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Mark your calendar for The Penticton Scottish Festival and Highland Games, July 3 & 4, 2026.

10/18/2026

WooHoo!! Way to go Karen!!🥰

10/17/2026

This is your friendly reminder that the Vale United Pipe Band fundraiser is tonight at the Copper Mug!

10/04/2026

Please join us at the Vale United Pipe Band FUNdraiser!

09/19/2026

The Naramata Scottish Country Dancers are gearing up for another fabulous season of Scottish country dancing. Why not come and give it a try? It's great fun and exercise for both your mind and body. No partner required, a pair of soft soled shoes is all you need. Thursday nights at The Centre, 2965 South Main St Penticton, www.PentictonSeniors.ca 250-493-2111.

09/02/2026

Some people leave a mark through their career, others through sport, community service, friendship, or family. Lew Ross managed to do all of these and more.

Please join the family in remembrance and celebration of Lew’s remarkable life on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 1:00 pm at SKY Hangar, 18799 Airport Way, Pitt Meadows.

Lew Ross’s obituary is posted on the BC Pipers’ website.

08/07/2026

08/05/2026

The Penticton Scottish Festival along with all of our wonderful volunteers would like to thank the Barley Mill Brew Pub for hosting a fabulous volunteer appreciation dinner on July 6th. Your generosity is immeasurable, and the food was delicious!

THANK YOU!!!

08/01/2026

1 AUGUST 1747 – WHEN THE KILT BECAME ILLEGAL

On 1 August 1747, the Dress Act – part of the Act of Proscription – came into force across the Scottish Highlands.
The law banned most Highland men and boys from wearing traditional Highland dress, including kilts, tartans and plaids. Introduced after the Jacobite defeat at the Battle of Culloden, it was intended to weaken the Highland clan system and suppress a powerful symbol of Scottish identity.
The only major exception was for soldiers serving in Highland regiments of the British Army, who were still permitted to wear Highland dress as part of their uniform.

The ban remained in force until 1782.

Today, the kilt and tartan are celebrated around the world as enduring symbols of Scotland's heritage and pride.

07/24/2026

Lost and found item, prescription glasses found at our event. contact number to claim 250-486-6117.

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Penticton, BC

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http://www.pentictonscottishfestival.ca/

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