11am – 3pm at Granville Diggers, Jubilee Room.“ A Celebration of Scottish Songs & Dance” featuring singer Heather Lee, pipes and dancers and the famous Robert Burns “Address to the Haggis”. $40 pp includes entertainment and a 2 course lunch. Limited numbers available. Info: Carol (02) 9389 1440 or carolmcarthur18@gmail.com.

At Bob Daniels Community Centre, 891 Beaufort St. Info: John 0427 990 754 or http://www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com.

Presented by the Scottish Australian Heritage Council at the Uniting Church Hall, 3 Wetherill Street, Leichhardt at 7.00pm.  Info:  info@scottishaustralianheritagecouncil.com.au

7.30pm start shared basket supper BYO drinks at 189 Semaphore Rd. Info: Lyn: masson55@tpg.com.au.

Celebrate St Andrew with Hunter Valley Scots Club. Info: http://www.huntervalleyscotsclub.org.au.

Celebrate one of Australia's finest pipe bands for this special 50th anniversary piping concert. Performing a “One Night Only” Jubilee concert bringing bagpipes, drums, keyboards, guitars various other musical instruments- with special guests, performing brand new contemporary tunes, as well as a few old WAPOL favourites. Info: www.wapol.com.au

The aim of this meeting is to discuss the idea of creating a 'Clan Douglas Society of Australia and New Zealand' at The Burns Club, 8 Kett St. Info: www.clandouglas.org.au.

Gather your clan and come to Daylesford on the 1st Saturday in December for a 'wee' bit of Scottish culture with a full day of piping, drumming & dancing at Victoria Park. Info: http://www.daylesfordhighland.com

At Rochedale High School. Info: 07 3397 4512.

Smallpipes session. Info: Malcolm McLaren 07 3820-2902 or mrmclaren@bigpond.com.

Celebrate the holiday season at Royal Park Hall, on the corner of Charles and Vincent Streets. Info: www.saintandrew.org.au.

7:00pm at Teralba Hall, ANZAC Parade. Info: http://www.hvsc.org.au

6.30pm start shared basket supper BYO drinks at 189 Semaphore Rd. For all the family especially children. Info: Lyn: masson55@tpg.com.au.

Piping music session 2pm - 5pm, upstairs at the Exford Hotel, 199 Russell St. Info: email@celticpipingclub.com

7:00pm at Teralba Hall, ANZAC Parade. Info: www.hvsc.org.au

In the North Auditorium at Glen Innes Services Club to celebrate the Festive Season. The 2 course Christmas Lunch will be served. Info: The Australian Celtic Festival Office 02 6730 2400 or mhollingworth@gisc.nsw.gov.au.

Wishing all our readers, advertisers and friends a very Happy Christmas!

At Bob Daniels Community Centre, 891 Beaufort St. Info: John 0427 990 754 or http://www.caledoniansocietyofwainc.com.

Wishing all our a readers, advertisers and friends a very Happy Hogmanay and best wishes for 2017!

Australia’s oldest continuous running sporting event at Princes Park, with pipe bands, stalls and more. Info: Dennis Turner (03) 5461 1480 or www.highlandsociety.com.au.

Piping event in Adelaide. Info: Jack Brennan brennanjack@optusnet.com.au.

Smallpipes session. Info: Malcolm McLaren 07 3820-2902 or mrmclaren@bigpond.com.

For Scottish Danceaholics at North Canberra Baptist Church Hall. Visitors and new dancers are always welcome. Info: Ann Parkinson  ann.parkinson@apex.net.au.

Three course meal. A focus on Robert Burns with the Immortal memory and toast to the Lassies at Grenville Centre, Playford Blvd. Info:  Isabel Kean - 0407822276

Enjoy a picnic with the Bard at Treasury Gardens, Robert Burns Statue, Spring St. Info: Ina Graham (03) 8361 0308.

Piping music session 2pm - 5pm, upstairs at the Exford Hotel, 199 Russell St. Info: email@celticpipingclub.com

A week of exciting and inspiring musical friendship with workshops, tutorials and performances under the direction and guidance of some of the contemporary pipe band world's most accomplished exponents of piping and drumming. Info: www.pipebands.asn.au.

Celebrate the bard in the Hunter with music, dance, food and more. Info: www.hvsc.org.au.

Supper and dance at Gaythorne RSL, Samford Rd. Info: Kate 07 3369 2232.

Celebrate the Bard at the society hall, 189 Semaphore Rd. Info: www.scots-sa.org.au.

