2021
NSW Happenings
Liverpool Plains Military Tattoo – Quirindi
6 March
The Annual Military Tattoo is held every 1st Saturday in March in Longfield Park, Quirindi
Entry is free. Showcase of military bands in both competition and exhibitions in the tradition of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
https://www.liverpoolplainsmilitarytattoo.com.au/
116th MacLean Highland Gathering
2-3 April
Easter weekend with bagpipes, Scottish dancers, stall and more.
https://www.macleanhighlandgathering.com.au/node/1
Brigadoon
Bundanoon Highland Gathering
Saturday 17 April 2021
Note that entry is by ticket only, limited to 3,000.
Year of Ireland and the Isle of Man
Glen Innes
29 April to 2 May 2021
https://www.australiancelticfestival.com/
Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival
Sunday 23 May – Sunday 30 May 2021 (TBC)
Saturday 3rd July 2021
The committee of the Aberdeen Highland Games Inc. are planning to hold the Aberdeen Games on the Saturday 3rd July 2021. COVID Laws and regulations will dictate the actual format of the event.
What’s On
The Games begin with a parade of bands, clan representatives and others that leads into the Massed Band Salute and Chieftain’s Address that officially opens the day. Throughout the day there will be fun for all the family – there will be Highland and Country Dancing, Pipe Band displays, Strong Man events with the Tartan Warriors to enjoy as well as tug-of-war, three-legged races, and the famed Kilted Dash to participate in. A multitude of stores and stands will surround the area selling all manner of Scottish heirlooms and souvenirs, clothing and garb, and food and drink to complete your day.
In the evening there will be a traditional Ceilidh, to be held at the Scone High School MPU, as well as a Pipe Band Quintet competition at the Aberdeen RSL Club.
https://www.aberdeenhighlandgames.com/
Victorian Happenings
Ringwood Highland Games & Celtic Festival – Victoria
Sunday 28 March 2021
J W Manson Reserve, Selkirk Avenue, Wantirna, Victoria
The only Highland Gathering in the greater Melbourne area.
https://ringwoodhighlandgames.org.au
Queensland Happenings
- TOWNSVILLE TARTAN WEEKEND
Friday 11/06/21 to Sunday 13/06/21
11/06 – Meet & Greet on the Strand, 6.00pm
12/06 – Heavy Games Competition by NQ Heavy Events, mid morning – Scottish Music Workshop,
tbc – Clansmen’s Ceilidh, 6.00pm - 10/07 – Bluewater Fling, Mackay
- 24/07 – International Tartan Day, Brisbane
- 31/07 – Year of Scotland Ceilidh, Mareeba
Hogmanay Celebrations
Happy New Year = Bliadhna mhath ùr
Friday 31 December
Hogmanay is the last day of the year and is synonymous with the celebration of the New Year (Gregorian calendar) in the Scottish manner. However, it is normally only the start of a celebration that lasts through the night until the morning of New Year’s Day (1 January). There are many customs, both national and local, associated with Hogmanay. The most widespread national custom is the practice of first-footing, which starts immediately after midnight.