Hey all, just got word that the Chicago Scottish Society's Highland Games for 2024 is officially moving from Itasca to the DuPage County Fairgrounds.

The dates of this year's games will be 14th...

Let's give them something to talk about...
Bonnie Raitt

All,

The Springfield, Illinois Highland Games are scheduled to take place on 15 May 2021 at the Sangamon County Fairgrounds.

https://standrewssociety.simpletix.com/

Going to miss seeing all the Illinois area Rabble again this summer.

Our friends who raise the Highland Cattle that they have had on display the last several years have said that the Springfield,...

I received an email from the Illinois Saint Andrews Society this week that the Chicago Highland Games that should have been held in June 2021 have been cancelled. I've attached the wording from...

That's great! Time sure flies. I'd only been on about 2 years when you joined. Time sure flies by!

While I haven't had the pleasure of meeting the great Hamish in person, I have always enjoyed seeing him pop up in threads here on XMarksTheScot. He has always treated new kilt wearers with joy and...

I've got one of these with my clan crest that I purchased from Rocky years ago. It's stood up to time very well, holds an edge very well, and I've even had cause to make use of the cork screw and...

Happy Birthday Steve, and many happy returns of the day!

What great copies of that old catalogue, do you have any additional pages to share? Nothing today can compare to filling out an order form, or possibly calling in your order, mailing the store a...

It certainly is a great competition, and the massed pipe bands at the end of the day on Saturday is not to be missed!

We'll miss helping our friends who have had their highland coos there for the...

I just saw that the Illinois Saint Andrew's Society has cancelled their 2020 Highland Games.

http://www.scottishfestivalchicago.org/

From their website:

"2020 Scottish Festival & Highland...

McMurdo, it's been a please to know you through this forum these many years. I've always enjoyed your insights and photos.

Can't wait to see how it all ends!

Steve,
Congratulations and best wishes on your "retirement". While being a sole proprietor definitely has its advantages it also has its downfalls. I'm sure you'll keep busy doing what you love. ...

Great seeing you guys!

So, it sounds like a meet up sometime after lunch would be in order. We'll be in and out of the area around the Hide Away Farms display of Highland Cows. I believe Terry and Kay are bringing three...

Anyone heading up to the Chicago Highland Games at Itasca this coming weekend the 14th and 15th June 2019?

Mrs. Standard and I will be there again this year, our friends who bring their highland...

Declaration of Arbroath day.
Interesting article on this historic document.
https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/research/learning/features/the-declaration-of-arbroath

Today a nice Talisker.

One of these days I'm going to get to attend this! Looks like another great year!

Sorry I missed you guys this year. I had to stay in Macomb. Hope you all stayed cool. See you next year!

Very interesting article, thanks for sharing. I'll have to pass this along to my daughter who is an anthropologist.

At least 2, preferably 3 days on Skye, a couple of days on Islay, don't miss Inverness and Culloden, hiking at Fort William up to Ben Nevis, the "Harry Potter" train from Fort William to Malig and...

It's always great to see your posts and pictures. Congratulations on 10 years!