CAMPER'S GUIDE

Welcome to the Auld Alliance Fiddle Camp!

WELCOME PACK

Before embarking on any adventure, it's essential to prepare your gear. Inside this Welcome Pack, you'll find the following items to accompany you throughout the weekend:

A tote bag – It's not just a bag. It's a statement. Practical, stylish, and perfect for carrying your essentials (or your emotions).
A plastic cup – It may not grant you eternal life, but it will save you from many thirsts.
A name badge – A post-it on the forehead was tempting... but the badge is more chic and less sticky.
The activity schedule – To know when to play, eat, dance, sleep (or not). Your best ally to not miss a thing.
A camp map – Because it's better to wander intentionally than to get lost unintentionally.
A bag of salt – To spice up your meals or your evenings.

If any item is missing from your pack, please report it to a staff member without delay. One doesn't start an adventure without having taken inventory of their equipment.

ORGANISATION

Camp Spirit

The Auld Alliance Fiddle Camp immerses you in an intimate weekend setting—perfect for making your strings sing and celebrating music in a festive atmosphere. We've invited seven of the finest international bards to guide you through this musical adventure. Together, we’ll share unforgettable moments through workshops, sessions, and events that promise to be nothing short of epic. And remember: this weekend, you’re much more than a spectator—you’re a vital part of the magic that brings this camp to life!

To keep the energy high and everyone safe, the gates will be closed tight—like a proper Scottish fortress. But if an urgent mission arises (say, a hop-related resupply), they can be opened... though only upon request, and only in cases of absolute necessity!

Classes and activities

We invite you to check the schedule and the map included in your Welcome Pack to find out the times and locations of classes, activities, and meals. While participation in each activity is not mandatory, we kindly ask you to be mindful of the schedule to ensure everything runs smoothly for everyone.

Otherwise, you may be sentenced to perform a set of 60 polkas in G minor… in the town square.

Accommodation

Each accommodation is equipped with private bathroom facilities (your personal haven of peace and quiet) and a kitchenette—perfect for anyone following a strict diet or just craving a snack between classes.

Bedsheets have been placed on your beds, so there’s no need to embark on a quest upon arrival to find your sleeping gear. We do ask, however, that you make your bed neatly. (That said, rest assured—no bed inspections will be carried out.)

Electrical appliances like the fridge and heater are there for your comfort and may be used. Just don’t forget to turn them off or unplug them before you leave.

Each bungalow comes with a single key, so please take good care of it and share it with your clan. To make things easier, either appoint a keymaster for your group or stash the key in a clever, secret spot—and never, ever reveal its location.

Meals

Meals will be served three times a day in the main hall—a.k.a. the “Clans Hall”, your gourmet headquarters for the weekend:

Breakfast will be available from 8:00 to 10:00, just enough time to gear up and conquer the day (or at least survive the morning with a strong dose of coffee).
Lunch and dinner will be provided by a local caterer, Les Saveurs de Ploemeur, at the times indicated in the schedule.

An alternative meal option will be available with priority for those who indicated a specific dietary requirement in advance on the registration form.

Drinks

Non-alcoholic drinks will be available throughout the day in the Clans Hall, ready to refresh you after you’ve made your strings sing for long stretches of time.

As for alcoholic beverages, the Kingdom of England has seized all barrels coming from France—so we’ll have to make do with the local water supply.

But fear not: you are more than welcome to bring your own potions (to share… or not) and raise a proper toast before the banquet!

RULES

Responsibility

The Auld Alliance Fiddlers Society accepts no responsibility in the event of mysterious disappearances of your personal belongings or damage to equipment provided by the organizers.

Your instruments are precious—so before touching someone else’s, be sure to seek the owner’s blessing first.

Restrictions

Visitors are not allowed. We simply can’t take the risk of an Englishman slipping onto the premises.
Animals are not permitted, unless they play a string instrument—in which case, an audition may be considered.
Smoking pipes or filling rooms with smoke clouds is strictly forbidden in indoor spaces and accommodations.
The “Blair Castle” hall is a sacred space of pure musical magic—therefore, eating inside is strictly prohibited. The ghosts are watching.
The areas marked in pink on the map are forbidden lands—exploring these zones could have serious consequences.

TO DO BEFORE LEAVING

At the Auld Alliance Fiddlers Society, we don’t just slip away unnoticed. We leave the camp like true Highlanders!

Now that you’re part of the clan, here are the 6 heroic tasks to complete before your departure…

SHEETS & PILLOWCASES

After bravely battling sleep, it’s time to lay down your arms—or rather, your sheets! Before leaving your lodge, please fold your bedding and place it neatly outside your door.

No need for a catapult—just a tidy little pile will do!

HEATING & ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

“Wasting firewood is like feeding wild boar to a Roman,” as the wise Ecologix once said.

Please make sure to turn off or unplug all electrical appliances after use (heaters, fridge, etc.). Let’s save our coins and protect the planet—unless you want to treat the whole village to a sauna by 10 B.C.!

FURNITURE

Want to enjoy a bit of sunshine during your post-meal pause? Absolutely—you’ve earned it!

However, before you leave, chairs, deckchairs, and tables must return to their original spots—just like musical notes finding their way back to the score.

TRASH BINS

After tossing Centurion Detritus into Loch Ness, the Scots were met by an angry monster—not too pleased about garbage being dumped in his waters.

So please, take your trash to the designated bins near the parking area.

A clean Loch Ness means a happy Nessie!

CLEANING

When a Scotsman sweeps, it’s not just about a clean floor—it’s a matter of honour!

Every swipe of the broom, every mop stroke, every wipe of the sponge doesn't just chase away dirt… it upholds the honour of the entire clan!

KEYS

Return your keys to a member of the Auld Alliance Fiddlers Society.
They’ll be waiting for you at the Clans Hall.

Once your six heroic tasks are complete, it will be time for final hugs, a few parting tears, and a heartfelt “see you at the next edition.”

The goal is simply to leave your accommodation in the same state you found it—no more, no less.

There’s no need for an intense spring cleaning, just make sure everything is clean and tidy, as it was when you arrived.

If not, the organizers will unfortunately have to step in to restore the space, which means extra time and energy.
A small effort from each of you will go a long way in making things easier for everyone—thank you for your understanding and care!

USEFUL INFORMATION

In case of a serious problem—and we mean a real emergency, not a broken string or a kilt in need of stitching—dial the number below to contact emergency services, even if you’re lost in the depths of the Highlands…

112

For any other request, existential question, or logistical need (like “Are you serving haggis?” or “Is Pea in the F-Hole really a tune title?”), don’t hesitate to speak to a staff member or call the president directly.

+33 6 62 62 56 16

Now that you’ve got your gear, the rules, the map, and maybe even your first tune in mind…
you’re all set to live this weekend like a true Highlander.

Enjoy every moment!