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Scotland Week 2016
Scotland is coming to North America! Join us for the 2016 Scotland Week where the very best in Scottish theatre, art, music and design will be in Canada and the United States of America. Use this page to find out more about Scotland Week including the now iconic Tartan Day Parade and the ever popular Scotland Run.
About Scotland Week - #ScotWeek
Every year in the USA and Canada, thousands of people come together to
celebrate Scotland Week, the annual celebration of all things Scottish
Scotland Week 2016 runs from Saturday, April 2 – Saturday, April 9th
and includes Tartan Day on April 6
Scotland Week 2016 comprises business, cultural, tourism and media
engagements for Sottish Government Ministers,
business leaders, and key industry stakeholders
Scotland Week celebrates the best of Scottish culture.
This year’s highlight events are:
Scotland Week Run – On April 2nd
at least 8,000 runners will finish in the 13th
annual 10K run through Central Park, along with hundreds of youth
runners ages 7-17, who will partake in a 1.7 mile run
18th Annual Tartan Day Parade – Grand Marshal Sam Heughan, of
Outlander fame, will lead Scots and honorary Scots in a colorful
procession on the Avenue of the Americas on Saturday, April 9.
Full details of the Scotland Week program can be found at
www.scotland.org/scotlandweek
13th Annual Scotland Run and Second Annual NYRR Youth Running Series Kick off Scotland Week 2016
Thousands of Runners to Take Part in Festivities on Saturday, April 2 in Central Park
NEW YORK – March 30, 2016 – On Saturday, April 2 at 8 AM, a tide of tartan will
descend on New York’s Central Park as at least 8,000 runners are expected to finish in
the thirteenth annual Scotland Run (10K), which kicks off Scotland Week festivities and
is operated by New York Road Runners (NYRR). The second annual 1.7 mile youth run,
part of the NYRR Youth Running Series, will also take place and will begin at 10:15 AM.
Adult runners line up at West Drive near 62nd Street and finish at West Drive near 67th
Street while youths ages 7-18 start and end at 69th Street at West Drive.
A highlight of the annual Scotland Week celebrations, the race attracts runners and
onlookers from across the globe — many outfitted in kilts, traditional tartan and face
paint — as they run to the beat of bagpipes playing traditional Scottish tunes along a
6.2-mile loop in Central Park. All runners will be treated to Scottish goodies from event
sponsors Highland Spring and Walkers Shortbread. In addition to the race, there will be
face painting, a photo booth for attendees to upload images
from the run and raffles for prizes.
http://www.scotland.org/whats-on/scotland-week/
Every year in the USA and Canada, thousands of people come together to
celebrate Scotland Week, the annual celebration of all things Scottish
Scotland Week 2016 runs from Saturday, April 2 – Saturday, April 9th
and includes Tartan Day on April 6
Scotland Week 2016 comprises business, cultural, tourism and media
engagements for Sottish Government Ministers,
business leaders, and key industry stakeholders
Scotland Week celebrates the best of Scottish culture.
This year’s highlight events are:
Scotland Week Run – On April 2nd
at least 8,000 runners will finish in the 13th
annual 10K run through Central Park, along with hundreds of youth
runners ages 7-17, who will partake in a 1.7 mile run
18th Annual Tartan Day Parade – Grand Marshal Sam Heughan, of
Outlander fame, will lead Scots and honorary Scots in a colorful
procession on the Avenue of the Americas on Saturday, April 9.
Full details of the Scotland Week program can be found at
www.scotland.org/scotlandweek
13th Annual Scotland Run and Second Annual NYRR Youth Running Series Kick off Scotland Week 2016
Thousands of Runners to Take Part in Festivities on Saturday, April 2 in Central Park
NEW YORK – March 30, 2016 – On Saturday, April 2 at 8 AM, a tide of tartan will
descend on New York’s Central Park as at least 8,000 runners are expected to finish in
the thirteenth annual Scotland Run (10K), which kicks off Scotland Week festivities and
is operated by New York Road Runners (NYRR). The second annual 1.7 mile youth run,
part of the NYRR Youth Running Series, will also take place and will begin at 10:15 AM.
Adult runners line up at West Drive near 62nd Street and finish at West Drive near 67th
Street while youths ages 7-18 start and end at 69th Street at West Drive.
