48th Annual Savannah Scottish Games Returns May 2nd, 2026

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Thursday, April 16th, 2026

The 48th Annual Savannah Scottish Games, a beloved Celtic festival celebrating living history, traditional foods, and the gathering of the clans, is set for Saturday, May 2, from 8:45 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Bynuh's Field, Bethesda Academy, 9570 Ferguson Ave., Savannah, GA.

"Returning to Bethesda Academy for our 18th consecutive year, we'll bring together Celtic competitions, authentic Scottish cuisine, clan gatherings, and exceptional live music — including Celtic headliners Seven Nations and Colin Adams-Grant. Local favorites Swamptooth and Lochlann round out the lineup, with a Scottish Ceilidh closing out the evening. Bethesda's stunning grounds set the perfect stage for heavy athletes, pipe bands, and Highland dancers to bring the Scottish story to life. Strength. Honor. Tradition — passed down through generations. At the Games, everyone is Scottish. Join us on May 2nd!" — Savannah Scottish Games President Murray Marshall

Event Highlights include: 

  • Live Celtic music from Seven Nations, Colin Grant-Adams, Lochlann, and Swamptooth
  • 70 athletic, tug-of-war and hurling competitions
  • Massed pipes and drums
  • 40 clan & society tents
  • Highland dancing
  • Historic reenactments
  • Sheep herding and birds-of-prey demonstrations
  • Children's activities
  • 35 vendors offering Scottish food and wares
  • Whisky tasting
  • Genealogy village
  • Pipe band and solo/drummer competitions

Title Sponsor Stewart Marshall shares, "Where Lowcountry charm meets Scottish tradition — with deep Scottish roots in Savannah, it is both an honor and a privilege to celebrate our heritage as Title Sponsor of the 48th Savannah Scottish Games, proudly representing the Daniel Ravenel Sotheby's International Realty brand and my personal brand, Stewart Sells The Lowcountry."