Be part of the excitement by participating in the Miramichi Scottish Celebration. The Scots on the beautiful Miramichi River invite everyone to come and celebrate the Scottish culture and honor our ancestors. Enjoy the sound of the music and dance.  See you there!

Friday, August 15^th

Candlelight Tartan Ball

(Rodd Miramichi River Hotel)

The Candlelight Tartan Ball is anl event where Highland Dress is often worn. Scottish Country Dancing is featured to the accompaniment of live music.

6p.m. to 7p.m. 

Meet and Greet

Clan & Chieftain Introduction

Celtic Harp (Clarsach)  In the Highlands, the harp, or clarsach, accompanied the clan chiefs into battle until the bagpipes took over this roll in the 16th century. The clan harper would perform for both happy and sad occasions.

7p.m. to 9p.m.

Candlelight Tartan Dinner

Piping in the Haggis

Serving The Mull

9p.m. to 12 Midnight

Entertainment & Dance

Saturday, August 16^th  Waterford Green Mirmaichi

6:30 - 9:00 pm. Outdoor concert, Pipes and Drums, Higland Dancers, Harp, Fiddling - An evening filled with great music of the Scottish Culture - Free-

Sunday, August 17^th

11a.m. to 12 Noon

Church Service & Kirkin O’ The Tartans

The church service will be held at the Calvin Presbyterian Church, 37 King Street, Miramichi, N.B. There will be a “Kirkin ‘O’ The Tartan”, or “Blessing of the Tartans”.

12 Noon to 12:30p.m.

Highland Memorial Fountain Service

Gather at the Highland Memorial Fountain at Elm Park, 170 Duke Street, across from the St. Andrew’s United Church to honor those hardy Scottish Pioneers who settled in the Miramichi area.  A reception and lunch will follow at the church.