A Ceilidh ("Kay-lay") can take many forms. It derives from the Gaelic word meaning 'a visit' and originally meant just that. At a time when day to day chores and struggles kept friends apart for long periods, a visit was an excuse to celebrate. The term can also refer to a house party, a concert, or, as is the case with most modern Ceilidhs, an evening of informal Scottish traditional dancing and music. Ceilidhs in the Lowlands tend to be dances and in the Highlands to be music concerts. Dances in the Highlands are often called "Ceilidh Dances". Ceilidh dancing is fundamentally different from Scottish Country Dancing in that it is much less formal and promotes, as a primary purpose, the pure enjoyment of the dance. Scottish Country Dancing is typically oriented more towards demonstration or exhibition and is too often considered simply a spectator event. A traditional Ceilidh is anything but a spectator's affair. The music and atmosphere encourage active participation in spite of your best effort to abstain.

At this, the Loch Lomond Highland Games' first after hours event , Ceilidh participants will enjoy live music, rich stories, and mystical feats of magic, as well as a hearty meal. The ale stand will stay open until 7:30 to fill any need for libations, be it ale, mead, or wine.

The Ceilidh starts at 6:30 pm, Saturday evening.  Tickets are $12.50 each and can be purchased at the Loch Lomond Celtic Society's booth along the Athletic field. The seating is limited and will probably sell out early. You will not want to miss this Scottish Highland Games tradition.

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