september 17-19, 2021 • loon mtn resort, lincoln, nh

46th New Hampshire

GAMES & FESTIVALSEPTEMBER 17-19, 2021 • LOON MTN RESORT, LINCOLN, NH

NHSCOT.ORG

DISCOVER SCOTLANDNo Passport Required

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BOARD, STAFF & EVENT CHAIRS ...................................4-5

CLANS AND VENDORS ....................................................5

TRY IT DESCRIPTIONS ...................................................6-7

SEMINAR DESCRIPTIONS .............................................8-9

FESTIVAL MAP .........................................................10-11

FRIDAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ..................................12-13

SATURDAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ............................14-16

SUNDAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS ................................17-19

MEMBER LIST ...........................................................20-21

SPONSORS ...................................................................22

WELCOMETO THE 46TH NH HIGHLAND

GAMES & FESTIVAL!The New Hampshire Highland Games & Festival is one of the largest and most

diverse Highland Games held in the United States. We welcome you to this

celebration of Scottish heritage and hope you enjoy your time here!

MISSION: NHSCOT is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to promote

and preserve Scottish culture for future generations.

VISION: New England’s Gateway to all things Scottish.

JOIN US AGAIN NEXT YEAR: SEPTEMBER 16-18, 2022

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NH HIGHLAND GAMES & FESTIVAL COMMITTEE CHAIRS

William Crawford ............................................ Heavy Athletics

Robin Stiles ..................................................... Clans

Stuart Anderson ............................................. Operations/Facilities

Matt Wiers & Dave MacLean ......................... Facilities

Anne Donlan .................................................. Highland Dance

Richard-Gerard & Nancy Badger ................... Information

James Chase .................................................. Membership

Lynn Deschambeault ...................................... Sheep Dog Trials

Bishop Burnham Hall & Scott Langille ........... Vendor Liaisons

Lois Meredith & Sue Butman ......................... Volunteers

Clan Bell Society

Clan Buchan

Clan Buchanan Society International

Clan Chattan Association

Clan Cunningham International

Clan Donnachaidh Society - Northeast Branch

Clan Fraser Society of North America

House of Gordon

Clan Graham Society

Clan Grant

Clan Gunn Society of North America

Clan Lindsay

American Clan Lockhart Society

Clan MacCallum/Malcolm Society of NA, Inc.

Clan MacEwen

International Clan MacFarlane Society, Inc.

Clan MacGillivray Society USA

Clan MacIntyre

Clan MacKenzie

Clan MacLachlan Society of North America

Clan MacNachtan Assoc, Worldwide

Clan MacNicol Society

Clan MacQuarrie Society

Clan Montgomery Society International

Clan Munro

Clan Rose Society of North America

Scots’ Charitable Society

Clan Shaw Society

Clan Thompson International

CLANS AS OF AUGUST 27, 2021

VENDORS

Caledonia’s Best

Celtic Revival

Highland Heritage Ltd.

Lords of the Seas

NHSCOT Shop

Patricia Smith, Kiltmaker

Scottish Gourmet USA, LLC

Thistles & Things

Threads of Time

Union Jack

FOUNDERSCapt. John D. Murray & Evelyn M.E. Murray

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Stuart Anderson ............................................. President, North Woodstock, NH

Andrew Richardson ........................................ Vice President, Games Council, Concord, NH

Joshua Auger ................................................. Vice President, Advancement, Manchester, NH

Laura Mullen ................................................... Secretary, Deering, NH

Colby Brown .................................................. Treasurer, Enfield, NH

Cheryl Allen .................................................... East Corinth, VT

Brian Baker ..................................................... Lincoln, NH

James Chase .................................................. Mirror Lake, NH

Michael D’Amante .......................................... New London, NH

Jacob Dunnell ................................................ Upton, MA

Burnham Hall .................................................. East Warwick, RI

James Ramsay ................................................ Bow, NH

Heather Scott-Wisehart .................................. Norwood, MA

COUNCIL OF ADVISORS

BOARD, STAFF & EVENT CHAIRS

Bob Creighton, Chair, CT

Alan Bain, NY

Lawrence Bethune, MA

Cinda D’Amante, NH

Ray Gerbi, ME

Rory Hedderly, Second Secretary for Scottish Affairs, Scotland

James Heggie, NH

Gary Maclean, Scotland

P. Andrews McLane, MA

Terri Wiltse, NH

Annette Zamarchi, NH

STAFF

Terri Wiltse ..................................................... Executive Director

Lois Meredith ................................................. Administrative Manager

Amy Lehman .................................................. Program Coordinator

Bonnie Ladd Nieves ....................................... Office Assistant

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TRY IT DESCRIPTIONSCurling

Bairns & Weans - Passport

Curling is considered one of the oldest team sports and was played in Scotland and northern Europe as early as the 16th century. The sport was brought to Canada and other countries with winter climates, by Scottish emigrants and was one of the first sports that was popular with women and girls. Here’s your chance to Try It!

We welcome your laddies and lassies ages five to pre-teen to participate in the Passport Program. Children can collect passport stamps as they visit various Games venues. Passports are available at the Information Tent.

