Your News Hogmanay 2007
One of the best parts of being Scottish, being of Scottish descent or just being interested in all things Scottish, is being able to attend the numerous Festivals, Gatherings and Games that are held throughout the world.
USA
New York
Scottish Country Dancing
Holy Cross School
332 West 43rd St
New York City, New York
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society NY Branch
Info: info@rscdsnewyork.org or 212–849–8282
Robert Burns Night
24 January 2008
Joint party with Scotia Dancers at Holy Cross School Come and enjoy the Address to the Haggis, some 'neeps and tatties, and lots of dancing.
Philadelphia
The Scottish Writing Exhibition
December
The Scottish Writing Exhibition is an exhibition of Scottish books, authors and publishers, specifically designed for the Modern Language Association convention by members of the Association for Scottish Literary Studies' International Committee (ASLS IC)[USA].
www.arts.gla.ac.uk/ScotLit/ASLS/SWE/
CHICAGO
Scottish Writing in Chicago
MLA 2007: 27-30 December, Chicago
The Scottish Writing Exhibition is coming back to the US later this month, with lots that's new. The Association for Scottish Literary Studies will be in Chicago from 27-30 December for the Modern Language Association (MLA) Convention.
Scotland can boast a cutting-edge literary culture that includes writing in English, Scottish Gaelic, and Scots language. For the MLA in Chicago, Dr Christine Robinson, the director of Scottish Language Dictionaries, will be focusing on the Old Norse influence on the Scots language in 'A Moorkavie oot o the North: Old Norse Weather Words in Scotland'. This paper will be part of the Scottish Studies session 'Patterns in Time: The Scottish Nordic Synergy', taking place on Saturday 29 December. To find out more about this and other Scottish sessions scheduled for the MLA, be sure to visit the MLA 2007 page.
This programme is aimed at encouraging American students to come and study in Scotland - on completion of a course, they are eligible to stay in Scotland for a further two years to live and work. For more details on the exhibition and the Fresh Talent Initiative, see www.scottishwriting.org.uk
FLORIDA
25th Southeast Florida Scottish Games
12 January 2008
Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Scottish American Society of South Florida presents. For More information call (954) 460.5000 or www.sassf.org/
Scottish American Society of Central Florida Annual Highland Gathering
19 January 2008
Orlando
www.flascot.com
KANSAS
Kansas City Winter Storm Weekend 2008
11-13 January 2008
Pipes and drums concert at Christian Church, Main St Kansas.
www.winterstorm.net
OREGON
New Year's Eve Gala Pre Fixe Dinner
31 December 2007
In the Highlands Restaurant, featuring Roasted New York Strip Loin, Pan Roasted Muscovey Duck, Seared Rare Ahi Tuna & more. Our Fabulous Dessert Buffet also included. (eat heartily...you know your diet will start in just 2 days!)
www.theresort.com/events.html
Nestled in the western highlands of Mt. Hood just an hour east of Portland, The Resort at The Mountain is a premier Oregon golf, ski and meeting resort. With a unique Scottish ambiance, exceptional service, and the natural beauty of national forests and clear running streams akin to the Scottish Highlands, The Resort offers a wonderful array of experiences for couples, families, outdoor enthusiasts, and meeting or event groups. Come lose yourself in the wonders of The Spirit of Scotland in the Highlands of Mt. Hood!
The Resort at The Mountain is located in the highlands of Oregon at the west slope of Mt. Hood, just one–half mile off Hwy 26 in Welches, Oregon, USA.
Our address is 68010 E. Fairway Avenue, Welches OR 97067.
Tel:: (503) 622–3101
Fax: (503) 622–2222
CANADA
January Monthly Dance
Hamilton, Ontario
1-5 January 2008
Dance is held at YWCA Hamilton, MacNab Street at 8pm. Sponsor by RSCDS Hamilton Branch.
Cost $15 for member, $20 for non-member.
Music by Bobby Brown and The Scottish Accent.
Coordinators: Rhonda Moore at 905-525-1591 or Sharon Boule at 905-544-9812
RSCDS Toronto Association Monthly Dance
12 January 2008
Toronto, ON - Toronto, ON
8:00-10:30pm at Crescent School. Music by Bobby Brown and The Scottish Accent.
RSCDS Members $20, Non-Members $25, Children & Spectators $4 (incl. GST and refreshments.)
Info Forbes Duncan 416-266-3377 fmduncan@sympatico.ca
AUSTRALIA
NSW
Hogmanay Party at Scottish Hall, Bankstown.
31 December 2007
Bankstown Scottish Assoc. Bankstown, Info 02 9599 2317.
12th Annual Fred Logan New Year's Day Scottish Gathering
1 January 2008
Petrie Park
Nambour Qld
Celebrate New Year in full Scottish tradition.
Info Fred 07 5441 4238
PO Box 5281 SCMC, Qld. 4560.
The 9th Lake School of Celtic Music Song and Dance
2-7 January 2008
Koroit, Vic
Info 0413 801 294
www.bushwahzee.com
Maryborough, Vic. - Maryborough Highland Games
1 January 2008
Info: 35 High Street (PO Box 78)
Maryborough 3465, Victoria, Australia
Tel: 03 54611480 Fax: 03 54611289
Email: highland1@iinet.net.au
Sydney, NSW - Black Watch
10-26 January 2008
A play by the National Theatre of Scotland on the harsh reality of war, part of Sydney Festival 2008. Beautifully acted and directed with extraordinarily deep humanity, Black Watch is a passionate play that examines the lives of men who have served in Iraq.
Info: Festival Ticketek 1 300 888 412 or www.sydneyfestival.org.au
NEW ZEALAND
136th Annual Waipu Highland Games at Caledonian Park, Waipu.
1 January 2008
Caledonian Park
Waipu
NZ's largest Scottish event
info PO Box 34, Waipu, 0254
www.highlandgames.co.nz
Wellington - The Scots in New Zealand
1 January 2008
An exhibition celebrating Scots in New Zealand at Tepapa, The Museum of New Zealand.
Info 04 381 7000 or www.tepapa.govt.nz
ENGLAND
New Year's Eve Cruise
31 December 2007
Take to the Thames this New Year's Eve and see in 2008 in style with a champagne and dinner cruise, followed by live jazz and a disco. Bateaux London are offering a superb midnight cruise including a three-course dinner, live jazz and the chance to count down to 2008 as fireworks explode along the river.
Dinner cruises are a brilliant experience whether you are a visitor or have lived in London all your life. Our city is magical by night and the route goes via Tower Hill, past the Palace of Westminster, all the way to the Dome and back. Plus, on New Year's Eve the sky should be alive with fireworks. A beautiful, unforgettable way to see in the New Year with family or close friends.
Embankment Pier
Strand, WC2
020 7437 4370
Cruises depart 20:00, return 01:00
Nautica Cruise: £155 per head / Symphony Cruise: £190 per head
Nearest Station: Embankment Tube
