2009 Long Island Scottish Games

 

Scheduled Events at the Games Include:

Pipe Band Performances:
Performances throughout the day by the Clan Gordon Highlanders, the Siol na h'Eireann Pipe Band, and the Northport Pipe and Drum Band

 

Competitions:

Caber Toss * Putting the Stone * Putting the Sheaf

Registration for athletic events will take place on the field

This year we will offer solo piping and highland dance exhibitions in lieu of competitive piping and dancing

 

Performers:

MacTalla Mo'r

Jesse, Erik, Patty, Harry, Ilana, and Levon

Highland Heartbeat

Fiona, Ross, Frances, Jillian, Darren, and Maureen

New York Celtic Dancers
Christina Harrison
Robert Mouland
Carl Peterson

Two Men in Skirts

Jim and Gaitley

The Cameron Scottish Music Ensemble

 

Contests:

Shortbread  - Bring your best shortbread to the Games: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes

Photography  - Submit your best photographs of the Games: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes

 

Children's Activities:
Big Hat Ed-Ventures * John Grimaldi the Kilted Juggler * Children's' Races (running, sack, and spoon) * Children's Tug-of-War * Children's Caber Toss * Face Painting by Danica * Temporary Tattoos by Karen * Pony Rides by Sweet Hills Stables * Petting Zoo by Parkway Stables * Children's Highland Dance Demonstration with the New York Celtic Dancers *

 

New York Life will be available to create Children's ID Discs for parents. Each disc will contain photos and identification information about your child that can be presented to police if your child is missing.

 

Other Activities:
Scottish Clan Society Tents * 42nd Regiment of Foot (Black Watch) Will Perform Drills and Set Up an 18th Century Campsite * Companions of the Cross Will Demonstrate Medieval Swordsmanship * Nassau County Scottish Country Dancers Exhibition * Ryan Irish Dance Company Step Dancing Demonstration * Falconry Display * Classic British Cars Display * Historical Weapons Display * Agility Dog Demonstration * Meet the Scottish Dog Breeds

 

See the Bullwood Project Caber
A gift of goodwill and friendship from the people of Glasgow to the people of New York State, this carved 25 foot, 600 pound ceremonial caber is the largest in the world. The caber, decorated with images of Scotland and America and signed by residents and officials from Glasgow, was carved from the trunk of the 2007 Glasgow Christmas tree and sent to New York for the 2008 Tartan Day parade. It was also carried in the 2009 Tartan Day parade.

 

Scottish Vendors * Food * Soda * Ice Cream

Raffle for Tickets to Scotland

Ongoing Drawing of Gate Prizes

Gates Open at 8 AM

Official Opening Ceremonies and Massed Bands at 12:00 PM

Raffle Drawing at 4:30 PM

Closing Ceremonies at 5 PM

Admissions to the Grounds are $15 for adults, $10 for senior citizens, $5 for children, and $5 for Old Westbury Gardens members
Children under 12 not admitted unless accompanied by an adult
Old Westbury Gardens does not permit dogs on the grounds or the sale of alcoholic beverages. 
Picnics are permitted, however, open fires or cooking are not allowed.