A highlight of the annual Scotland Week celebrations, the race attracts runners and
onlookers from across the globe — many outfitted in kilts, traditional tartan and face
paint — as they run to the beat of bagpipes playing traditional Scottish tunes along a
6.2-mile loop in Central Park. All runners will be treated to Scottish goodies from event
sponsors Highland Spring and Walkers Shortbread. In addition to the race, there will be
face painting, a photo booth for attendees to upload images
from the run and raffles for prizes.
http://www.scotland.org/whats-on/scotland-week/
Tides of Tartan Descend Upon New York for Scotland Week – April 2-10, 2016
Festive Events Include 10k Race with Runners in Kilts; Family-friendly festival; Scottish Music
Performances, the Tartan Day Parade and More
From Saturday, April 2 through Sunday, April 10, New York will be filled with events that celebrate
Scottish culture, heritage and food and drink as the 13th
annual Scotland Week gets underway.
From 10k runs to musical performances and parades, Scotland Week celebrates all things Scottish and
invites New Yorkers to embrace their inner Scot.
Following is a listing of Scotland Week events. For information on additional events taking place during
Scotland Week, please visit http://www.scotland.org/scotland-week/
Saturday, April 2
2016 Scotland Run and Second NYRR Youth Running Series (FREE)
New York turns tartan on April 2! Join the fun as a runner or just come out and cheer on the participants. The
race, an official qualifying run for the New York Marathon, operated by New York Road Runners (NYRR), attracts
runners from across the globe – many outfitted in kilts, colorful plaid and painted faces – as they run to the beat of
bagpipers playing traditional Scottish tunes along a 6.2-mile loop in Central Park.
New York Road Runners is hosting its second Youth Running Series for Scotland Week. Runners ages 7-18 can
join in the fun and participate in a 1.6-mile run through Central Park.
Spectators can also partake in face painting, enjoy a DJ spinning popular tunes, and a raffle for fun prizes.
Adult run starting line is on West Drive near 62nd Street in Central Park
Adult finish line is on West Drive near 67th Street in Central Park
Youth run starting line is on West Drive near 67th
Street in Central Park.
Youth finish line is on West Drive near 69th
Street in Central Park.
http://www.nyrr.org/races-and-events/2016/scotland-run-10k
Run begins approximately 8:00a.m.
Wednesday, April 6 – Sunday, April 10
Lunchtime Concerts in Bryant Park (FREE)
Lunch time concerts featuring Scottish pipers, singers and poetry readings will take place on Bryant Park’s
Fountain Terrace during Scotland Week. Highlights include the Edinburgh Academy Pipes and Drums on Tartan
Day, April 6; Hannah Read, a modern folk songwriter and instrumentalist;
Highland dancers; and many pipe bands.
Fountain Terrace at Bryant Park, at park entrance at 41stStreet and 6th Avenue
http://americanscottishfoundation.com/tartanday/tartan_events.html
Hours: Times vary daily between 11:30-1:00pm; check website for daily schedule
Tuesday, April 5
The Scots Who Built New York
Guests will be welcomed by Caroline Baumann, Director, Cooper Hewitt. John Kinnear, Historian, Architect and
President of American Friends of the Georgian Group, will give an illustrated talk about the life and legacy of
philanthropist and industrialist Andrew Carnegie. Malcolm Roughead, OBE, Chief Executive of VisitScotland, will
address those present on “Scotland Today.” A reception follows.
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
2 East 91st Street
http://www.cooperhewitt.org/event/the-scots-who-built-new-york-the-carnegie-legacy-04-05-2016/
Hours: 6:30-8:30p.m.
Admission: Ticket price is $40
Wednesday, April 6-Sunday, April 10
Tartan Day on Ellis Island (FREE)
Tartan Day on Ellis Island is one of the principal Scottish heritage events in the United States. The event debuted
in 2002 and is presented free-of-charge to the general public by the Clan Currie Society. This year it features a
new exhibition on John Muir, a Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher and early
advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States who founded the Sierra Club. His letters, essays, and
books telling of his adventures in nature, especially in the Sierra Nevada of California, have been read by millions.
His activism helped to preserve the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park and other wilderness areas. Tartan
Day on Ellis Island will play host to some of the finest Scottish entertainment in New York City, including a whole
host of Scottish entertainers, traditional musicians and John the Kilted Juggler.
Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Ellis Island
http://tartandayonellisisland.com/program/
Hours: First ferry departs mainland at 8:00a.m.; last ferry departs Ellis Island 6:45p.m.
Thursday, April 7
Little Fire in Concert (FREE).
Jamie McGeechan, known as Little Fire, is a singer-songwriter and guitar player who hails from Ayeshire,
Scotland. He will be performing his blend of folk, American pop and alternative country music live at St. Andrew’s
Pub. No cover charge.
St. Andrews Pub
140 W. 46th Street
Hours: 8:00p.m.
