC- Scottish Clans & Associations Council-Annual Luncheon
At Karralyka Centre Ringwood;Info; Robert Stewart 03 9891 6450
October 2011
15 Sydney-NSW-The Silver Tassie
The Australasian young piper of the year event and includes Bill Graham Memorial Medley
Contest (no age restrictions).Info Barry Gray 0412 602 983 or piper01@optusnet.com.au
October 2011
16 Wollongong-NSW-31st City of Wollongong Highland Gathering Pipe Band Contest.
Piping Contest,Highland & Irish dancing,kids events,Scottish Country Dancing,stalls and more at Vikings Football
Oval,Swan St.Info; James Bennes 02 4284 3429
October 2011
22 Lauceston-TAS-Tasmanian Highland Dancing Championships
Riverside High School.Info;03 63333 0115
October 2011
23 Glenmaggie-VIC-Glenmaggie Scottish Folk Festival
Info; Merryn Stevenson 03 5148 0505
October 2011
28-30 Mittagong-NSW-Annual Clan MacNeil Association of Australia Clan Gathering
NSW Southern Highlands,all descendant families who have ancestry with the MacNeil Clan are welcome to join.
Info;John MacNeil kisimul@chariot.net.au or 08 8338 3858
October 2011
29 Inglewood-WA-Caledonian Society of Western Australia Social Evening
Bob Daniels Community Centre,corner Beaufort Street and 10th Ave.
Info;0439 978 013 or caledonianwa@gmail.com
October 2011
30 Adelaide-SA-Clan Donald Annual Luncheon
To reserve your seat please phone Secretary 08 8265 0979
November 2011
4-6 Beechworth-VIC- The 16th Beechworth Celtic Festival
The festival has many bands and artists from all over Australia
Info; www.beechworthcelticfestival.com.au or 1300 366 321
November 2011
6 Castle Hill-NSW- Castle Hill Highland Gathering
Castle Hill Showground,pipe bands,clan tents,heavy events,stalls and much more,organised by the Combined
Scottish Societies of NSW Inc;Info; 02 9524 4943,02 9871 3593 or www.sydneyhills.com.au
November 2011
13 Flemington-VIC- The Scots of Victoria 'AGM & Seminar'
Canterbury Street Stables Community Centre 49-53 Canterbury St.Members of all Scottish community groups are
welcome to attend.Enquires;Bill Schrank 03 8361 0282 or www.scotsofaus.org.au
November 2011
20 Armadale-WA- Armadale Highland Gathering
11am-5pm,at Minnawarra Park.WA's largest Scottish event with highland and country dancing,pipe band competition
and more.Free event;Info; 08 9399 0187 or www.armadale.wa.gov.au
November 2011
24 Melbourne-VIC- Royal Caledonian Society of Melbourne St Andrews Day Dinner
Info;David Thomson; 0411 242 297
November 2011
26 Sydney-NSW- The Murrayfield Ball
Celebrate St Andrews Day with the Murrayfield Society at the Westin Sydney.
Info; Helen Bendall helen@maritrade.com.au
November 2011
26 Perth-WA- St Andrew Society of WA St Andrew Day Ball
The Society is holding its annual St Andrew Day Ball,celebrate Scotland's patron saint.
