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Queen Mary ScotsFestival & International Highland Games
Long Beach, CA · Arts & Culture
- When
- February 13–14, 2027
- Where
- The Queen Mary · Long Beach · CA
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet
A Scottish clan gathering and Highland athletics competition held aboard and around the retired ocean liner Queen Mary, which was built on Scotland's River Clyde. The weekend brings caber tossing and other heavy events, competitive piping and drumming, whisky tastings, and dozens of clan tents. It is held annually in February, usually around Presidents' Day weekend.
The history within reach
A Scottish clan gathering and Highland athletics competition held aboard and around the retired ocean liner Queen Mary, which was built on Scotland's River Clyde.
- The Queen Mary arrivessame spot
The city bought the liner for $3.45 million to be a hotel and attraction, and has been arguing about the cost of keeping her afloat ever since.
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