San Diego Scottish Highland Games

Highland Games
June 20-21, 2026

Highland Games June 20-21, 2026

Scottish Holidays

What is St. Andrew’s Day?

St. Andrew’s Day is celebrated as Scotland’s national day. In the early 21st century, the Scottish Parliament declared it an official national holiday. St. Andrew became recognized as Scotland’s patron saint in 1320, when the Declaration of Arbroath—Scotland’s declaration of independence—was signed. His association with Scotland stems from a legend that some of his relics […]

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Beltane Fire Festival

Beltane Fire Festival Beltane Fire Festival is a living, dynamic reinterpretation and transformation of an ancient Iron Age Celtic Ritual. It was resurrected in 1988 and became a central focus for the Scottish community and revealed the birth of summer and land fertility. What is Beltane? One of the four quarter-day festivals, Beltane saw community

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