Thursday, April 7
The Highland Divas in Concert
Georgia, Margaret, and Marla are The Highland Divas: Two Scots and a Kiwi. Three women, from different parts
of the world, who share a common heritage. These uniquely talented artists take guests on a musical journey that
spans the folk music of Scotland, Ireland and New Zealand and culminates in the soaring heights of Rock Opera.
A journey from achingly spare Celtic and Traditional Scottish ballads, to the most thrilling, harmonized
interpretations of popular and classical music
The Cutting Room 44 East 32nd Street http://tickets.thecuttingroomnyc.com/event/1120093-highland-divas-new-york/
Hours: Doors open at 9:30p.m., show starts at 10:00p.m.Admission: $25 in advance; $30 at the door; $20 food and drink minimumFriday, April 8New York Caledonian Club Pre-Parade CeilidhJoin the New York Caledonia Club for Scottish entertainment and music, dancing, food and refreshment.
Abigail Adams Auditorium 417 East 61st Street, New York City http://www.nycaledonian.org/events.php
Hours: 7:00p.m.Friday, April 8Laura McGhee Live at St. Andrew’sCeltic/country artist & fiddle player Laura McGhee, from Dundee, Scotland will be performing at St. Andrew’s Pub. Laura's music is a hybrid of influences from her Celtic roots to country and Americana. She recently released and EP, “How Leaving Feels,” that chronicles her journey.St. Andrew’s Pub140 W. 46th Streethttp://nyctartanweek.org/event/laura-mcghee-live-at-st-andrews/Hours: 9:00p.m.No cover chargeSaturday, April 92016 Tartan Day Parade The 18th annual Tartan Day Parade takes place on April 9 and is a highlight of the Scotland Week festivities.
Led by Grand Marshal, Outlander's Sam Heughan, the parade will bring together pipers and drummers from all over the world in a celebration of the contribution made to the USA by the Scots.Parade begins on 6th Avenue at W 45th Street and proceeds up 6th Avenue to 55th Street http://www.americanscottishfoundation.com/tartanDay/index.htmlParade begins at 2:00p.m.
Those wishing to march must pre-register with the American Scottish FoundationMEDIA CONTACT:
For images and/or more information and interviews, please contact:Gabby McNamara LD PR (908) 461-5260 [email protected]
About Scotland Week 2016 - #scotweek Every year in the USA and Canada thousands of people come together to celebrate Scotland Week, the annual celebration of all things Scottish
Festive Events Include 10k Race with Runners in Kilts; Family-friendly festival; Scottish Music
Performances, the Tartan Day Parade and More
From Saturday, April 2 through Sunday, April 10, New York will be filled with events that celebrate
Scottish culture, heritage and food and drink as the 13th
annual Scotland Week gets underway.
From 10k runs to musical performances and parades, Scotland Week celebrates all things Scottish and
invites New Yorkers to embrace their inner Scot.
Following is a listing of Scotland Week events. For information on additional events taking place during
Scotland Week, please visit http://www.scotland.org/scotland-week/
Saturday, April 2
2016 Scotland Run and Second NYRR Youth Running Series (FREE)
New York turns tartan on April 2! Join the fun as a runner or just come out and cheer on the participants. The
race, an official qualifying run for the New York Marathon, operated by New York Road Runners (NYRR), attracts
runners from across the globe – many outfitted in kilts, colorful plaid and painted faces – as they run to the beat of
bagpipers playing traditional Scottish tunes along a 6.2-mile loop in Central Park.
New York Road Runners is hosting its second Youth Running Series for Scotland Week. Runners ages 7-18 can
join in the fun and participate in a 1.6-mile run through Central Park.
Spectators can also partake in face painting, enjoy a DJ spinning popular tunes, and a raffle for fun prizes.
Adult run starting line is on West Drive near 62nd Street in Central Park
Adult finish line is on West Drive near 67th Street in Central Park
Youth run starting line is on West Drive near 67th
Street in Central Park.
Youth finish line is on West Drive near 69th
Street in Central Park.
http://www.nyrr.org/races-and-events/2016/scotland-run-10k
Run begins approximately 8:00a.m.
Wednesday, April 6 – Sunday, April 10
Lunchtime Concerts in Bryant Park (FREE)
Lunch time concerts featuring Scottish pipers, singers and poetry readings will take place on Bryant Park’s
Fountain Terrace during Scotland Week. Highlights include the Edinburgh Academy Pipes and Drums on Tartan
Day, April 6; Hannah Read, a modern folk songwriter and instrumentalist;
Highland dancers; and many pipe bands.
