THE International Day of the Tartan will be celebrated at Glencoe this year on July 1.
This day is celebrated Internationally to remember the return of Clan Tartans to the Scottish Clans after having it taken off them following the Battle of Culloden by the English for a period of 40 years.
In August of 1746, the Parliament of Great Britain brought in the The Dress Act 1746, as part of the the Act of Proscription, which among other things, made wearing the “Highland Dress” including kilts illegal in Scotland.
The act was not repealed until July 1 1782
The Glencoe Hall and Woolshed have been chosen to hold this event.
Local and interstate pipe bands will be playing and local highland dancers will be in attendance.
There will be displays of period vehicles and stationary engines, Indigenous animals from Scotland and Australia, possibly demonstrations of blade shearing and a movie of the Woolshed in working mode.
The day will be catered mainly by local non profit groups at both locations.
Tours of the area will include the World Famous Gardens and can be visited by travelling in a Horse and Carriage.
Caber Tossing and Hammer Throwing will be demonstrated and participation is encouraged.
The local Army Reserve, being a kilted Company, will start the day with a flag Raising, accompanied by the pipes.
Part of their display will hopefully include a Bushman Combat Vehicle.
The day begins at 9am and concludes at 4pm.
Everyone is encouraged to join in the day, and those interested are invited to ask questions or join the Glencoe Hall Committee.
