Haystead Events
Burns Night - Jan 20, 2024
January
The year begins with Burns Night, a gala celebration of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, with members resplendent in full Highland Scottish and formal attire. Conducted on the 25th of the month, this unique gathering is filled with Burns’ poems and songs, the powerful music of the pipes and drums, delicious food and drink, and all that makes for a fun and memorable evening.
LOTR camping movie marathon
LOTR camping movie marathon ! New, but hopefully annual Lord of the Rings camping movie marathon! TBA details coming soon
Slains Castle Historical Trip.
2026 Scotland! Details exact dates and itinerary TBA! History, games , pub crawl!
Seán Heely's Celtic Christmas in Lynchburg, VA (two performances)
Seán Heely's Celtic Christmas in Lynchburg, VA (two performances)
Saturday, December 21, 2024
3:00pm – 7:00pm
Academy Center of the Arts (map)
600 Main Street
Lynchburg, VA, 24504
United States
Tickets Here
Join Champion Scottish fiddler Seán Heely and a cast of nationally-acclaimed Celtic performers on a magical journey through Scotland and Ireland during the holidays. The fiddle and bagpipes will sweep you away to Christmastime and Winter Solstice celebrations along with percussive dance and Highland dance that will lift your holiday spirits and warm your heart. Kilts and tartan abound as the show travels through ancient Gaelic carols and songs, tucked in perfectly with lively Irish tunes and familiar Christmas melodies with a Celtic twist.
52nd Annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk
Clan Hay will walk with the clans on parade again! 2025! Come join us! A-Hay A-Hay A-Hay !
Alexandria was founded in 1749 by Scottish merchants and was named after Scotsman John Alexander who owned the land that became Alexandria. Today, the city continues celebrating its heritage with the iconic Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Dozens of Scottish clans dressed in colorful tartans parade through the streets of Old Town, joined by pipe and drum bands, as well as terriers and hounds, community groups and more.
For more information:
https://visitalexandria.com/holidays/scottish-walk/
