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Mayor of New Glasgow - Barrie E.
MacMillan
President of the Festival of the
Tartans, Brenda MacKay
Welcome from Mayor Barrie MacMillan
 Dear
Residents and Visitors:
It is my pleasure as
Mayor of the Town of New Glasgow to
invite you to join us for the 54th
annual Festival of the Tartans. As our
town's longest running festival, the
Festival of the Tartans celebrates and
helps preserve the beloved traditions
of the pioneer Scots who settled New
Glasgow in 1784.
Deacon Thomas Fraser
was the first settler to our town
while James Carmichael and George Argo
established the first trading post,
the foundation for New Glasgow's role
as a leading commercial service centre
for northern Nova Scotia. Carmichael
and his brother in law George
MacKenzie, known as the father of Nova
Scotia shipbuilding, and later James'
son James William Carmichael, were
very successful shipbuilders, building
and launching hundreds of ships along
our scenic East River.
I look forward to
seeing you at Tartan Field and other
venues for the skirl of the pipes,
swirl of the kilt, the best in
Scottish heavy weight competitions,
talented highland dancers, the
pageantry of mass pipe bands, the
concert under the stars, golfing and
much more.
While in New Glasgow,
I hope visitors will enjoy warm
hospitality and make many fond
memories. Enjoy amenities such as our
performing arts centres, Glasgow
Square Theatre and the Celtic Circle,
the beautiful Samson Trail, Carmichael
Stewart House Museum, Downtown New
Glasgow and the Pictou County Sports
Hall of Fame as well as some charming
restaurants and unique shops.
And be sure to check
out the genealogical records at the
New Glasgow Library. We have great
staff and wonderful volunteers with
the Pictou County Roots Society who
will help you trace your family tree.
And beside the library is a little
piece of Scottish land, dedicated to
our namesake city, Glasgow, Scotland.
Congratulations to
Festival President Brenda MacKay,
Festival Directors and to all
volunteers and sponsors for their
continued dedication and support of
this signature home town event for New
Glasgow.
(One Hundred Thousand
Welcomes)
Barrie
E. MacMillan
Mayor
Town of New Glasgow
Welcome from Festival President Brenda
MacKay:
As President of the
Festival of the Tartans and Highland
Games, it gives me great pleasure to
welcome you to our event!
I am very proud to be
part of a committee with dedicated
volunteers who cherish and celebrate
the Scottish heritage and culture.
The committee works tirelessly year
round to ensure we encompass the
essence of this historic tradition
during the week’s activities.
Be sure to embrace the
events taking place throughout the
week that showcase these Scottish
traditions such as the Kilted Golf
Tournament, Highland Dancing,
Heavyweight Demonstrations, and of
course the Pipes and Drums.
Our committee is very
excited to welcome Rawlins Cross as
well as Fleur Mainville & John Spyder
MacDonald as our entertainment for the
Concert under the Stars on Saturday
evening. It is a great night for the
whole family to enjoy.
I have no doubt this
week will present a fun, cultural
experience to be enjoyed by not only
the Scottish, but the Scottish at
heart!
Welcome to one and all!
Brenda MacKay
President
Festival of the Tartans Committee
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