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The Washington St. Andrew’s Society announces the National Kirkin’ Of The Tartan 2008.
This is an extraordinary event in the life of the Metropolitan Washington DC Scottish Community. The Kirkin’ takes place April 19th this year at the Washington National Cathedral located the upper part NW Washington DC near the Maryland line. Pipes & Drums, in full regalia, step off at 3:30 PM sharp.
The Washington St. Andrew’s Society has conducted the Kirkin Service at the National Cathedral, uninterrupted, since 1952 when it was moved there from several other churches in the DC area. The massed Pipes, Drums, & Colors will lead the Tartan Bearers & Society Members into the Cathedral Nave at precisely 4:00 PM for the start of the service.
Upon conclusion of the remarks by the Chaplain, the massed Pipes & Drums (in force) march in again to the High Alter with Society Members for the “Blessing of the Tartans”, Remembrance of Departed Comrades, and Benediction. Additionally, attendees are included in viewing an open air performance of the Pipes, Drums, and Dancers of the Society on the south side of the Cathedral immediately after the service. This is an exciting Spring time experience in NW Washington DC.
RESERVED SEATING in the National Cathedral is available for this service. Reservations are free to Members and Guests and they may be obtained, preferably via e-mail, or by phone, from the Society’s Sgt. At Arms, Kirkin Chair. David S. McKenzie may be reached at e-mail address: dmckenzie@wmata.com, or caberman162@yahoo.com message should be titled simply KIRKIN2008. Also via phones listed below and leave a short specific message. Ie: Name, Phone Number, How many attending. General public seating is also available as always and all are most welcome.
When requesting reservations, please indicate seating preference either in the Nave (main body of the building) or in the Great Choir.
Tickets WILL still be REQUIRED for Great Choir and available (will call) at the Choir Entrance.. Great Choir availability is first come first served only and very limited. No children in the Choir please. Every sound they make is amplified through the whole building. Attendees seated in the Great Choir please be in place by 3:45 PM when the High Alter is readied for the service.. Quiet is requested in that area at all times since sound there is naturally amplified into Nave.
NO NAVE TICKETS this year, just reservations.. We are trying to eliminate the line caused by the ticket issue and chronic late arrivals previously experienced. Requested reservations will be on a list held by the kilted ushers in reserved section. All reserved seats will have to be released 10 minutes prior to service by Cathedral Staff. Please be on time..
Society Members are requested to join in the procession into the Cathedral. Formation will be on the South Drive at exactly 3:30 PM and will step off with the Pipes & Drums at 3:45 sharp. Those in the procession will have special seating at very front. Prospective Members & gentlemen guests are invited to join the procession. Reservations are required for family members and our guests in designated areas closely behind the Society/processional reserved area up front..
Please try to get there early and enjoy the weather, which will be outstanding, and the Spring flowers abundant!
The NEW PARKING GARAGE is open! JOY!
Any questions? Do not hesitate to call Dave McKenzie @ 202-345-0843 (days) 703-243-6068 (evenings) .
All reservations will be acknowledged w/in 24 hours. Thank You...
