Second weekend in November

The weekend begins on Friday evening with the Calling of the Clans at 6:00 pm on the Salado Creekside just north of the Museum building. This is a solemn torchlight ceremony that recreates the coming together of the ancient Scottish clans to fight with Robert the Bruce for Scotland’s freedom in 1314 at Bannockburn.

Following the Calling, a Welcome Social and Buffet Supper ($20) will be held in the Lucile A. Robertson Center at the Museum.

On Saturday (9am – 6pm) and Sunday (9am – 3pm), join us at the Thomas Arnold Elementary School Grounds to enjoy all things Scottish (Weekend Pass: $20 adult/$8 child).

Scottish Gathering and Highland Games

COME CELEBRATE ALL THINGS SCOTTISH!

Join us November 8 – 10 for the 63rd Scottish Gathering and Highland Games! A 3-day event filled with the skirl of the bagpipes and the wearing of the tartan!

Bagpipes and Drums! | Highland Dancers! | Scottish Athletics! | Men in Kilts! | Colorful Clan Tents! | Shopping, food and fun!

Tickets to events and the Gathering can be purchased in advance online. You may also purchase tickets at the gate. Remember, children 5 and under are free.

Schedule

Purchase Tickets

Become a Patron or Sponsor

Volunteer

Highland Athletics

Highland Dance

Piping and Drumming

Musical Guests

Clan Tents, Vendors, and Events

Scottish Vendor

Opening Ceremony

Friday Calling of the Clans

Friday Calling of the Clans

Friday Fingertip Supper

Friday Lecture in Word and Music

Pipers on Parade

Pipers on Parade

Highland Games Weight Throw

Highland Games Hammer Throw

Highland Games Sheaf Toss

Highland Dancers

Highland Dancers

Clan Village

Entertainment Tent

Entertainment Tent

Scottish Vendor

Opening Ceremony

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Opening Ceremony

The weekend begins on Friday evening with the Calling of the Clans at 6:00 pm on the Salado Creekside just north of the Museum building. This is a solemn torchlight ceremony that recreates the coming together of the ancient Scottish clans to fight with Robert the Bruce for Scotland’s freedom in 1314 at Bannockburn.

Following the Calling, a Welcome Social and Buffet Supper ($20) will be held in the Lucile A. Robertson Center at the Museum.

On Saturday (9am – 6pm) and Sunday (9am – 3pm), join us at the Thomas Arnold Elementary School Grounds to enjoy all things Scottish (Weekend Pass: $20 adult/$8 child).

New for 2024: Public Service Pipe Band Competition!

We are proud to recognize the many public service organizations that honor fallen service members by featuring their bands at the 63rd Salado Scottish Gathering!

Clan Village … the largest gathering of Scottish Clan tents in Texas where Clan members share information about Scottish history and genealogy.

Scottish Heavy Athletics; Highland Dancing; and Bagpipe and Drumming competitions.

Scottish singers and musicians on the Entertainment Stage.

Bonniest Knees, Scottish Shortbread, and Bonniest Beard contests

Variety of Celtic goods, food and beverages.