The treats will include Bracken haggis balls with whisky Mayonnaise, Scottish macaroons, oaty pancakes, haggis pies, shortbread, oatcakes and cheese, whisky along with a special Emersons Scottish Pale Ale of the day.
Īlongside the busy programme of performances, events, and activities, the St Andrews Day celebrations will also offer the chance to sample a diverse range of food and drink. Danny will be offering advice and tips on lifting and other strongman activities for those who would like to have a go from 1.30 pm. He will be lifting the ‘‘Stones of Manhood’’, as well as demonstrating the Stone carry. The society is thrilled to have strongman Danny Devine taking part in the St Andrew’s Day festivities. Īnother highlight of the event will be a dramatic, captivating haggis ceremony, led by Ian Seatter, at 12.35 pm.
Ī wonderful line-up of live entertainment will feature throughout the day, including local artists such as Dunedin Harmony Chorus, Dunedin Scottish Fiddle Orchestra, McCatgut ’n Steel, John McGlashan pipe band, Ghillie Callum Club Dancers, Sounds Nor Easterly community choir, The Two Grumpy Scotsman, piper Scott Marshall ,Bob Scotts Tangle with Trad Interpretations and Ha The Unclear’s Michael Cathro bringing us the Edinburgh Songbook. This free event will go ahead, rain or shine.įor the full St Andrews Day experience, be in the Octagon promptly to enjoy the opening of the celebrations, and wear some tartan to fly the flag for Scotland.įollowing the stirring sight and sound of the City of Dunedin Pipe Band marching through the Octagon, revellers will be welcomed by Dunedin Mayor Aaron Hawkins. The skirl of the pipes will fill the Octagon this Sunday, November 29, as the annual St Andrews Day celebrations bring Dunedin’s Scottish heritage to the fore.Įverything from have a go Highland Games events to speed porridge and haggis pie eating, highland dancing demonstrations and a host of musical entertainment, which will run from 10am until about 3pm in the Octagon.
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