Info; 08 9487 7586 or www.saintandrew.org.au
November 2011
Sunday 27th St Andrews Day -A Gathering of the Clans
Sydney-NSW- Kirkin the Tartan service at St.Stephens,Macquarie Street,Sydney NSW at
10am - 11am,followed by morning tea at the church at 11am till Noon,then any interested
participants will cross Macquarie Street at the pedestrian crossing and proceed on a 'Tartan
Ramble' via the hospital access to the Domain,congregating at the Rabbie Burns statue,for
picnic lunch,Restaurants and cafe facilities are also available,it will be a great day for a get
together,For any info; myself Trevor Smurthwaite 02 6553 4470 or email me on
trevor@australianscottishheritage.com
December 2011
3 South Windsor-NSW- Macquarie Towns Scottish Society St Andrews Day Dinner
Celebrating the patron saint of Scotland at Tiningi Hall,Bligh Park.Two course meal,dancing,BYO drinks.$20 per head
7.30pm;Bookings; 02 4578 1482 or hm.terry@bigpond.net.au
December 2011
3 Daylesford-VIC- Daylesford Highland Gathering
Victoria Park,full day of Scottish events and fun.Info;Cameron Telfer 0437 659 148 or ctelfer@bigpond.com
December 2011
4 Kensington Park -SA- The Royal Caledonian Society St Andrews Night
Kensington Park RSL,346 The Parade 7.30pm start.Entry $15 includes haggis,'neeps tatties'.
Bookings;Chief 08 8379 2515,Christina 8276 4160.Pipes and drums to entertain. www.rcs.org.au
December 2011
31 Inglewood-WA- Caledonian Society of Western Australia Hogmanay
Bob Daniels Community Centre corner Beaufort Street and 10th Ave.
Info;0439 978 013 or caledonianwa@gmail.com
December 2011
31 Clevaland-QLD- Redlands Sporting Club Pipe Band Hogmanay
Donald Simpson Centre,Bloomfield St
Info; 07 3286 5000
January 2011
1 Maryborough-VIC-The 150th Maryborough Highland Gathering at Princes Park
Info; 03 5461 1480 or www.maryboroughhighlandsociety.com
9-14 Campaspe Downs-VIC-Music Under The Southern Cross.Celtic Southern Cross Summer School
Info; www.celt.com.au/summer.html
15 Devonport-TAS-Scottish Power-Lord of The Isles
A celebration of music,song,dance and featuring the St.Andrews Caledonian Pipe Band at
Devonport Entertainment & Convention Centre 145-151 Rooke St
Info; tickets www.decc.net.au
16 Toowong-QLD-Australian Scottish Community
Sausage Sizzle at Toowong Community Meeting Rooms,Josling Street.
Info; 07 3855 1072 or www.aussie-scots.org.au
22 Torquay-QLD- Burns Night at Hooligans Irish Pub
Info; 07 4194 0099
22 Michelton-QLD- Brisbane Clans Pipe & Drums Burns Night Supper at Gaythorne RSL
Info;Kaye 07 3369 2232
22 Ipswich-QLD- Ipswich Thistle Pipe Band Burns Night at Band Hall,Limestone Park
Info; 0414 776361 or secretary@ipswichthistle.com
23 Exeter-SA- Mount Barker Caledonian Society and the Port Adelaide Caledonian Society
Burns Night at the Port Adelaide Caledonian Hall,189 Semaphore Road
Info; www.mtbarkerscots.org
25 Hobart-TAS-City of Hobart Highland Pipe Band Burns Night at Hobart Function & Convention
Centre-Full pipe band performance,highland dancing,address to the haggis,immortal memory
and toasts,live celtic music and dancing from The Iain MacLeod Ceilidh Band
Info; niall@hfcc.com.au or 0418 107175
25 Nationwide-Burns Night
Its a night of celebration that marks the anniversary of the birth of Scotlands national poet
Robert Burns.Born on 25th January 1759 at Alloway,Ayrshire.
26 North Sydney-NSW-Australia Day Celtic Festival at Bradfield Park,Milsons Point from
9am to 5.30pm.Enjoy a full days celtic programme by the harbour.Free entry.Very limited parking
