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The Fifteenth Annual
GrantsWest Virginia Division of Culture and History
Harrison County Commission
Robert UptonDr. & Mrs. Robert DavisHarrison County Bank
Dr. Carl FisherBurnside Funeral Home
Jim & Janet Wilson
Other
Bronze
Gary and Karen Nickerson Mr. and Mrs. David C. Clovis
Hartland Building SupplyHornor Brothers
Winner’s Choice
Amos Carvelli Funeral HomeDrs. Ortiz and Heal-Ortiz, Inc.
Leeson’s Import MotorsBest Western Plus
Terry Lemley
FESTIVAL SPONSORS
Greater Bridgeport Convention &Visitors Bureau
WBOY-TV
PlatinumP.R. WATSON
Clarksburg Exponent-TelegramKevin and Deb Anderson
Steptoe and Johnson, PLLCGold
David McMunnAntero Resources
SilverGreer Law Office, PLLC
Meagher’s Irish PubClan Grant/WV State Tartan
Ed and Maria Ward
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Friday, May 67:30 PM Ceilidh at Via Veneto – cash bar. Reservations required
At Bridgeport City Park Saturday, May 78:00 AM Registration for piping and athletic events begins8:30 AM Amateur Heavy Athletic competitions begin on the Main Field Solo piping competition begins in piping areas A, B, C, and D9AM–11:30AM Children’s Games - Activities Field9 AM – 4 PM Children’s Craft-Learn to Weave –Activities Field9 AM IONA – Main Stage10 AM – 5 PM Scottish Breed Dog, Spinning/Weaving Exhibits10:00AM THE AMERICAN ROGUES – Main Stage Primary, Beginner, and Novice Dancing Competition begins Herding Demonstration – Karen Thompson Border Collies – Main Field LongbowDemonstration–Outsideactivitiesfield Gaelic Workshop – Activities Tent10:45 AM Scottish Country Dancers – Activity Field Agility/Rally Demonstration – Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit11:00 AM SCOOTER MUSE AND JIL CHAMBLESS – Main Stage Genealogy Workshop – Genealogy Tent Beginning & Intermediate Penny Whistle Workshop IONA - Activities Tent Bring a tin (penny) whistle and learn simple tunes & technique12 NOON OPENING CEREMONIES with Massed Bands, Parade of the Clans, and Scottish Breed Dogs at Main Field12:30 PM Registration begins for Intermediate and Premier Dancing12:45 PM IONA – Main Stage1:00 PM Intermediate and Premier Dancing Competition begins LongBowDemonstration–Outsideactivitiesfield1 PM – 4 PM Professional Piping Competition1:15 PM Herding Demonstration – Karen Thompson Border Collies – Main Field1:30 PM Ladies Haggis Hurl Contest – Clan Area (signup at Clan Stewart) Gaelic Workshop – Activities Tent
1:45 PM Pipe Band Demonstration – Main Field Agility/Rally Demonstration – Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit2 PM Genealogy Workshop – Genealogy Tent Children’s Tug O’ War – Activities Field Pipe Band Demonstration – Main Field2 PM – 4 PM Children’s Games – Activities Field2:15 PM SCOOTER MUSE AND JIL CHAMBLESS Meet the Breed – Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit2:30 PM Scottish Country Dancing workshop – Activities Field2:45 PM Herding Demonstration – Karen Thompson Border Collies – Main Field3:00 PM Men’s Bonnie Knees Contest – Clan Area (sign up at Clan Anderson) Bodhran Workshop IONA – Activities Tent Bring a bodhran (Celtic drum) and a tipper to learn basic rhythms and technique Scottish Country Dancers – Activities Field3:15 PM Pipe Band Demonstration – Main Field3:30 PM Pipe Band Demonstration- Main Field3:45 PM THE AMERICAN ROGUES – Main Stage 4:00 PM Clan Meeting at Honored Clan4:30 PM Athlete’s Beer Keg Toss5:00 PM Awards Presentation, Final massed Band performance – Main Field At the Bridgeport High School Auditorium7:30 PM THE BEST OF SCOTLAND IN CONCERT – The West Virginia Highland Dancers, Scooter Muse and Jil Chambless, IONA, The American Rogues
In Clarksburg, WV on Sunday, May 810:35AM Grandprocessionofflags,banners,dignitaries,andbagpipesfrom Harrison County Court House to the Sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church10:45 AM Scottish Heritage and Kirkin’ of the Tartans Service11:45AM Reception in Westminster Hall
ALL TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Children will find lots of fun things to do today, beginning on the main field when the children’s games take place from 9 AM till 11:30 AM and from 2 PM till 4 PM. All ages from toddlers to almost teens will en-joy the mini athletic events such as the Junior Caber Toss, the Mini Sheaf Toss, Foot Races and the ever popular Tug O’ War. Special prizes and surprises will be awarded to all who participate. All kinds of things will be going on at the Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit, too. Not only can everyone see and pet the dogs, they can also participate in choosing the winners of some of the dog contests. And there will also be demonstrations all day long by the dogs on the agility course, great fun for dogs and people too. And don’t forget the other animals - the Shetland Sheep - a rare opportunity to see them up close; plus you won’t want to miss the Bor-der Collie herding demonstrations on the main field at 10:00AM, 1:15 and 3:15 PM - so much to do…. So little time to do it!
