A Scottish CALENDAR in Australia 2020Scroll down for the latest events |
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Annual
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Sydney Society for Scottish History (SSSH) meetings The monthly meeting of the SSSH is on the third Thursday evening of each month starting at 7:30pm. For details see: www.facebook.com/Sydney-Society-for-Scottish-History-277766848952898 |
Annual
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Highland Dancing Competitions and Championships Various venues Run by the various organisations throughout Australia www.nswhighlanddancing.com.au/competition_championships.html www.hdcomps.com/state.php www.sdaa.org.au |
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CANCELLED www.facebook.com/YOSA2020/ or www.facebook.com/woodfordiatouring/ |
Sat September 26
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CANCELLED Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival Wingham, NSW bonnie-wingham-scottish-festival.manninghistorical.org |
Sun October 4
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CANCELLED Armadale Highland Gathering and Perth Kilt Run Minnawarra Park, Armadale, WA www.armadale.wa.gov.au/whats-events-workshops perthkiltrun.com.au www.armadale.wa.gov.au/events/highland-gathering-and-perth-kilt-run |
Sat October 10
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CANCELLED Canberra Highland Gathering Kett Street, Kambah, Canberra, ACT Contact: info {at} canberracollegepipesdrums.org canberragathering.com.au |
Mon October 12
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SAHC Committee meeting - via skype 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
Sun November 1
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CANCELLED Central Coast Scottish Spectacular The Entertainment Grounds, Gosford, NSW www.scottishspectacular.com |
November 11
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Remembrance Day National Every year, on 11 November at 11 am - the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month - we pause to remember those men and women who have died or suffered in all wars, conflicts and peace operations. |
November 13, 1715
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Battle of Sheriffmuir, Sheriffmuir, Scotland The Battle of Sheriffmuir in 1715 occurred at the height of the Jacobite rebellion led by John Erskine, 6th Earl of Mar. The battle was inconclusive, with both sides claiming victory. However, in strategic terms John Campbell, 2nd Duke of Argyll, had halted the Jacobite advance. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Sheriffmuir |
Sat November 23
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St Andrew’s Night - Port Adelaide Caledonian Society 189 Semaphore Road, Exeter, South Australia www.facebook.com/portadelaidescots www.facebook.com/ccscotsspec |
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Fri November 27 TBC 
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St Andrews dinner, Canberra Venue: TBA, given the hail damage to Uni House, it will not open again until late 2021) Commemorate St Andrew, the Patron Saint of Scotland. www.scotland.org/celebrate-scotland/st-andrews-day |
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Sun November 29
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St Andrews Day - Kirkin' o' the Tartan services in Canberra and Sydney - All welcome Note: COVID-19 restrictions will apply -watch this space for more details * 9:30am - St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, State Circle, Forrest, ACT * 10:00am - St Stephen's Uniting Church, Macquarie St, Sydney. Clan Banner bearers, please arrive in time to marshal. |
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Mon November 30
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St Andrews Day celebrations National St Andrew's Day, 30 November, is the feast day of St Andrew, the Patron Saint of Scotland. www.scotland.org/celebrate-scotland/st-andrews-day |
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December TBC
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SAHC Christmas lunch followed by a Committee meeting and - All members welcome |
Fri December 25
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Merry Christmas = Nollaig Chridheil |
Thu December 31
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Hogmanay celebrations Happy New Year = Bliadhna mhath ùr 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. www.scotland.org/celebrate-scotland/hogmanay |
