Seeking Advice on Clan Tent Set Up at Scottish Festivals-Williamsburg

[Mael Coluim]

Thanks for the encouragement and great recommendations!

[MacMoose]

We've found that one of the most popular pieces we present at the Games is a clan map of Scotland. Even better, if you have several, spanning a time line.

The weapons idea does work. The kids (and in some cases, the ladies!) love it, and be prepared to pose for pictures. Of course, as mentioned, safety first!

We carry a lot of books. Everything from books on tartans to Scottish history, relevant books on American history (as it pertains to the Scots, Irish, Welsh, etc.), and I find coffee-table books full of photos of Scotland get a lot of attention.

We also find that shortbread and candy brings them in! I put out hard candy in several varieties, as well as a jar of licorice All Sorts, mainly for the adults...ok, and me.

I have lots of pics of our set up, if you want to see them (not that we have won much in the way of awards, but hey, we are a very small Clan!)