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Friday, May 9
Sponsors Reception – Invitation Only
Golf Available

Saturday, May 10 (8:00am - 5:00pm)
Clan Gathering and Information
Scottish Athletics Competition
Scottish Country Dance
Scottish Vendors
British Car Show
Piping & Drumming Competition (Morning)
Pipe Band Competitions (Afternoon)
Highland Dance Competition
Alex Beaton
MacTalla Mór
Kentucky Wild Horse
Allan Miller’s Border Collies
Massed Bands Performance
Closing Ceremonies
Ceilidh (7:30 pm) (Admission $10.00 per adult; $5.00 per child 6-12)

Sunday, May 11 (9:00am - 4:00pm)
Kirking of the Tartan (10 am) (Blessing of the Clans)
Clan Gathering and Information
Parade of Tartans
Scottish Vendors
Alex Beaton
MacTalla Mór
Kentucky Wild Horse
Pipe Band Performances
Bonniest Knees Contest (for Men)
“Welly” Toss Contest (for Women)
Allan Miller’s Border Collies
Scottish Athletic Demonstration and Clan Challenge

No Pets Please!


VENDORS
 

CEILIDH
 

ALLAN MILLER'S
BORDER COLLIES
 
 
 
 
 



















VENDORS
Vendors will be serving up authentic Scottish foods and selling authentic items.

Celtic Carving
The Celtic Exchange
Celtic Imports
The Celtic Isles Shop
Grandfather Scottish
Hall of Names (Brampton)
House of Douglas Bakery
InFAMOUS Welsh Cookies
Iron Shirt
Jakes Lemonade
John and Brad’s Barbecue
Kinnaird’s Thistleware
Log House Heathers
Mr. M’s Foods
The Pipers Hut
Rampant Lion
Celtic Trader
The Scottish Armoury
Scotland Yard
St. Croix Weaving
Sylvan Spirits
Wild Flower Farms
Zaiyre Originals

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CEILIDH
Kentucky Scottish Weekend is proud of the reputation its Ceilidh has achieved in the past few years as a rollicking good time, and this year’s version will be better than ever.

Ceilidh (kay-lee) is a Gaelic word which means “sing-a-long”. Today’s usage describes a variety show with a Celtic theme. This year’s Ceilidh will include, among others, an excellent pipe band, open grade musicians (including our piping and drumming judges), a variety of dancers, and everybody’s choice – Alex Beaton as both Master of Ceremonies and featured entertainer. There will probably be some surprises, as well.

The Ceilidh is held on Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. in the Main Tent. Admission for the evening will be $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, and children under 6 are admitted free (as are our Sponsors and Patrons). Soft drinks will be available during the evening.

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BONNIEST KNEES AND WELLY TOSS
Two of the activities of the KSW are slightly unusual – The Bonniest Knees Competition for gentlemen and The Welly Toss for ladies – both of which will be held on Sunday afternoon.

The Bonniest Knees: The Bonniest Knees Contest, understandably enough is limited to men in kilts or shorts – or those who are willing to roll up their trousers. For those of you unfamiliar with this event, you’re in for a treat – as are those lucky gentlemen competing! Picking the “best” set of knees sounds easy, but our blindfolded, female judges must evaluate the knobby competitors through feel alone. Come to think of it, the judges are in for a treat too! If you’re interested in competing in the Bonniest Knees Contest, or in entering your significant other, register at the Information Tent on Sunday at 11 a.m.

The Welly Contest: Ladies of all ages compete in the Welly Toss. It’s a time honored tradition in Scotland for women to throw their men’s Wellies (short for Wellington Boots) to emphasize the lassies’ ability to “give them the boot.” The KSW continues this ancient tradition of the Welly Toss. Ladies grasp the boot in the most comfortable hold, bend from the waist, building momentum with three swings, and then toss the boot over their head. The one with the longest throw is the champion. (We requested a used boot of the Queen some years ago, but she regretted that she could not comply). All ladies are encouraged to sign up at the Information Tent on Sunday and join the fun!

