Ring in the New Year Scottish style by attending one of the various Hogmanay events happening around the province.
Our first stop is at Gibson House in North York for a Hogmanay Dinner.
“Gather at the historic Gibson House for a special evening inspired by the traditions of Hogmanay. Share a scrumptious dinner with familiar and new friends. Be lulled by the fire, and moved by the music. Take an imagined journey through story and drama to a New Year of another time. As the evening closes, come together with us to welcome our First Footer, celebrate our 2012 season and bring luck and best wishes to Gibson House Museum for 2013.”
Pre-registration and pre-payment required. $44.25 plus tax per person.
Date: Saturday, December 29, & Sunday, December 30, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Gibson House, 5172 Yonge Street, just north of the North York Centre Subway Stop, North York
Click here for directions around the construction
Paid parking in the area
Contact Info:
Phone: 416-395-7432
email: gibsonhouse@toronto.ca
Our next stop is at Mackenzie House in Toronto.
“Enjoy an evening of Scottish music and foods at this traditional celebration of the New Year. The decorated house will be illuminated by gas and candlelight. Musicians Gin Lane will perform.”
Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Admission: $22.50 plus tax. Please call 416-392-6915 for further details.
Date: Friday, December 28, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Mackenzie House, 82 Bond Street, Toronto
Contact Info:
Phone: 416-392-6915
email: machouse@toronto.ca
Scottish Society of Ottawa Inaugural Event and Hogmanay Celebration
Our final stop for this round is the nation’s capital for the biggest Hogmanay celebration and the official kick off of the Scottish Society of Ottawa. This inaugural event captures the spirit of the famous Edinburgh Hogmanay Celebrations, complete with fireworks, bagpipes, highland dancers, and of course, a wee bit of Scotch-tasting to ward off the evening chill. Being in Ottawa, this Hognamany celebration will also include a distinct Canadian flavour:
“Music will come from local folkies Ecosse, Celtic fusion Cape Breton-style from Sprag Session and surprise special guest headline act, whose identity we’ll release closer to the big night. We’ll also have the Sons of Scotland and Glengarry pipe bands, the McCulloch step dancers and the Katharine Robinson Dancers.”
Date: Monday, December 31, 2012
Time: 5:00 pm – 1:00 am
Location: Ottawa City Hall (Outside at Marion Dewar Park)
Contact Info: http://www.thescottishsocietyofottawa.com/
Free Admission
Lang may your lum reek!