Celebrate Robert Burns with a picnic at the Burns Statue, Treasury Gardens. Info: Noel Wright noelwright@netspace.net.au.

A day of free music at the Camperdown Botanic Gardens followed by some live theatre including the performance of Macbeth by OzAct, a Ballarat based Theatre Group. The day starts at 1.30pm and is free to attend. Info: www.corangamite.vic.gov.au.

Celebrate with the bard with the band at Ipswich Thistle Pipe Band Hall, cnr Lion & Moffatt Sts. Info: www.ipswichthistle.com.

Presented by the Saint Andrew Society of Western Australia. Info: http://www.saintandrew.org.au.

Celebrate the bard! January 25th marks the annual celebration of Scotland's national poet Robert Burns.

Traditional Burns Supper and will also feature the launch of the book: Brigadoon: A pictorial history of the first 40 years and the official launch of the Brigadoon Festival programme at Soldiers Memorial Hall. Info: Burns Supper, PO Box 74, Bundanoon,  NSW, 2578 or publicity.brigadoon@gmail.com.

Toast the Immortal Memory with whisky, haggis, bagpipes, dancing, fine company and excellent craic at Hobart Function and Conference Centre. Info: niall@hfcc.com.au or 0418 107 175.

Features Scottish food and music at Fox & Hounds Country Inn, 7 Elevation Dr. Info: 07 5665 7582 or www.foxandhounds.net.au

Celebrate Robert Burns and all things Scottish - A great gathering Haggis Neeps n Tatties, Highland dancing - Bagpipes, live singers & guest speakers. Loads of laughs and lots of banter. Introducing 'Highland bingo'. Prizes and giveaways at  Bar No. 5, 5 McCauley St. Tickets are $55 from www.ticketebo.com.au/burnssupper

Wishing all our readers and friends a very Happy Australia Day!

Presented by the Celtic Council of Australia, events include Grand Parade, bands and dancers, choirs, dancers, a wide range of other groups, stalls. Info: www.celticcouncil.org.au.

Celebrate Burns at Mornington Golf Club, Tallis Dr. Info: www.mpcs.org.au.

Supper supplied and dance to Heel N Toe band at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 891 Beafort St. Info: John 0427 990 754.

Piobaireachd piping at Prospect RSL, Wilcox Ave. Info: www.rubrown.org.au.

Traditional Burns Supper with food, music, dance and more at Glenroy RSL. Info: Ina Graham (03) 8361 0308.

At Rochedale High School, 10am. Info: 07 3397 4512.

Piping event in Adelaide. Info: Jack Brennan brennanjack@optusnet.com.au.

Smallpipes session. Info: Malcolm McLaren 07 3820-2902 or mrmclaren@bigpond.com.

Scotland comes to Rosalind Park with piping, drumming, dancing, music & Scottish stalls from 10am to 5pm. Info: http://www.scotsdayout.com.

At the Central Ringwood Community Centre, Bedford Park, Bedford Rd. Info: Marilyn 03 9870 1954.

Learn Scottish Country Dancing with Scots on The Rocks. You don’t need swords, kilts, a partner or a Scottish accent. No previous dancing experience necessary. At Fort Street Public School Observatory Hill, The Rocks. Info: Robert 0435 154 433 or www.sotr.org.au/beginner.

Hosted by Victorian Scottish Dancing Members Assoc. at Tintern Grammar, 90 Alexandra Rd. The 2017 Championship steps will be danced in Australia for the first time. Info: www.vschdi.org.au.

Annual Robert Burns celebration at Fleming Park Hall. Info: Ina 03 8361

1-4pm at Scottish House 62 Railway Parade. Come and learn how to put your family history together. Our genealogist will guide you using either computer or paper based methods. $10 non members,  $8 members. Afternoon tea will be provided with bottomless tea and coffee.  Bookings essential:  Book early to avoid disappointment as numbers are strictly ... Read more

Piping music session 2pm - 5pm, upstairs at the Exford Hotel, 199 Russell St. Info: email@celticpipingclub.com

Scottish & Celtic groups will be on display with a Celtic Ceilidh and food at Akuna St. Info: president@scottishaustralianheritagecouncil.com.au or alexcrawford@tpg.com.au.

Pipe band competitions, highland dancing competitions.  Displays by the TasCal Country Dancers and the South Hobart Reelers, also the Clarence Concert Band and the Navy Cadet Drum Corps and stalls. Info: Di Cornish 0408 528 658 or Dianne.cornish1@bigpond.com.

