DUNEDIN SCOTTISH ARTS FOUNDATION, INC.
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA

Dunedin Scottish Arts Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Scottish culture in Dunedin, Florida. Established on October 28, 1975, with filing number 734191 under Florida's Domestic Non-Profit Corporation Act (DOMNP), the foundation has been actively fostering and collaborating with local groups to enhance Scottish cultural activities throughout the community. The organization focuses on visual and performing arts including dancing, piping, drumming, and athletics. It is well-known for its annual Highland Games Week, featuring key events such as 'Hail to the Chieftain' at Weaver Park, a Main Street Parade, and a Ceilidh in Pioneer Park. With objectives extending beyond cultural preservation, Dunedin Scottish Arts Foundation also aims to promote outreach through educational workshops on music, dance, art, and writing. The foundation supports traditional competitions in piping, drumming, dance, art, and writing, as well as athletics like heavy athletics contests. Additionally, it offers scholarships for Highland Dancing, Piping, Drumming, and Heavy Athletics to encourage participation and maintain these cultural traditions. The current officers of the organization are Eric Macneill serving as President, Tara Macneill as Treasurer, and Christine Gogola as Secretary. The foundation is headquartered at PO BOX 507 in Dunedin, FL, with its mailing address in Clearwater. More information about their events and contributions can be found on their website, dunedinscottishartsfoundation.com.