Barga celebrates its connection with Scotland and Scottish culture, by having organizing “Barga’s Scottish Weekend”. It will take place on 2nd 3rd 4th of September.
The event will start on Friday 2nd September with the tastings of typically Scottish products in various venues in the historic centre of Barga (reservation recommended).
Saturday 3rd September at 10 am at the “J. Moscardini stadium” ( Italo-Scottish footballer who played with Italian national team) there will be the friendly match between the national teams of ‘writers’ from Italy and Scotland.
Come spend the day with numerous events then end the day with dinner at L’Osteria in Piazza Angelio (reservations required) and with traditional Scottish dancing.
The day coincides with the “7th Italian Celtic Supporters Club” annual gathering, organized by BargaCSC. The will also be the presentation several books about Celtic. The will also be a traditional Tuscan-Scottish dinner at the Shamrock Irish Pub ( reservations required) with music by the Scottish ceilidh band.
Sunday, September 4th the final event will be a football match between Celtic fans and then final farewell buffet at the PaoloGas Bar.
During the events you can purchase typical Scottish products, thanks to the participation of Scotland for You, Gold Scotland, Clan Italia and La Bottega del Pane who will set up a small Scottish market.
Calendar of events
Friday, September 2nd
20.00. tasting of Scottish fare (Whisky, Salmon, Fish and Chips, Beer Scottish Ale, Haggis and Steak Pie) various locations in Barga (Shamrock Pub, Bar del PaoloGas, Altana, Locanda di Mezzo, La Gelateria, Scacciaguai, Osteria , Da Aristo, Osteria Borgo1)
Saturday, September 3rd
10.00 – Italian National Friendly National Writers vs. Scottish Writers | Stadium “J. Moscardini “
14.30 – Official welcome | At the city hall.
16.30 – Presentation “Stories and legends of Scotland – Isle of Skye” by Diletta Nicastro, “The Legend of St. Albert” by Alexander Boretti, “For the honor of Ireland” by Paolo Gulisano | Red Telephone Box Barga
19.00 – Musical aperitif with Scottish ceilidh band and Scottish traditional dancing at the PaoloGas bar, Piazzale del Fosso
20.00 – Dinner in the square with traditional Scottish dancing, Osteria in Piazza Angelio.
20.00 – Tuscan-Scottish 7th national meeting Celtic Supporters Club Dinner at the Shamrock Pub, Piazzale del Fosso
Sunday, September 4th
10.00 – Friendly football match BargaCSC vs The Italian Celts at Barga Tennis Club.
13.00 – farewell Buffet at the PaoloGas bar, Piazzale del Fosso
The will be a Scottish market from Friday evening to Sunday afternoon in Angelio Square and in front of the Town Hall organized by “La Bottega del pane”, Gold Scotland, Scotlandforyou.com, Clan Italia.
Booking:
Shamrock Irish Pub +39 388.9051483
Il Bar del PaoloGas +39 347.7167557
Ristorante Altana +39 0583.723192
Locanda di Mezzo +39 366.9589910
La Gelateria +39 347.9427384
Ristorante Scacciaguai +39 0583.711368
L’Osteria +39 335.5387113
Da Aristo +39 0583.723062
Osteria Borgo1 +39 346.6118842
Website
www.bargacsc.com
www.scotlandforyou.com
www.orodiscozia.it
www.clanitalia.com
www.nazionalescrittori.it
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