Presented by the Gosford Scottish Country Dancers at East Gosford Progress Hall Cnr Henry Parry Drive & Wells St. Info: Janice: 02 4388 2253.

At Bulimba Bowls Club, Quinn St. Info: 07 3397 4512.

Piobaireachd piping at Prospect RSL, Wilcox Ave. Info: www.rubrown.org.au.

If you enjoy Scottish Country Dancing then this residential weekend is for you with instruction, dance and events. Info: Pat Charlton Phone: or 9520 9075 or charlton.pat@gmail.com

Celebration of all the Celtic Countries with music, dancing and a shared basket supper and BYO Alcohol. Soft drink available for purchase at 189 Semaphore Rd. Info: www.scots-sa.org.au.

At Warners at the Bay Function Room, Hillsborough Rd with a Ceilidh  and a workshop. Info: 0438 671 790 or www.nswhighlanddancing.com.au.

At Rochedale High School, 10am. Info: 07 3397 4512.

Victorian Police Pipe Band, Scottish and Irish dancing, Clan tents, whisky tasting, Highland cattle and more at  Harewood House, 3310 South Gippsland Hwy. Info: (03) 5997 1033.

Piping event in Adelaide. Info: Jack Brennan brennanjack@optusnet.com.au.

Smallpipes session. Info: Malcolm McLaren 07 3820-2902 or mrmclaren@bigpond.com.

This is a day initiated by The Bagpipe Society to celebrate the world's many bagpipes and piping traditions. Every March 10th you are invited to go out and play your pipes – anywhere, anyhow to anyone!

Presented by the Brigadoon Festival, the concert will feature songs written by Scots and songs made famous by Scottish singers at Soldiers Memorial Hall, 3 Railway Ave. Info: Jim Gillespie 02 4883 7675 or concert@brigadoon.org.au.

The songs of Robert Burns live by one of Scotland's top female vocalists at Thornbury Theatre. Info: www.thethornburytheatre.com

The songs of Robert Burns live by one of Scotland's top female vocalists at Concert Hall, QPAC. Info: 136 246 or www.qpac.com.au

A great Scottish day out which includes the 2017 Victorian Pipe Band Championships., Clans, Scottish dancers, heavy events and much more at Goldsworthy Reserve, Goldsworthy Rd. Info: www.geelonghighlandgathering.org.au.

Piping music session 2pm - 5pm, upstairs at the Exford Hotel, 199 Russell St. Info: email@celticpipingclub.com

Pipe band competition, stalls, children's events and more at the Scots School Bathurst, 4173 O'Connell Rd. Info: 02 6331 2766 or www.scots.nsw.edu.au.

The songs of Robert Burns live by one of Scotland's top female vocalists at The Factory Theatre. Info:02 9550 3666 or www.factorytheatre.com.au.

The songs of Robert Burns live by one of Scotland's top female vocalists at Trinity Sessions. Info: Tel: 0401 122 256 or www.trinitysessions.org.

The songs of Robert Burns live by one of Scotland's top female vocalists at Fly By Night. Info: 08 9430 5208 or www.flybynight.org/event/eddie-reader.

The international smash hit features the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra joined on the Festival Theatre stage by over 100 choral singers, dancers, pipe-band and drum corps, soloists, Highland dancers and electric Celtic fiddlers. Info: 131 246 or www.scotlandthebrave.com.au/ www.aso.com.au/products/2017/showcase/scotland-the-brave

Featuring music by ARIA Award winning Chris Duncan & Catherine Strutt, it will be a night of energetic and popular dances. Info: 0435 154 433 or www.sotr.org.au/chaos.

Celebrate Scotland with pipe bands, Scottish dance, Clans, stalls and more at the East Ringwood Sports Ground. Info: Sue MacLeod 0407 334 709 or www.ringwoodhighlandgames.org.

Pipe band competitions at  Kensington Terrace. Info: 07 3309 3500 or www.bbc.qld.edu.au.

At Bulimba Bowls Club, Quinn St. Info: 07 3397 4512.

Bundanoon is Brigadoon, Australia's largest Scottish festival with pipe bands, Scottish dancing, Clans, strong men, food, stalls and more-a magical Scottish day out for the whole family. Featuring Chieftain Scottish rocker Jimmy Barnes. Info: http://www.brigadoon.net.au.

Annual event and is held in the evening after the Bundanoon Highland Gathering at Soldiers Memorial Hall, 3 Railway Ave. Info: Ceilidh Convenor, Helene Jessep 02 4883 6033 or ceilidh@brigadoon.org.au.

