
Highland Gathering
The Edmonton Scottish Society Highland Gathering
on our grounds.
3105-101st SW Edmonton, AB
or
3126 Ewing Trail SW Edmonton, AB
Our property spans two addresses, either one will get you here.
Each Years Highland Gathering information can be found by clicking on the This Years HG page above
The Program and Event Calendar are added once finalized.
Wish to Volunteer at the Highland Gathering? Click Here
_____________________________________________________
Each years event may involve still photography, video and potential Drone video being taken for the purposes of promotional material.
What is available at a Highland Gathering?
Highland Gatherings include Highland Dance, Pipes and Drums and Heavy Events.
Other attractions may include, traditional food, vendors, non traditional Highland Dance events and merchants along with other
attractions.
Visit our current years Highland Gathering event page to see what is available for visitors this year.
Highland Festival 2024 Site Map - Click the image

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.
From the Edmonton Scottish Society food tent offering Haggis on a bun and more to a variety of food trucks we are sure everyone will enjoy.

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

Piping and Drumming
Though popular belief sets varying dates for the introduction of bagpipes to Scotland, concrete evidence is limited until approximately the 15th century. The Clan Menzies still owns a remnant of a set of bagpipes said to have been carried at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, though the veracity of this claim is debated. There are many ancient legends and stories about bagpipes which were passed down through minstrels and oral tradition, whose origins are now lost. However, textual evidence for Scottish bagpipes is more definite in 1396, when records of the Battle of the North Inch of Perth reference “warpipes” being carried into battle.
Additional Highland Events in the area.
The Edmonton Scottish Society believes in promoting groups and events that promote Scottish Culture. The Edmonton and northern Alberta area hosts several Highland events people can enjoy. In addition to our Highland Gathering we believe you should visit these other Gatherings and show your support for these wonderful events.