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Scots in Spirit

@scotsinspirit

A passion for all things Celtic and a celebration of Scottish cultural heritage.

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In spite of Covid 19, a number of Scottish events are going ahead in NZ over the Summer. Check the Scots in Spirit Events Calendar at scotsinspirit.com/pages/events-c… to find one near you - we'd love to see you there.

In spite of Covid 19, a number of Scottish events are going ahead in NZ over the Summer. Check the Scots in Spirit Events Calendar at scotsinspirit.com/pages/events-c… to find one near you - we'd love to see you there.
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Halloween tomorrow - and most of us think of it as American. But - the word comes from a Scottish shortening of All Hallows Eve, with roots in the Gaelic festival of Samhain. The National Trust for Scotland explains 6 Scottish Halloween customs, see bit.ly/3mCPM7g

Halloween tomorrow - and most of us think of it as American. But - the word comes from a Scottish shortening of All Hallows Eve, with roots in the Gaelic festival of Samhain. The National Trust for Scotland explains 6 Scottish Halloween customs, see bit.ly/3mCPM7g
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Get in quick for tickets to the Scottish Clans Association Auckland Dinner in Parnell next Sat (28 Nov) which doubles as a celebration of St Andrew's Day (30 Nov). Enjoy music, dancers, 4 course meal - including haggis of course! More details at facebook.com/events/6582789…

Get in quick for tickets to the Scottish Clans Association Auckland Dinner in Parnell next Sat (28 Nov) which doubles as a celebration of St Andrew's Day (30 Nov). Enjoy music, dancers, 4 course meal - including haggis of course! More details at facebook.com/events/6582789…
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Try one of our tartan facemasks - help stop the virus and show your Scottish side at the same time! 5 tartans, 3 sizes, something for everyone. Order online at scotsinspirit.com/collections/no…

Try one of our tartan facemasks - help stop the virus and show your Scottish side at the same time! 5 tartans, 3 sizes, something for everyone. Order online at scotsinspirit.com/collections/no…
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St Andrew's Day (Scotland's National Day) is on 30 November - next Mon! Easier to celebrate it over this weekend so try a get-together with friends and food (and maybe a dram of whisky) to enjoy your Scottish heritage. More info at familysearch.org/blog/en/st-and…

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St Andrew's Day today - we celebrated a little early on Saturday at the Auckland Clans Association Dinner - Graham carried a sword when the Haggis was piped in. All the food was delicious, and a very entertaining Address to the Haggis.

St Andrew's Day today - we celebrated a little early on Saturday at the Auckland Clans Association Dinner - Graham carried a sword when the Haggis was piped in. All the food was delicious, and a very entertaining Address to the Haggis.
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A new event we've just noted is for the lucky folk in New Plymouth - a Summer Ceilidh with live music by Fingal tomorrow evening, Friday, 4 December. Fundraising for a very good cause, the City of New Plymouth Caledonian Pipe Band. Attached poster gives details.

A new event we've just noted is for the lucky folk in New Plymouth - a Summer Ceilidh with live music by Fingal tomorrow evening, Friday, 4 December. Fundraising for a very good cause, the City of New Plymouth Caledonian Pipe Band. Attached poster gives details.
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These Xmas parades will feature NorthCal Pipe Band - dates/start times as follows: Hikurangi Sat 5 Dec midday start; Kerikeri Sat 12 Dec midday start; Kaeo Sun 13 Dec midday start; Ruakaka Sat 19 Dec 10am start; Waipu Thu 24 Dec 7pm start. Floats & Santa PLUS bagpipes!

These Xmas parades will feature NorthCal Pipe Band - dates/start times as follows: Hikurangi Sat 5 Dec midday start; Kerikeri Sat 12 Dec midday start; Kaeo Sun 13 Dec midday start; Ruakaka Sat 19 Dec 10am start; Waipu Thu 24 Dec 7pm start. Floats & Santa PLUS bagpipes!
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If you want to keep the sun off - at the beach or at one of the Northland Xmas parades, featuring NorthCal Pipe Band - the Band has just the thing! Try one of their hats, details in the poster below.

If you want to keep the sun off - at the beach or at one of the Northland Xmas parades, featuring NorthCal Pipe Band - the Band has just the thing! Try one of their hats, details in the poster below.
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Scots in Spirit wishes you a festive season full of the things you enjoy - fun at the beach, relaxing under a shady tree, or whatever (lucky us here in NZ). Nollaig Chridheil agus Bliadhna Mhath Ùr (Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year) to all!

