William Boyd

Convenors’ Manual in Production!

Empowering Convenors for Success at Highland Games

We are pleased to announce that production is underway for a brand-new Convenors’ Manual designed specifically for use at Highland games! This comprehensive resource aims to support both new and experienced Convenors with clear guidance, best practices, and helpful tips for organizing and running successful events.

What to Expect

  • Step-by-Step Guidance: The manual will cover essential topics such as event planning, logistics, volunteer management, and traditional Highland games protocols.
  • Practical Checklists & Templates: Streamline your preparation and ensure nothing is overlooked with easy-to-use tools and resources.
  • Answers to Common Questions: From setting up clan tents to managing schedules, we address the key concerns that Convenors face.
  • Insider Tips: Learn from the experiences of seasoned Convenors and discover ways to make your games memorable for all participants and guests.

Who Will Benefit?

This manual is intended for all Convenors involved in Highland games, whether you’re organizing your first event or are a seasoned pro seeking fresh ideas and updated best practices. It’s also a valuable resource for volunteers and those interested in joining the Convenors’ ranks.

Stay Tuned!

The Convenors’ Manual is currently in development, and we look forward to sharing more updates soon. Be on the lookout for release announcements and information on how to obtain your copy. Our goal is to ensure every Highland games event is well-organized, welcoming, and true to tradition.

Thank you for your continued dedication to celebrating our shared heritage. Together, let’s make every Highland games experience extraordinary!  If you have any ideas or suggestions do not hesitate to pass them along to Dennis Blythe, www.sdfa.president@outlook.com.

by William Boyd

New SDFA Brochure Introduced

A new trifold brochure has been created and printed for the use of the SDFA Convenors.  The new brochure is printed on ‘slick’ magazine style paper stock and discusses the SDFA, our purpose and mission, and explains what the Association brings to our membership.  It is in beautiful full color, with picture of our tartan, our logo and other Celtic symbols, and a membership application with QR code.  Look for the brochure feature  in the next Caledonian.

by William Boyd

'The Caledonian' Debuts

The ‘new’ newsletter, The Caledonian, summer edition has been released.  It is a totally reworked, new named edition.  Thanks to the media chairperson Catherine Lieberman the newsletter is brighter, more colorful, and contains more event photos. Look for the latest edition in the Newsletter Archive.

by William Boyd

New Surname Lookup Page

New page for Surname Lookup

Something new on our website.  A new ‘page’ has been added.  It allows for a surname lookup to give the corresponding Scottish district.  This is what we do at our tents at the various games.

By accessing our website, visitors to our tents can search their surname and ascertain the associated district.  The database that is used is provided by Robert Heston author of several books used by us at our tents.

by William Boyd

30th Anniversary

SDFA 30th Anniversary

The SDFA will celebrate it’s 30th anniversary at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games in July next year. If you are interested in serving on the Anniversary Celebration committee please email Dennis Blythe at sdfa.president@outlook.com.

by William Boyd

SDFA Tartan

Did you know that the SDFA has a tartan? In it’s early life, the SDFA Executive committee chose the Ancient Caledonia tartan as the Association tartan. The tartan dates back to the Edinburgh Caledonian Society in the 1700’s. The Society dissolved in the early 1800’s, but their tartan lives on as a tartan available to all who do not have a clan tartan. The Ancient Caledonia tartan features a vibrant color scheme of reds, blues, greens, and accent of orange and yellow, representing strength, landscape, and the Scottish spirit.

You only need to do an internet search to discover all of the products and the vendors who have the tartan available.

by William Boyd

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