Welcome to the website of the MacNaughton Highlanders, an innovative band specializing in competition and concert formats. Our dance troupe, accompaniment band and vocalists add new dimensions to the pipe band concert experience. The group's concert repertoire consists of highland and lowland music performed either traditionally or with global influence.

The band expresses their appreciation to our sponsor, Tarten Equipment (The MacNaughton family) by proudly wearing the MacNaughton tartan. Please browse our site and contact us regarding concert, festival or celebratory engagements.

 
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FREE 6 weeks of practice chanter lessons!!!

Jamie Connolly, the pipe major of the MacNaughton Highlanders, is graciously offering 6 weeks of FREE instruction on the practice chanter. He will be conducting registration for these lessons at the Boyne Hall Community Centre - Milton (closest major intersection: Britannia Rd and Hwy 25) on the following dates:

Tuesday Sept. 9/08 - 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday Sept. 16/08 - 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday Sept. 23/08 - 7:30 p.m.

New students will be required to purchase a practice chanter from one of the band's suppliers, at a discounted rate.

COME ON OUT AND REGISTER FOR THIS FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN TO PLAY THE INSTRUMENT INTEGRAL TO THE SCOTTISH BAGPIPES!

Yours aye,

Jamie Connolly and The MacNaughton Highlanders"

For more information, please contact Grace Taylor

2008 EVENTS

May 3, Maynooth Celtic Festival, Maynooth, Ontario - Concert

June 14, Georgetown Highland Games - Competition

July 5, Kincardine Highland Games - Competition with a Concert at 6:00 p.m.

August 2, Kincardine Old Boys and Girls Reunion - Evening Concert

August 8, Fergus Tattoo - Evening Concert

August 9, Fergus Scottish Festival - Competition, March of the Clans

October 18, Glencairn Golf Club - Member's Closing

  • To have the MacNaughton Highlanders play at your event, please contact Grace Taylor for additional information.