Blether

As a first timer I learned that the Glengarry Highland Games were a wonderful way to be immersed in Scottish culture and community. I overcame my kilt shyness and watched some great dance, music and sport.

How did the Scottish Society Start and who initiated it? Here’s how it was formed.

This is an account of how family and Lorne Colthart’s love of the games and competition shaped his life and even helped him find his Canadian wife.

As I was preparing my reminiscences of the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band’s special visit to Balmoral Castle to play for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on August 17, 2022, I received the news of her passing on September 7, 2022.

There were approximately some 360 plus settlers on the ship "David of London", which set sail from Greenock (near Glasgow, and from the East Quay), on Saturday, May 19th, 1821.