35th Annual
San Diego Scottish Highland Games & Gathering
of the Clans
June 28 & 29, 2008
Vista, California

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All Merchants at the Games for 2007
 
Clothing & Accessories     

Celtic Craft Center: Quality Kilt Maker. 380 N. Palm Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262  (760) 778-7805 or Toll Free: 1-800-535-KILT  Also in Paisley Close, 101 High St, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland EG1 1SP     Tel: 0131-556-3228  Fax: 0131-557-1794  ccckiltuk@aol.com

Celtic Fashions Midwest: Quality Celtic, Irish & Scottish T's. (913) 341-4160 or (913) 825-6260  9802 Eby Street, Overland Park, KS 66212  www.celticfashionsmidwest.com   zdrav@msn.com

Jock McDuff™ Celtic Creations - Contemporary Designs in a Celtic Theme. Apparel, Accessories & Body-Care Products. 10% Discount - Enter Code GAMES
Valid until 12/23/07
www.jockmcduff.com

 



Kerr's Imports: Full range of Scottish Clothing & Accessories for children and adults. William & Marion Paul (928) 427-6343, PO Box 583, Congress, AZ 85332 
wpaul@best1.net

 

Kilts by "Susan"- formerly Susan Brashear, Kiltmaker, back by popular demand! 760-749-1451 work and 760-644-9441, cell.

The Tartan Patch: High Quality Scottish & Irish Imports. Sales and rentals, excellent service and prices and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Highland attire, band uniforms. accessories, tartan yardage, kilt making books, patterns, dance Ghillies and more. Celtic Wedding specialists. www.tartanpatch.com  (877) 583-4004

 
Dance & Music Supplies  

Highland Way: As seen at Ventura, Pomona, and San Diego's Highland Games. The Ideal Band/MC/Entertainment for all Scottish/Irish events, including Highland games, Weddings, Ceilidhs, Hogmany, St. Patrick's Day, private parties, and corporate events. For bookings contact (760) 735-8088; www.HighlandWay.us   highlandway@cox.net
 


Naismith Academy of Highland Dance
: Margo Naismith, Director. (858) 592-9228
14679 Carmel Ridge Road, San Diego, CA 92128 
naismithhd@aol.com

 



Nan McCoull Paul: Professional Instruction in Highland Dancing, Member of B.A.T.D. of Scotland, Member of F.U.S.T.A. Escondido, CA. (760) 746-9185

 

Royal Scottish Country Dance Society: Classes throughout San Diego County; Beginner Classes Tuesday, 7:30, Starting June 26, 2007 in Poway. Come and learn exciting dances to energetic and lilting traditional Scottish Music. A friendly and social way to spend an evening while getting into shape and having great fun. Just wear soft-sole shoes, no kilt or partner needed. For more information call Gillian: (858) 549-8879 or Marjorie at (619) 280-5855.   www.rscds-sandiego.org
 

San Diego County Music Exchange: San Diego's Professional Brass & Woodwind Shop. Rentals, Repairs, and Lessons. We buy, sell and trade. We have all major brands; brass, winds, strings, accessories, guitars, amps, drums and sheet music. 985 Escondido Ave #102, Vista, CA. Major credit cards accepted. Mon- Fri 10 - 7 and Sat 10 -5.


San Diego School of Highland Dancing: Teachers Chrissy Ambler with MBATD and MSDTA Certificates) and Peggy Gross with AMBATD Certificate. For more information call (858) 279-1177

 

The Cameron Highlanders Pipe Band:
Performances, Instruction, Competition -
Monday 7-9 pm, 2221 Morley Field Drive in San Diego
Wednesday 7-9, Helix High School in La Mesa
We offer free instruction on the bagpipes and drums at our Wednesday practices.
Booking: Weddings, Funerals, Birthday celebrations, conventions, military "Dining Ins". etc
Pipe Major Charles R. Rosenberger at (619) 992-0479, pipemajor@camerons.org or  www.camerons.org

Education

www.scotlandontv.tv

Events   

April 5: For details about San Diego Tartan Days, please click here.

April 12: See the Cameron Highlanders at a special fundraising event with Escondido Charter High School.

The Pipes, Drummers and Dancers of the Cameron Highlanders will perform with the Escondido Charter High School Choir from 7 pm onwards. Cost is $10 a person and proceeds are shared by the two organizations.

American Spirit Theater, 1868 East Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA.


North Country Rugby Club consists of the Gurkhas, Barbarians, Bar-Bear-ians and Penguins. They are looking to recruit a few good men. For more info go to the www.gurkharugby.com , a non-profit organization.

