Virginia Celtic Gathering & Highland Games

**Mael Coluim** · 3rd October 11, 06:31 PM

A new name for the Williamsburg Scottish Festival and the third year at Rockahock Campgrounds in Lanexa. Friday evening, I attended the President’s Reception. Pictured below is (L) Howard Topp, past President and currently acting President and (R) is XMarker James MacCarson. It was a fun evening.

The next day turned out to be a windy cool autumn day. My sister Denise came to join me for the festivities.

Melissa convener of the Morrison tent belongs with me to the Fredericksburg Scottish Society.

The House of Gordon was the Honored Clan.

The flags of the 7 Celtic nations

There was Scottish Country Dancing

SAMS was the Honor Guard for the Parade of Clans and three of them here are XMarkers (L) Sir William (C) Tommy Beard (R) David H(ufton)

**Mael Coluim** · 3rd October 11, 06:32 PM

It was great to meet Fragor; Frank Gordon and his wife, Diane. James MacCarson join us for this group photo.

A little later, Sir William arrived and we had an impromptu whisky tasting; Speyburn, Edradour, Spring Bank, & Ardbeg

Our Xmarkers Meet Up doing our best Hamish!

(L to R) MC, James MacCarson, Jerry, Fragor, Sir William, David H

Afterwards, I went for a walkabout. Found our friends of the Scottish Tartans Museum hard a work and always willing to give a smile.

**Mael Coluim** · 3rd October 11, 06:34 PM

Ladies Haggis Toss

Closing Ceremonies

The Gathering had great entertainment; Seven Nations and Rathkeltair that I was able to kick back and enjoy in the evening. But the best was hearing that the Festival Raffle ticket #3309 won the trip for two to either Scotland or Ireland. Yep, I held the ticket!

**Downunder Kilt** · 3rd October 11, 07:23 PM

As always Ern, a great tour of the games provided by your good self. Thanks for taking us with you. Cheers

**Meggers** · 3rd October 11, 07:27 PM

This looks like such a great time.

**Spartan Tartan** · 3rd October 11, 07:46 PM

You certainly have a nack for picture threads. I really enjoy your posts. Great pictures.

**Ancienne Alliance** · 4th October 11, 12:19 AM

Very nice photos, Ern.

Best,

Robert

**English Bloke** · 4th October 11, 01:44 AM

Originally Posted by Mael Coluim

Closing Ceremonies

Good show Ern... Love the non-trad hats on these piping chaps by the way. And congrats on getting the winning ticket. I'll bet you're made up. Give us a bit of notice and an idea of your itinerary and I'll try and arrange to meet-up with you somewhere (assuming you're coming to Scotland of course.)