(Actually, these “time-honored” Scottish traditions are anything but, yet they are enjoyable, humorous events to wind down the KSW. Even if you don’t compete, stay around and enjoy the fun!)

2005 Bonniest Knees Winners
1st Jack Patrick – Scotland
2nd James D. Austin – Owensboro, KY
3rd John Tilford – Bloomington, IN
Honorary 1st Place Liam Austin – Owensboro, KY

Judges: Ann MacDougall Points - Elkron, KY Wilma Willis - Owensboro, KY
Laura Austin - Owensboro, KY

2005 Welly Toss Winners

1st Connie Tisdale (37’ 4”) – Owenton, KY
2nd Laura Lander (32’ 1”) – Walton, KY
3rd Wilma Willis (28’ 2”) – Owensboro, KY

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ALLAN MILLER'S BORDER COLLIES
Alan Miller is keeping with the family tradition and working with Border Collies as did his father, Harold. The Millers obtained Border Collies to assist them with daily farm work. Harold Miller found their help to be invaluable due to the fact that he was a Vocational Agriculture teacher and farming full-time. He also recognized a need for working dogs in Kentucky especially in the dairy industry. At the request of some county fairs, some demonstrations were given. His goal in the demonstrations was to educate while entertaining. It has been over forty years and the Millers are still rearing Border Collies and demonstrating their abilities.

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CLANS
CALEDONIAN SOCIETY OF CINCINNATI
David Wilshire

CLAN ANDERSON SOCIETY
mickand@bellsouth.net
www.clan-Anderson.com

CLAN CAMPBELL SOCIETY
haddixgas@foothillsret.net
www.ccsna.org

CLAN HAY SOCIETY
www.clanhay.net

CLAN JOHNSTON/E
bellcenter@excite.com
www.clanjohnston.org

CLAN GUNN

CLAN KEITH

CLAN MacBEAN
karywib@aol.com
www.clanmacbean.net

CLAN MacDOUGALL SOCIETY
ainemacd@yahoo.com
www.macdougall.org

CLAN MCFRITZ
thebaron@mcfritz.com
www.McFritz.com

CLAN McKAY SOCIETY, USA
genemc@us.ibm.com

CLAN MacLEOD USA
larrymcleod@bellsouth.net
www.clan-macleod.com

CLAN MOFFAT SOCIETY
rrmoff@bellsouth.net
www.clanmoffat.org

CLAN MONTGOMERY
Hugh Montgomery

IRISH SOCIETY OF KENTUCKY
Connie Fry

CLAN ROSS ASSOC. OF USA
www.clanrossassociation.org

SCOTTISH SOCIETY OF LOUISVILLE
mmflurie@insightbb.com
www.ScotsOfLou.org

SCOTTISH TARTANS MUSEUM OF FRANKLIN, NC
tartans@scottishtartans.org
www.scottishtartans.org

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BRITISH CAR SHOW
Officers:
President Robert Reid 513-271-7964
V. President Larry Hutchinson 859-781-2838
Secretary Earl Falter 513-777-2094
Treasurer Bill Rump 513-896-7930

The British Car Club of Greater Cincinnati has been in existence for over 10 years. It was formed by a group of people interested in British cars such as MG, Triumph, Jaguar, Austin Healey, Rolls Royce, Bentley, and many other makes and marquees that are not as well known.

We meet on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss car shows, car drives, restoration, current events, the weather, and any other thing that we find interesting at the time. During the summer months we have our meetings at an outdoor location so that we can enjoy our cars and see what the “other guy” has done since we last saw his car. The meetings are friendly and not too formal and we are always happy to see guests or potential members at our meetings.

We sponsor two car shows each year. The first is the British Car Show at the Kentucky Scottish Weekend in Carrollton, KY. The second is the British Car Day in Cincinnati. If you have any interest in British Cars, you will find belonging to our organization fun and educational. More information is available by calling any of our officers listed above.

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