International Tartan Day - Free Event

International Tartan Day - Free Event

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Posted 2018-06-08 by Gillian Chingfollow

Sat 21 Jul 2018



Are you a McGregor, a McLean or a McIntyre? Is your family stepped in Scottish heritage or are you just curious about the Scottish tradition and its customs? If you fancy a wee chance to don on your kilt and proudly wear your Scottish family colours, then join in the celebrations at International Tartan Day in Brisbane on Saturday 21 July 2018.

Brisbane's King George Square will host a free day of family entertainment with music, dance and stalls to promote the Scottish community. The event is a tribute to highland culture with acts including:

Scotch on the Rocks,
Kathleen Moore D.Ua. Celtic singer,
Pipe bands,
Highland dancing,
Scottish, country dancing,
Celtic choir,
Small pipes,
Fiddle orchestra,
Scottie dog mascots,
Family history and genealogy
Clan information and stalls

The tartan has a history dating back to the 3rd and 4th Century AD. Three million Australians are either Scottish or of Scottish descent. Brisbane itself is steeped in Scottish history with many of its suburbs having links to Scotland. Kelvin Grove, for example, was named after Kelvin Grove Park in Glasgow and Gordon Park, was named after Gordon in the Scottish Highlands.

To find out more and your potential Scottish heritage, get along to International Tartan Day. The event runs from 9:00am - 4:00pm, is free and suitable for all ages.

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