April is a month packed full of exciting events that are sure to tempt your inner Scot. Most notably Brigadoon!
40th Bundanoon Highland Gathering
Bundanoon is Brigadoon, Australia’s largest Scottish festival with pipe bands, Scottish dancing, Clans, strong men, food, stalls and more-a magical Scottish day out for the whole family. Featuring Chieftain Scottish rocker Jimmy Barnes. Info: http://www.brigadoon.net.au.
Bundanoon Highland Gathering Céilidh
Annual event and is held in the evening after the Bundanoon Highland Gathering at Soldiers Memorial Hall, 3 Railway Ave. Info: Ceilidh Convenor, Helene Jessep 02 4883 6033 or ceilidh@brigadoon.org.au.
Scottish and Old Time Dance
Social Scottish and old time dance for all ages, a light supper is supplied and have lucky door and lucky dance spot prizes to be won at Uniting Church Hall, 9-11 Bay St. Info: George Milton 02 9524-4943.
Robert Burns Club of Melbourne Poetry Afternoon
Burns at Canterbury St Stables Community Centre, 49-53 Canterbury Rd. Info: 03 8361 0308.
Piobaireachd Group Queensland Social
At Rochedale High School, 10am. Info: 07 3397 4512.
The Classic Concert
Presented by the Bundanoon Highland Gathering, the enduring passion of Scotland and beyond through music and words at Holy Trinity Church, 15 Church St. Info: http://www.brigadoon.org.au.
Adelaide Pipers’ Gathering
Piping event in Adelaide. Info: Jack Brennan brennanjack@optusnet.com.au.
Brisbane Smallpipe Session
Smallpipes session. Info: Malcolm McLaren 07 3820-2902 or mrmclaren@bigpond.com.
R. U. Brown Piobaireachd Society of S.A Ernest Dowler Memorial Contest
Piobaireachd piping at Prospect RSL, Wilcox Ave. Info: http://www.rubrown.org.au.
Bankstown Scottish and Old Time Dance
Social dance night for all ages with light supper supplied, sausage sizzle theme. Lucky door and lucky dance spot prizes to be won. Dress in smart casual attire or kilt, entry fee is $6 for adults and seniors and free entry for children up to completion of school age at The Scottish Hall, Weigand Ave. Info: Wendy Matthew 02 9759-3924.
Epping Scottish and Old Time Dinner Dance
Social Scottish and old time dance for all ages, two course dinner and have lucky door and lucky dance spot prizes to be won at Karonga School Hall, Karonga Court. Entry by pre booked tickets only info: John Withers: 02 9614-6020.
Maclean Highland Gathering
Annual Scottish event in the Scottish town of Australia, with full pipe band and solo competitions. Info: http://www.macleanhighlandgathering.com.au.
Scottish and Old Time Dance
Social Scottish and old time dance for all ages, a light supper is supplied and have lucky door and lucky dance spot prizes to be won at St. David’s Uniting Church Hall, 51 Dalhousie St. Info: Charlie Becker 02 9560-8628.
South West Coast Piper Drummer Dancer
Three days of piping, drumming and dancing, learning and fun at Ardlie Street Campus, Emmanuel College. Info: http://www.wadpadi.org.au
Clan Davidson Society in Australia Gathering
Clan Davidson members unite from across Australia. Info: naira@bigpond.com
Queensland Highland Pipers Society Recital
At Regatta Hotel. Info: 07 3397 4512 or http://www.qhps.org.
Eastwood-Campsie Scottish and Old Time Dance
Social Scottish and old time dance for all ages, a light supper is supplied and have lucky door and lucky dance spot prizes to be won at Ermington Community Hall, River Rd. Info: Keith Weaver 02 9871-3593.
Celtic Piping Sessions
Piping music session 2pm – 5pm, upstairs at the Exford Hotel, 199 Russell St. Info: email@celticpipingclub.com.
Scottish and Old Time Dance
Social Scottish and old time dance night for all ages with a light supper supplied plus lucky door and lucky dance spot prizes to be won. Dress is smart casual attire or kilt. Entry fee is $4 for adults and seniors and free for children up to completion of school age at Uniting Church Hall, 18 Morts Rd. Info: Kerry Ryan 02 9534-2843
Caledonian Society of WA Ceilidh
Scottish dancing and social event at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 891 Beafort St. Info: John 0427 990 754.
Robert Burns Club of Melbourne Pleasant Sunday Afternoon
At Burnside Village Community Centre, 16 Nicol Ave. Info: 03 8361 0308.
The Combined Clans Picnic
WA Clans gather at 11am at King’s Park, located behind the Light Horse Memorial. Info: Shirley Oliver 08 9457 1945 or olivetree@westnet.com.au.
Douglas 