Australia
SEPTEMBER 2022
The Celtic Shindig
10, Perth, WA
Come along and enjoy a two-course buffet dinner, and a night filled with entertainment by Gallus Ceilidh Band and the Perth Metro Pipe Band at Wellington Room, Morley Sports and Recreation Centre 12 Wellington Rd, Morley. Book your tickets online at www.trybooking. com/CAKBH or for details: www.perthmetropb.com.au
Clans on the Coast
17, Nelson Bay, NSW
This year’s event has been postponed. Info: www.clansonthecoast.com.au
Spring Ceilidh
17, Bathurst, NSW
Celebrate the Spring Equinox in Bathurst with pipes and drums, kilts and traditional dancing. This Scottish night starts with the loan piper on the ramparts at Abercrombie House. Info: 02 6331 4929 or www.abercrombiehouse.com.au
OCTOBER 2022
2022 Australian Pipe Band Championships
1-2, Sydney, NSW
Hosted by the New South Wales branch of Pipe Bands Australia and held at Pittwater Rugby Park. Info: www.championships.pipebandsaustralia.com.au
Canberra Highland Gathering
8, Kambah, ACT
ACT’s largest Scottish event with a full day of Scottish entertainment with pipe bands, Scottish dance, Clans, stalls and more. A free community event. Also an evening ceilidh will be held at the Canberra Burns Club, Kett St. Info: www.canberragathering.com.au
Armadale Highland Gathering & Perth Kilt Run
9, Armadale, WA
Celebrate all things Scottish at the largest Highland Gathering event held in Western Australia at Minnawarra Park. Pipe bands, Scottish dancers, Clan Village and the Perth Kilt Run – the only charity fun run in Australia that’s done in a kilt! Info: www.perthkiltrun.com.au
Illawarra Scottish Fair
16, Kanahooka, NSW
Pipe band competitions, Scottish dancing, food and stalls at Dandaloo Hotel. Info: Illawarra Pipe Band, James: 0422 699 513 or www.facebook. com/Illawarra-Pipe-Band-131465760252032
Glenbarr Highland Gathering
30, Strathalbyn, SA
A celebration of Scotland at Glenbarr Homestead, 1400B Paris Creek Rd. Glenbarr was originally a home for Scottish pioneers and was one of the first buildings in Strathalbyn built in c1842. Info: www.glenbarr.com.au
NOVEMBER 2022
Sydney Super Cup – Football
17-23, Sydney, NSW
Sydney will host an exciting match-up between English Premier League club Everton and Scottish Premiership champions Celtic as they kick off the newly created Sydney Super Cup. Celtic FC vs Sydney FC Nov 17 at Allianz Stadium. The England v Scotland football rivalry will be on full display as these two iconic clubs face off in Sydney on Sunday November 20. Info: www.sydneysupercup.com.au
St Andrew’s Day Ball 2022
26, Perth, WA
Celebrate Scotland’s patron saint with the Saint Andrew Society of Western Australia for food, music, dance and more at the Pan Pacific Hotel, 207 Adelaide Terrace. Info: www.saintandrew.org.au
Happy St Andrew’s Day
30, Nationwide
Saint Andrew’s Day is Scotland’s official national day. Celebrate St Andrew’s Day (or in Scottish Gaelic ‘Là Naomh Anndrais’), Scotland’s patron saint!