Festivals

The Amherst Museum will hold its 23rd annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games on Saturday, Aug. 18.

Scottish Amherst

The heritage and culture of Scotland will be celebrated at the Amherst Museum when the 23rd annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games are held starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18.

Visitors can enjoy a variety of Scottish food, shop with Scottish vendors, see sheep herding demonstrations and watch Highland athletics. Representatives of various clans will be available to help you trace your own Scottish roots.

The highlight of the event will be Scottish and Celtic music. Five bagpipe bands will play continuously throughout the day. Celtic trios and harpists will play in several venues around the museum grounds. Rathkeltair will headline a program of contemporary Scottish music, featuring members of Cantrip, Stone Row and Penny Whiskey in the entertainment area.

Admission is $8 for adults, free for children under 12, and $6 for museum members. Parking is free. Admission includes all current museum exhibits, grounds and historic buildings and Scottish Festival events.

The Amherst Museum is located at 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, corner of New Road, in Amherst. For more information, visit www.amherstmuseum.org or call 689-1440.
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