A Cèilidh in its basic form is a social gathering in Scotland or Ireland. The original Cèilidh involved dancing, storytelling, etc., however the modern Cèilidh can host a variety of entertainment activities.


The Scotland County Highland Games Cèilidh Tent features the very best in traditional Scottish music and song and offers intimate opportunities to hear and learn about the traditions of the sometimes less well-known Scottish musical traditions of the Fiddle, the Harp (Scottish clarsach), and the Gaelic Language. Come learn about the language of the Scottish Highlands (as well as the language used by Scots here in North Carolina!) Failte (y’all come)!

  • Artists: Sean Heely Celtic Band and Colin Grant-Adams
  • Fear An Tigh (Emcee): John Grimaldi and Alison Wiers
  • Fiddler: Sean Heely and Colin McGlynn
  • Gaelic Language and Song: Sheena Anderson
  • Harpist: Sean Heely


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The Cèilidh Tent