Scottish city of Perth hosts 2017 International Celtic Congress

Perth  (Scottish Gaelic: Peairt) is hosting this year's annual International Celtic Congress 2017 from July 17th to 22nd. The International Celtic Congress (Breton: Ar C'hendalc'h Keltiek, Cornish: An Guntelles Keltek, Manx: Yn Cohaglym Celtiagh, Scottish Gaelic: A' Chòmhdhail Cheilteach, Irish: An Chomhdháil Cheilteach, Welsh: Y Gyngres Geltaidd) is a cultural organisation that seeks to promote the culture, ideals, and languages of the Celtic peoples. At the same time encouraging close cooperation and links with fellow Celts in Brittany (Breizh), Cornwall (Kernow), Ireland (Éire), Isle of Man (Mannin), Scotland (Alba) and Wales (Cymru). 

The theme for this year's Celtic Congress will be 'The Musical Traditions of our Celtic Nations'. Accommodation for the event can be booked  at The Mercure Hotel, West Mill Street, Perth, PH1 5QP which is a converted watermill in the centre of the city. Further details are available on Celtic Congress Alba website.