Published: July 31, 2007 07:23 pm            

Scottish heritage celebrated in style

Once again the heritage and culture of Scotland will be celebrated at the Amherst Museum. The museum’s 23rd annual Scottish Fesitval and Highland Games will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18.

Visitors can enjoy a variety of Scottish food, shop with Scottish vendors, see sheep herding demonstrations and watch Highland Athletics. Representatives of various clans will be available to help you trace your own Scottish roots.

The highlight of the event will be the Scottish and Celtic music. Five bagpipe bands will play continuously throughout the day. Celtic trios and harpists will play in several venues around the Museum Grounds. Rathkeltair will headline a program of contemporary Scottish music, featuring members of Cantrip, Stone Row and Penny Whiskey, in the entertainment area.

The Scottish Festival is an event for the entire family. Even the smallest children will enjoy the animals and music.

Admission is $8 for adults, children under 12 are free; museum members $6. Parking is free. Admission includes all current Museum exhibits, grounds and historic buildings and Scottish Festival events.

Open year-round, the Amherst Museum is located at 3755 Tonawanda Creek Road, corner of New Road, in Amherst.

For more information, call 689-1440.

        

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