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St. Andrew's Society News - September 23, 2026

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. VERSION FRANÇAISE St. Andrew's Society of Montreal Wee News September 23, 2026 In this issue Announcing the 2026 St. Andrew's Ball! Taste of Scotland Whisky Tasting Night Celtic Harmonies International Festival St. Andrew's Society visits the Ormstown Fall Festival Join the Montreal Highland Games team! Announcing the 2026 St. Andrew's Charity Ball In support of the Douglas Hospital Foundation Friday, November 27 Marriott Château Champlain Montreal We are thrilled to announce that tickets are now on sale for the St. Andrew's Charity Ball, one of the most prestigious and time-honoured events in Montreal's social calendar. Don't miss this gala evening of dining, dancing and Scottish pageantry! Tickets Adults: $325/person Juniors (30 and under): $215/person Black Watch (active officers): $215/person Premium tickets: $395/person Buy your tickets This year’s St. Andrew’s Ball will celebrate Canada and our shared Canadian heritage. From the earliest Scottish settlers to the generations who have helped shape our communities, Scots have played a remarkable role in the story of Canada. At a moment when many Canadians are reflecting with renewed pride on what it means to be Canadian, we invite our guests to join us in celebrating the country we call home—its history, its people and its rich cultural traditions—while honouring the enduring Scottish heritage at the heart of the St. Andrew’s Ball. Don't forget to book your hotel room! A limited number of guestrooms have been offered to the St. Andrew's Society starting at the special rate of $285 per room during the week of the Ball (November 25 to 28). After an evening of dining and dancing, you can enjoy the convenience of retiring to luxurious accommodations just a short elevator ride away. The deadline to secure this special rate is October 28. Details are available on our website! Taste of Scotland Whisky Tasting Night Friday, October 16 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. St. George's Anglican Church Parish Hall 1001 ave. des Canadiens-de-Montréal, Montreal Tickets $150 for St. Andrew's Society members $160 for non-members Don’t miss our annual Taste of Scotland Whisky Tasting Night! Join us for a convivial evening featuring more than 25 whiskies, a delicious buffet of Scottish dishes, and great company. Whether you’re a whisky enthusiast or simply curious to try something new, we hope you’ll join us for this always-popular fall event. Tickets and information Let Nature Soothe Your Soul... Let the Music Feed Your Imagination. Celtic Harmonies International Festival October 3–11 Eastern Townships, Quebec Knowlton (Lac-Brome) and Waterloo Don't miss nine days of Celtic music and dance featuring world-class artists from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, the U.S, and Canada's East Coast and Quebec. The exciting program features concerts, music and dance workshops, traditional pub sessions and more! For the complete program and more information, visit the Celtic Harmonies website. (left to right) Margo Pollock, Executive Director, St. Andrew's Society; Sue Morrison, Manager, Ormstown Festival; Simon Lachapelle, Royal Canadian Mounted Police; and Pipe Major Wanda Goundrey St. Andrew's Society visits the Ormstown Fall Festival Last Sunday, Margo Pollock and Sara Lackie spent the day at the Ormstown Fall Festival, enjoying a wonderful celebration of Scottish culture and community. There were plenty of familiar faces among the clan exhibits and pipe bands, while longtime friend of the Montreal Highland Games Jason Baines was on hand to lead a special Highland athletics clinic. Other highlights included a delicious Scottish luncheon—and, of course, the chance to get up close and personal with some very friendly Highland cows! The St. Andrew’s Society of Montreal is proud to be a supporter of the festival and to help promote Scottish culture and traditions in the wider community. Special thanks to festival manager Sue Morrison for her warm hospitality and for making us feel so welcome throughout the day. We were delighted to be there and are already looking forward to next year’s festival! Join the Montreal Highland Games Team! It takes a great team to bring the Montreal Highland Games to life—and the organizing committee is looking for a few enthusiastic volunteers to help make next year’s Games a success! There are currently opportunities to take the lead in three key areas: Marketing and Communications, the Family Village, and Volunteer Coordination. These are coordination roles working alongside an experienced committee, volunteers and community partners—you won’t be doing it all yourself. It’s a great way to meet people, contribute to an important Montreal tradition, build experience and be part of a fun and welcoming team. Interested? Learn more about the roles and what’s involved on the Montreal Highland Games website. Upcoming events October 3–11 Celtic Harmonies International Festival Eastern Townships Information> Friday, October 16, 6:30 p.m. Taste of Scotland Whisky Tasting Night St. George's Anglican Church Parish Hall Tickets and 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. 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