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Note: The below images and words are from a previous year.
Note: there are events
taking place there throughout each day. So's to keep on top of what's
happening, visit the following to see the schedule: Tartan
Week NY
and look below and throughout this page.
VisitScotland, host of this free event at Grand Central Terminal
is of course inviting everyone into the Scottish Village to experience
and see what a visit to Scotland may be like.
Learn about its History, Foods, Tourism, Sports and much more...continue
reading
From learning about studying at one of Scotland's Universities,
doing business there, visiting or even working there....one will
get a taste of this wonderful country through a number of senses.
Visit this special yearly event which'll be there at Vanderbilt
Hall until April 10th, 2005 and learn about such locales as Edinburgh,
Aberdeen, Fife, Glasgow, Highland and Stirling amongst others.
Yours truly had the fine opportunity of briefly chatting with some
of the folks there who were all too friendly and welcoming. Upon
my visit I'd caught sight of gorgeous photos of the Scottish Isles,
worked my way through some interactive computer kiosks, photographed
some of the items on display and even learned about the Wallace
Sword as well as Stirling's celebration in honour of William Wallace
this coming Summer. That's right. It'll be 700 years after this
memorable hero's death. One might recall the name William Wallace
as that of the great hero of 'Braveheart', the film by Mel Gibson.
Of course a great film shouldn't be the only reason for a visit
to this educational/entertaining exhibition. There's plenty of reading
material for all to take home. Things one may never have known about
this great land/country will be revealed to you.
So, it's with pleasure that New Yorkled sends its warm thanks to
the people who greeted us there with kind and warm smiles.
WHEN:
Took Place in 2007
WHERE:
At Vanderbilt Hall within Grand Central Terminal
PRICE:
Free of course
MORE INFO:
Photos on this page:
Featured in the photos on this page are just some of the attractions at the Scottish
Village from last year (2005). From Tartania, the Scottish Cow (remember the
cow parade in NYC?), a gentleman displaying for us his kilt outfit, Glenfiddich:
one of the World's Most Famous Scotch Whiskies and a photo of the Scottish Flags.
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Other
Related Items of Interest:
- Free Concert Of Scottish Music
Friday, April 3, 2009
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
In Hanover Square
and brought forth by the British Memorial Garden
- National Tartan Day,
Annual Parade
(bagpipes and drums)
Saturday, April 4
from 44th St. on 6th Avenue up to 58th Street
- Post Parade Party
Saturday, April 4
Stout, 133 W 33rd St
Starting at 4:30 pm and running to the late hours, the Post Parade Party will feature live entertainment and is sure to sell out.
- Alan & Me
Sunday, March 29
Chashama - 112 West 44th Street
An Exhibition celebrating six years of collaboration between Parade Grand Marshal Alan Cumming and photographer Francis Hills.
- Dressed to Kilt
Monday, March 30
The Mansion, 530 West 28th Street
Dressed To Kilt is now the most prestigious Scottish fashion show in the world with celebrities from both sides of the Atlantic taking to the catwalks for charity. As in previous years the funds raised by The Friends of Scotland will be given to returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan through the Paralyzed Veterans of Americas organization and the Erskine Hospital in Scotland. For more information and tickets go to www.dressedtokilt.com.
- The Really Terrible Orchestra & Alexander McCall Smith
Wednesday, April 1
The Town Hall, New York City
- Cocktail Reception
Thursday, April 2
N.Y. Racquet & Tennis Club, Park Av & 51st Saint Andrew's Society of the State of New York salutes National Tartan Day with a cocktail reception from five-thirty to seven-thirty. Entertainment by the Martin St. Lawrence Jazz Trio; reservations are required and limited. Please call 212-223-4248 for details or e-mail office@standrewsny.org.
- Black Tie Tartan Ball
Thursday, April 2
New York Racquet and Tennis Club Saint Andrew's Society of the State of New York is proud to present the Tartan Ball following the Tartan Day Cocktail Reception. ***Black Tie or Highland Formal Dress*** $235 per person (includes the 5:30 cocktail reception)
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