National Event Services - Rent-a-fence, portable toilets, storage containers, temporary power, over 40 years experience at concerts, festivals, sporting and entertainment events. www.rentnational.com

 

Bed & Breakfast Inn - Experience the Old West, Explore our 22 Acre Ranch. Art Galleries & Shopping, Fine Dining, High Teas, Dinner Theatre, Weddings & Special Events, Southwest Gardens with Birding & Labyrinths. 35 Minutes South of Tucson, Arizona  www.Amado-Territory-Inn.com  
(888) 398-8684


Food & Beverages   

Piper Down? Ballast Point invites you to try our award winning Yellowtail Pale Ale and our Highland Games special release "Piper Down" Scottish Ale, Handcrafted and bottled in San Diego, Cheers! Come to our brewery. We will gladly give you a tour and allow you to sample our newest selection of beers. Award Winning Ballast Point Ales: Yellowtail Pale Ale - Calico Amber Ale - Big Eye India Pale Ale - Black Marlin Porter - Wahoo Wheat Beer
San Diego's Microbrewery specializing in the finest traditional ales. 858-695-2739 (BREW) 
www.BallastPoint.com



Bit O' Britain:
British foods, goods and gift shop. A "Wee Bit" of the flavor of the UK featuring fresh baked goods to go. Thomsons' Scotch Pies, steak, pies, Cornish pasties, shepherds pies, vegetarian pies, plus frozen bangers bacon and pork pies. We stock a large selection of British canned, packages and frozen products plus a variety of candies, sweets, biscuits, collectibles, jewelry and souvenir items. 28545 Old Town Front St, Temecula, CA (951) 693-1919 and 2860 State St, Carlsbad, CA (760) 434-9130 www.bitobritain.com

Caledonia Kitchen. Proud Sponsors of Scottish Haggis Hurling! Award winning haggis and incredible whisky cakes. www.thecaledoniankitchen.com

 

The world's most awarded single malt Scotch whisky, the largest selling single malt whisky in the world, the brand that created the single malt Scotch category and still owned by the original founding Scottish family.

 

Distilled and bottled in Scotland. Instilled with an oddly delicious set of botanicals, and an infusion of cucumber and rose petals.

 




Gifts & General Celtic Items    

Holy Scot - Books, Gifts and more for the Celtic Christian. 1570 Summer Creek Court, Vista, CA 92084, www.holyscot.com   760-295-4284

 

R.P. Blandford & Son, Ltd: Imports from the British Isles. Pipe Band Supplies & Equipment, Highland Dress Items. Popular Tartan & Clan Items, Music & Books, Kilt Rental Service, Bagpipe Lessons, Individual Piper/Pipe Band for hire. We do mail order! 204 Orange Street, Redlands, CA 92374  Phone: (909) 798-1060 or (800) 686-1060 www.blandfordimports.com
 

Scottish Heritage Center: Tartans, Jewelry, Music, Books, Heraldry, Highland Wear, Piping Supplies, British Food. On the Queen Mary, 1126 Queen's Highway, Long Beach, California 90802. (562) 499-1760  Open 10 am - 6 pm daily. www.ScottishHeritageCenter.com
 

Scottish Treasures Celtic Corner: Family Owned & Operated Since 1989. Distributors for Hullachan Pro and James Senior Dance Shoes. Visit our store or our Booth at the Games. Made to Measure Kilts and Top Quality Accessories all from Scotland. Ladies & Kids Kilts, Tartan Scarves, Sashes, Ties, Ruanas & Stoles, Family Heraldry, Pewter Flasks, Tankards, & Wedding Sets, Tain Pottery, Thistle Tablecloths, Gold & Silver Jewelry, Celtic Wedding Bands. Famous "Loganbeary" dressed in Choice of Tartan. Open Daily 10 am. 1201 1st Street, #213, Coronado, CA 92118 (619) 435-1880  www.scottishtreasure.net
 

Heritage Items:

Family History of Surnames & Scottish embroidery: Specializing in surname & clan histories, embroidery clan crests, military epaulet shirts, clan crest jackets, throws, etc. Embroidery clan crest golf shirts and Scottish/Irish logos. Golf & T-Shirts, Plates, Cups, Tiles All with family name and coat of arms. 10247 E. Fennimore, Mesa, AZ 85207-5409  Fax: (480) 7234 of 1-888-258-1088

The Battle of CullodenEmbrace Your Scottish Heritage…OwnTheStone.org
The National Trust for Scotland urgently needs your help. Visit www.OwnTheStone.org to help raise the final $1 million required to preserve Culloden’s hallowed battleground for future generations. Become part of this historic site’s very fabric: for as little as $135, sponsor an engraved stone for the Culloden Walkway at the New Visitor Centre today. Own your piece of Scottish heritage.

http://www.yourscottishdescent.com -  online Scottish
genealogical research service offering worldwide genealogical research services to those who would like to discover their Scottish ancestry but who can not undertake a lengthy genealogical research project themselves.

