The Society The Redland Scottish & Celtic Society Inc was formed on 10 September 1996. A public meeting chaired by the late Mayor Eddie Santagiuliana saw the inception and consequent incorporation of the new Redland Scottish & Celtic Society. Membership presently stands at some 180 individuals.

Patrons

• Mrs Kath McNeilly OAM
• Mrs Carolyn Santagiuliana OAM
• Mayor Melva E Hobson PSM

Aims:

• Promote and encourage Scottish and Celtic Heritage;
• Maintain a Pipe Band in Redland Shire;
• Educate and train members in Scottish and Celtic traditions, culture and music;
• To conduct activities which demonstrate Scottish & Celtic culture, beliefs and values
• Promote the awareness of Scottish & Celtic participation in Redland Shire generally;
• Foster Scottish family traditions & activities in particular those which involve the family unit.

Parent Body of:

• Redland Scottish & Celtic Society Pipe Band
• Redland Scottish & Celtic Society Highland Dance Academy
• Redland Scottish & Celtic Society Entertainment Group

The Society’s Entertainment Group includes Solo Pipers, Irish Pipes, a variety of Small Pipes, Bodhran, Singers, Poetry, a bevy of very talented Highland Dancers and a Full Pipe Band. Young people form the nucleus of this assembly and perform with their peers for community events and at our own Ceilidhs & functions.

Annual functions:

• Burns Supper – January
• St Patrick’s Day Ceilidh – March
• Tartan Day Celebrations – June/July
• “Eddie Santagiuliana Memorial” Redland Highland Gathering – October
• Halloween Ceilidh – October
• St Andrews Celebrations – November
• Hogmanay Ceilidh - December
• Various other Dinners, Concerts and outings

Tuition Available for:

• Bagpipes
• Snare, Tenor & Bass Drums
• Highland Dancing