Breadalbane Highland Games – May 25th
The Breadalbane Highland Games will be held on Saturday May 25th, with additional details forthcoming.
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Past Presidents Dinner – May 23rd
Our annual Past Presidents Dinner on the Helderberg Escarpment is confirmed with the Albany Country Club for Thursday, May 23. Details will be announced in a subsequent emailing.
Stated Meeting of the Society / Ladies Night Meeting – May 9th
Will be held at the Rooms on Thursday May 9th, 2024 at 7:00 PM. A reminder for the meeting will be emailed during the first week in May.
St. Andrew’s Nicht – Thursday, Nov. 30th, 2023
St. Andrew’s Nicht (also called “The Anniversary Dinner”) will be held on Thursday, November 30th, 2023 commencing at 6:00 PM at the Rooms and proceeding to the Fort Orange Club.
Annual Meeting – Thurs. Nov. 9th, 2023
The Fifth Stated Meeting of the year (the Annual Meeting) will be held at the Rooms on Thursday, November 9th, 2023 at 7:00 PM.
Halloween? Scotland? “Guising”??
The term “Halloween” comes from a shortening of “All-Hallows-Eve” Scottish-style, or so say some experts. It has historical roots in an ancient Gaelic festival called “Samhuinn”. The phrase for trick-or-treating in Scotland is “guising” and is derived from “disguising” as in the costumes worn by children. Some people say that…
The Fourth Stated Meeting of the year and Officers Barbecue will be Sept. 14th, 2023.
Tahawus Excursion – Aug. 5th, 2023
Dear Society Members, Friends, and Family August 5th has already been announced as the date for a day trip to this fascinating Adirondack historic site (see link below) that belonged to our founding member, first Secretary, and early President, Archibald McIntyre. The tour will be led by our Librarian/Historian, Bill Bruce. Here are…
Our Recent Guest Speaker Mac Dillman, Empire Throwing Club Scottish Games Training Day
Spectrum News recently featured an interview with Mac about the Empire Throwing Club Scottish Games Training Day coming up this Saturday, July 29 from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM at Kelley Park, Ralph St. Ballston Spa, NY 12020. View the interview here! Spectrum Local News Empire-Throwing-Club-hosts-Scottish-games-training-day This is a great opportunity for local folks to…
Saturday, June 3rd – First Annual Breadalbane Highland Gathering and Games!
Please join us on Saturday, June 3rd as the Society seeks to help the Great Sacandaga Brewing Company launch their first annual Breadalbane Highland Gathering and Games! We will host a tent at the Games. Stop by and say hello!