Worldwide Tartan Day Celebrations

From its origins in Canada, Tartan Day has grown to become a worldwide celebration of Scottish national identity, history and people.

If you would like more information on Tartan Day activities worldwide, here are a few international Tartan Day websites…

Tartan Day in the USA
Tartan Day USA

New York Tartan Week

2011 Tartan Day Events in the USA
Title: Tartan Day Celebration in Portland, Oregon, USA
Date: Saturday 9 April 2011
Venue: Paddy's Bar and Grill. 65 sw Yamhill St., Portland, OR97204.
Description: A Scottish celebration at Paddy's Bar and Grill. Featuring a piper and live music, featuring a traditional Scottish menu including haggis, scotch eggs and black pudding, as well as a special drink created just for the occasion. Download the fab poster for this event.

Tartan Day on Ellis Island - 1 to 3 April 2011
The 10th annual 'Tartan Day on Ellis Island' programme opens New York Tartan Week 2011. The programme runs from 1 April 1 through to 3 April, with a new exhibition entitled, 'A Celebration of Tartan'. Complete details for the event can be viewed at www.tartandayonellisisland.org. We hope to see many of our friends from Scotland there!

Tartan Day in Colorado

Tartan Day in Maine

South Africa
Title: Tartan Day Dance in Cape Town 2011
Date: Wednesday 6 April 2011
Website: www.scd.za.net

South America
The Buenos Aires Tartan Day Parade took place this year on Sunday 11 April at 4pm, at Avenida de Mayo and Bolivar. The Buenos Aires Scottish Guard and various Scottish interest groups of the city participated in this very exciting event.

Europe
France Celtic Tartan Day

Tartan Day in the Netherlands

See also the Rampant Scotland website:
www.rampantscotland.com/features/tartanday.htm

To get a sense of what Tartan Day in Angus is all about, download the '2012 Tartan Day Events in Angus' Programme: