Virtual Marketplace
2020 Virtual Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Welcome to the Virtual Highland Games Buy Now Marketplace. Replacing a silent auction our Buy Now Marketplace gives everyone an opportunity to support Chicago Scots with a variety of price points and coveted items to choose from including virtual experiences and exclusive Highland Games swag. Proceeds for all items help support events like this one and our heroes at Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care.
Rachel Barton Pine Live
4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020
Join Chicago Scots in a run up to the 175th Anniversary celebration for an interactive livestream concert with internationally acclaimed concert violinist Rachel Barton Pine. Enjoy a 45-minute concert featuring the music and history of the violin in Scotland. Introduction by Gus Noble, president, Chicago Scots.
Price: $15.00
Happy Birthday the Scottish Way
Send a personalized birthday greeting from Chicago Scots President Gus Noble and noted bagpiper Dave Johnston of Chicalba Bagpiping Services to the special people in your life.
Price: $25.00
2020 Highland Games T-Shirt – White
100% cotton t-shirt featuring the 2020 Highland Games artwork designed by Chicago artist David Lee Csiscko.
This item will ship in September.
Price: $25.00
2020 Highland Games T-Shirt – Indigo
100% cotton t-shirt featuring the 2020 Highland Games artwork designed by Chicago artist David Lee Csiscko.
This item will ship in September.
Price: $25.00
Highland Games Tote Bag
With the full-color design by famed artist David Lee Csiscko, this premium large tote bag will be your go-to bag for the beach, shopping, and even overnights. Features the luckenbooth pattern.
This item will ship in September.
Size: 18″ W x 17″ H x 4.5″ D
Price: $25.00
Highland Games Premium Cotton Socks
These are the socks your feet have been dreaming about. Made with 75% soft cotton, they will leave a lasting impression. True One Size Fits All (Size 5 Female to Size 12 Male)
This item will ship in September.
Price: $15.00
Chicago Scots Limited Edition “Games In A Box”
Are you enjoying the Virtual Highland Games and looking for a fun way to support our mission? It’s not too late to purchase a Games in a Box and keep on celebrating. Our boxes include Haggis flavored chips, homemade shortbread, Heroes for Heroes notecards, a high quality Chicago Scots mask and more!
Price: $100.00
Highland Games Mug
Beautiful two-tone 11 oz mug featuring the Highland Games artwork by famed artist David Lee Csiscko. Dishwasher and microwave safe.
This item will ship in September.
Price: $15.00
Learn the Highland Fling
Release your inner Highland Dancer with four virtual half-hour lessons from Nancy Strolle, a Governor at Chicago Scots and founder of the renowned Thistle and Heather Highland Dancers. You will learn the basic footwork of the Highland Fling to perfect your dancing. All ages welcome. Five experiences available.
Price: $75.00
Virtual Acoustic Concert by John Ballantyne’s Crazy Heart
An intimate acoustic performance of Scottish American honkytonk with John Ballantyne’s Crazy Heart featuring Gus Noble, president, Chicago Scots. Enjoy a virtual summer concert played just for you and your guests. Date to be mutually agreed on.
Price: $400.00
Improve Your Violin Skills 1:1 with Rachel Barton Pine
Aspiring violinists of any age will benefit from a 45-minute virtual private lesson with virtuoso violinist and Scottish fiddler Rachel Barton Pine. Limit three.
Price: $100.00
“The Gruffalo” Storytime with
Gus Noble
Put the kiddies to bed with a virtual story time reading of Julia Donaldson’s “The Gruffalo” recorded by Gus Noble.
Price: $25.00
Caledonia Senior Living Virtual BINGO Caller
Become an instant Caledonia Senior Living Celebrity by becoming a virtual bingo caller. Join a special roster of famous faces that have called Bingo numbers for our residents. Times and dates to be determined.
Price: $50.00
Paint and Sip with
Mary Fedorowski
7-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2020
Local artist Mary Fedorowski will be donating her time and talent to create a mural at the Scottish Home this fall. Meet Mary, founder of Overbite Studio, at a virtual ‘paint and sip’ contemporary art class for adults. Art supplies will be shipped in advance. Class size is limited to 10 for personalized instruction.
Price: $100.00
Twist and Turns: Wire Character Sculptures Made Easy
2 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2020
Learn how to make wire character sculptures with Mary Sandoval, the popular arts program coordinator at Caledonia Senior Living. A 45-minute interactive ZOOM class will be Saturday, August 22 at 2 p.m. Supply list will be provided in advance. This is a great family activity. Class size limited to 20.
Price: $15.00
Learn Scottish Slang from Comic Strip Oor Wullie
Master five useful Scottish phrases often said by Wullie Curdew – Scotland’s version of Charlie Brown. Scott Gilmour and Claire McKenzie the award-winning writing partnership of Noisemaker have created a clever tutorial to learn such Scottish phrases as “you’re talking rubbish” “Be quiet, I don’t want to hear any more” and “my plans aren’t working out.” Finish with a performance from their celebrated musical production Oor Wullie and listen for the phrases you’ve just learned! Great for all ages.
Price: $15.00
You Too Can Highland Dance!
The Pas de Basque is the first basic movement taught in Highland Dancing. Enjoy this easy to follow tutorial for beginners from Nancy Strolle. You’ll be dancing in no time! Nancy is a Governor of Chicago Scots and founder of the award-winning Thistle and Heather Highland Dancers.
Price: $15.00
Chicago Scots Wool Tartan Tie
Featuring the Illinois Saint Andrew Society Tartan. 100% Wool. Made in Scotland.
Price: $25.00
Robert Burns Cotton Mask
These 2-layer cotton masks are comfortable and look amazing.
Price: $9.00
Chicago Scots Vintage Swag – Aye! Highland Games T-Shirt
100% cotton t-shirt featuring the vintage Chicago Scots logo and iconic “Aye-tasca” slogan. Includes a wee bag of vintage Scots swag.
Price: $10.00
Chicago Scots Vintage Swag – Highland Games T-Shirt
100% cotton t-shirt featuring the vintage Chicago Scots logo. Includes a wee bag of vintage Scots swag.
Price: $10.00
Donate to Chicago Scots
Your contributions will benefit the important work we do at Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care.
For gifts larger than $1,000, please contact us.
Scottish Festival and Highland Games Vendors
“Vendors have always been such an important part of our Highland Games. Please visit our vendors websites and shop their wares.”
– Margaret Wilhelm, Scottish Festival and Highland Games Vendors Chair
Scottish Gourmet
Use Code: CHICAGO for 10% off orders placed till August 31
www.scottishgourmetusa.com
Scotland Shop
www.scotlandshop.com
St. Croix Weaving
www.stcroixweaving.com
Dog is Good
www.dogisgood.com
The Hook and Jill Saga
by Andrea Jones
www.hookandjill.com