Gather the clan on the first Saturday in December, when the sound of hundreds of bagpipes will herald the start of the Daylesford Highland Gathering. For 73 years, Daylesford has embraced a day of Scottish culture – beginning with a huge pipe band street march in Vincent Street at 9am with over 250 bagpipes and drums.
Highland Heavy Games
A full day of events at Victoria Park follows and includes; the Victorian Highland Dance championships and the Pipe Band Contest including the marching of the Massed bands.
This year sees the return of the Highland Heavy Games. Back for the first time in 30 years! The games will include the Victorian championship light and heavy hammer throw, the Caber toss, Stone Put and more. Make friends with a Highland Collie, sample some fine whiskey or haggis and tatties, browse the market stalls and make a day of it.
Gather the clan, get your kilt on and head to the Daylesford Highland Gathering Saturday, December 7. For more information see: www.daylesfordhighland.com.