SEPTEMBER
The Glengarry Cup
September 20th noon: Carleton Place Community Tattoo will bring together nine pipe bands and two Highland dance groups for an afternoon celebrating Scottish music, dance and heritage.
This year's Tattoo is especially meaningful, as it is dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion, honouring a century of service, remembrance and community. info
September 26th, Glengarry Cup Competition. Each year in September, professional pipers from Ontario and abroad travel to Ottawa to compete in the prestigious Glengarry Cup competition. The day features a Piobaireachd contest followed by an evening March, Strathspey & Reel (MSR) competition, showcasing the highest level of solo piping. Whether you're a dedicated piping enthusiast or simply looking to experience world-class Scottish music, the Glengarry Cup promises an unforgettable day of exceptional performances and competition. The Glengarry Cup is proudly organized by the PPBSO Ottawa Branch, one of the largest chapters of the Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario. Tickets
September 26th, 100 Pipers, Manotick: On Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 10 a.m. the village of Manotick will come together for a very special event marking the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion. The day will feature a large pipes and drums parade through the village, bringing together more than 100 pipers and drummers for a powerful community tribute.
The procession will make its way to the Manotick Cenotaph, where a remembrance ceremony will honour 17 local men who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars. A new commemorative plaque bearing their names will also be unveiled.
OCTOBER
17 & 18 October: British Isles Family History of Greater Ottawa Virtual Conference, ‘Flitten’ Day, Forces that moved our Scottish Ancestors. Moved by economic hardship, social clearance, or the promise of new horizons, our ancestors' decisions to relocate shaped history and families across generations. This year’s conference dives deep into the forces behind Scottish migration and emigration, offering expert speakers with invaluable insights and practical strategies to help you trace your family line back to their homelands in Scotland.
October 20th, Loreena McKennitt, The Mask and Mirror: 30th Anniversary Tour, NAC. Award-winning Canadian singer/songwriter, Loreena McKennitt, will be commemorating the 30th anniversary of her album, The Mask and Mirror, with an extensive tour of Eastern Canada. Widely acclaimed for its ‘cross-cultural fertilization’, the album weaves together Celtic, Spanish and Moroccan influences.
Loreena will be accompanied by musical companions Caroline Lavelle on cello, Brian Hughes on guitar, Hugh Marsh on violin, Dudley Phillips on bass and Robert Brian on drums. The first set each evening will feature fan favourites, while the second set will include every song on the album.