Children’s Activities
Our Thanks To
Clan Stewart Sponsor of the
Haggis Hurl and The
Bonnie Knees Contest
Last Years Winners
2012 Athlete of the Day Masters
2012 Athlete of the Day Amateur
Sean Green Second Place-Chris Rusher
Third Place-Frank Henry
2012 Athlete of the Day Women
Andrew Callan Second Place-David Marble
Third Place-Lewis Dunbar
Heather McKenzie Second Place-Amanda Milligan
Third Place-Liesel Witzman
We’re Proud To Support the
Scottish Heritage Society’s
Twelfth Annual
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We’re Proud to Support the Scottish Heritage Society’s
Twelfth Annual Scottish Festival &
Celtic Gathering
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Phone: 681-342-3700 Fax: 304-842-9064
BRIDGEPORT PHYSICIANS CARE
Have a good time at the Festival!
Carl R. Fischer, III, MD, FACS General Surgeon 527 Medical Park Drive Suite 303 Bridgeport, WV 26330 Phone: 304-933-3872 Fax: 304-933-3877
Proud to be a part of the Twelfth Annual
Scottish Festival & Celtic Gathering
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Fifteenth Annual
2016 Honored Clan
Clan Ramsay The ancient family of Ramsay is ofAnglo-Norman origin. Simundus de Ramesia was the first of the name to appear on record in Scotland. Originally from Huntingdonshire in England, he received lands in Lothian from David I and in 1140 witnessed a charter to the monks at Holyrood. He was founder of the main line and the first Ramsay to acquire land at Dalwolsey.Sir William Ramsay de Dalwolsey, signed the Ragman Roll in 1296, and joined the forces of Sir Robert Bruce at the battle of Bannockburn in 1314. He signed the Declaration of Arbroath in 1320 asserting the independence of Scotland to the Pope.In 1400, Sir Alexander of Dalhousie successfully withheld a six month siege by English forces under Henry IV at Dalhousie Castle. Sir Alex-ander was killed two years later at Hamildon Hill and his great, great grandson, Alexander was killed at Floddenin 1513. In August 1618, the family received Royal recognition when Sir George Ramsay was cre-ated a Lord of Parliament by the title of Lord Ramsay of Melrose, which he later had changed to Lord Ramsay of Dalhousie. Sir George’s son, William, was created Earl of Dalhousie and Lord Ramsay of Kering-toun in June 1633. The earldom of Dalhousie was passed on to an-other George, 2nd Earl, then William, 3rd Earl, and to George, 4th Earl.
Until the turn of the 20th Century, Dalhousie Castle served as the home of the Earls of Dalhousie. The original structure was built in the 13th century and the main parts of the present baronial man-sion were constructed in 1450. Edward I spent a night at Dalhousie before going on the defeat William Wallace at Falkirk. Oliver Crom-well spent some time at the castle in October 1648. Queen Victoria
once stayed at Dalhousie Castle. The Ramsays have reason to be proud of their historic eight hundred year old clan seat. For only the Ramsays of Dalhousie may boast about possession of the oldest continuously in-habited castle in Scotland.