 
Professional Services  

Child ID : What would you do if suddenly your child were missing? Where would you go? To Whom would you talk? Call the Vista Masonic Lodge for information. 760-726-6511
 
 

 

Portable Restrooms, VIP Units, Construction, Special Events, Sinks, Handicapped, Holding Tanks, 24 hr/7day, Septic Pumping, Line Jetting 22 ft. Storage Container. Major credit cards accepted and locally owned. Competitive prices, Dumpster and Temp Fence Services Also Available
Toll Free 1-888-744-7191   www.diamondprovides.com
 

Graham McGruer & Associates: Over 30 years of experience in law enforcement and corrections. Specializing in Criminal and Civil Litigation, Narcotics in the Workplace, Loss Prevention, Personal Injury, Worker's Compensation Fraud, Background Investigation and Witness Location. (619) 425-3454  Cell Phone: (619) 884-2940; 374 East H Street #A, PMB 238, Chula Vista, CA 91920-7496  McGruerg@cox.net
 

Miss Kitti's Flowers: Specializing in personal service. Flowers, Plants, Silks, Balloons, European Designs, & Weddings. We wire flowers worldwide, local & Tri City delivery, major credit cards accepted. 777 E Vista Way, Vista, CA 760-726-3302  Monday-Friday 9 am to 6 pm; Saturday 9 am to 5 pm
 

Dr, Michael Dinnel, Podiatrist: Foot Specialist, "Happy feet are Dr. Mike feet". 760-758-5751, 986 Vista Village Drive, Vista, CA 90840. www.drmichaeldinnel.com

  

The Union Jack - Reach over 220,000 Brits in the us. Advertise in America's only National British Newspaper, now in our 25th year. Please call or email us at 619-466-3129
www.ujnews.com


Restaurants & Pubs  

Hennessey's Tavern: "Where Vista locals meet". Breakfast, lunch and dinner, open 7 am to midnight daily.  Corned Beef & Cabbage, Shepherd's Pie, Dublin Salmon. Cocktails;  Harp, Guinness & Newcastle on tap. Live entertainment Saturday Night. 224 Main Street, Vista Village, Vista, CA     760-643-1619
 

Pizza By the Upper Crust: We’re about food... Food that’s Fresh, Natural and of the Highest Quality -- we blend our mozzarella cheese, our dough is fresh every day, and our vegetables are fresh....760-941-0081; 1330 East Vista Way, at the corner of Bobier, Vista, CA 92084
 

Sheepdog Training:


San Pasqual Stockdog Training Facility: Largest training facilities in the West USA. AKC, AHBA, ISDS. Herding Judges, rental facilities, stock dog information, breeding, classes & clinics, trial courses, instinct testing, all breeds. Terry Parrish (760) 739-8673


Travel & Lodging Services
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Bed & Breakfast Inn - Experience the Old West, Explore our 22 Acre Ranch. Art Galleries & Shopping, Fine Dining, High Teas, Dinner Theatre, Weddings & Special Events, Southwest Gardens with Birding & Labyrinths. 35 Minutes South of Tucson, Arizona  www.Amado-Territory-Inn.com  
(888) 398-8684
rmbandb.com

La Quinta:  La Quinta Inns, Inc. (760) 727-8180, 630 Sycamore Avenue, Vista, CA 92081; lq0643gm@laquinta.com

The Games Host Hotel is the La Quinta Inn, 630 Sycamore
Ave., Vista (760) 727-8180. Mention San Diego Highland
Games when making reservations.

The Holiday Inn Carlsbad by the Sea is the Highland
Dancing Host Hotel. Mention San Diego Highland Games when making reservations.
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by the Sea
850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011
(800) 448-2296
www.carlsbadhi.com

The following hotels are very nice, close to the beach and approximately 10 miles from the San Diego Games venue:

Hampton Inn
2229 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011
(800) 675-8378 or
http://hamptoninncarlsbad.com

Homewood Suites
2223 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011
(800) 340-5530 or
http://homewoodcarlsbad.com

Ramada Carlsbad by the Sea
751 Macadamia Drive, Carlsbad, CA
(Poinsettia at I-5)
(760) 438-2285
http://www.ramada.com

Inns of America Suites
5010 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(800) 826-0778
http://innsofamerica.carlsbad.ezhotelsites.com

Hilton Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
6450 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 476-0800 or (877) STAY-HGI
http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com}
(Very nice hotel right across from beautiful Carlsbad Beach)

 

(760)726-3691 / (619) 425-3454
Fax No: (760)726-3591 or (619) 585-1514
Email: sdshgchief@sbcglobal.net
PO Box 3682, Vista, CA 92085
www.sdhighlandgames.org