All posts by Rich Yacco

The Hurdy Gurdy Man

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He’s known as Sean the Piper, but this talented and knowledgeable man is the first person we’ve met who not only owns a hurdy gurdy, but can play it, too! If you enjoy good music played on a variety of unusual musical instruments, click the image above to start watching this chapter now.

To visit Sean’s website go to http://www.seanthepiper.com/

This chapter is part of the 40th Annual Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival episode.

Kilting Me Softly

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Learn about the traditional Scottish garment, the kilt, including styles, quality and the answer to that question on many people’s minds: What is worn under a kilt? Karen Harper and Scott Storlie of MacKinnon’s Quality Kilts and Accessories will provide the answers and a few surprises, too!

To visit MacKinnon’s Quality Kilts go to https://www.mackinnonskilts.com/

This chapter is part of the 40th Annual Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival episode.

Haggis Without the Hassle

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What do you think was the first “boil in a bag” meal? If you answered haggis, the traditional Scottish dish, then you agree with Kate Harper, west coast distributor for Caledonian Kitchen. Tune in and learn about haggis without the hassle!

To visit the distributor of Caledonian Kitchen products go to https://www.thescottishgrocer.com/

This chapter is part of the 40th Annual Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival episode.

Scottish Games & Celtic Festival Closing Ceremony

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Like all good things, even the 40th Annual Monterey Scottish Games and Celtic Festival had to come to an end. But what a great ending! Watch this segment to see and hear highlights from the closing ceremonies, including the Massed Pipe Bands on Parade.

To visit this event’s web site, go to https://www.montereycelticfest.com/

This chapter is part of the 40th Annual Monterey Scottish Games & Celtic Festival episode.