About the Highland Society
The Highland Society of New Brunswick at Miramichi is a volunteer, not-for-profit, charitable organization. Our purpose is to celebrate Scottish culture and provide an opportunity for education and growth of this diverse culture. The society became incorporated on April 11th, 1846. Read more »
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Historic St. Andrews Cemetery (Chatham)
Corner of Water St. & St. Andrew’s St.
Protestantism came to the Miramichi between 1765 and 1800 with the arrival of Scottish Immigrants. The first Presbyterian Church on the river was established at Wilson’s Point after 1792. The first Minister was the Rev. John Urquhart, who held services on alternate Sundays at Wilson’s Point and a second church at Moorfield. Rev. Urquhart drowned in 1814 while crossing the Miramichi River.
Miramichi Scottish Festival
August 15-17, 2025
Join the Clans to celebrate the Scottish culture on the Miramichi. Enjoy music, song, dance, competitions, demonstrations, exhibitions and much, much more. Entertainment will feature many talents.
MacDonald Farm Provincial Heritage Site
Opening for the season June 28, 2022 from Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
A Must-See cultural attraction located in Bartibog in a pastoral setting overlooking the Miramichi River. A tour of the restored property, in the company of costumed guides, will take you back to the 1820s when the family of Scottish settler, Alexander MacDonald, helped to develop the area. Visit the grand manor house made of Scottish stone, savour the smells of traditional foods, view embroidery and domestic crafts, and observe gardening and the daily care of farm animals.
Wilson's Point ~ At the Enclosure
Wilson's Point is a site with great significance to the history of Miramichi. Many of the earliest English speaking settlers lived and were buried in this area and it holds the history of our Scottish ancestors.
Open Seasonally June to October daily from 9:30 to 4:30
Recent updates ~ from facebook
We will be open today and we hope you will take the time to walk our grounds and reflect on the importance of today’s holiday.
When they buried the children
What they didn't know
They were lovingly embraced
By the land
Held and cradled in a mother's heart|
The trees wept for them, with the wind they sang mourning songs their mother's didn't know to sing
bending branches to touch the earth around them. The Creator cried for them the tears falling like rain.
Mother Earth held them until they could be found.
Now our voices sing the mourning songs. with the trees. the wind. light sacred fire ensure they are never forgotten as we sing
JUSTICE
-abigail echo-hawk
#truthandreconciliation
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We’re back! If we’ve learned anything this year it’s that we will rise above any obstacle thrown in our path.
The detour may have lengthened but my what a beautiful drive it is. The colors are vibrant and the hues are phenomenal. So don’t let a few more miles deter you from coming to visit, it’s well worth the effort.
It’s a quiet weekend under the pines. Calum is saving his strength for the Haggis Hunt so Walk with a Scot is canceled for tomorrow.
There’s still time to register for Wednesday’s button pumpkin workshop, don’t miss your chance to get creative and make some new friends.
We’re down a leather goods vendor for the fair, and we’re still looking for baked goods, and farm to table items. If you are a vendor at one of the many markets along the river reach out to us. We love keeping things a one of, there are no table fees and we do are best to provide tables and tents. Call or message today!
We’ll be on site for the better part of the day. Come for a tour, or bring the family for photos or a walk along our historic trails. Stop in to check out our gift shop or find out more about our events.
There’s nothing like a fall day at the hidden gem… it’s magical! See you soon! 🍂🍁☺️🍁🍂
#hiddengemfallmagic
#fallunderthepines
#autumnatthehiddengem
#unwindunderthepines
#TalesAndTrails
#explorenb
#discovermiramichi
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