Fountain Terrace at Bryant Park, at park entrance at 41stStreet and 6th Avenue
http://americanscottishfoundation.com/tartanday/tartan_events.html
Hours: Times vary daily between 11:30-1:00pm; check website for daily schedule
Tuesday, April 5
The Scots Who Built New York
Guests will be welcomed by Caroline Baumann, Director, Cooper Hewitt. John Kinnear, Historian, Architect and
President of American Friends of the Georgian Group, will give an illustrated talk about the life and legacy of
philanthropist and industrialist Andrew Carnegie. Malcolm Roughead, OBE, Chief Executive of VisitScotland, will
address those present on “Scotland Today.” A reception follows.
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
2 East 91st Street
http://www.cooperhewitt.org/event/the-scots-who-built-new-york-the-carnegie-legacy-04-05-2016/
Hours: 6:30-8:30p.m.
Admission: Ticket price is $40
Wednesday, April 6-Sunday, April 10
Tartan Day on Ellis Island (FREE)
Tartan Day on Ellis Island is one of the principal Scottish heritage events in the United States. The event debuted
in 2002 and is presented free-of-charge to the general public by the Clan Currie Society. This year it features a
new exhibition on John Muir, a Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher and early
advocate of preservation of wilderness in the United States who founded the Sierra Club. His letters, essays, and
books telling of his adventures in nature, especially in the Sierra Nevada of California, have been read by millions.
His activism helped to preserve the Yosemite Valley, Sequoia National Park and other wilderness areas. Tartan
Day on Ellis Island will play host to some of the finest Scottish entertainment in New York City, including a whole
host of Scottish entertainers, traditional musicians and John the Kilted Juggler.
Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Ellis Island
http://tartandayonellisisland.com/program/
Hours: First ferry departs mainland at 8:00a.m.; last ferry departs Ellis Island 6:45p.m.
Thursday, April 7
Little Fire in Concert (FREE).
Jamie McGeechan, known as Little Fire, is a singer-songwriter and guitar player who hails from Ayeshire,
Scotland. He will be performing his blend of folk, American pop and alternative country music live at St. Andrew’s
Pub. No cover charge.
St. Andrews Pub
140 W. 46th Street
Hours: 8:00p.m.
Thursday, April 7
The Highland Divas in Concert
Georgia, Margaret, and Marla are The Highland Divas: Two Scots and a Kiwi. Three women, from different parts
of the world, who share a common heritage. These uniquely talented artists take guests on a musical journey that
spans the folk music of Scotland, Ireland and New Zealand and culminates in the soaring heights of Rock Opera.
A journey from achingly spare Celtic and Traditional Scottish ballads, to the most thrilling, harmonized
interpretations of popular and classical music
The Cutting Room 44 East 32nd Street http://tickets.thecuttingroomnyc.com/event/1120093-highland-divas-new-york/
Hours: Doors open at 9:30p.m., show starts at 10:00p.m.Admission: $25 in advance; $30 at the door; $20 food and drink minimumFriday, April 8New York Caledonian Club Pre-Parade CeilidhJoin the New York Caledonia Club for Scottish entertainment and music, dancing, food and refreshment.
Abigail Adams Auditorium 417 East 61st Street, New York City http://www.nycaledonian.org/events.php
Hours: 7:00p.m.Friday, April 8Laura McGhee Live at St. Andrew’sCeltic/country artist & fiddle player Laura McGhee, from Dundee, Scotland will be performing at St. Andrew’s Pub. Laura's music is a hybrid of influences from her Celtic roots to country and Americana. She recently released and EP, “How Leaving Feels,” that chronicles her journey.St. Andrew’s Pub140 W. 46th Streethttp://nyctartanweek.org/event/laura-mcghee-live-at-st-andrews/Hours: 9:00p.m.No cover chargeSaturday, April 92016 Tartan Day Parade The 18th annual Tartan Day Parade takes place on April 9 and is a highlight of the Scotland Week festivities.
Led by Grand Marshal, Outlander's Sam Heughan, the parade will bring together pipers and drummers from all over the world in a celebration of the contribution made to the USA by the Scots.Parade begins on 6th Avenue at W 45th Street and proceeds up 6th Avenue to 55th Street http://www.americanscottishfoundation.com/tartanDay/index.htmlParade begins at 2:00p.m.
Those wishing to march must pre-register with the American Scottish FoundationMEDIA CONTACT:
For images and/or more information and interviews, please contact:Gabby McNamara LD PR (908) 461-5260 [email protected]
About Scotland Week 2016 - #scotweek Every year in the USA and Canada thousands of people come together to celebrate Scotland Week, the annual celebration of all things Scottish