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Piping Professional
Piobaireachd - Nick Hudson March, Strathspey & Reel - Andrew Carlisle Hornpipe & Jig - Nick Hudson 6/8 March - Andrew Carlisle
Piping Grade I Piobaireachd - Ryan Praskovich 2/4 March - Ryan Praskovich Strathspey & Reel - Ryan Praskovich 6/8 March - Ryan Praskovich Grade 1 Piper of the Day - Ryan Praskovich
Piping Grade II Piobaireachd - Colleen Poe 2/4 March - Nicholas Monin 6/8 March - Colleen Poe Strathspey & Reel - Colleen Poe Grade 2 Piper of the Day - Nicholas Monin
Piping Grade III Piobaireachd - Josh Whitson 2/4 March - Josh Whitson Strathspey & Reel - Henry O’Neill 6/8 March - Josh Whitson Grade 3 Piper of the Day - Josh Whitson
Piping Grade IV Sr Piobaireachd - Scott Martin 2/4 March - Ben Bracken. 6/8 March - Ben Bracken Grade 4 Senior Piper of the Day - Scott Maratin
Ian and Norah Gauld Memorial for Best Young Piper - Henry P’NeillDavid Mucklow Memorial for Best Grade 4 Senior Piobaireachd - Scott MartinClyde William Strother Memorial Award for Best Professional Piobaireachd- Nick Hudson
EUSPBA Competition Results at 2015 FestivalEUSPBA Competition Results at 2012 Festival
Piping Professional Piobaireachd - Andrew Carlisle March, Strathspey, & Reel - Andrew Carlisle 6/8 March - Andrew Carlisle Piping Grade I Piobaireachd - Roberta Sefcik 2/4 March - Roberta Sefcik Strathspey & Reel - Roberta Sefcik 6/8 March - Andrew Donlon Grade II Piobaireachd - Kevin Kilby 2/4 March - Christopher Mroczka Strathspey & Reel - Brina Reddecliff 6/8 March - Christopher Mroczka Grade III Piobaireachd - William Shropshire 2/4 March - Dray Campbell Strathspey & Reel - William Shropshire 6/8 March - William Shropshire Grade IV Sr Piobaireachd - Carl Henson 2/4 March B - Brandon Wilson 2/4 March A - Richard Horne, Sr. 6/8 March - John Urdiales Grade IV Jr Piobaireachd - Luke Jacobs 2/4 March - Luke Jacobs Grade IV Piper of the Day - Luke Jacobs Best Young Piper - William Shropshire David Mucklow Award - Carl Henson
Professional Piping Competition Sponsors
EUSPBA Competition Results at 2012 Festival
Piping Professional Piobaireachd - Andrew Carlisle March, Strathspey, & Reel - Andrew Carlisle 6/8 March - Andrew Carlisle Piping Grade I Piobaireachd - Roberta Sefcik 2/4 March - Roberta Sefcik Strathspey & Reel - Roberta Sefcik 6/8 March - Andrew Donlon Grade II Piobaireachd - Kevin Kilby 2/4 March - Christopher Mroczka Strathspey & Reel - Brina Reddecliff 6/8 March - Christopher Mroczka Grade III Piobaireachd - William Shropshire 2/4 March - Dray Campbell Strathspey & Reel - William Shropshire 6/8 March - William Shropshire Grade IV Sr Piobaireachd - Carl Henson 2/4 March B - Brandon Wilson 2/4 March A - Richard Horne, Sr. 6/8 March - John Urdiales Grade IV Jr Piobaireachd - Luke Jacobs 2/4 March - Luke Jacobs Grade IV Piper of the Day - Luke Jacobs Best Young Piper - William Shropshire David Mucklow Award - Carl Henson
