KIRKIN’ O’ THE TARTAN SERVICE
sunday 30 june 2024
10.45am arrival – service begins at 11.00am
The Scottish community of Victoria commemorates the repeal of the Act of Proscription on 1st July 1782 with the annual Kirkin’ O’ The Tartan service at The Scots’ Church in Collins Street, Melbourne.
The Parade of Clans procession is piped in to the kirk (church) where Clan representatives present their tartans before the communion table.
Wear your clan tartan with pride and join The Scots’ Church congregation at this years’ service.
*Clans are invited to register their participation in the Parade of Clans Procession - two representatives per Clan. Clan representatives will carry their clan tartan during the Tartan Procession, announce their clan’s arrival and place their tartan before the communion table. Please note: No Clan or association banners please as requested by The Scots’ Church.
register for Clan participation in the Parade of clans tartan procession here
*IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEWHERE TO HAVE LUNCH after the Kirkin’ Service,The Charles Dickens Tavern, downstairs at the block, 290 Collins Street, Melbourne is open on Sunday for lunch and dinner. Check out their traditional British and modern pub menu here
There are also a number of coffee shops and cafes in The Block Arcade precinct.