Spend a lovely Sunday soaking up the vibrant atmosphere and sampling the very best Scottish products, food and drinks at the first ever Scottish Festival held by Overnewton Castle in Keilor, Victoria.
A huge showcase of live entertainment will be on display on Sunday, November 26th, with a procession of bagpipes starting at midday.
Gather your clan and your kilt and come on down to Overnewton Castle as they open the gates from 11am to 4pm for the first annual Scottish festival and market day to celebrate St Andrew’s Day and the Scottish heritage of the castle.
Enjoy a massive line-up of acts, artists, and activities for all ages.
Celebrate all things Scottish with St Andrew’s Day celebrations. A display of the castle’s history and founder, William Taylor, will also be exhibited in the castle’s chapel room.
Overnewton Castle was built by William Taylor in 1849. The Scotsman bought 13,000 acres of rich grazing land just west of the Keilor township. Taylor built a simple single-story bluestone colonial-style homestead. This consisted of six rooms with large shuttered windows and wide verandahs. The homestead was positioned on a gentle slope overlooking Keilor and afforded extensive views of the surrounding countryside.
It was not until William Taylor returned from a trip to Scotland in 1859 that the grandeur of his dreams became apparent. He set about turning the functional colonial homestead into a miniature Scottish Baronial castle. A stately two-storied wing was added, along with a blue stone dairy and butcher shop and a private billiards room.
William Taylor and his wife Helen, together with their family of six sons and four daughters, lived in the homestead attended by up to 15 staff.
Tickets are on sale here. Don’t miss the first Scottish Festival to come to Overnewton Castle.
*This article was published in the November 2023 edition of Anglo&Celtic magazine.
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