Professional Piping Competition Sponsors
2015 Highland Dance WinnersPrimary Highland Fling - Rachel Himes, Elkins, WV Sword Dance - Rachel Himes, Elkins, WV Pas de Basques- Cynthia Williams, Rootstown, OH Pas De Basque & Highcuts - Rachel Himes, Elkins, WV
Beginner 9 & Under Highland Fling - Katelyn Janeiro, Monroeville, PA Sword Dance - Katelyn Janeiro, Monroeville, PA Seann Triubhas - Katelyn Janeiro, Monroeville, PA Flora MacDonald’s Fancy - Katelyn Janeiro, Monroeville, PA Trophy Winner - Katelyn Janeiro, Monroeville, PA
Beginner 10 & Over Highland Fling - America Merson, Harman, WV Sword Dance - Jade Bryan, Elkins, WV Seann Triubhas - Mina Smith, Crescent, PA Flora MacDonald’s Fancy - Mina Smith, Crescent, PA Trophy Winner - Mina Smith, Crescent, PA
Novice Highland Fling - Daisy Stemple, Beverly, WV Sword Dance - Daisy, Stemple, Beverly, WV Seann Triubhas - Shaina Morgan, Beverly, WV Flora McDonald’s Fancy - Sarah Hoffman, Pittsburgh, PA Trophy Winner - Daisy Stemple, Beverly, WV
Intermediate Highland Fling - Evelyn A. Bennett, Elkins, WV Sword Dance - Evelyn A. Bennett, Elkins, WV Seann Triubhas - Evelyn A. Bennett, Elkins, WV Highland Laddie - Evelyn A. Bennett, Elkins, WV Trophy Winner - Evelyn A. Bennett, Elkins, WV
Premier 16 & Over Highland Fling - Emily Carter, New Richmond, OH Sword Dance - Emily Carter, New Richmond, OH Seann Triubhas - Emily Carter, New Richmond, OH Strathspey & Highland Reel - Emily Carter, New Richmond, OH Trophy Winner - Emily Carter, New Richmond, OH
Special Awards: Most Promising Dancer -Resi Anderson, Dryfork, WV Best Young Highland Dancer - Kaylea McCutcheon, Elkins, WV
Scottish Festival & Celtic Gathering Scholarship Winners: Darby Bailey, Elkins, WV America Merson, Harman, WV Georgia Messner, Moon Township, PA
Proud Sponsor of the Twelfth Annual
Scottish Festival & Celtic Gathering
FESTIVAL SPONSORS
Grants Greater Bridgeport Convention and Visitors Bureau
West Virginia Division of Tourism West Virginia Division of Culture and History
Dominion Foundation Harrison County Commission
Clarksburg-Harrison Cultural Foundation
Platinum Sponsors Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Wells Fargo Insurance Services Antero
Deb and Kevin Anderson Clarksburg Exponent-Telegram
WBOY-TV
Gold Sponsors Greater Bridgeport Convention and Visitors Bureau
P. R. Watson J.F. Allen Co.
Silver Sponsors
David and Sandy McMunn Dr. Michael Hess WRLF 94.3 FM
Highmark West Virginia
Bronze Sponsors
Other Sponsors
West Virginia United Health Systems Dr. Carl Fischer
Burnside Funeral Home Dr. Robert and Anne Davis
Greer Law Offices Robert Upton
Jack's Furniture Center B B & T Bank Alpharma LLC
Dyer Insurance Agency Jim and Janet Wilson
Winner’s Choice
Bill & Eleanor MacLean The Prescription Shop
BC Bank, Inc Drs. Ortiz & Heal-Ortiz, Inc
Twin Oaks Restaurant Waste Management, Inc.
