Links
Faires & Games

If you would like links to some of the events Nagle Forge & Foundry will be attending please go directly to our Event Calendar.

While we will only personally be participating in four Scottish events in 2015 several of the small Celtic stores who carry our line do participate in a number of local Scottish Games and Celtic festivals throughout the United States and we recommend that you check their websites for local event listings.

If you are interested in a close to concise list of North American Celtic events we suggest reading Celtic Life International magazine. Celtic Life is a Canadian magazine with an international flavor and covers a number of diverse Celtic events --Scottish, Irish, Cornish, Breton, Galician, Welsh, etc.-- worldwide. They have a great website and affordable subscription rates for either the print or on-line edition.

Also, a number of Scottish clubs and Clan groups offer extensive additional information about various Celtic & Scottish events throughout the United States. The Twin Cities Scottish Club --of Minneapolis and St. Paul-- offers an extensive guide to various Scottish Games and Celtic events in Minnesota. They also sponsor a number of family friendly events throughout the year --Scottish movie night, musical evenings and picnics.

For more information about events in the California Central Valley the Caledonian Club of Sacramento --one of the oldest Scottish Clubs west of the Mississippi-- has an extensive list of links to various California events and local clubs & their website is a good resource for anyone interested in Scottish events in the Central Valley or Sierra region.

If you are interested in something Welsh --as opposed to Scottish-- the Welsh American Society of Northern California is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the culture, language, history or music of Wales. Guilds, Clans & Bands also have extensive (if not comprehensive) listings of various Scottish Games and gatherings. No matter how extensive a listing may seem it is still a good idea to double check event information.

Fan Sites

Occasionally a customer from one region will comment on the number of events we do across the country. They will then ask why we don't post a photo album of all the events we do. Well, it's a great idea ...but we're jewelry people, not web people. However, there are a number of interesting fan-sites that document their creators' faire experiences.

The Pygmy Pony is a general interest Faire fan site. Primarily focuses on events in Texas.

Guilds, Clans & Bands

This is in no way a complete list. (There are always new guilds, and there seem to be an endless number of regional Scottish groups/associations/clubs/clans.) However, these are people we know (and are in contact with on a semi-regular basis). So... we thought a few links might be convenient.

The House of Boyd Society helps convene members and descendants of the Boyd family at Scottish Games throughout the United States. At events where they are conveneing they take care to help geneaologists investigate their Boyd ancestors and they have extended their hospitable presence on-line. They have an extensive list of Boyd sites and Scottish events, as well as links to Scottish & Irish cultural sites.

Clan Gunn Society of North America helps convene members and descendants of the Gunn family at Scottish Games throughout North America.

Knowledge

Learning is a life journey for many of us. The internet can be a shaky resource. Too often un-edited, articles that are too short, or never footnoted. Nevertheless, there are websites that are priceless resources. We highly recommend the following.

The New Wild Geese is a website specifically geared towards the Irish diaspora. Active members post articles on current events in Ireland, historical events world-wide that specifically impacted --or were impacted by-- the Irish diaspora, and the evolution of the art and culture of Ireland and the Irish.

Entertainment

Once in a while we all need to have some entertainment that is not directly related to a Scottish Game, Celtic Festival, or Renaissance Faire. Here are some favorites: Musicians, poets, little theatre, and more.
If you have any suggestions to add here, please let us know.

Interphaze is a professional LARP --Live Action Role Play-- company based in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) that specializes in weekend-long costumed activities.

Magical Music Anwyn and George are a lovely multi-talented (harp, psalter, hurdy-gurdy, hammered dulcimar, vocals) musical couple. They play (and make) a variety of instruments in a variety of styles (Celtic, Medieval, Folk, etc.). I once had the pleasure of being next to them for three-and-a-half days (it was a convention). I think it is a testament to their talent (and the extent of their repetoire) that I still look forward to seeing them and keep their C.D.s at the top of my play stack.

Linda Imperial is a wonderful vocalist with a wide range of styles that make her difficult to categorize. Much better just to listen. Her new (and newly available) CD is great and we all highly recommend it.

2 Jamisons This is a website run by a California bagpiper & U.S. military veteran. If you're interested in veterans activities, Scottish-American associations or Celtic music there are some great links here. (Jamison has one of the most inclusive calendars for Celtic music sessions & venues in Northern California.)

Butterfield 8 theatre company. Located in the greater San Francisco bay area, the company explores classic (Shakespeare!) and new plays and offers the audience an immersive and accessible theatrical experience.

