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St. Andrew's Society News - July 1, 2026

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. VERSION FRANÇAISE St. Andrew's Society of Montreal Wee News July 1, 2026 In this issue Happy Canada Day! Only four weeks until the Montreal Highland Games and Festival Kinnear's Mills Celtic Music Festival Supporting Highland dancing in Quebec Scots care! Supporting Welcome Hall MIssion Happy Canada Day! from the St. Andrew's Society of Montreal Only four weeks until the Montreal Highland Games and Festival! Sunday, August 2 Douglas Hospital Grounds Verdun, Quebec The countdown is on! In just four weeks, the Montreal Highland Games and Festival will bring together thousands of people to celebrate Scottish sport, music, and culture. Have you purchased your tickets yet? The early-bird price of $20 is available only until Friday, so now is the perfect time to secure your place and save. Festival attractions include: Scottish heavy athletics—including the famous caber toss Pipe bands Highland dancing Traditional and contemporary Celtic music An introduction-to-rugby clinic Children's activities Clans and community exhibits Celtic-themed vendors and merchandise And much more! Picture yourself strolling the grounds on a beautiful summer day, watching dancers and athletes compete while the skirl of the bagpipes fills the air. From the excitement of the heavy events to the warmth of the festival village, the Montreal Highland Games and Festival offers a memorable experience for visitors of all ages. Get your tickets today and save before the price goes up! Buy your tickets For those who want a VIP experience, tickets are still available for the Burgundy Lion VIP Pavilion! Enjoy the Festival in style and comfort with a front-row seat in our luxurious pavilion. Guests will enjoy: a buffet-style Scottish luncheon including an open bar seating in our covered—and floored!—pavilion overlooking the main field privileged parking facilities adjacent to the site a separate unhurried entrance gate VIP tickets cost $295. Quantities are limited! Tickets and information Volunteer opportunities available! Do you enjoy the outdoors, meeting new people, and being part of the Scottish community? Why not volunteer with the Montreal Highland Games and Festival! Helping with the Festival is a rewarding way to give back to the community and a fantastic opportunity to develop new skills, make lasting friendships, and experience the vibrant culture and heritage of Scotland right here in Montreal. We have openings available throughout Festival week as well as on the day itself. Join our team today! Volunteer with us! Kinnear's Mills Celtic Music Festival July 16 to 19 220 Rue des Églises, Kinnear's Mills QC Don't miss this opportunity to rediscover the traditional music of the Celtic countries and the region's settlers! PROGRAM Thursday, July 16 7:00 p.m.—Association Québécoise des Loisirs Folkloriques de Québec de Thetford Friday, July 17 7:00 p.m.—Groupe de Temps d'Antan / Dance with Gino Matte and James Allan ($20) Saturday, July 18 10:00 a.m.—Fiddle workshop with Catherine Landry (reservation required: James Allan, 418-334-6812) 1:00 p.m.—Trio Rocky Road 7:00 p.m.—Dance ($10) Sunday, July 19 10:30 a.m.—Ecumenical service 1:00 p.m.—McCool Musique Celtique et Gigue / Bagpipe performance 6:00 p.m.—Dance ($10) For more information, visit the event Facebook page or download the flyer! The St. Andrew's Society is proud to support Heritage Kinnear's Mills as part of our cultural outreach program. Margo Pollock (centre), Executive Director, St. Andrew's Society; with dancers (left to right) Mackenzie Tawa, Hannah MacDonald, Lily Arsineau, and Victoria Tawa Supporting Highland dancing in Quebec The St. Andrew's Society is pleased to partner with ScotDance Quebec in support of their ongoing work to develop and promote Highland dancing in the province. This year, our support is helping ScotDance Quebec to fund two important initiatives. The first is their Annual Highland Dancing Workshop, which brings together dancers of all ages and experience levels for training, learning, and community-building. The second is to assist seven Quebec dancers who will be representing the province at the Canadian Highland Dancing Championships in Moncton, New Brunswick this July. We are proud to help make opportunities like these possible, and to support the continued growth of Highland dance in Quebec. (left to right) Chelsea Dufort, Director of Marketing and Communications, Welcome Hall Mission; and Margo Pollock, Executive Director, St. Andrew's Society Scots care! Supporting Welcome Hall Mission Welcome Hall Mission supports some of the most vulnerable people in the City of Montreal through a wide range of services, including assistance for individuals experiencing homelessness, food support programs, emergency shelter, services for young single mothers, free dental care, rehabilitation programs, and youth services aimed at helping young people avoid falling through the cracks of society. The St. Andrew's Society is proud to support this community organization providing essential care and services to those in need across our community. Upcoming events July 16–19 Kinnear's Mills Celtic Music Festival Kinnear's Mills QC Information> Sunday, August 2 Montreal Highland Games and Festival Douglas Hospital Grounds, Verdun Information and tickets> August 14–15 Festival Celtes et Cie de Saint-Malachie Saint-Malachie QC Information> October 3–11 Celtic Harmonies International Festival Eastern Townships Information> Friday, November 27 St. Andrew's Charity Ball Marriott Château Champlain Hotel Information> Published monthly, the Scottish Banner is the Scottish community’s largest international newspaper for ex-pat Scots or those with an interest in Scottish culture and tradition. Read the latest issue on our website! Founded in 1835, the St. Andrew’s Society of Montreal is a charitable society dedicated to the assistance of Montreal’s Scottish community, to education, and to the preservation of Scottish arts and culture. Support the St. Andrew's Society Copyright © 2026 St. Andrew's Society of Montreal. All rights reserved. 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