The Hayland Gathering
Fri 09 Apr '27 – Sun 11 Apr '27
Overview
The Hayland Gathering is a bienniel celebration of Scottish heritage and culture held in Hay, New South Wales.
The event, now in its fourth year, brings together locals and visitors for a weekend of traditional Scottish festivities, including a street parade, Riverina Highland dancing Titles, Highland Muscle Heavy Events competition, athletic competitions, and live music.
The 2027 Hay Highland Gathering begins with the Lachlan Street Parade…
The Hayland Gathering is a bienniel celebration of Scottish heritage and culture held in Hay, New South Wales.
The event, now in its fourth year, brings together locals and visitors for a weekend of traditional Scottish festivities, including a street parade, Riverina Highland dancing Titles, Highland Muscle Heavy Events competition, athletic competitions, and live music.
The 2027 Hay Highland Gathering begins with the Lachlan Street Parade featuring participants in traditional Scottish attire, led by pipe bands, creating a vibrant and engaging atmosphere. Following the parade, an official opening ceremony marks the start of the main activities, which continue throughout the day.
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A quiet space is available at the venue/ facility
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
Have a bathroom which is fully accessible and equipped with ceiling hoist and adult change table
Have a step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
Have a wheelchair accessible toilet / shower and change room
Have accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on your website (can be emailed on request)
Have accessible seating areas in theatrette
Have an accessible public toilet which is unlocked
Have doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy)
Have grab rails in the bathroom
Have step free access to restaurant, lounge and bar
Have step free access to the conference or function room
Have step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
Have wheelchair accessible picnic tables (picnic tables require 720mm knee clearance and 800mm maximum height)
Offer a range of contact methods for receiving complaints
Offer multiple options for booking - web, email, phone
Provide assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)
Provide seating in common areas including reception area
Provide wheelchair access to spa/gym
Train your staff in communicating with people with learning or behavioural challenges
Train your staff in disability awareness
Use floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
Use non-slip tiles in the bathroom or slip resistant matting
Use Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)