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All Merchants at the Games for
2007
Clothing & Accessories
Celtic Craft Center:
Quality Kilt Maker. 380 N. Palm Canyon Dr.,
Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 778-7805 or Toll Free: 1-800-535-KILT
Also in Paisley Close, 101 High St, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland EG1
1SP
Tel: 0131-556-3228 Fax:
0131-557-1794
ccckiltuk@aol.com
Celtic Fashions Midwest:
Quality Celtic, Irish & Scottish T's.
(913) 341-4160 or (913) 825-6260 9802 Eby Street, Overland Park, KS
66212 www.celticfashionsmidwest.com
zdrav@msn.com
Jock
McDuff™ Celtic Creations - Contemporary Designs in a Celtic Theme.
Apparel, Accessories & Body-Care Products. 10% Discount - Enter Code GAMES
Valid until 12/23/07
www.jockmcduff.com

Kerr's Imports: Full range of Scottish
Clothing & Accessories for children and adults. William & Marion Paul
(928) 427-6343, PO Box 583, Congress, AZ 85332
wpaul@best1.net
Kilts by "Susan"-
formerly Susan Brashear, Kiltmaker, back by popular demand! 760-749-1451
work and 760-644-9441, cell.
The
Tartan Patch: High Quality Scottish & Irish Imports.
Sales and rentals, excellent service and prices and a 100% satisfaction
guarantee. Highland attire, band uniforms. accessories, tartan yardage,
kilt making books, patterns, dance Ghillies and more. Celtic Wedding
specialists.
www.tartanpatch.com (877) 583-4004
Dance & Music Supplies

Highland Way:
As seen at Ventura, Pomona, and San Diego's
Highland Games. The Ideal Band/MC/Entertainment for all Scottish/Irish
events, including Highland games, Weddings, Ceilidhs, Hogmany, St.
Patrick's Day, private parties, and corporate events. For bookings contact (760) 735-8088;
www.HighlandWay.us
highlandway@cox.net

Naismith Academy of Highland Dance: Margo Naismith, Director. (858)
592-9228
14679 Carmel Ridge Road, San Diego, CA 92128
naismithhd@aol.com

Nan McCoull Paul: Professional Instruction in
Highland Dancing, Member of B.A.T.D. of Scotland, Member of F.U.S.T.A.
Escondido, CA. (760) 746-9185
Royal
Scottish Country Dance Society:
Classes throughout San Diego County; Beginner
Classes Tuesday, 7:30, Starting June 26, 2007 in Poway. Come and learn
exciting dances to energetic and lilting traditional Scottish Music. A
friendly and social way to spend an evening while getting into shape and
having great fun. Just wear soft-sole shoes, no kilt or partner needed.
For more information call Gillian: (858) 549-8879 or Marjorie at (619)
280-5855.
www.rscds-sandiego.org
San Diego County Music
Exchange: San Diego's Professional
Brass & Woodwind Shop. Rentals, Repairs, and Lessons. We buy, sell and
trade. We have all major brands; brass, winds, strings, accessories,
guitars, amps, drums and sheet music. 985 Escondido Ave #102, Vista, CA.
Major credit cards accepted. Mon- Fri 10 - 7 and Sat 10 -5.

San Diego School of
Highland Dancing: Teachers Chrissy Ambler with MBATD and MSDTA
Certificates) and Peggy Gross with AMBATD Certificate. For more
information call (858) 279-1177
The
Cameron Highlanders Pipe Band:
Performances, Instruction, Competition -
Monday 7-9 pm, 2221 Morley Field Drive in San Diego
Wednesday 7-9, Helix High School in La Mesa
We offer free instruction on the bagpipes and drums at our Wednesday
practices.
Booking: Weddings, Funerals, Birthday celebrations, conventions, military
"Dining Ins". etc
Pipe Major Charles R. Rosenberger at (619) 992-0479,
pipemajor@camerons.org or
www.camerons.org
Education
www.scotlandontv.tv
Events
April 5: For details about San Diego
Tartan Days,
please click here.
April
12: See the Cameron Highlanders at a
special fundraising event with Escondido Charter High School.
The Pipes, Drummers and Dancers of the Cameron Highlanders will perform
with the Escondido Charter High School Choir from 7 pm onwards. Cost is
$10 a person and proceeds are shared by the two organizations.
American Spirit Theater, 1868 East Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA.
North Country Rugby Club
consists of the Gurkhas, Barbarians, Bar-Bear-ians and Penguins.
They are looking to recruit a few good men. For more info go to the
www.gurkharugby.com ,
a non-profit organization.

