Central Florida Highland Game

We are very thankful to the Central Florida Highland Game
for allowing us to host the Childrens Games.

Childrens Admission is only $5.00
But there is NO Charge for the children to participate in any of the Childrens Games.

Please encourage your children to come out to learn and participate in their heritage!

The Ceilidh (pronounced kay-lay) is an informal evening of dancing, singing and, of course, drinking good whisky. A Ceilidh involves Scottish Country Dancing, which is enjoyed by a large number of people and can be as formal or informal as people wish to make it. It's like going to a good wedding but you don't have to buy a present.

We will be having a Ceilidh following our Tartan Day Dinner. If you are in the Greater Orlando Area, you do not want to miss this great celebration!

The Kirkin' o' the Tartan tradition is an old Highland one. After the defeat of the Scots by the English in 1746, the wearing of the tartan and the keeping of any Highland ways or culture was forbidden in hopes this would forever subdue the rebellious Scottish spirit. However, as the Scots were fervent Christians, and canny as well, they clung to their ancient traditions by putting them underground.

The Kirkin' was an important part of this in that one Sunday a year, the populace went to church wearing a concealed piece of the tartan and, at a certain moment set aside in the service, the tartan was touched while the minister pronounced a blessing on all tartans and the Scots once more pledged their loyalty and respect for their old traditions.

We hold Kirkin's a number of times a year as requested. Church Members are always quite amazed at the collection of tartans that we display. If your church is interested, please contact us.