![]() Friday night admission is free (limited seating at the Historical Society). Plan on this Friday night kick-off to the Blairsville Scottish Festival and Highland Games, then attend our family-friendly amazing event at Meeks Park on Saturday and Sunday, June 11 & 12, 2016. Bob has a CD of Scottish stories, “I’ll Take the Low Road.” Colin Grant-Adams is known nationally as well as internationally, and has recorded many CDs.Īlso, Bob Valentine, stand-up Scottish comedian, cleverly weaves old-fashioned Scottish stories into modern day culture, sandwiched between much humor. His captivating repertoire, delivered with his powerful tenor voice, and fiery quick guitar promises a traditional, authentic Scottish sound. Inside the Historical Society, upstairs, at 7:00 p.m., solo artist, Colin Grant-Adams will present his enthusiastic, high-energy, professional and artistic Scottish performance of guitar and song. It will be entertaining, exciting, and fun! At 6:30-7:00 p.m., outside the Old Courthouse on the lawn, there will be our local hometown Appalachian Saint Andrew's Pipes and Drums Band, led by Pipe Major Richard Smith. The Blairsville Scottish Festival and Highland Games kicks off with the "Ceilidh (Kay-lee) on the Square" on Friday night, June 10, 2016. Prices available Fall 2016.Ĭall 77 or visit for additional information. All events will be held rain or shineĪdditional admission price is required for this event it is not included on the Mountain Membership or Adventure Pass. See Clan and Tartan information tents as well as the many colorful Scottish shops. Participate in the Scottish Country Dancing demonstrations, Kirking of the Tartans, Clan Challenge Athletic events, and the Parade of Tartans. Come and enjoy the Highland Athletic events, Highland Dancing, Piping and Drumming, Scottish Harping. ![]() This year thousands of Scots (even those that wish to be 'Scot for the Day') from around the world will don their family tartans and gather to greet old friends and make new ones too. No tartan? That's OK too! EVERYONE can be Scottish for this special weekend celebration.The big one is at Stone Mountain Park in October - the Highland Gamesįor 44 years, the picturesque grounds of the Stone Mountain Park meadow, a short drive northeast of Atlanta, Georgia, have resounded with the sounds of bagpipes, fiddles and harps during the third weekend in October. ![]() Join us for a fun and educational weekend trip to the Highlands!ĭon your tartans if you have them and come join us. ![]() Scottish foods and drink, clan tents and vendors selling lovely goods imported from the British Isles, and Celtic performers are also a part of this traditional gathering. One of the premier Scottish festival in the US, Stone Mountain will be featuring colorful pipe bands, Scottish Athletics, Piping and Drumming competitions, Highland dancers competing before judges of worldwide renown, Country Dancing, Scottish Harping and Fiddling. On Saturday and Sunday, we will be transforming the meadows and meandering tree-lined paths of Stone Mountain Park for the weekend of October 19 into the impressive mix of sights and sounds of a Scottish Highland Games presented in a uniquely southern style. For over 50 years, Scotland has been coming to Georgia with the Stone Mountain Highland Games and Scottish Festival! Brigadoon returns with Friday events being held at the Hilton Northeast Atlanta Host hotel on October 18, 2024.
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