Balmoral School of Piping & Drumming Country Club Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Marjorie and Michael Greer Thrasher Engineering
Hornor Brothers Engineering Mr. and Mrs. David Clovis Hartland Building Supply
Via Veneto Leeson's
Jeff Gibson
The Pipes and Drums of St. Andrew, is a civilian bagpipe band based in Parkersburg, WV. The band is currently under the direction of Drum Major Curt Mitchell and Pipe Major Carl Henson. The band members come from Eastern and North Central WV and Southern Ohio, and range in age from 16-80. The members have many diverse backgrounds but are brought together by their love of Scottish culture and music. The Pipes and Drums of St. Andrew were formed in 1997 by Pipe Major "Seamus" McFadden, and were under the long time direction of Pipe Major Joe Quick. In honor of Pipe Major Quick the band wears the Ferguson clan tartan. The band performs at numerous parades and festivals each year in West Virginia, Ohio and Maryland. Their honors include awards from parade performances as well as being the host band for the Scottish Festival and Celtic Gathering in Bridgeport, WV since its’ inception. Indi-vidual members of the band perform solos at weddings, funerals, church services and other special occasions as well school educational programs. The band is currently recruiting pipers/pipe students, drummers and color party members. The Macdonald Pipe Band of Pittsburgh is a Scottish Pipe Band in the tradition of the pipe bands of the Highland Regiments of the British Army. Each year, they march in several local parades, including the Pittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade, the Memorial Day Parade in Castle Shannon, Canonsburg's Fourth of July Parade, and the Pittsburgh Labor Day Parade. In addi-tion to parades, we perform in numerous shows around the area. We also travel around the Eastern United States competing at various Highland games and Celtic festivals, culminating at the Ligonier Highland Games, held at the band's birthplace, Idlewild Park, Pa. Seton Hill University Pipe Band has over 20 members in its Grade 4 band. The band offers developing students sound and solid rudimental education in piping or drumming. The band realizes that instruction is a very individual experience and each student has different methods of learning. Piping and drumming instruction is private and open to all ages, whether you are a student at the university or not. Seton Hill University plans to offer piping and drumming in-struction as electives. The Seton Hill Pipe Band is under the direction of Pipe Major Josh Dob-bin. Seton Hill University Pipe Band takes pride in its performances and its role of ambassadors of music for Seton Hill University, and offers the services of the band for parades or private ceremonies.
The New Haven Hose Company Pipe Band was formed in 1992 and is under the sponsor-ship of The New Haven Hose Company volunteer fire department. The band hails from Con-nellsville, PA and is currently under the direction of Pipe Major Scott Hamilton. The Pittsburgh Firefighters Memorial Pipe Band is comprised of members of Local #1 Pittsburgh Firefighters, as well as other non-Firefighter members who enjoy the camaraderie and skill progression that a pipe band offers. The purpose of this Pittsburgh Firefighters Memorial Pipe Band is to represent all of the past and present members of Pittsburgh Firefighters Local No. 1. The pipe band is currently under the direction of Pipe Major John Marthens.
Tentative: The Laurel Highlanders Pipes & Drums was established in 1975 by John Dux-bury, Jr. and was named for the Laurel Highlands, a ridge known for its Mountain Laurel, the state flower. They march under the flag of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The band wears the Douglas tartan, which is representative of the colors in the Laurel Highlands.
With 17 pipers and drummers in the band, the Laurel Highlanders travel across Eastern U.S.A. & Canada for competitions and also perform for various organizations and participates in pa-rades in surrounding communities. The Laurel Highlanders Pipes & Drums is classified as a Grade IV Pipe band as of 1997. Our band members live in an area that spans over 100 miles, and meet once a week for practice. The band is under the direction of: Jim King, Pipe Major.
The North Central WV Scottish Heritage Society
welcomes all pipe bands to the festival today.
PIPE BANDS REPRESENTED ON THE FIELD
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Amateur Scottish Heavy Athletic Events
Judge: David McKenzie
The Heavy Athletics Competition is one of the most popular events at any Scottish Games and Festivals. An outgrowth of the work done by these hardy peo-ple in the 16th century, each event was developed to test the strength, endurance, and agility of the contestants. These competitions are thought to be the direct fore-runners of modern day American track and field events.
Today's athletes will compete in seven events. For each event, they are allowed 3 attempts with the best attempt recorded. The Clachneat (The stone of strength)
This event is considered the forerunner of the Olympic shot-put. The stone weighs between 16 and 20 pounds. The Hammer Throw
Throwing the hammer supposedly became popular in the Scottish Highlands as a pastime among young lads who gathered in the late afternoon at the local black-smith shop. The hammer head is round and made of metal. The handle is made of a flexible cane. The 28 pound & 56 pound weight throw for distance
The 28 pound and 56 pound weight are made of metal with a chain and ring at-tached. The 56 pound weight toss for height The object is to throw the weight with one hand up and over a bar. If the weight goes over the bar, he or she will continue to compete each time the bar is raised. The sheaf toss The object is to toss a 16 or 20 pound burlap sack of straw over a bar with a pitch fork. Turning the caber
The caber is a long section of tree trunk and measures 16 to 20 feet long and can weigh between 115 to 140 pounds. The object is to flip the caber in a 12 o'clock position.