Social Scottish and old time dance for all ages, a light supper is supplied and have lucky door and lucky dance spot prizes to be won at Uniting Church Hall, 9-11 Bay St. Info: George Milton 02 9524-4943.

Burns at Canterbury St Stables Community Centre, 49-53 Canterbury Rd. Info: 03 8361 0308.

At Rochedale High School, 10am. Info: 07 3397 4512.

Presented by the Bundanoon Highland Gathering,  the enduring passion of Scotland and beyond through music and words at Holy Trinity Church, 15 Church St. Info: www.brigadoon.org.au.

Piping event in Adelaide. Info: Jack Brennan brennanjack@optusnet.com.au.

Smallpipes session. Info: Malcolm McLaren 07 3820-2902 or mrmclaren@bigpond.com.

Piobaireachd piping at Prospect RSL, Wilcox Ave. Info: www.rubrown.org.au.

Social dance night for all ages with light supper supplied, sausage sizzle theme. Lucky door and lucky dance spot prizes to be won. Dress in smart casual attire or kilt, entry fee is $6 for adults and seniors and free entry for children up to completion of school age at The Scottish Hall, Weigand Ave. ... Read more

Social Scottish and old time dance for all ages, two course dinner and have lucky door and lucky dance spot prizes to be won at Karonga School Hall, Karonga Court. Entry by pre booked tickets only info: John Withers: 02 9614-6020.

Annual Scottish event in the Scottish town of Australia, with full pipe band and solo competitions. Info: www.macleanhighlandgathering.com.au.

Social Scottish and old time dance for all ages, a light supper is supplied and have lucky door and lucky dance spot prizes to be won at St. David's Uniting Church Hall, 51 Dalhousie St. Info: Charlie Becker 02 9560-8628.

At Regatta Hotel. Info: 07 3397 4512 or www.qhps.org.

Three days of piping, drumming and dancing, learning and fun at Ardlie Street Campus, Emmanuel College. Info: www.wadpadi.org.au

Clan Davidson members unite from across Australia. Info: naira@bigpond.com

Social Scottish and old time dance for all ages, a light supper is supplied and have lucky door and lucky dance spot prizes to be won at Ermington Community Hall, River Rd. Info: Keith Weaver 02 9871-3593.

Piping music session 2pm - 5pm, upstairs at the Exford Hotel, 199 Russell St. Info: email@celticpipingclub.com.

Social Scottish and old time dance night for all ages with a light supper supplied plus lucky door and lucky dance spot prizes to be won. Dress is smart casual attire or kilt. Entry fee is $4 for adults and seniors and free for children up to completion of school age at Uniting Church Hall, ... Read more

Scottish dancing and social event at Bob Daniels Community Centre, 891 Beafort St. Info: John 0427 990 754.

At Burnside Village Community Centre, 16 Nicol Ave. Info: 03 8361 0308.

WA Clans gather at 11am at King’s Park, located behind the Light Horse Memorial. Info: Shirley Oliver 08 9457 1945 or olivetree@westnet.com.au.

Piping event in Adelaide. Info: Jack Brennan brennanjack@optusnet.com.au.

Smallpipes session. Info: Malcolm McLaren 07 3820-2902 or mrmclaren@bigpond.com.

The four-day Festival attracts clans, cultural groups, dancers and performers and this year celebrates our Irish cousins. Info: www.australiancelticfestival.com.

With over 130 Piobaireachd piping competitors in 8 different classes at Black Friar's Priory School,  17 Prospect Rd. Info: www.rubrown.org.au.

Social Scottish and old time dance for all ages, bring light supper with you to share and have lucky door and lucky dance spot prizes to be won at Collaroy Masonic Hall, Pittwater Rd. Info:  Leslie Bowers 02 9901-1673.

At East Gosford Progress Hall, Henry Parry Drive & Wells Sts. Info: Allyn Douglass 0422747965 or hvrscds@gmail.com.

Presented by the Redlands Sporting Club Pipe Band at Peter Burge Oval. Info: Al Campbell 0434 600 162 or enquiries@rscpipeband.org.au.

Scottish pipe band and Scottish dance display, dinner and more at Coburg Town Hall, 90 Bell St. Info: Bill Graham 03 8361 0308.

At Rochedale High School, 10am. Info: 07 3397 4512.

Highland Month features Scottish food and music at Fox & Hounds Country Inn, 7 Elevation Dr. Info: 07 5665 7582 or www.foxandhounds.net.au.