Tartan Tuesday at the Caledonian

[McMurdo]

Tonight was the first Tartan Tuesday at the Caledonian Pub in downtown Toronto, it was a wonderful evening full of spirited conversation, free beer courtesy of the Tennant's representative, rekindling of old friendships and some new friendships. Here are a few photos







Next month Tennent's will be treating us to the Tennent's Stout. It was a wonderful start of a new tradition, thanks all who came out to make it a memorable night, looking forward to next month.

[Stan]

A great turn out, and looks like a really nice time. Congrats......

[California Highlander]

Looks like a good turnout and a fun evening!

[Redawg6]

Love the kilts mate. I wish I could come have a pint at your pub

[Nathan]

It was a great time! I'm looking forward to the next one.

[McMurdo]

Here is the poster for next month. See you all on June 3rd

[creagdhubh]

Well done, Glen!

Cracking photos, and I am glad that all who attended had a most joyous time. If we are ever in the area, and it's Tuesday, count us in! Also, The Caledonian is quite reminiscent of my own wee pub back home, The Scottish Arms.

Slainte,

[tulloch]

Waaaay cool. If I can find a reason to visit Toronto I will try to incorporate this.

[creagdhubh]

Also, I'd like to say that this is such a wonderful tradition to get going, and I hope it continues well into the future. It would be rather nice if more "like-minded" individuals came together (and not just for Scottish related events, or holidays) and did the very same thing in other cities across North America. I know that some do; especially Scottish associations, organisations, and individuals within the Scottish community of various metropolitan areas. Heck, I remember wearing Highland Dress to my favourite Scottish pub just because I wanted to, and it slowly caught on with other chaps!

The St. Andrew's Society of the Greater St. Louis area (my hometown) have a kilted social every Thursday at The Scottish Arms, which is always a splendid time of fellowship and community. I miss those lovely evenings spent with good mates over a dram or two, and I long for that here in the greater Cincinnati area. For me, it's much more than just wearing the kilt; it's the intriguing and sometimes enlightening conversations you have with your mates, as well as the opportunity to make new ones. Discussions about Scotland, the Highlands and Islands, Highland Dress, whisky, tartan, Scottish history, Gaelic culture and language, etc, are priceless moments that are quite akin to the oral tradition of our Scottish ancestors.

So again, well done on organising this worthy endeavour and keep the photos coming of future Tartan Tuesdays!

Slainte mhath,

[McMurdo]

Thanks Kyle
Quite to my surprise a reporter from the Oban Times got in touch this morning she has written a short article on it and will be keeping in touch.