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All times and presentation subject to change
 

Saturday, February 16

ALL DAY

Living History demonstrations by Clann Tartan 1st Floor North Gallery
9:00 – 1:00 Highland Dance Competition
Coordinated by the MN Scottish Celtic Dance Association
 
Cortille
11:00

 Scottish Swords and KnivesBoys growing up in medieval Scotland were trained to become warriors. What was this experience like? Of special interest to ages 9 to 16. (Adults like it, too!) Mike McClellan ~ presenter
 

 Courtroom 326
12:00 Ross Sutter ~ Songs & Activities for Children of All Ages
Have your camera ready to capture the magical moments as Ross enchants children
 
Courtroom 317
12:00 – 4:00

 Woodturning Demonstrations - Making Spurtles & Quaiches
Jim Sannerud from The Gallery of Wood Art

2nd Floor Gallery
1:00

 A discussion of Scottish Weaponry Form follows function or size does matter contextually Terry Wessling ~ presenter

Courtroom 326
1:15

Scots Gaelic Song and Pipe Music of the Western Isles
Dick Hensold & Jennifer Licko

Cortille
2:00

Celtic Harp & Vocals with America's Premier Celtic Harper
Clairseach ~ Ann & Charlie Heymann

Coutroom 317
2:00

 Wool Waulking – learn how the Scots processed wool fabric to make it water & wind resistant ~ Led by Haddayr Copley-Woods & members of Clann Tartan

1st Floor North Gallery
2:30

 The Gunn Slingers
Join Neil Gunn & his band for traditional ceilidh dances
Neil will teach you the steps along the way

Cortile
2:30

Adventurers and Rogues
The real life inspirations for “Robinson Crusoe”,“The Man who would be King" and the MacGregor who “invented” a South American country.
Charles Knutson ~ presenter

 Courtroom 326
3:45

 Scottish Sword Fighting ~Clann Tartan Members

Cortille
4:00 Minnesota Police Pipe Band – Open Rehearsal & Tuning Courtroom 317
4:15  Ross Sutter Favorite Scottish Songs & ballads from Scottish Ramble’s own troubadour Cortille
5:00  Minnesota Police Pipe Band Cortille

 

Sunday, February 17

ALL DAY

Living History demonstrations by Clann Tartan 1st Floor North Gallery
12:15 Kirkin’ of the Tartans
Participate in an American Scottish tradition honoring our heritage. Bring forward a piece of your tartan to be blessed. 
Coordinated by the St. Andrew's Society of Minnesota
Cortille
12:00 – 4:00

 Woodturning Demonstrations - Linda Ferber ~ demonstrator

2nd Floor Gallery
12:45  Thistledown with Royal Scottish Country Dance Association & Fligmagaerie Cortille
1:15 Sir Gustav Doc'tain - Audience Participation Storytelling
Bring your imagination and become part of the story!
Courtroom 317
1:15  Scottish Cats and Dogs Fur-ever!
A Trip on Four Paws through History, Celtic Myth & Literature
Audrey McClellan ~ presenter
Courtroom 326
2:00

 Wool Waulking – learn how the Scots processed wool fabric to make it water & wind resistant ~ Led by Haddayr Copley-Woods & members of Clann Tartan

1st Floor North Gallery
2:00  Ross Sutter Favorite Scottish Songs & ballads from Scottish Ramble’s own troubadour Cortille
2:15  Celtic Harp & Vocals with America's Premier Celtic Harper
 Clairseach ~ Ann & Charlie Heymann
Coutroom 317
2:30 Real Men Wear Kilts -A short history of Scotland, tartan, kilts and the weaving of tartan. Layton Traver of St. Croix Weaving
 
Courtroom 326
3:00

 Scottish Sword Fighting ~Clann Tartan Members

Cortille
3:15 Sir Gustav Doc'tain - Audience Participation Storytelling
Bring your imagination and become part of the story!
Courtroom 317
3:45 Early Scottish Music
What makes ancient Scottish music so enticing? Hear examples of tunes dating back to the 17th century on pipes and recorder, and learn how historical music sources complement Scotland's rich aural tradition
 Dick Hensold ~ presenter
Courtroom 326
3:45  Highland Dance Performance ~ Traditional Dances
Minnesota Scottish Celtic Dance Association Dancers
Cortille
4:00 Brian Boru Pipe Band – Open Rehearsal & Tuning Courtroom 317
4:15  Ross Sutter ~ Songs & Activities for Children of All Ages
Have your camera ready to capture the magical moments as
Ross enchants children
 Cortille
5:00  Brian Boru Pipe Band Cortille