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FESTIVAL SPONSORS
Grants Greater Bridgeport Convention and Visitors Bureau
West Virginia Division of Tourism West Virginia Division of Culture and History
Dominion Foundation Harrison County Commission
Clarksburg-Harrison Cultural Foundation
Platinum Sponsors Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Wells Fargo Insurance Services Antero
Deb and Kevin Anderson Clarksburg Exponent-Telegram
WBOY-TV
Gold Sponsors Greater Bridgeport Convention and Visitors Bureau
P. R. Watson J.F. Allen Co.
Silver Sponsors
David and Sandy McMunn Dr. Michael Hess WRLF 94.3 FM
Highmark West Virginia
Bronze Sponsors
Other Sponsors
West Virginia United Health Systems Dr. Carl Fischer
Burnside Funeral Home Dr. Robert and Anne Davis
Greer Law Offices Robert Upton
Jack's Furniture Center B B & T Bank Alpharma LLC
Dyer Insurance Agency Jim and Janet Wilson
Winner’s Choice
Bill & Eleanor MacLean The Prescription Shop
BC Bank, Inc Drs. Ortiz & Heal-Ortiz, Inc
Twin Oaks Restaurant Waste Management, Inc.
Balmoral School of Piping & Drumming Country Club Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
Marjorie and Michael Greer Thrasher Engineering
Hornor Brothers Engineering Mr. and Mrs. David Clovis Hartland Building Supply
Via Veneto Leeson's
Jeff Gibson
Best wishes to all of the verytalented performers and competitors.
The athletes, dancers, and musicians are the life of the festival!
-Ed & Maria Ward
Children will find lots of fun things to do today, beginning on the main field when the children’s games take place from 9 AM till 11:30 AM and from 2 PM till 4 PM. All ages from toddlers to almost teens will enjoy the mini athletic events such as the Junior Caber Toss, the Mini Sheaf Toss, Foot Races and the ever popular Tug O’ War. Special prizes and surprises will be awarded to all who participate. Kids can even participate in weaving classes! Stop by from 9am-4pm on the Activities Field. All kinds of things will be going on at the Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit, too. Not only can everyone see and pet the dogs, they can also participate in choosing the winners of some of the dog contests. And there will also be demonstrations all day long by the dogs on the agility course, great fun for dogs and people too. Don’t forget the other animals - the Heilan’ Coo (Highland Cattle) - a rare opportunity to see them up close; plus you won’t want to miss the Border Collie herding demonstrations on the main field at 10:00AM, 1:15 and 2:45 PM - so much to do….
So little time to do it!
Children’s Activities & Scottish Breed Dogs
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The PIPES ANd drUmS of St. ANdrEW is a civilian bagpipe band based in Parkersburg, WV. The band is currently under the direction of Drum Ma-jor Curt Mitchell and Pipe Major Carl Henson. The band members come from Eastern and North Central WV and Southern Ohio, and range in age from 16-80. The members have many diverse backgrounds but are brought together by their love of Scottish culture and music. The Pipes and Drums of St. Andrew was formed in 1997 by Pipe Major “Seamus” McFadden, and was under the long time direction of Pipe Major Joe Quick. In honor of Pipe Major Quick the band wears the Ferguson clan tartan. The band performs at numerous parades and festivals each year in West Virginia, Ohio and Maryland. Their honors include awards from parade performances as well as being the host band for the Scot-tish Festival and Celtic Gathering in Bridgeport, WV since its’ inception.
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mACdoNALd PIPE BANdVEtErAN’S mEmorIAL PIPE BANd
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Have a good time at the Festival!
Carl R. Fischer, III, MD, FACS General Surgeon 527 Medical Park Drive Suite 303 Bridgeport, WV 26330 Phone: 304-933-3872 Fax: 304-933-3877
Proud to be a part of the Twelfth Annual
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Children will find lots of fun things to do today, beginning on the main field when the children’s games take place from 9 AM till 11:30 AM and from 2 PM till 4 PM. All ages from toddlers to almost teens will en-joy the mini athletic events such as the Junior Caber Toss, the Mini Sheaf Toss, Foot Races and the ever popular Tug O’ War. Special prizes and surprises will be awarded to all who participate. All kinds of things will be going on at the Scottish Breed Dog Exhibit, too. Not only can everyone see and pet the dogs, they can also participate in choosing the winners of some of the dog contests. And there will also be demonstrations all day long by the dogs on the agility course, great fun for dogs and people too. And don’t forget the other animals - the Shetland Sheep - a rare opportunity to see them up close; plus you won’t want to miss the Bor-der Collie herding demonstrations on the main field at 10:00AM, 1:15 and 3:15 PM - so much to do…. So little time to do it!
