Upcoming Events

On Saturday, October 18, from 12:30 - 2:30 pm, join us for the festival of Samhain (pronounced "sow-en") - a celebration of the end of summer!

Fresh from the vine, a Hallowing Harvest Menu the spirits won't allow you soon to forget! Browse our frightfully tantalizing menu here (PDF format).

Guest Storyteller, Brian O'Neill of Northern Ireland, will share chilling tales of banshees and ghouls!

The cost for this event is $24 per person. Reservations must be made by October 14 and accompanied by a $10/person deposit. Call 412-766-1044 today to reserve your spot! Checks and credit cards accepted.

Honor that elusive little Scottish rascal called Haggis! The Haggis Hunt will be held in co-operation with Bellevue businesses beginning on October 25th and will culminate on November 8th with a Haggis party and concert. Prizes, music, and Scottish fare will wrap up this delightful, fun-filled occasion.

Call 412-766-1044 today for information on how to buy your Haggis Hunting license and/or attend the Haggis party!

Download a Haggis Hunt Application (PDF format)

Scottish Gaelic Classes

We welcome back Mr. Harry Webb for his third year as the resident Scottish Gaelic instructor.

Classes begin on Wednesday, September 10. Beginner's class is from 6:30-7:30 PM followed by the Intermediate class, which is from 7:30-9:00 PM. Mr. Webb invites beginners and intermediate students alike to join in both classes.

The fee for the 10 weeks is $60.00, payable at the first class. Beginners need not worry about books as Mr. Webb provides what is needed for each lesson. For more information or to pre-register please call The Celtic Collection at 412-766-1044.

Beginner Bodhran Classes

The Celtic Collection is thrilled to have Brian O'Neill from Northern Ireland as our Beginner Bodhran instructor. Brian brings to us not only his talent but his rich background from growing up in Ireland. For his first class, Brian will be teaching the history of the Bodhran and the importance it plays in Irish History.

Classes will begin on Friday, October 3rd, from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. Classes will last 6 weeks at the cost of $10 per class. Bring your own Bodhran if you have one or purchase a beginner drum at The Celtic Collection. Call 412-766-1044 for more information or to sign up.

Penny Whistle Classes

We are also very happy to announce that we have finally found a good Penny Whistle instructor. Andrei Pidkivka is a teacher of Penny Whistle and ethnic flutes with classical training.

Andrei will be teaching on Friday evenings from 6:00 to 7:00 pm beginning on Friday, October 3. Classes are $10 each and last for 6 weeks. We do have Penny Whistles here for sale, but bring your own if you have one. Andrei is also available for private lessons. Call 412-766-1044 for more information or to sign up.

Additional Services

• Heraldic Artist on premises every Saturday
• Open Houses for special holiday occasions
• Custom kilts and kilts for hire
• Distributor for James Senior dance shoes

Coming soon...

Until our new site is completely finished, please be sure to watch this space for the announcement of upcoming classes, concerts and teas.

In the works right now are Irish Gaelic lessons, weapons demos, and Celtic spirituality classes.

We are also planning a Games Day, where you and your family can spend a day playing parlour games that were popular in historical Scotland, Ireland, and Wales.