Scots on the Rocks, Moab Utah

**freep** · 8th November 15, 07:24 PM

Just got back. It was a very nice festival. There were about 27 Clans represented, about a dozen vendors and about six pipe bands. Looked like a pretty good turnout of athletes but we didn't spend much time over there. There was a highland dance competition but we didn't make it to that.

Musicians included The Wicked Tinkers, The Devil's Dram an John McLean Allan. All were very good and amazingly hardworking each doing about three full sets each day.

Met some nice folks, joined two Clan Societies (Gunn and Wallace) and had a fine time overall for my first kilted festival. I did learn that a UT Utility II Kilt is very nice all day but when the weather hits about 30*f 'tis a bit light. Ordered a 13oz wool Scottish National from UT when I got home. Daytime highs were near 60*. Sunny throughout.

If you've not been Moab is a nice little town with a lot and I mean *a lot* of restaurants but as in addition to us Scots there was a Folk Festival, Over 50 athletic competition and a half marathon were in town everywhere was crowded last night.

**Finistere** · 9th November 15, 03:19 AM

Hi freep, Its sounds like you had a great time there, and congratulations on your new Kilt order. Kit

**Matty Ross** · 9th November 15, 08:23 AM

There is no other place on the Earth like Moab Utah. An incredible place to hold a Scottish Festival. Scot's on the Rocks this was our 2nd year. We are looking forward to many more.

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**freep** · 9th November 15, 09:02 AM

I saw you wand'rin' about but was either engaged in some conversation or other or frozen to a chair.

Cheers!

**SeumasA** · 14th November 15, 09:22 PM

We've been both years. One of our neighbors is on the organizing committee. Moab is my favorite part of the state. I'll take any excuse I can get to go to Arches National Park.
I'll be interested to see how this grows over the next few years.

**freep** · 14th November 15, 10:12 PM

I won one of the silent auctions and drove over there to pick up my plunder today. Met with Dan and Marta Lamont and had a nice chat. He's very pleased with the progress so far and both enthusiastic and confident in future gatherings. Nice couple.
I did quite enjoy the festivities. Next year: wool kilt.