National
Event Services - Rent-a-fence, portable toilets, storage containers,
temporary power, over 40 years experience at concerts, festivals, sporting
and entertainment events.
www.rentnational.com
Bed &
Breakfast Inn - Experience the Old West, Explore our 22 Acre Ranch. Art
Galleries & Shopping, Fine Dining, High Teas, Dinner Theatre, Weddings &
Special Events, Southwest Gardens with Birding & Labyrinths. 35 Minutes
South of Tucson, Arizona
www.Amado-Territory-Inn.com
(888) 398-8684
Food & Beverages
Piper
Down? Ballast Point invites you to try our award
winning Yellowtail Pale Ale and our Highland Games special release "Piper
Down" Scottish Ale, Handcrafted and bottled in San Diego, Cheers! Come to
our brewery. We will gladly give you a tour and allow you to sample our
newest selection of beers. Award Winning Ballast Point Ales: Yellowtail
Pale Ale - Calico Amber Ale - Big Eye India Pale Ale - Black Marlin Porter
- Wahoo Wheat Beer
San Diego's Microbrewery specializing in the finest traditional ales.
858-695-2739 (BREW)
www.BallastPoint.com
Bit
O' Britain: British foods,
goods and gift shop. A "Wee Bit" of the flavor of the UK featuring fresh
baked goods to go. Thomsons' Scotch Pies, steak, pies, Cornish pasties,
shepherds pies, vegetarian pies, plus frozen bangers bacon and pork pies.
We stock a large selection of British canned, packages and frozen products
plus a variety of candies, sweets, biscuits, collectibles, jewelry and
souvenir items. 28545 Old Town Front St, Temecula, CA (951) 693-1919 and
2860 State St, Carlsbad, CA (760) 434-9130
www.bitobritain.com
Caledonia
Kitchen. Proud Sponsors of Scottish
Haggis Hurling! Award winning haggis and incredible whisky cakes.
www.thecaledoniankitchen.com
The
world's most awarded single malt Scotch whisky, the largest selling single
malt whisky in the world, the brand that created the single malt Scotch
category and still owned by the original founding Scottish family.
Distilled
and bottled in Scotland. Instilled with an oddly delicious set of
botanicals, and an infusion of cucumber and rose petals.


Gifts & General Celtic Items
Holy
Scot - Books, Gifts and more for the Celtic Christian. 1570 Summer Creek
Court, Vista, CA 92084,
www.holyscot.com 760-295-4284
R.P.
Blandford & Son, Ltd: Imports from the British Isles. Pipe Band Supplies &
Equipment, Highland Dress Items. Popular Tartan & Clan Items, Music &
Books, Kilt Rental Service, Bagpipe Lessons, Individual Piper/Pipe Band
for hire. We do mail order! 204 Orange Street, Redlands, CA 92374
Phone: (909) 798-1060 or (800) 686-1060
www.blandfordimports.com
Scottish
Heritage Center: Tartans, Jewelry, Music, Books, Heraldry, Highland
Wear, Piping Supplies, British Food. On the Queen Mary, 1126 Queen's
Highway, Long Beach, California 90802. (562) 499-1760 Open 10 am - 6
pm daily.
www.ScottishHeritageCenter.com

