August 15th- 17th, 2025
Friday, August 15
Miramichi Scottish Festival Tartan Candlelight Banquet
6:00 pm
Kin Center, Miramichi West (Former Town of Newcastle)
$30 ADMISSION - Reservations can be made at hsnbm1846@gmail.com
Tickets are also available at:
Scott’s Pharmasave
1781 Water Street, Miramichi, New Brunswick [Chatham]
Telephone: 1-506-773-4475
Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am noon to 5:00 pm
Dickison’s Pharmasave
135 Henry Street, Miramichi, New Brunswick [Newcastle]
Telephone: 1-506-622-3511
Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Brookdale Flower Shop Inc.
488 King George Highway, Miramichi, New Brunswick [Newcastle]
Telephone: 1-506-622-3424
Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday Closed
Beginning at 6:00 pm meet and greet your fellow clan members until 6:45 pm when the candlelight banquet gets underway with the piping in and ode to the Haggis, Introductions of Clan Tartans, speeches, and grace will take place prior to the meal being served. Once the meal has finished the William Davidson Medal Presentation will take place along with the Ernest Hutchison Scholarship presentation and the passing of the Mull. Enjoy the rest of the evening with entertainment from Drowsy Maggie
Named for an Irish fiddle tune Drowsy Maggie which dates back to the mid-19th century, this band of Celtic women are anything but sleepy! They hail from the three Maritime provinces and a mixed kettle of Scottish and Irish traditions. Stacey Read, Robin Anne Ettles and Shelley Chase were part of the ECMA awarded recording and touring group Banshee for 20 years and Katie McIlvena and Julie Smith of the wildly popular Lumber Jills Old Time fiddle and step dancing ensemble, most recently held an artistic residency at Dollywood for two seasons. Joining forces as Drowsy Maggie, this show is rooted in beloved East Coast songs, Irish and Scottish legendary tunes and flying feet and fiddle bows with some Irish bodhran for good measure. These first ladies of traditional music have toured Ireland, Scotland, Australia, USA, Belgium over their tenure and are rooted in the Celtic music culture of Canada’s East Coast and the moors and braes the music originated in.
Saturday, August 16
Take Away Tea and Entertainment
11am- 4pm (tea tickets can be purchased by etransfer: wilsonspointhistoricsite@gmail.com)
Wilson's Point Historic Site, Derby Junction, NB
This year Wilson's Point is changing things up for their festival event taking place on Saturday from 11-4pm. Drop in for a Take Away Tea and some lively entertainment by world class Celtic Fiddler Katherine Moller, RJ Forbes, NB's own Scottish Athlete will be demonstrating his strength and agility and the Women of Wilson's Point will be Available for Tours. Tea will consist of a boxed lunch of sandwiches, Scottish goodies and a beverage that you can enjoy on the grounds or take home. Tickets can be purchased before August 16th by etransfer or in person. $15.00/person or family of 4/$50.00. Admission is free as are the sno cones. Make a full day of it with the entire clan.
Come join us for this fantastic family event!
Award-winning fiddler Katherine Moller is one of New Brunswick’s most versatile musicians. Her music brings together the highlands of Scotland, the lush greens of Ireland, and the majesty of the Saint John River Valley. Whether she is playing traditional fiddle tunes in a crowded pub or the music of Bach on a concert stage, her love and respect for the instrument and its widespread appeal have brought her considerable acclaim as one of the province’s true fiddle ambassadors.
Katherine’s musical journey began with classical violin lessons and playing in various community orchestras. Through her father’s influence, she fell in love with fiddle music and spent many summers in Cape Breton learning to make her fiddling more authentic. Katherine studied music at McGill University where she was introduced to baroque music. Having found that her father had a baroque violin in his violin collection, Katherine had it restored and pursued playing music from the 16th and 17th centuries. Following university, Katherine received a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts to study fiddle in Ireland. Katherine is a member of Symphony NB, plays baroque music in various ensembles with the Early Music Studio of Saint John, and has an active career in Celtic music having released 6 solo albums and one album with her four-piece band Different Folk.
PERSONAL BESTS
| Event | Class | Location | Mark | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braemar Stone | Masters | Masters World Championship | 29′3″ 23lb | 2022-06-17 |
| Open Stone | Masters | KILT-OBER | 36′7″ 16.2lb | 2023-09-30 |
| Sheaf | Amateurs | Margaree Highland Games | 26′ 16lb | 2017-08-13 |
| Caber | Masters | New Brunswick Highland Games | 12:10 17′6″ 82lb | 2022-07-24 |
| Light Weight for Distance | Masters | Gathering of the Scots | 58′2″ | 2021-06-05 |
| Heavy Weight for Distance | Masters | Moncton NB Highland Games | 43′ | 2021-06-05 |
| Light Hammer | Open | Sydney Mines Highland Games | 102′5″ | 2023-08-19 |
| Heavy Hammer | Open | Sydney Mines Highland Games | 81′2″ | 2023-08-19 |
| Weight Over Bar | Masters | Pugwash Highland Games | 16′1″ | 2024-07-01 |
Sunday, August 17
Memorial Church Service
Saint Andrew's United Church, 188 Wellington Street
11:00 A.M.
Kirk'n of the Tartans- Fredericton Grade 3 Pipes and Drums will be playing at the Service
12:00am : Laying of the Memorial Wreath at the Scottish Monument Elm Park.
MacDonald Farm Heritage Site
Bartibog, NB
1:00 - 4:00 P.M.
FREE ADMISSION
Opening Ceremonies will begin at 1pm
Spend the afternoon on the grounds of the gorgeous historical MacDonald Farm. Catch a ride on the horse and wagon, check out the animals and take of tour of the big, beautiful stone farmhouse where costumed guides will answer any questions you may have then sit under the big tent along side the beautiful Miramichi river and be entertained by Drowsy Maggie, the Miramichi fiddlers, Landry highland dancers and the Fredericton Grade 3 pipes and drums. There will be a chance to speak with legendary historical characters as well.
The MacDonald Farm staff will have a BBQ set up for those not enjoying the tea, so don't miss your chance of experiencing a Haggis Sausage.
Bring your own lawn chair as seating under the big tent is limited. It’s always a beautiful day at the Farm don’t miss out!
Historical Tidbit
On June 13, 1842, the Scots of the Miramichi were approved to establish a Highland Society at Miramichi. The first President was James Gilmour, business partner of Alexander Rankin of Rankin & Gilmour Co., who came to the Miramichi in 1812. They and other local Scots were the driving force behind the move to create the Society with the goal to promote the education, culture and general welfare of the local Scottish community. The first Scottish settlers came to Miramichi 1765 - 1766 under the leadership of William Davidson of Fochabers, Scotland.