The ancient musical pageantry of Scottish pipers and drums. Dramatic historical origins. Appearances by important officials. A gorgeous Springtime venue — and all of it made possible by the dedication of one volunteer visionary and a half dozen state and local organizations who helped tie it all together. All of it will be on view on the grounds of Maclay Gardens State Park at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 6.
What brings colorful plaids, droning bagpipes, and heart-pounding drummers to march with their tartan kilts and banners across the lawn of the Maclay House?
Because, dear Tallahassee laddies and ladies, April 6 is not only “Tartan Day” across Canada and the United States, but it is also known as “Scottish Independence Day, when on April 6, 1320, Scottish barons and freeholders drafted the Declaration of Arbroath, a letter to Pope John XXII asserting Scotland’s independence from England and recognizing Robert the Bruce as king…