recommend travel by train,bus or ferry
Info; Gordon Connon 02 9968 1854 or www.celticcouncil.org.au
26 Nationwide- Happy Australia Day!
29 Darwin-NT- Darwin Burns Night 2011.Celebrate Robert Burns life in song,dance and poetry
with the NT Celtic Clubs very own Burns Night.Complete with the Darwin & District Pipe and
Drums and also featuring International Band 'The Borderers'
Info; Moyston Wright at wrightm@smartchat.net.au or 0424 265668
February 2011
5 Ringwood-VIC-Robert Burns Club of Melbourne Burns supper at Karralyka Centre,Mines Road.
Includes the immortal memory toast to the lassies and response,piper and highland display,plus
Scottish country dancing and old times dancing
Info; Graham 03 8361 0308 or Bev Tait 03 9743 5383 or inabii@clearmail.com.au
12 Berwick-VIC-25th Berwick Highland Gathering at Akoonah Park.Full day of Scottish family fun.
Info; Simon kassieman2003@yahoo.com.au
19 East Brunswick-VIC- Brunswick Scottish Society's Annual Burns Supper
Includes the immortal memory a toast to the lassies and at Victoria Street Hall,includes response
plus highland dancing display,Scottish piper and dancing
Info; Graham 03 8361 0308 or inabii@clearmail.com.au
19 Wattle Park-VIC- Melbourne & District Branch RSCDS Social
Scottish country dancing at St.James Uniting Church Hall,Lyndoch St.
Info; 03 9726 7431 or www.rscdsmelbourne.org.au
20 Toowong-QLD-Australian Scottish Community Sausage Sizzle at Toowong Community Rooms
Josling Street
Info; 07 3855 1072 or www.aussie-scots.org.au
20 Mt.Barker-SA- 50th Mt.Barker Highland Gathering
presented by Mount Barker Caledonian Society at the Mount Barker Showground
Info; www.mtbarkerscots.org
March 2011
4-6 Katoomba-NSW- Scottish Country Dancing Katoomba Weekend,enjoy a Scottish country dance
weekend in the Blue Mountains.Non dancers welcome
Info; 02 9520 9075 or charlton.pat@gmail.com
20 Geelong-VIC, Geelong Highland Gathering,Geelong Showground,Breakwater Road ,East Geelong
First held in 1857.Includes the Australian Pipe Band Championships and
much more.Please come along and show your support and have a great day
Info; www.geelonghighlandgathering.org.au
April 2011
2 Bundanoon-NSW- 34th Annual Bundanoon is Brigadoon Highland Gathering
Australia's largest Scottish event,set in the Southern Highlands.Pipebands,Clan village,Scottish
dancing/street parade,music,stalls and much more.
Info; 1300 657 559 or www.highlandsnsw.com.au/brigadoon
2 April- 8 May Castlemaine Art Gallery & Museum,Scottish Painters in Australia,14 Lyttleton Street
Castlemaine,VIC,tel 03 5472 2292 www.castlemainegallery.com
10 Ringwood-VIC- Ringwood Highland Games at Jubilee Park,Greenwood Ave.Full day of
Scottish bands,stalls and dancing
Info; 03 9876 4140
23 MacLean-NSW- Maclean Highland Gathering at MacLean Showground.Solo and band
piping competition and much more.
Info; 02 6645 2887 or www.niabco.net/host/lcsa/index.html
23 Huskisson-NSW- The White Sands Easter Carnival
Featuring street parade through Huskisson.All day entertainment at the Sports Oval massed
pipe bands/dancing,vintage vehicles,entertainment,stalls
Info; Tom 02 4443 0575 or 0413 027227
24 Ulladulla-NSW- Blessing The Fleet
Street parade,pipe bands,massed pipe display,dancers and much more
Info; Tom 02 4443 0575 or 0413 027227
28-1 Glen Innes-NSW- Australian Celtic Festival
A celtic weekend with live music,dance,food stalls,etc
Info; 02 6730 2400 or www.australiancelticfestival.com
30 Freemantle-WA- WA Police Pipe Band at the Amazing Grace concert,Curtin Theatre,Ellen Street
Freemantle (part of the John Curtin college of the arts school campus),at 2pm.