Governor’s Lodge Vendor Village Area

Information Tent

Parade Square

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Parade Square

Highland Dance: Shelley Stiles

Beat It, Drum class: Jo-Ann Belanger

Ceilidh Dancing: Patricia Tillotson

Scottish Country Dance: Let’s Keep on Dancing

Mas-wrestling aka “Swingle Tree”: Tony Robinson

Drum Major: Bill MacKinley

Scottish Country Dance Workshop

Try a part of Scottish culture and appreciate the athleticism and art of the Highland dancer.

Interested in tenor drumming with a pipe band? A hands on drumming class for potential drummers.

Dance with us - Learn tae Fling in this ceilidh which is open to all comers.

Follow the music and join in. The moves are called out and it’s fun to take part and learn a bit about Scottish dancing!

A Highland test of strength, the Swingle Tree - Athletes sit in front of each other heel to heel, prop their feet against a wooden board, and pull on a stick.

So you want to lead the band? This Try It class will help explain the essential roles of the Drum Major.

Follow the music and join in. The moves are called out and it’s fun to take part and learn a bit about Scottish dancing!

TRY IT DESCRIPTIONS

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SEMINARS & SPEAKERS

Experience Scotland first hand! Our 2022 trip is full! But you can still join NHSCOT in 2023 for the Discover Scotland trip - or to take a more in depth travel adventure, Lore & Legends! Come and see what the excitement is about.

Always wanted to learn about fly fishing? William will share his knowledge of fly fishing and fly tying for Northeastern trout, landlocked salmon and the experience of over forty rivers world wide fly casting to Atlantic salmon. Learn about two handed casting from IFFF certified two-handed casting instructor William Ciaurro.

Let’s all try our hand at learning a bit of Scottish Gaelic with Ian Gauthier from Catamount Pipe Band!

Collette Tours: NHSCOT Discover Scotland Trip & Lore & Legends Trip

Sandy Delude

Spey Casting

William Ciaurro

Gaelic Lessons

Ian Gauthier (Saturday and Sunday Only)

Carole Soule of Miles Smith Farm tells the story of Highland cattle in NH with June & Bear. Look for them on the grounds near the larger Vendor Village when they’re not on stage.

What do we know about bagpipes? There are so many interesting things to learn about this mysterious musical instrument.

A music and history program called Jacobite Risings in Song & Story. As a Highlander sympathetic to Prince Charlie’s cause, Charlie Zahm fills the program with history, music of the time, from the perspective of a true historical figure who actually fought in Prince Charlie’s cause.

SEMINARS & SPEAKERSCarole Soule: Miles Smith Farm

Friday Only

Something About Bagpipes

Elliot Smith of the Pipes & Drums of NHSCOT

Jacobite Risings in Song & Story

Charlie Zahm

Charlie Zahm is an American singer and player of Celtic, maritime and traditional American music. Zahm sings baritone, and plays guitar, tin whistle, and the bodhran, among other instruments.

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NH HIGHLAND GAMES AND FESTIVAL MAP

PORTA POTTY FIRST AID INFORMATION

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1:15 PM Elizabeth & Ben Anderson Octagon Stage

1:30 PM Ceilidh Dancing Patricia Tillotson

Parade Ground

1:30 PM Clan MacPherson Pipes & Drums

1:50 PM The American Rogues Governor’s Lodge Stage

2:00 PM Scottish Country Dance: Let’s Keep on Dancing Parade Ground

2:00 PM Jacobite Risings in Song & Story Charlie Zahm

Parade Ground Stage

2:00 PM Whisky Master Class #1 Hancock Room

2:15 PMMas-wrestling aka “Swingle Tree”: Tony Robinson

Parade Ground

2:20 PM Albannach Octagon Stage

2:30 PM Kelpies Photo Op Parade Ground

2:30 PM North Shore Pipe Band

2:55 PM Prydein Governor’s Lodge Stage

3:00 PMThe Story of Highland Cattle in NH with June & BearCarole Soule - Miles Smith Farm

Parade Ground Stage

3:00 PM Elizabeth & Ben Anderson Beer Tent

3:25 PM Rebel Collective Octagon Stage


4:00 PMClosing Parade All Pipe & Drum Bands

Begins Outside Octagon Lodge


All Day Curling Governor's Lodge Vendor Village

All Day Charlie Zahm New Scottish Standing Stone Area

All Day Highland Cattle June & Bear

All Day Kilted Colin Parade Ground & Everywhere

9:30 AM Elizabeth & Ben Anderson Governor’s Lodge Stage

10:00 AM Rebel Collective Octagon Stage

10:00 AM Clan Roll Call & Opening Parade - Pipe & Drum Bands Parade Ground

10:30 AM Sheep Dog Trials Sheep Dog/Athletic Field

10:35 AM Prydein Governor’s Lodge Stage

11:00 AMThe Story of Highland Cattle in NH with June & BearCarole Soule - Miles Smith Farm