Catharine Clark-Sayles Poetry It seems down-right impolite to refer to poetry as "entertainment" ...poetry can be anything, or everything... And this, is.

Maisie the Animal Minder Okay, so what could be nicer than a cute little girl who travels around rural Britain with her Mum in a cheery red van taking care of animals, learning about the countryside, doing her chores and playing with the border collies? A series of illustrated books about the little girl! The creation of Eireann Littlefield --who does travel around the British countryside in a cheery red van taking care of animals-- Maisie is perfect for the lap-sit set. Educational, upbeat, ethical and entertaining... the first book in the Maisie series is now available for online orders and... tada!!!... there are also Maisie coloring sheets & a Maisie sing-along song available on the Maisie website!

Shopping & Services

Once in a while you might want to buy something other than jewelry. [I'm not offended, I shop too.] Here are some favorites: Friends, neighbours, purveyors of useful and interesting things, makers of useful and interesting things, and others.
Just because a site is not listed here does not mean that the site/person/company is not a friend, neighbour, or purveyor/maker of interesting, or unusual, items. It just means that we are short on time: More will be added at a later date. We also apologize if any of the links are dead --most of our friends aren't web-masters either.

Brown's English Toffee.Consistently good and always very fresh. They also do mail order. However, I have it on good authority that they would appreciate it if we would all get our Holiday orders in before December 20th.

Need more bagpiping? Or bagpiping supplies? Nor Cal Piping Services offers lessons and professional bagpiping services in Northern California and reeds via mail order to the globe.

Wyvern Leatherworks is based in the rolling green hills of North Carolina. Donnie is a skilled leatherworker who specializes in handcrafting high quality --yet impressively reasonable-- highly functional sporrans, pouches and belts in a variety of styles appropriate for Day or Evening, the office or hiking in the woods. As well as having a number of great off-the-rack styles Donnie also does custom work. Based in the U.S. he is also a wonderful alternative for an American who does not want to wait six to eight weeks for a belt or sporran.

Whisky Whiskey Glasses is a New York State based company. They specialize in quality accoutrements for whisky enthusiasts --crystal, books, etc.-- as well as a limited range of exclusive Nagle Forge & Foundry pewter brooches suitable for the Scot or Viking in your life.

Dara Records is a New York based company that specializes in Irish and Celtic music. Love Celtic music, tired of shopping on a site that tucks a few dozen of the better known Celtic musicians in a corner next to the "World" music section? Dara Records is a specialist, they carry over 800 Celtic titles.

The Celtic Shoppe is a regular neighbor of ours at several California Scottish Games. For those located in the SF Bay area they also have a year-round shop conveniently located in lovely downtown Campbell where you can shop their wide variety (porcelain, woolens, books, etc.) of high-quality Irish and Scottish goods. They carry an impressive range of off-the-rack (Scottish, Irish & Welsh) tartan ties & scarves as well as gift items and kilt accessories. (They also measure people for made-to-order kilts.) They also carry a very limited selection of Nagle Forge & Foundry pieces including several of our Irish County Ship Pins, and a small selection of Plaid Brooches and Luckenbooths. Kathy & Ruth are wonderful people & wonderful people to do business with.

Flanagan's Celtic Corner is located in historic downtown Tucson. They are Southern Arizona's only Celtic Gifts and Novelties Shop. (They also carry a very limited selection of Nagle Forge & Foundry pieces including several of our millefiori set pewter sash pins.) The shop does have erratic opening hours so double-check before by calling Flano if you're planning on stopping by!

Blue Ridge Chair Works made some of the best portable tables we have ever owned. (And, still own.) We have never had an easy time finding good display tables for our items. Most tables that are strong enough to hold the weight of our pewter, bronze, silver, gold and stone display pieces (and our very heavy glass cases) are either much too large or slightly too small (and very heavy in their own right). A few years ago I snapped and decided that there had to be a table that was strong, easy to to move, and attractive. Luckily I stumbled upon the ChairMan, Alan, who assured me that his tables were everything I was looking for and then proceeded to modify them so that they were just the dimensions I wanted as well. So far we have not had to replace or fix any of Alan's tables and every time I move one I appreciate the quality of construction and design. [And yes, they also make folding chairs and other things.]

Things Celtic is located in Austin, Texas. They carry the largest selection of Irish, Scottish and Welsh products in Texas. They also carry a very limited selection of Nagle Forge & Foundry pieces including several of our stone set pewter sash pins.

