Dandenong A & P Society’s Scottish Heritage Day is always held on the last Sunday in May. The first Scottish Heritage Day was held in 2003. Clydesdale foals & mares, Shetland Pony and Highland Pony have events on this day. There is also a competition for Scottish breeds of dogs. All prize rosettes are imported from Scotland. There will be highland dancing and pipe band demonstrations, as well as supervised children’s games.
Hot food is available for purchase including Devonshire teas. FREE admission & parking on ground.
Dandenong Showgrounds, Greaves Reserve, Bennet Street, Dandenong (Melways 90A6/7)
- Trade sites
- There are NO food sites available
Sites available for Scottish related articles – all enquiries to Allan Witham 9793 6001 (answer phone)
- Featuring: (classes commence 9.30am)
- Clydesdale classes: Foals & MaresEnquiries to: Graeme Marriott Phone 9803 1364
- Shetland Pony, Highland Pony & Miniature Pony classes:Foals, Mares & GeldingsEntries to: Janice Morgan Phone 9796 8267
Scottish Dogs Match
Enquiries: Judy Haynes 9547 8210(AH) briarbush@ihug.com.au
or jhaynes@dogsvictoria.org.au
- All Competitions to break for lunch 12-1pm
- Raffle on the day with numerous prizes
- Champions of Scotland Parade 2.00pm
Supreme Champions required to remain for this competition
Rosette awarded to winner
- Attractions:
Pipe Band performance (12 noon)
- Highland Dancing demonstration (11am-2pm)
- Sausage Sizzle & Devonshire Tea available
- Australasian Guild of Town Criers (12.30pm)
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