Parade Ground Stage

11:05 AM Albannach Octagon Stage

11:30 AM Kelpies Photo Op Parade Ground

11:40 AM The American Rogues Governor’s Lodge Stage

12:00 PM Something About BagpipesElliot Smith Parade Ground Stage


12:30 PM Clan MacPherson Pipes & Drums

12:45 PM Prydein Governor’s Lodge Stage

1:00 PM Spey Casting with William Ciaurro Parade Ground Stage

1:00 PM North Shore Pipe Band Octagon Lodge

1:00 PM Beat It, Drum Class Jo-Ann Belanger

Parade Ground

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

SCHEDULE OF EVENTSSUBJECT TO CHANGE

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A SEPARATE TICKET IS REQUIRED FOR THESE EVENTS

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

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All Day Curling Governor’s Lodge Vendor Village



All Day Historic Highlanders On the Hill by Octagon Stage

10:00 AM Pre-Premiere & Premier Highland Dance Competition Dance Tent

10:00 AMClan Roll Call & Opening Parade - Pipe & Drum Bands

Parade Ground

10:00 AM Elizabeth & Ben Anderson Octagon Stage

10:00 AM Mas-wrestling aka “Swingle Tree”: Tony Robinson Parade Ground

10:00 AM Spey Casting with William Ciaurro Parade Ground Stage

10:00 AM Professional Open Stone Put Athletic Field


11:00 AMProfessional Heavy Weight for Distance

Athletic Field

11:05 AM Albannach Octagon Stage

11:30 AM Kelpies Photo Op Parade Ground

11:40 AM Prydein & Catamount Pipe Band Governor’s Lodge Stage

11:45 AM Something About BagpipesElliot Smith Parade Ground Stage




12:30 PM Old Colony Highlanders Pipe Band


1:00 PM Pipes & Drums of NHSCOT

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

ATHLETICS

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DANCE

1:00 PM Professional Caber Toss Athletic Field

1:15 PM Collette Tours: NHSCOT’s Discover Scotland Trip Parade Ground Stage

1:15 PM Elizabeth & Ben Anderson Octagon Stage


Parade Ground

1:30 PM Ceilidh Dancing Patricia Tillotson

Parade Ground

1:50 PM Prydein & Catamount Pipe Band Governor’s Lodge Stage

2:00 PM Scottish Country Dance Workshop Parade Ground

2:00 PM Old Colony Highlanders Pipe Band

2:00 PM Professional Weight Over Bar Athletic Field


2:15 PMMas-wrestling aka “Swingle Tree”

Parade Ground


2:30 PM Highland Dance Shelley Stiles

Parade Ground




Parade Ground Stage


3:00 PM Drum Major: Bill MacKinley Parade Ground


3:00 PM Gaelic Lessons with Ian Gauthier Parade Square Stage

3:00 PM Professional Sheaf Toss Athletic Field



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ATHLETICS

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All Day Curling Governor’s Lodge Vendor Village



All Day Historic Highlanders On the Hill by Octagon Stage

8:30 AM NE Amateur Scottish Heavy Athletics Championship Athletic Field

9:00 AM Kirkin’ of the Tartans Parade Ground

9:00 AM Blessing of the Bairns Parade Ground

9:00 AM Worship Service Parade Ground

9:30 AM Elizabeth & Ben Anderson Governor’s Lodge Stage

10:00 AM Rebel Collective Octagon Stage

10:00 AMPre-Premier & Premier National Highland Dance Competition

Dance Tent

10:00 AMClan Roll Call & Opening Parade - Pipe & Drum Bands

Parade Ground

10:30 AM Professional Braemar Stone Put Athletic Field

10:35 AM Prydein & Catamount Pipe Band Governor’s Lodge Stage

11:05 AM Strathspey & Reel Octagon Lodge

11:15 AMMas-wrestling aka “Swingle Tree”: Tony Robinson

Parade Ground

11:30 AM Spey Casting with William Ciaurro Parade Ground Stage

11:30 AM Hurling Demonstration Athletic Field


12:00 PM Whisky Master Classs #4 Hancock Room


12:15 PM Highland Dance: Shelley Stiles Parade Ground


4:00 PM Closing Parade All Pipe & Drum Bands




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12:30 PM Professional Light Weight for Distance Athletic Field

12:30 PM Something About BagpipesElliot Smith Parade Ground Stage

12:30 PM Stuart Highland Pipe Band


1:00 PMScottish Country Dance Workshop

Parade Ground



1:15 PM Rebel Collective Octagon Lodge

1:30 PM Challenge Caber Toss Athletic Field


Parade Ground Stage




2:15 PM Professional Competition Awards Athletic Field


2:30 PMSpey Casting with William Ciaurro

Parade Ground Stage

2:30 PM Stuart Highland Pipe Band


Parade Ground

2:55 PM Strathspey & Reel Governor’s Lodge Stage

3:00 PM Drum Major: Bill MacKinley Parade Ground


3:00 PM Gaelic Lessons with Ian Gauthier Parade Ground Stage



4:00 PMClosing Parade All Pipe & Drum Bands




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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

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DONORS (CONT.)

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