The County Emmet Celtic Shop is located "up North" in beautiful Petoskey, Michigan. They carry items of interest from from the Emerald Isle and beyond --including a limited selection of Nagle Forge & Foundry pieces as well as several of our new Celtic Millefiori pieces inspired by Irish designs of the early first millenia.

The Celtic Cup Coffee House is located in Tullahoma, Tennessee. They serve specialty coffees, teas, ales and cuisine in an an old world atmosphere. (In their gift shop they also carry a limited selection of Nagle Forge & Foundry pieces including several of our thistle sash pins, luckenbooths and Viking designs.)

Ann Marie's is located in beautiful Minocqua, Wisconsin. Ann Marie's is a destination for lover's of fine European pottery, gifts, coffee and teas. They are one of the largest vendors of Nicholas Mosse pottery in the United States. (They also carry a very limited selection of Nagle Forge & Foundry pieces including many of our sculpted thistle pewter sash pins.).

The Scottish and Irish Store is located in Ottowa, Ontario. They carry imported Scottish and Irish goods. Jewelry, woolens and kilts as well as British Food. They also carry Nagle Forge & Foundry pieces, including an expanded array of our popular millifiori inlaid ladies' sash brooches. (A perfect Fall or Winter gift item!)

U.S.A. Kilts -An American Kilt Company produces custom kilts in the United States. They also have a store in lovely Spring City, Pennsylvania, where you can get measured for a kilt, browse the women's boutique, or pick up that special Nagle Forge & Foundry piece. U.S.A. Kilts is also the only store in the United States that stocks our full line of Irish County Ship Kilt Pins!

Lords of the Seas is a New York State based company. They carry Scottish and Irish items --as well as a wide selection of Nagle Forge & Foundry Plaid brooches and smaller sash pins-- to suit the tartan personality. Lead-free pewter brooches and gem-set pins are stunning with a tartan sash. Enjoy the total experience.

Wexford House Irish Imports is a Massachusetts company. They have a beautiful store conveniently located off Rts. 12 and 140 just ten minutes north of Worcester. As well as carrying a wide range of Irish products and gift items --sweaters, claddaghs, etc.-- they carry a select group of Nagle Forge & Foundry stone and millefiori set brooches suitable for a lady's jacket.

The Celtic Ranch is located in historic Weston, Missouri, and carries a wide range of Irish, Scottish and American products. Contemporary Kilts, jewelry (including Nagle Forge & Foundry jewelry) hats and horse related goods.

Under The Mystical Moon are purveyors of fine Celtic Wares and Specialty Gifts. They also carry a very limited selection of Nagle Forge & Foundry pieces.

Bold Blades is a family-run catalog company based in Shelby, North Carolina. They specialize in decorative weapons in traditional Scottish styles as well as a wide selection of "bold bonnets" --the perfect Scottish accessory. They have also recently added a limited selection of Nagle Forge & Foundry pieces --including our popular Scottish Pistol Kilt Pin-- to their product line.

Liz Martin Custom Historical Costumes has been designing & making custom costumes & dresses (for performers, stage acts, and specialty competitive events) for two decades. Based in the S.F. Bay area Liz provides a custom alternative & fitting services from her small shop in Alameda.

Ha'Penny Bridge Imports of Ireland is located in a classic restored Victorian in Dublin, Ohio. They specialize in a wide variety of Celtic gift items. They also carry a newly expanded selection of quality pewter sash pins and religious pieces by Nagle Forge & Foundry. This is truly a local store where you can Experience Ireland in Grand Style!

The Kilt Sporran Co. is a Scottish-based sporran company specializing in Scottish-made sporrans & kilt accessories. They are particularly geared towards bulk-sporran orders for Pipe-Bands & weddings & offer special rates for bulk orders.

The Scottish Country Shop is conveniently located on Powell Blvd. in lovely Portland, Oregon. They carry all things Scottish with a wee bit of Ireland, Wales & the Celtic Nations too! They also carry a wide array of Nagle Forge & Foundry pieces including a number of our distinctive Plaid Brooches, as well as our popular Luckenbooth and Millifiori sash pins.

Celtic Revival where stories unfold... A Massachusetts based company, Celtic Revival specializes in tours to the Celtic lands and carries a select range of artistic merchandise. (Including a limited range of Nagle Forge & Foundry's popular bird brooches.)

Harry Siter is a Vallejo based sculptor and furniture maker with an intense understanding of raw wood and bronze.

Celtic Hands Massage & Misty Isle Massage Kevin & Lauren are trained professionals (with multiple certifications) who run a Sacramento-area business concentrating on health, well-being, injury-management & stress-reduction.