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Come along to the 10th Annual TOWNSVILLE TARTAN DAY - the day the Scots of Townsville and everyone who loves all things Scottish come together for a FREE COMMUNITY EVENT in conjunction with the Cotters Market.'Tartan Day' is an International event that celebrates the lifting of the English ban that prevented the wearing of tartan from 1746 to 1782.
The Honoured Clan for 2024 is CLAN MacNICOL and the Clan Chief, Scorrybreac, will be in attendance. If your surname is MacNicol, Nicolson, Nicholson (several other spellings) this is your year! Please spread the word and make contact for details.
• Massed band of pipes & drums plus individual bands playing
• Kirkin’ of the Tartans in Flinders Square
• Iain Mckenzie, internationally recognised Scottish accordionist
• Brian Bisset, Scottish bass baritone singer from Brisbane
• Scottish dancing displays
• Clan Parade in Flinders Street at 10.30am
• Get tips for your family history search from the Family History
Assoc. of NQ
• Add your clan to the Clans in Townsville Tree
• Dogs of Scottish Breeds in the Clan Parade
Register in advance to join members of your clan in the Clan Parade!
The day opens with the massed pipe bands marching through Flinders Street at 9.00am where there will be a Kirkin' of the Tartans (a blessing ceremony) at Flinders Square. Bring your own tartan to take part in this blessing. Enjoy a coffee and shortbread or pastry from the surrounding vendors in our beautiful winter sunshine!
Then move back into Cotters Market to watch non-stop Scottish entertainment while you patronise the stalls.
Get your vantage point in Flinders Street by about 10.15am for the Clan Parade that moves off at 10.30am featuring members of local and visiting pipe bands and the largest display of Clan Banners in Australia.
The entertainment continues until 1.00pm.
Send us a Message through FB, phone Marie on 0413456542 or email [email protected] to be put on the Townsville Scottish Community Inc. mailing list to receive further updates.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Cotters Market Townsville, Music Centre North Queensland, 340 Flinders Mall, Townsville City QLD 4810, Australia,Townsville, Queensland
