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Alex Beaton
Alexander Macleod Beaton is guitar-playing folksinger who currently makes more than 20 concert appearances annually at various events across the United States. These are primarily highland games, Scottish clan reunions, and other Celtic events. Beaton appears annually at the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games in North Carolina, and the Stone Mountain Highland Games in Atlanta, Georgia, two of the largest highland games events in the United States.

Beaton is known for his powerful stage presence and sense of humor. He frequently interacts and jokes with audiences while performing and in-between songs. One of his albums, Daft Ditties, is comprised entirely of comedic songs. Beaton is also known for his keen knowledge of Scotland's history

The Hooligans
The Hooligans are a five member Celtic rock band from and around the mountains of Western North Carolina. Influenced by such ground-breaking bands like Seven Nations and Enter the Haggis, they set out to play celtic music. In their music, you will hear influences that range from Toto to Bowling for Soup and all points in between. Mix in the haunting sounds of traditional Celtic instruments like, the highland bagpipes, whistles, flute, mandolin and other instruments and you get the Hooligans.

Augusta Highland Pipe and Drum Band:
Pipe and Drum was established in 1996 to continue the traditions of Scotland and her music.

Irish Stepdancing
The Celtic Rhythm Dancers are an Irish stepdancing team from Augusta Ga. Students range in age from 7 to adult. Mamie McAbee is the instructor. The website is www.rhythmandclass.com.

Scottish Country Dancing
The Palmetto Scottish Country Dancers keep the traditional ballroom dancing of Scotland alive. This dance group, from Columbia SC, was established in 1979 and is affiliated with the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. For more information, contact Bill McCullough at Billmac85@yahoo.com

Highland Dancing
Laura Tellefsen, inspired by friends her age who were attending Highland dancing classes, Laura began Highland dancing at the age of 7. After several years of successful competition, Laura took a break from Highland dancing. When she returned to at age 18, Laura quickly moved up the ranks to the Premier competition level and garnered awards from competitions along the east coast and Scotland.

In June, 2005 Laura passed her teachers exam. Now a certified Highland Dance instructor, Laura teaches Highland dancing in Charleston, SC, where she purchased her first home."

Border Collies
Border Collies are the epitome of Scottish tradition. The Bill Colburn collies of Laurens, SC, are award winning dogs who have demonstrated their herding skill throughout the Carolinas. They can be reached by calling (864) 575-2265.