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The Feast of Saint Andrews

We are thrilled to announce that the AHS will once again be hosting The Feast of Saint Andrews on November 30th! The feast will take place at the StFX Keating Center, Conference rooms 1 and 2. Tickets are $45, and include a full dinner including haggis and neeps, as...

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Happy halloween!

Happy halloween!

Oidhche Shamhna sona dhuibh uile! Happy Halloween to all the spooky Scots (and nots) out there! These carvings may look a little unconventional, but turnips were the preferred carvings of Scots for many years! Sharing roughly the same shape and dimensions of a human...

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One more night!

Well folks just when you thought you'd missed your chance, the folks are home from Boston for one more night! That's right, the Ships of 1801 Concert is hosting one more performance of "Home From the Boston States", so if you didn't see the show yet NOW IS YOUR...

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press release and results

2024 Press Release and results The Antigonish Highland Society once again took to Columbus Field this July to celebrate the 159th running of the Antigonish Highland Games. This annual event is a celebration of the Scottish heritage that has such an influence on the...

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And that is a wrap!

The Antigonish Highland Society once again took to Columbus Field this July to celebrate the 159th running of the Antigonish Highland Games. This annual event is a celebration the Scottish heritage that has such an influence on the collective culture of Antigonish....

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cathedral tours

Ernst Schugraf is offering tours of St. Ninian Cathedral on July 12th and 13th at 2:00pm. If you have ever wanted to explore the Cathedral this is your chance!

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AHS now on rafflebox

Great news! The AHS has started a Rafflebox 50/50 that will be announced at 12 noon on Sunday, July 14th right on Columbus field! If you'd like to support the many incredible events the AHS hosts throughout the year, get your tickets today! Even if you don't win, you...

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The Highland Hike is back!

The AHS is hosting the annual Highland Hike this Saturday at Keppoch Mountain! Join us at 1pm at the Keppoch lodge, where we will depart for the hike at 1:30 and ascend the mountain. Once we reach the summit, there will be a brief discussion of the history and culture...

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tribute to the battle of culloden

This is always such a humbling event, when you consider the trials and tribulations that beset the people and situations for whom this memorial is dedicated. If you have time on April 20th we strongly encourage you to join us! Special thanks to Billy and Peggy...

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tartan day in antigonish

Come spend Tartan Day with the Antigonish Highland Society! We are thrilled to welcome John Hamilton for a presentation on the history of Highland Dress. We will also have step dancers with Natalie DeCoste, the Grant Highland Dancers, and songs with Katie McKenna,...

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