While he does perform all across North America, Davey Holt set the tone for the Winter Whiskey Festival with plenty of original and contemporary Scottish folk music.

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Families from around the area have gathered for generations at the Silverton Hall to celebrate the coming of the Christmas season.

This year was no different as grandparents and parents brought their youngsters to meet with Santa and his elves and gathered together around the manger under the Christmas Star.

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