Children’s Activities
Our Thanks To
Clan Stewart Sponsor of the
Haggis Hurl and The
Bonnie Knees Contest
Last Years Winners
2012 Athlete of the Day Masters
2012 Athlete of the Day Amateur
Sean Green Second Place-Chris Rusher
Third Place-Frank Henry
2012 Athlete of the Day Women
Andrew Callan Second Place-David Marble
Third Place-Lewis Dunbar
Heather McKenzie Second Place-Amanda Milligan
Third Place-Liesel Witzman
We’re Proud To Support the
Scottish Heritage Society’s
Twelfth Annual
Scottish Festival &
Celtic Gathering
Deb & Kevin Anderson
Last Years Winners
2015 Athlete of the DayMasters
2015 Athlete of the DayAmateur
2015 Athlete of the DayWomen
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Amateur Scottish Heavy Athletic Events
Judge: David McKenzie
The Heavy Athletics Competition is one of the most popular events at any Scottish Games and Festivals. An outgrowth of the work done by these hardy peo-ple in the 16th century, each event was developed to test the strength, endurance, and agility of the contestants. These competitions are thought to be the direct fore-runners of modern day American track and field events.
Today's athletes will compete in seven events. For each event, they are allowed 3 attempts with the best attempt recorded. The Clachneat (The stone of strength)
This event is considered the forerunner of the Olympic shot-put. The stone weighs between 16 and 20 pounds. The Hammer Throw
Throwing the hammer supposedly became popular in the Scottish Highlands as a pastime among young lads who gathered in the late afternoon at the local black-smith shop. The hammer head is round and made of metal. The handle is made of a flexible cane. The 28 pound & 56 pound weight throw for distance
The 28 pound and 56 pound weight are made of metal with a chain and ring at-tached. The 56 pound weight toss for height The object is to throw the weight with one hand up and over a bar. If the weight goes over the bar, he or she will continue to compete each time the bar is raised. The sheaf toss The object is to toss a 16 or 20 pound burlap sack of straw over a bar with a pitch fork. Turning the caber
The caber is a long section of tree trunk and measures 16 to 20 feet long and can weigh between 115 to 140 pounds. The object is to flip the caber in a 12 o'clock position.
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The Best of Scotland In ConcertSaturday, May 7, 2016, 7:30 P.M.
Bridgeport High School Auditorium(in front of Festival area)
The West Virginia Highland DancersThe West Virginia Highland Dancers is a performance and competition group based in El-kins, WV. Our members travel from many areas of the state for lessons, and we are WV’s only competing Highland dance group. The group is in-structed by Katy Dillon who received her Member’s level certifi-cation in 2001 from the British Association of Teachers of Dance.
Jil Chambless & Scooter MuseAlso known as Chambless & Muse the two began performing as a duo in 2010 to promote each other’s solo projects. The duo are also current members of the band “Henri’s Notions”, the longest per-forming Celtic band in the Southeastern United States (more than 30 years!), Jil and Scooter have also performed fre-quently in a trio with Scottish singer Ed Miller at many festivals throughout the US and Scotland. For many years Jil and Scooter have been fortunate to work
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The American RoguesIf the 78th Fraser Pipe Band sat down with the Chieftains, Wolf-stone, and the Waterboys and then asked some friends from a symphonic orchestra and a Japa-nese taiko group to join them at the table the resulting sound might resemble the AMERICAN ROGUES. For years the performances of this American/Canadian group have electrified audiences on three continents. They have added to their ever-growing family of fans -- affectionately known as the Rogue Army -- at music festivals, theaters, Highland Games, military bases, renaissance festivals, clubs, pubs, and corporate events -- anywhere that presents top-quality, high-energy music. This has even included airplay on TV and radio and shows at non-Celtic venues such as the World Music Festival in Quebec, Canada where they kicked off the 6 day event to widespread acclaim in 2015.
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