Scots of Victoria

Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival

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Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival

23 644 075 851

A0025050D

Victoria
Australia

Secretary:
Email:
Alistair McInnes
Secretary
Patron Simon Abney-Hastings The 15th Earl of Loudoun
Website: www.melbournehighlandgames.org.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MelbourneHighlandGames/?fref=tag
Committee

President:          Wayne Makin FSAScot.

Vice Pres:          Ian Young FSAScot.

Secretary:          Alistair McInnis
Treasurer:          David Watson
Committee Members:

  • Terrance Guthridge
  • Bill Butler
  • Jeff Henderson
  • Mick Ryan
  • Rhonda Watson
Meetings Annual Highland Games at Eastfield Park, Croydon
2022 Calendar Sunday 20th March 2022  9.00am – 5.00pm
Melbourne Highland Games & Celtic Festival
Eastfield Park,
Croydon
Purpose: To bring all Scottish Groups together with the community to celebrate the traditions and heritage of Scotland in a Highland Gathering
Short history:

The Highland Games were instigated by the first lady mayor of Ringwood City Council, the late Elizabeth Penny. It was her idea to also found the Ringwood Caledonian Society.

The Highland Games have been held every year since starting in 1966.

Established: 1966 Jubilee Park, Ringwood.
Affiliations: Scots of Victoria Co-ordinating Group.