Ceud mìle fàilte · a hundred thousand welcomes
The Celtic Coo gathers Highland Games, pipe bands, Highland dance, Gaelic and Celtic festivals from across Canada into one friendly calendar, along with the shops and makers who outfit them. No kilt required.
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🐮 Meet Ceilidh the Coo, said "Kaylee". She's named after the ceilidh, a Gaelic get-together with music and dancing, and that's what this site is for. More about her.
Weekends only: Nov 13-15, 20-22, 27-29 and Dec 4-6
🏴 Vendor list includes Scottish, Irish & UK imports (A Little Bit of Ireland) and a British butcher (British Banger Company)
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What happens at a Burns Supper, and 6 confirmed suppers so far, including Calgary's on Jan 22.
28 groups offer lessons in pipes, drums, dance and Gaelic.
Every association's latest results in one place, plus season band champions.
First Highland Games? Here's what to wear, kilt etiquette, and Alberta weather tips.
Mìle taing, and see you at the games! · Ceilidh 🐮
Outdoor gatherings with caber tossing, stone throws, pipe bands, dancing, clan tents and plenty of food. Families welcome, and you don't need any Scottish roots.
Bagpipes and drums, often competing by grade from beginners to world champions. Canada's SFU Pipe Band from BC is one of the best in the world.
A fast, athletic dance style with competitions for kids through adults, from local contests to national championships.
Scottish Gaelic is still spoken in Canada, mostly in Nova Scotia. Classes, song sessions and festivals keep it alive.
Kilts, kilt hire, tartan, pipe band supply
Visit website ↗Piping, drumming, Highland dance supplies; travels to games
Visit website ↗Kilts, Celtic clothing and jewellery
Visit website ↗Bespoke hand-sewn kilts
Visit website ↗Custom Highland bagpipes and smallpipes
Visit website ↗Handmade kilts, Highland wear, rentals
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