Scots in Spirit wishes you a festive season full of the things you enjoy - fun at the beach, relaxing under a shady tree, or whatever (lucky us here in NZ). Nollaig Chridheil agus Bliadhna Mhath Ùr (Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year) to all!
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Robert Burns birthday coming up on 25 Jan - celebrate it at the Devonport Burns Night on the 23rd, details at tinyurl.com/yynwso6z - or throw your own Burns Supper on a date you choose, our 2020 blog at scotsinspirit.com/blogs/news/bur… has plenty of ideas to get you started!

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Scots in Spirit will be at the Turakina Highland Games next Saturday (30 Jan) - just a week to go! Full details at turakinahighlandgames.co.nz/about/, something for everyone so come along and enjoy.

Scots in Spirit will be at the Turakina Highland Games next Saturday (30 Jan) - just a week to go! Full details at turakinahighlandgames.co.nz/about/, something for everyone so come along and enjoy.
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Scots in Spirit will be at the Paeroa Highland Games this Saturday 13 Feb, we'd love to see you there. A full 12 hours of entertainment for all starting 9am, see all the details, get tickets etc at eventbrite.co.nz/e/2021-paeroa-…

Scots in Spirit will be at the Paeroa Highland Games this Saturday 13 Feb, we'd love to see you there. A full 12 hours of entertainment for all starting 9am, see all the details, get tickets etc at eventbrite.co.nz/e/2021-paeroa-…
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Lovely day at the Paeroa Highland Games last Saturday. congrats to the organisers. We were run off our feet, but really enjoyed meeting all who visited our stand -including the Steampunkers with their tartan creations!

Lovely day at the Paeroa Highland Games last Saturday. congrats to the organisers. We were run off our feet, but really enjoyed meeting all who visited our stand -including the Steampunkers with their tartan creations!
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Get set for "The Nationals" - NZ Pipe Band Championships - in Hastings and Napier, Fri & Sat, 19-20 March. Piping, drumming, mace flourishing, massed bands - and the Scots in Spirit stand! - at the Hastings Mitre 19 Sports Park, plus the Street March in the Napier CBD on Friday.

Get set for "The Nationals" - NZ Pipe Band Championships - in Hastings and Napier, Fri & Sat, 19-20 March. Piping, drumming, mace flourishing, massed bands  - and the Scots in Spirit stand! - at the Hastings Mitre 19 Sports Park, plus the Street March in the Napier CBD on Friday.
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We are revitalising our website to give it a fresher look- lots of work, and not yet complete. Looking forward to feedback from our users, especially on things that aren't quite working as they should!

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The finest Scottish-made Kilts at a reasonable price - that is what you get from us. You can also order from our huge selection of quality made-to-measure Jackets and Waistcoats, Shirts, Kilt - all your Scottish apparel requirements, with options to suit all budgets.

The finest Scottish-made Kilts at a reasonable price - that is what you get from us. You can also order from our huge selection of quality made-to-measure Jackets and Waistcoats, Shirts, Kilt  - all your Scottish apparel requirements, with options to suit all budgets.
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Bagpipers/drummers check out our new range of well-priced Practical Rain Capes to keep you dry this winter - scotsinspirit.com/collections/in…

Bagpipers/drummers check out our new range of well-priced Practical Rain Capes to keep you dry this winter - scotsinspirit.com/collections/in…
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Nollaig chridheil agus bliadhna mhath ur! (Merry Christmas & Happy New Year), from our Clan to yours. Still got a few gits to buy? Check Scots in Spirit website for ideas (scotsinspirit.com) - call to check if its in stock.

Nollaig chridheil agus bliadhna mhath ur! (Merry Christmas & Happy New Year), from our Clan to yours. Still got a few gits to buy? Check Scots in Spirit website for ideas (scotsinspirit.com) - call to check if its in stock.
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Tartans and Tweeds 4 sale by the metre, perfect for clothes & soft furnishings (think cushions, throws, upholstery, curtains...). Tartans aren't just for the Scots, we have Welsh and Irish tartans too & vibrant dance tartans. See our full fabric range at scotsinspirit.com/collections/fa…

Tartans and Tweeds 4 sale by the metre, perfect for clothes & soft furnishings (think cushions, throws, upholstery, curtains...). Tartans aren't just for the Scots, we have Welsh and Irish tartans too & vibrant dance tartans. See our full fabric range at scotsinspirit.com/collections/fa…