
Highland Gathering
2022 Highland Gathering - August 20th, 2022
The 50th Highland Gathering by The Edmonton Scottish Society
Click Here for the 2021 Highland Festival Program and Event Calendar
The 2022 Program and Event Calendar will be added once finalized.
Wish to Volunteer at the Highland Gathering 2022? Click Here
Heavy Events Registration Form 2022 Now Available
Heavy Events Schedule Highland Festival Aug 28 2021
This years event may involve still photography, video and potential Drone video being taken for the purposes of promotional material.
Highland Festival 2022 Site Map - Click the image

Demostrations
At the Highland Gathering you'll see a variety of demonstrations. From the grace of Scottish Country dancing to traditional Scottish events and activities for the Wee ones - there is something of appeal to all ages.

Clans, Vendors and Food
What's a Highland Gathering without a wee bit of shopping, exploring Scottish Heritage and sampling Scottish food. Each year has something a bit different but always something that will please.

Heavy Events
Originally Highland Gatherings or Games were all about athletics. Dancing, piping and drumming, food, etc. were all just entertainment but athletics were the main reason Scotsmen gathered. Heavy Events are the remaining truly athletic activity at any modern Highland Gathering.
Registration is now open for the Edmonton Scottish Society Highland Festival for 2021. Link on top of page.
Interested in participating in Heavy Events? You can contact Heavy Events Alberta at heavyevents@heavyevents.ab.ca

Highland Dance
Highland Dancing is a physically demanding style of dance that developed over a long period of time in Scotland. The precise origins are unknown, but there are many legends and stories surrounding the movements and dances.

Piping and Drumming
Highland Dancing is a physically demanding style of dance that developed over a long period of time in Scotland. The precise origins are unknown, but there are many legends and stories surrounding the movements and dances.