EVENTS
January 25, 2025
43rd Annual
Robert Burns Celebration
Next Gathering, January 25
Doors Open at 4:00 PM
Join us monthly for our Gathering of the Clans
Make your reservations today and join us January 25 at the Grand Sierra Resort for the event of the year!
Prepare yourself for a night like no other as we transport you to the heart of Scottish tradition and culture. From the moment you step in, you'll be immersed in the grandeur and elegance of a true Burns Supper infused with our own unique Nevada twist.
Enjoy the whisky tasting reception, dinner and program featuring traditional Robert Burns ceremonies, toasts to the lads and lasses, presentation of the haggis, a toast to Robert Burns, presentation of the 2025 “Scot of the Year” and topped off with the Sierra Highlanders Pipe Band.
Tartan Day
Whisky Tasting
April 6, 2024
Nevada Society of Scottish Clans celebrates National Tartan Day with toasts and special entertainment. Join us on this special day in celebration of Scottish heritage. Reservations required.
The 6th Annual Tartan Day Whisky Tasting will be held at Shim’s Tavern so we’ve expanded our available attendance to 100 whisky lovers. However, due to this event’s popularity, we DO expect it to sell out, so be sure to secure your spot today!
Annual Great Basin Scottish Highland Games
Saturday, September 13 - Sunday, September 14, 2025
9 AM - 4 PM
Gandolfo Rodeo Arena 2200 Loop Rd
Sparks, NV
The Great Basin Scottish Highland Games (GBSHG) brings the love of Scottish Highland Heritage to our community through heavy athletics. There are few activities more Scottish than the highland games and that is why The Northern Nevada Throwing Company has brought a chapter to our Scottish heritage.
Kirkin' of the Tartans
November 17, 2024
Service Begins at 10:30 AM
St. John's Presbyterian Church, Reno, NV
The Kirkin’ of the Tartans is a service that started in the United States during WW2 by the Rev. Peter Marshall, who was the Chaplain to the U.S. Congress. The tradition continues and we look forward each year to this service where we can share our heritage with one another by bringing a piece of our tartan to the service for the blessing. It is a celebration of our heritage and a celebration of one of the symbols of that heritage . . . the tartan.
Reception to follow. Bring your favorite shortbread to share.
Annual Society Christmas Party
Saturday, December 14, 2024
5 PM - 9 PM
Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church
4795 Lakeside Drive, Reno, NV
Join the Nevada Society of Scottish Clans for a festive evening of holiday cheer at our annual Christmas party and potluck! Bring your favorite Scottish-inspired dish to share, and enjoy an evening of good food and even better company. Embrace the holiday spirit with Scottish music, entertainment, and activities for all ages. Get ready to don your best tartan and celebrate the season with our community of proud Scots and Scottish enthusiasts. This event is open to all members and non-members, so mark your calendars and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with the Nevada Society
of Scottish Clans.
43rd Annual Robert Burns Celebration
Saturday, January 25th, 2025
Grand Sierra Resort & Casino, Reno, NV
Prepare yourself for a night like no other as we transport you to the heart of Scottish tradition and culture. From the moment you step in, you'll be immersed in the grandeur and elegance of a true Burns Supper infused with our own unique Nevada twist with the accompaniment of bagpipes.
Whisky Tasting and Formal Dinner