Once a year, Peine is transformed into a Scottish stronghold when the Highland Gathering opens its doors with the international German pipe and drum band championships. This extraordinary spectacle will once again take place in Peine on the weekend of May 3 and 4, 2025. For the 25th time, the picturesque town park will be filled with the sound of bagpipers and the rhythmic roll of drums.
Visitors can expect a diverse range of colorful stalls presenting Scottish treasures such as artistic jewelry, traditional handicrafts and authentic goods from Scotland. The stage will once again be the setting for a rousing open-air concert, with singing and Scottish-Irish dancing providing a fascinating performance.
For thirsty throats, there will be a wide range on offer: from refreshing beer to non-alcoholic drinks. Guests can indulge in the tempting temptations of different varieties at the various whisky stands. Both sweet treats and savory dishes will satisfy visitors' appetites, big and small.
Sunday is then all about the traditional Highland Games with their quintessentially Scottish disciplines. The participants compete in the captivating tree trunk throwing, energy-sapping tug-of-war and impressive stone throwing. A day full of competitive spirit and traditional elegance awaits the guests. The Pein Highland Gathering presents itself as the most important event of its kind on the European mainland, a feast for the senses and an incomparable opportunity to immerse yourself in Scottish culture.
Visitors can expect a diverse range of colorful stalls presenting Scottish treasures such as artistic jewelry, traditional handicrafts and authentic goods from Scotland. The stage will once again be the setting for a rousing open-air concert, with singing and Scottish-Irish dancing providing a fascinating performance.
For thirsty throats, there will be a wide range on offer: from refreshing beer to non-alcoholic drinks. Guests can indulge in the tempting temptations of different varieties at the various whisky stands. Both sweet treats and savory dishes will satisfy visitors' appetites, big and small.
Sunday is then all about the traditional Highland Games with their quintessentially Scottish disciplines. The participants compete in the captivating tree trunk throwing, energy-sapping tug-of-war and impressive stone throwing. A day full of competitive spirit and traditional elegance awaits the guests. The Pein Highland Gathering presents itself as the most important event of its kind on the European mainland, a feast for the senses and an incomparable opportunity to immerse yourself in Scottish culture.
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