The schedule for the 2022 International Gathering in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis is not yet finalized, but below is a sample Schedule of Events. Return for updates! Check details for each day and activity by clicking on date heading.
~ Schedule at a Glance ~
Thursday, 11 August 2022
Registration – Croft Room – 3 pm
Tastings – Croft Room – 3 pm
Reception – Tonga Room – 5:45 pm
Welcome Meal – Garry Ballroom – 6:30 pm
Highland Dancers – Garry Ballroom – 7:50 pm
Games & Music Jam – Garry Ballroom – 8:10 – 10 pm
Friday, 12 August 2022
Breakfast – Hotel Restaurant – 7 am
Bus Excursion to MacAulay points of interest on the Isle of Lewis – leave from Lobby – 8 am
Formal Reception – Tonga Room – 6 pm
Piping in of the Chief, Head Table, and Haggis – Garry Ballroom – 7:00 pm
Formal Banquet and Entertainment – Garry Ballroom – 7:15 pm
Investiture of Ambassadors & Commissioners – Garry Ballroom – 8 pm
Dancing – Garry Ballroom – 9 – midnight
Saturday, 13 August 2022
Annual General Meeting – Croft Room – 9 – 10:30 am
MacAulay Heavy(ish) Games – leave from Lobby – 11 am – 1 pm
“MacAulay Genealogy & DNA” presentation (or free time) – Croft Room – 2 – 4 pm
Reception and Ceremonial Sword Photos – Tonga Room – 6 pm
Dinner and Raffle – Garry Room – 7 pm
Ceilidh and Scottish Dance Demo – Garry Ballroom – 8:30 – midnight
(click for article about Ceilidhs and Scottish dancing)
International Gathering, Friday’s night’s formal, Aviemore, Scotland, 2019
