In the spirit of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, against the historic backdrop of Ipswich, visitors will witness the colour and spectacle of the Queensland Pipe Band Spectacular, featuring 250 of Australia's pipe band competitors.

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Highland dancing and Highland games competitions will be held, along with Celtic music, displays of lost Celtic arts and a medieval

re-enactment will also feature at this annual Highland gathering of Scottish, Irish, Welsh, French, Spanish, and Cornish Celtic cultures.

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Come and sample haggis, learn how to play the bagpipes and even participate in the strong man style Highland games, featuring the famous caber toss.

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Bring the whole clan along and discover Celtic heritage and historic Ipswich at The Gathering.