Welcome the young pipers and drummers of Scotland’s Strathallan School. Hear why its accomplished pipe bands have earned recognition in competitions and performances around the world.

Carole returns Friday and Sunday with her staff and their friendly Scottish Highland coos. Stop by for a pat and a photo — the cows are happy to pose.

Usually found

Grassy area near Piper's Pub; Parade Square

Piper, poet, writer, adventurer and Scottish raconteur. He talks about his adventures and hikes from Scotland to the lands where the Scots washed up, then back to the beginning along the Celtic trail.

Usually found

Parade Square; evening sessions at Octagon Lodge

Join in the fun of Scottish country dancing, a lively social tradition performed in groups. Follow along as an instructor guides you through the steps and figures.

Join in the fun of Scottish country dancing, a lively social tradition performed in groups. Follow along as an instructor guides you through the steps and figures.

So you want to lead the band? This class explains the essential roles of the Drum Major.

Led by

Billy Jordan

Where

Parade Square

So you want to lead the band? This class explains the essential roles of the Drum Major.

Led by

Billy Jordan

Where

Parade Square

Test your aim with this playful Highland Games challenge. Take your turn tossing a haggis and see how your skills compare.

Watch drum majors demonstrate precision, timing, deportment, and skilled mace handling while accompanied by Scotland’s Strathallan School Pipe Band.

Watch the clans gather in Parade Square as each is proudly recognized during the roll call. Cheer for your clan and celebrate the families and traditions of Scotland.

Celebrate the official opening of the Games as participating pipe bands come together in Parade Square for a stirring massed-band performance.

Experience the powerful sound and spectacle of pipes and drums as bands compete for the New England title.

So you want to lead the band? This class explains the essential roles of the Drum Major.

Led by

Billy Jordan

Where

Parade Square

So you want to lead the band? This class explains the essential roles of the Drum Major.

Led by

Billy Jordan

Where

Parade Square

Experience the unforgettable sound of the massed bands as participating pipers and drummers perform together before the day’s competition awards are presented.

Discover the traditions and techniques behind leading a pipe band. Learn about marching, commands, deportment, and the distinctive art of flourishing the mace.

Carole returns Friday and Sunday with her staff and their friendly Scottish Highland coos. Stop by for a pat and a photo — the cows are happy to pose.

Usually found

Grassy area near Piper's Pub; Parade Square

Welcome the young pipers and drummers of Scotland’s Strathallan School. Hear why its accomplished pipe bands have earned recognition in competitions and performances around the world.

So you want to lead the band? This class explains the essential roles of the Drum Major.

Led by

Billy Jordan

Where

Parade Square

So you want to lead the band? This class explains the essential roles of the Drum Major.

Led by

Billy Jordan

Where

Parade Square

Follow the sound of the pipes as performers and participants parade from the Mountain Club to Parade Square for a spirited finale to the Games.

Celebrate the weekend’s pipe bands as competition awards are presented and the Games draw to a close.