Bookings,93707183 or 0424822019 www.wapol.com.au
May 2011
28 Berry-NSW- The Berry Celtic Festival
Rotary Club of Berry-Gerringong inc at Berry Showground,Hazelberry Park.Pipe Bands,stalls
and much more
Info; www.berrycelticfestival.org.au
June 2011
2-5 Wingham-NSW- 7th Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival
Presented by the Manning Valley Historical Society, Including whisky night,Scottish ball,highland
games and fair,street parade,clans and pipes.
Info; Eric Richardson 02 6553 5412 or www.manninghistorical.org
10-13 Portarlington-VIC- The National Celtic Festival
Australia's largest and most diverse celebration of celtic music and culture.Held on the
Bellarine Peninsula
Info; www.nationalcelticfestival.com
July 2011
2 Aberdeen-NSW- Aberdeen Highland Games
Games begin with a parade of Clans and bands into the massed band salute & Chieftain's
address at Jefferson Park
Info; 02 6543 8457 or www.aberdeenhighlandgames.com
3 Brisbane-QLD- International Tartan Day
Presented by Australian Scottish Community at Southbank
Info; 07 3359 8195 or www.aussie-scots.org.au
August 2011
21 Beechwood-VIC- 3rd Annual Highland Games at Amulet Vineyard
10.30am to 5pm at Amulet Vineyard,Wangaratta Road.Strongman contest for the title
of 'The Southern Highlander',pipebands and dancing and much more
Info; 03 5727 0420 or www.amuletwines.com.au
September 2011
17 Nelsons Bay-NSW- Clans On The Coast,Port Stephens Celtic Festival
Pipe bands,dancers,stalls,kids events etc
Info; 0418 495 336 or www.clansonthecoast.com
September 2011
18 Perth-WA- A Scottish Day Out
Pipe Bands,stalls,clans,events etc organised by the WA Police Acadamy
Info ; www.wapol.com.au/news.htm
October 2011
1 Hornsby-The Showroom,Hornsby RSL Club,4 High Street,Hornsby
50th Aniversary of Hornsby RSL Pipe Band,has been running since 1961.
We are celebrating on Sat ist October with a 3 course meal and an awesome night of
entertainment including Hornsby RSL Pipe Band,Highlander Celtic Rock Band,Scottish
Country Dancing and the Traditional Address to the Haggis.
Book online www.hornsbyrsl.com.au
October 2011
8 Kambah-ACT- Canberra Highland Gathering
ACT Pipe bands championships.Scottish fair,dancing,stalls and much more
Info; Max Calder 02 6292 6920 or maxcalder@grapevine.com.au
October 2011
9 Ringwood-VIC- Scottish Clans & Associations Council-Annual Luncheon
At Karralyka Centre Ringwood;Info; Robert Stewart 03 9891 6450
October 2011
15 Sydney-NSW-The Silver Tassie
The Australasian young piper of the year event and includes Bill Graham Memorial Medley
Contest (no age restrictions).Info Barry Gray 0412 602 983 or piper01@optusnet.com.au
October 2011
16 Wollongong-NSW-31st City of Wollongong Highland Gathering Pipe Band Contest.
Piping Contest,Highland & Irish dancing,kids events,Scottish Country Dancing,stalls and more at Vikings Football
Oval,Swan St.Info; James Bennes 02 4284 3429
October 2011
22 Lauceston-TAS-Tasmanian Highland Dancing Championships
Riverside High School.Info;03 63333 0115
October 2011
23 Glenmaggie-VIC-Glenmaggie Scottish Folk Festival
Info; Merryn Stevenson 03 5148 0505
October 2011
28-30 Mittagong-NSW-Annual Clan MacNeil Association of Australia Clan Gathering
NSW Southern Highlands,all descendant families who have ancestry with the MacNeil Clan are welcome to join.
Info;John MacNeil kisimul@chariot.net.au or 08 8338 3858
October 2011
29 Inglewood-WA-Caledonian Society of Western Australia Social Evening
Bob Daniels Community Centre,corner Beaufort Street and 10th Ave.
