Scottish Festival returns for 23rd year

Once again the heritage and culture of Scotland will be celebrated at the Amherst Museum.

The 23rd Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games will be held Saturday, Aug. 18 on the museum grounds, 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, Amherst.

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

For more information, call the museum at 689-1440 or visit the musuem's Web site at www.amherstmuseum.org.