Sunday 30th November - 2025 Scottish Festival

Gather your clan and your kilt for the fourth Annual Scottish Festival at Overnewton Castle!

Calling all clans to the four-acre Scottish Baronial Estate, Overnewton Castle, for a jam packed day to celebrate St Andrews Day and all things Scotland! From 11am until 4pm, the grounds will come to life with games and activities for children, live Scottish music & dance, Highland Cows and the best culinary offerings from Melbourne's leading Scottish Food Suppliers.

Pack a picnic or sample some of the fabulous offerings, browse the celtic craft and artisan stalls and soak up the Scottish atmosphere! Full festival program to be announced shortly!

FESTIVAL DETAILS

Sunday 30th Nov 2025 - St Andrews Day | 11am-4pm

Overnewton Castle - 51 Overnewton Rd, Keilor | Tickets 10/15

WHAT IS ST ANDREW'S DAY?

In Scotland, and many countries with Scottish connections, Saint Andrew's Day is marked with a celebration of Scottish culture, and with traditional Scottish food and music. In Scotland, the day is also seen as the start of a season of Scottish winter festivals encompassing Saint Andrew's Day.

OVERNEWTON CASTLE - A TASTE OF SCOTLAND DURING MELBOURNE'S BUSY GOLD RUSH ERA

Celebrating 176 Years in 2024, Overnewton Castle was built by Scotsman, William Taylor in 1849, who bought 13,000 acres of rich grazing land just west of the Keilor township. Taylor originally built a simple single-story bluestone colonial-style homestead, but in 1859, after returning from a trip to Scotland, he turned the functional colonial homestead into a miniature Scottish Baronial Castle. The Stately two-storied wing was added, along with the blue stone Dairy & Butcher Shop and the Private Billiard room. Today Overnewton Castle remains an iconic piece of historic architecture with a rich past and strong commitment to sharing Keilor's fascinating Scottish heritage.

THE FESTIVAL SITE

The festival will take place both indoors and outdoors on the four-acre estate, festival attendees can purchase food & drinks from the food market or pack a picnic to enjoy in the myriad of garden locations on site. The Ballroom will host a ceilidh at different intervals throughout the day, while the highland dancers & pipers will perform on the lawn. Pony rides & face painting will be in the gardens and the craft market located in the on site carpark. A full program will be provided by QR code on arrival.

FAQs

Wheelchair Access

We have reserved Overnewton Close for disability access, this allows wheelchair and mobility aid users to immediate access the front gate, however a certain level of mobility will be required to enjoy the entire festival (see above).

Traffic & Parking

Parking will be available across the road at the Overnewton College carpark, which is a short stroll to the festival site. Traffic controllers will be directing traffic on the day.

Dogs on Site - Prohibited

Dogs will not be allowed on site, with no exceptions.

BYO Alcohol - Prohibited

You may bring a picnic lunch to the festival, alcohol MUST be purchased from the bar, as per our licensing requirements.

Cash/Eftpos

Each store will have it's own policy regarding cash/eftpos payment, Overnewton castle will have card & cash facilities at the gate for tickets sales on the day.

Participate - Stallholders / Artists / Vendors

If you're interested in participating in the festival, please email info@overnewtoncastle.com.au

Please Note: there is a NO REFUND POLICY/DATE CHANGE for this event.