Info;0439 978 013 or caledonianwa@gmail.com
October 2011
30 Adelaide-SA-Clan Donald Annual Luncheon
To reserve your seat please phone Secretary 08 8265 0979
November 2011
4-6 Beechworth-VIC- The 16th Beechworth Celtic Festival
The festival has many bands and artists from all over Australia
Info; www.beechworthcelticfestival.com.au or 1300 366 321
November 2011
6 Castle Hill-NSW- Castle Hill Highland Gathering
Castle Hill Showground,pipe bands,clan tents,heavy events,stalls and much more,organised by the Combined
Scottish Societies of NSW Inc;Info; 02 9524 4943,02 9871 3593 or www.sydneyhills.com.au
November 2011
13 Flemington-VIC- The Scots of Victoria 'AGM & Seminar'
Canterbury Street Stables Community Centre 49-53 Canterbury St.Members of all Scottish community groups are
welcome to attend.Enquires;Bill Schrank 03 8361 0282 or www.scotsofaus.org.au
November 2011
20 Armadale-WA- Armadale Highland Gathering
11am-5pm,at Minnawarra Park.WA's largest Scottish event with highland and country dancing,pipe band competition
and more.Free event;Info; 08 9399 0187 or www.armadale.wa.gov.au
November 2011
24 Melbourne-VIC- Royal Caledonian Society of Melbourne St Andrews Day Dinner
Info;David Thomson; 0411 242 297
November 2011
26 Sydney-NSW- The Murrayfield Ball
Celebrate St Andrews Day with the Murrayfield Society at the Westin Sydney.
Info; Helen Bendall helen@maritrade.com.au
November 2011
26 Perth-WA- St Andrew Society of WA St Andrew Day Ball
The Society is holding its annual St Andrew Day Ball,celebrate Scotland's patron saint.
Info; 08 9487 7586 or www.saintandrew.org.au
November 2011
Sunday 27th St Andrews Day -A Gathering of the Clans
Sydney-NSW- Kirkin the Tartan service at St.Stephens,Macquarie Street,Sydney NSW at
10am - 11am,followed by morning tea at the church at 11am till Noon,then any interested
participants will cross Macquarie Street at the pedestrian crossing and proceed on a 'Tartan
Ramble' via the hospital access to the Domain,congregating at the Rabbie Burns statue,for
picnic lunch,Restaurants and cafe facilities are also available,it will be a great day for a get
together,For any info; myself Trevor Smurthwaite 02 6553 4470 or email me on
trevor@australianscottishheritage.com
December 2011
3 South Windsor-NSW- Macquarie Towns Scottish Society St Andrews Day Dinner
Celebrating the patron saint of Scotland at Tiningi Hall,Bligh Park.Two course meal,dancing,BYO drinks.$20 per head
7.30pm;Bookings; 02 4578 1482 or hm.terry@bigpond.net.au
December 2011
3 Daylesford-VIC- Daylesford Highland Gathering
Victoria Park,full day of Scottish events and fun.Info;Cameron Telfer 0437 659 148 or ctelfer@bigpond.com
December 2011
4 Kensington Park -SA- The Royal Caledonian Society St Andrews Night
Kensington Park RSL,346 The Parade 7.30pm start.Entry $15 includes haggis,'neeps tatties'.
Bookings;Chief 08 8379 2515,Christina 8276 4160.Pipes and drums to entertain. www.rcs.org.au
December 2011
31 Inglewood-WA- Caledonian Society of Western Australia Hogmanay
Bob Daniels Community Centre corner Beaufort Street and 10th Ave.
Info;0439 978 013 or caledonianwa@gmail.com
December 2011
31 Clevaland-QLD- Redlands Sporting Club Pipe Band Hogmanay
Donald Simpson Centre,Bloomfield St
Info; 07 3286 5000
