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This year’s Guest Band is Portland’s very own “Clan Band” - the Clan Macleay Pipe Band. The Pipe Band is 75 years old and in 1952 it performed at the very first Portland Highland Games - 60 years ago.
The Pipe Band was formed under the sponsorship of the Clan Macleay Fraternal organization, but now for many years it has been a self-supporting independent organization. The band competes in many of the Highland games in the Northwest, but is best known as a performance or a show band. It is the annual highlight of the Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade, as well as other parades and events throughout the year.
As a tribute to the 60th Anniversary of the Portland Highland Games the band has chosen from their several uniforms to be dressed in their full military uniform with its ornate tunics and feather bonnets.
The Portland Highland Games is proud to welcome the Clan Macleay Pipe Band as our Guest Band in this 60th Anniversary Celebration.
| April 20, 2012 | |
| March 28, 2012 | |
| March 5, 2012 | |
| December 28, 2011 | The 60th Anniversary of the Games - Saturday, July 21st, 2012 |
| July 17, 2011 | |
| INFO FOR COMPETITORS |
Highland Dancers
Heavy Athletics
Drum Majors
Piping & Drumming
Fiddlers
Pipe Bands
Kilted Mile
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This year’s Guest Band is Portland’s very own “Clan Band” - the Clan Macleay Pipe Band. The Pipe Band is 75 years old and in 1952 it performed at the very first Portland Highland Games - 60 years ago.
The Pipe Band was formed under the sponsorship of the Clan Macleay Fraternal organization, but now for many years it has been a self-supporting independent organization. The band competes in many of the Highland games in the Northwest, but is best known as a performance or a show band. It is the annual highlight of the Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade, as well as other parades and events throughout the year.
As a tribute to the 60th Anniversary of the Portland Highland Games the band has chosen from their several uniforms to be dressed in their full military uniform with its ornate tunics and feather bonnets.
The Portland Highland Games is proud to welcome the Clan Macleay Pipe Band as our Guest Band in this 60th Anniversary Celebration.
Posted on April 20, 2012.
We are pleased to be returning to our host hotel, Holiday Inn, for the 2012 Games.
Rooms are $109 plus tax, per night. The rate applies to July 20 and 21, 2012 and may be extended two nights pre and/or post these dates. Rate is subject to availability. Breakfast is not included. Call the hotel directly at 503-907-1777 and ask for the "Portland Highland Games Rate." There is an on-site restaurant, fitness facility, swimming pool and internet access.
Great location, only one mile from the Games.
Posted on March 28, 2012.
We invite you to join us at the 2nd Annual Kilted Golf Classic - brought to you by the Portland Highland Games Association. Buy your tickets online. You do not need to be a golfer to enjoy this day of fun on the links. Grab your kilt (not required, but encouraged) and your clubs and join us!
Cost is $75, includes:
(Proceeds to benefit the PHGA Scholarship fund)
Prizes for longest drive, shortest drive, closest to the pin, most balls lost, best kilt and many more!
Questions? Email or call 503-293-8501.
Colwood National Golf Club
7313 NE Columbia Blvd.
Portland, OR 97218
directions
Corporate and clan hole sponsors are available for $50.
Proceeds from the Kilted Golf Classic will benefit the Portland Highland Games Scholarship Fund.
Posted on March 5, 2012.
Mark your calendars now, so that you will not miss the 60th Anniversary of the Portland Highland Games on Saturday, July 21, 2012. The piobaireachd solo competitions are the previous evening, Friday, the 20th.
Once again we will bring you world-class pipe bands, celtic entertainment, top competition in heavy athletics, Highland dancing, solo fiddling, piping and drumming competitions. The kilted mile run, sheepdog demonstrations, children's games and activities, MacTarnahan Memorial Challenge caber toss, and the parade of massed bands are always among the favorites. Throughout the day browse the booths to choose your special wares and souvenirs or enjoy your Highland foods and beers while watching the great celtic entertainment. At the end of the day, mingle with the competitors and perhaps enjoy a taste of some fine whiskies while unwinding from the days activities at the Ceilidh.
Much more is in the works for the 60th anniversary! We plan to bring back the Tug-of-War, have a Fun Run for the kids and have a display to celebrate the past 60 years of history. The ever-popular raffle to win a Vacation for Two to Scotland will again be available. Who knows - we might even have a birthday cake!
Come see and join us in celebration!
Posted on December 28, 2011.
We salute and thank all competitors, volunteers, sponsors, vendors, entertainers, exhibitors, clans, scouts, the Oregon National Color Guard and Mount Hood Community College for helping make the Games a great success this year.
A special thank you to the public who attended. Your support and enthusiasm keeps the Portland Highland Games one of the best family events in the Pacific Northwest.
See you next year on July 21, 2012 - the 60th year of the Games!
Slainte!
"Vacation for Two" to Scotland was won by Raffle Ticket Number 4528. This was James "Skip" Wendler's first time at the Games. Congratulations!
Posted on July 17, 2011.
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