Scottish Treasures Celtic
Corner: Family Owned & Operated Since
1989. Distributors for Hullachan Pro and James Senior Dance Shoes. Visit
our store or our Booth at the Games. Made to Measure Kilts and Top Quality
Accessories all from Scotland. Ladies & Kids Kilts, Tartan Scarves,
Sashes, Ties, Ruanas & Stoles, Family Heraldry, Pewter Flasks, Tankards, &
Wedding Sets, Tain Pottery, Thistle Tablecloths, Gold & Silver Jewelry,
Celtic Wedding Bands. Famous "Loganbeary" dressed in Choice of Tartan.
Open Daily 10 am. 1201 1st Street, #213,
Coronado, CA 92118 (619) 435-1880
www.scottishtreasure.net
Heritage
Items:
Family History of
Surnames & Scottish embroidery: Specializing in surname & clan
histories, embroidery clan crests, military epaulet shirts, clan crest
jackets, throws, etc. Embroidery clan crest golf shirts and Scottish/Irish
logos. Golf & T-Shirts, Plates, Cups, Tiles All with family name and coat
of arms. 10247
E. Fennimore, Mesa, AZ 85207-5409 Fax: (480) 7234 of
1-888-258-1088
Embrace
Your Scottish Heritage…OwnTheStone.org
The National Trust for Scotland
urgently needs your help. Visit
www.OwnTheStone.org
to help raise the final $1 million required to preserve Culloden’s
hallowed battleground for future generations. Become part of this historic
site’s very fabric: for as little as $135, sponsor an engraved stone for
the Culloden Walkway at the New Visitor Centre today. Own your piece of
Scottish heritage.
http://www.yourscottishdescent.com
- online Scottish
genealogical research service offering worldwide genealogical research
services to those who would like to discover their Scottish ancestry but
who can not undertake a lengthy genealogical research project themselves.
Professional Services
Child
ID : What would you do if suddenly your child
were missing? Where would you go? To Whom would you talk? Call the Vista
Masonic Lodge for information. 760-726-6511
Portable
Restrooms, VIP Units, Construction, Special Events, Sinks, Handicapped,
Holding Tanks, 24 hr/7day, Septic Pumping, Line Jetting 22 ft. Storage
Container. Major credit cards accepted and locally owned. Competitive
prices, Dumpster and Temp Fence Services Also Available
Toll Free 1-888-744-7191
www.diamondprovides.com
Graham McGruer & Associates:
Over 30 years of experience in
law enforcement and corrections. Specializing in Criminal and Civil
Litigation, Narcotics in the Workplace, Loss Prevention, Personal Injury,
Worker's Compensation Fraud, Background Investigation and Witness
Location. (619) 425-3454 Cell Phone: (619) 884-2940; 374 East H
Street #A, PMB 238, Chula Vista, CA 91920-7496
McGruerg@cox.net
Miss
Kitti's Flowers: Specializing in personal service. Flowers, Plants,
Silks, Balloons, European Designs, & Weddings. We wire flowers worldwide,
local & Tri City delivery, major credit cards accepted. 777 E Vista Way,
Vista, CA 760-726-3302 Monday-Friday 9 am to 6 pm; Saturday 9 am to
5 pm
Dr,
Michael Dinnel, Podiatrist: Foot Specialist, "Happy feet are Dr.
Mike feet". 760-758-5751, 986 Vista Village Drive, Vista, CA 90840.
www.drmichaeldinnel.com
The Union Jack -
Reach over 220,000 Brits in the us. Advertise in America's only National
British Newspaper, now in our 25th year. Please call or email us at
619-466-3129
www.ujnews.com
Restaurants & Pubs
Hennessey's
Tavern: "Where Vista locals meet". Breakfast, lunch and dinner,
open 7 am to midnight daily. Corned Beef & Cabbage, Shepherd's Pie,
Dublin Salmon. Cocktails; Harp, Guinness & Newcastle on tap.
Live entertainment Saturday Night. 224
Main Street, Vista Village, Vista, CA 760-643-1619
Pizza
By the Upper Crust: We’re about food... Food that’s Fresh,
Natural and of the Highest Quality -- we blend our mozzarella cheese, our
dough is fresh every day, and our vegetables are fresh....760-941-0081;
1330 East Vista Way, at the corner of Bobier, Vista, CA 92084
Sheepdog Training:

San Pasqual Stockdog Training Facility:
Largest training facilities in the West USA. AKC, AHBA, ISDS. Herding
Judges, rental facilities, stock dog information, breeding, classes &
clinics, trial courses, instinct testing, all breeds. Terry Parrish (760)
739-8673
Travel & Lodging Services.blueheronfa
Bed &
Breakfast Inn - Experience the Old West, Explore our 22 Acre Ranch. Art
Galleries & Shopping, Fine Dining, High Teas, Dinner Theatre, Weddings &
Special Events, Southwest Gardens with Birding & Labyrinths. 35 Minutes
South of Tucson, Arizona
www.Amado-Territory-Inn.com
(888) 398-8684rmbandb.com
La Quinta: La Quinta Inns, Inc. (760)
727-8180, 630 Sycamore Avenue, Vista, CA 92081;
lq0643gm@laquinta.com
The Games
Host Hotel is the La Quinta Inn, 630 Sycamore
Ave., Vista (760) 727-8180. Mention San Diego Highland
Games when making reservations.
The Holiday
Inn Carlsbad by the Sea is the Highland
Dancing Host Hotel. Mention San Diego Highland Games when making
reservations.
Holiday Inn Carlsbad by the Sea
850 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011
(800) 448-2296
www.carlsbadhi.com
The
following hotels are very nice, close to the beach and approximately 10
miles from the San Diego Games venue:
Hampton Inn
2229 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011
(800) 675-8378 or
http://hamptoninncarlsbad.com
Homewood
Suites
2223 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011
(800) 340-5530 or
http://homewoodcarlsbad.com
Ramada
Carlsbad by the Sea
751 Macadamia Drive, Carlsbad, CA
(Poinsettia at I-5)
(760) 438-2285
http://www.ramada.com
Inns of
America Suites
5010 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad, CA 92008
(800) 826-0778
http://innsofamerica.carlsbad.ezhotelsites.com
Hilton
Garden Inn Carlsbad Beach
6450 Carlsbad Blvd., Carlsbad, CA 92011
(760) 476-0800 or (877) STAY-HGI
http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com}
(Very nice hotel right across
from beautiful Carlsbad Beach)
(760)726-3691 / (619) 425-3454
Fax No: (760)726-3591 or (619) 585-1514
Email:
sdshgchief@sbcglobal.net
PO Box 3682, Vista, CA 92085
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