Ceud Mile Failte! A Hundred Thousand Welcomes!

2025 Ambassadors

Tamara Towse, Adult Ambassador Tamara has been involved in the Pavilion since 1995. She began Highland dancing with MHDA at the age of 9, and is a current member of the Ena Sutton Highland Dancers of Winnipeg. She’s shared her love of Highland Dance by performing with ESHDW in Peru, the US, and all over Manitoba. If she’s not on stage performing, Tamara can be found lending a hand wherever it’s needed, from admissions, to the food line to the cash office. This is her 3rd time being an ambassador (previously in 2006 & 2010). Folklorama has been an important part of Tamara’s life and she’s excited to celebrate the festival this year as an Adult Ambassador.

Breanna Rempel, Adult Ambassador Breanna was involved with the Pavilion when she was a wee Highland Dancer. After a few years away, she is excited to get back in touch with her Scottish roots as an Adult Ambassador.

Rowan Towse, Youth Ambassador Rowan has embraced her Scottish heritage since she was four by taking Highland Dance and recently began to learn Gaelic. She has volunteered at the Pavilion of Scotland since 2022. Rowan is looking forward to celebrating Folklorama and her pride in the Scottish culture as a Youth Ambassador.

Murdoch Buchanan, Youth Ambassador Previously, Murdoch performed at the Pavilion of Scotland as a Highland Dancer with the MHDA. In recent years, he’s been happily serving guests as a volunteer on the food line. This year, Murdoch is greeting guests as a Youth Ambassador.

Guest Pipe Band Schedule

Sun, Aug 10 | St Andrew’s Grade 4 Pipeband @ 7:30 pm & 9 pm
Mon, Aug 11 | Mass Pipes & Drums of Manitoba @ 7:30 pm & 9 pm
Tues, Aug 12 | Lord Selkirk RFM Pipe Band @ 7:30 pm & 9 pm
Wed, Aug 13 | Winnipeg Police Pipe Band @ 7:30 pm & 9 pm
Thur, Aug 14 | St Andrew’s Grade 3 Pipe Band @ 7:30 pm & 9 pm
Fri, Aug 15 | Dominion Pipe Band @ 7:30 pm & 9 pm
Sat, Aug 16 | Clandeboye Pipe Band @ 6 pm, 7:30 pm & 9 pm

St Andrew’s Society of Winnipeg Pipe Band Patio

The entertainment doesn’t end when the main stage show finished. Follow the swirl of the pipes outside to St Andrew’s Society of Winnipeg Pipe Band Patio. There you will enjoy the talents of a different guest pipe band each night! They play under the tent twice each night.

Guest Pipe Band Schedule

Sun, Aug 10	St Andrew’s Grade 4 Pipeband @ 7:30 pm & 9 pm
Mon, Aug 11	Mass Pipes & Drums of Manitoba @ 7:30 pm & 9 pm
Tues, Aug 12	Lord Selkirk RFM Pipe Band @ 7:30 pm & 9 pm
Wed, Aug 13	Winnipeg Police Pipe Band @ 7:30 pm & 9 pm
Thur, Aug 14	St Andrew’s Grade 3 Pipe Band @ 7:30 pm & 9 pm
Fri, Aug 15	Dominion Pipe Band @ 7:30 pm & 9 pm
Sat, Aug 16	Clandeboye Pipe Band  @ 6 pm, 7:30 pm & 9 pm

Interactive Cultural Displays

 Visit our various booths and displays for information and demonstrations on spinning wool into yarn with Deb Stewart & Bronwyn Swanson, tracing your family tree with the Manitoba Genealogical Society, Highland Dancing with the Manitoba Highland Dancers’ Association, learning about the pipes & drums with the Prairie Pipe Band Association of Manitoba, participation dancing with the Royal Scottish Country Dancers Society and the Lads & Lasses,  and many more…

The Scotch Glen

Before you leave, make sure to head down the hall and visit the Scotch Glen. This is so much more than a secondary bar area. Stop by for a lesson on the history, varieties and distilling of Scotch Whisky. You can purchase a full 1-ounce or two 1/2-ounce samples from our selection of fine, aged  Single Malt Scotches, in addition to other beverage options. Feel free to sit and socialize, mingle and visit the nearby Hint of Heather gift shop.

Volunteer with the Pavilion of Scotland

Every year we rely on the hard work of many volunteers! If you would like to get involved we have a few position at the organizational level left to fill or if you’d just like to volunteer day of please sign up for any shifts that you can!

Volunteer Sign-Up Form

Some leadership positions we are still looking for:

Various Assistant Coordinators Needed
As well, we are in need of additional assistants to coordinators.  This is a great way to gain valuable job-related experience for students or to get more involved with the inner-workings of the event.  Letters of reference are available upon request for all volunteer positions. See specifics below…

Cook (Assistant Kitchen Coordinator)
Required to be at Pavilion daily from 3:00pm to 11:00pm.  Will be supervising, directing and doing food preparation and clean-up.  Food handling certificate would be an asset.

Assistant Treasurer
Required to be at Pavilion daily from 7:00pm to 1:00am.  Will be assisting with maintaining cash stations, and closing cash at the end of the evening.  There may be required to fill in at admissions, food register  or other cash/ debit areas during the week.

Assistant Volunteer Coordinator
Required to be at the Pavilion from 5:30 to 10:00 daily.  This person would be responsible for helping with volunteer check-in, making sure that volunteers have completed mandatory health and safety training, checking volunteer registration, covering volunteer breaks, and filling in volunteer gaps as required.

Please take time to register soon.
We are thrilled to have you as part of our Pavilion! 

Highschool students collecting volunteer hours for graduation requirements are welcome. Please bring your paperwork to be signed upon the completion of your shifts.

If you have any questions, or are unable to access the form, please email volunteers_pavilionofscotland@outlook.com

Purchase your tickets online at: https://folklorama.ca

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