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October 10-12, 2025

Join us for the 25th anniversary of our festival, the Oklahoma Highland Gathering! Immerse yourself in Scottish culture with IHGF-sanctioned highland games (including the Women's Lightweight World Championship), pipe bands, live music, dancing, whisky tastings, demonstrations, and more.

A CELEBRATION OF ALL THINGS SCOTLAND

Oklahoma Highland Gathering is our 3-day Scottish festival hosted in Choctaw, OK. From IHGF-sanctioned highland games to pipes and drums, live music, dancing, and whisky tastings – this is an experience you don’t want to miss! Explore ancestry resources in clan row and watch traditional blacksmithing, lace tatting, and sheep herding demonstrations. Shop Celtic-themed vendors and enjoy cuisine from local food trucks. Whether you’re Scottish or not, everyone is welcome! If you’ve ever wanted to visit, now is your chance to experience the wild spirit of Alba. (That’s Gaelic for Scotland!)

CONNECTING OKLAHOMANS THROUGH A SHARED LOVE OF SCOTTISH CULTURE

United Scottish Clans of Oklahoma is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to the education, preservation, and promotion of Scottish culture. We offer free community programs including Gaelic language classes, Scottish Book Club, and scholarships for Oklahoma residents of all ages.

Oklahoma Highland Gathering

Oklahoma Highland Gathering is our weekend-long celebration of everything Scotland, hosted during October in Choctaw Creek Park. From the IHGF-sanctioned highland games to pipe bands and cultural demonstrations, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

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Burns Night

Join us in January to celebrate Scotland’s most beloved bard, Robert Burns! Affectionately known as the β€˜Ploughman Poet', his verses stand as a testament to Scotland’s proud literary history. Enjoy a multi-course dinner with live music, highland dancing, poetry, and toasts.

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Battle for Oklahoma

Can’t get enough of the Scottish highland games? Join us for a friendly competition between Oklahoma City and Tulsa, and cheer on your local athletes. Feats you’ll see include the caber toss, sheaf toss, hammer throw, stone put, weight over bar, and weight for distance.

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Community Events

Looking for connection? We host kilted events throughout the year at restaurants, breweries, and attractions including the Oklahoma City National Memorial, First Americans Heritage Museum, Oklahoma History Center, OKC Museum of Art, OKC Ballet, and OKC Zoo.

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Free Resource

THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BUYING YOUR FIRST KILT

TALES FROM SCOTLAND

From heroic tales of Robert the Bruce to clan tartans, traditions and scotch whisky, let us take you on a journey through the highlands.

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Whether you’re looking to buy your first kilt, dig into your family history or showcase your Scottish-Oklahoman heritage, our goal is to bring a little bit of Scotland right to your doorstep. As a 501(c)3 non-profit, every purchase made supports our ongoing programs, community classes and scholarships.

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