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12th January 14, 10:42 AM
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What a wonderful story and tradition! Thanks, Padre! This sounds like a great event. If it weren't so far away, I'd love to attend. Have a great time, and be sure to take lots of pictures to share with us when you get back.
Allen Sinclair, FSAScot
Eastern Region Vice President
North Carolina Commissioner
Clan Sinclair Association (USA)
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Well... we went! ...and had a great time!
Kincardine's event is a three day blowout complete with 28 bands, heavy games, dance and piping contest, parades, and the Kirkin' o' the Tartan on Sunday morning.
No, I didn't get pictures of everything, but we did have fun!
 Sandy, the Rector's Warden from the church had us stay with her for the weekend at the cottage she rents. (Sandy on the left, my beautiful blonde wife on the right) We watched the parade with all 28 bands (no I'm not posting pictures of all of them, just a few for the flavour)
   
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 and proof that I was there with "Mother Bill."
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The town of Kincardine has its own band, the Kincardine Scottish Pipes & Drums and through the summer, they parade every Saturday evening. As they pass a given point on the downtown street, the townsfolk fall in behind and march to the end of the street where the band takes a break before marching the other way back with the whole town in tow. I'm told they've been doing this for over a century! 
       
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Once they get back to the park, they give a 20 minute or so concert before dismissing.
  
The festival area with vendors, dancers, and other competitions is in Victoria Park which makes it shady unlike those games held in the open sun in a field. Very pleasant! If it's within travel range, you don't want to miss this one next year!
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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