Experience the Scottish New Year tradition of First Footin’ at Rural Hill on Wednesday, January 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Rural Hill is at 4431 Neck Road, Huntersville, NC
Hogmanay is an ancient Scottish tradition celebrating goodwill and good fortune. By joining Rural Hill’s “First Footin’” walk, you are adopting a ritual that promises good health, good crops, and good fortune for the coming year! Just as the traditional “first footer” carries a gift, you are literally walking into a new year of luck and abundance.
Participants will walk the borders of the Historic Rural Hill property, in Huntersville, stopping together to listen to stories of history and folklore. The walk is about 2.25 miles, so wear comfortable shoes.
Tickets are $6.76. Purchase tickets here.
- 10:00 AM: Arrival
- Step Off for the First Footin’ Walk! A vigorous 2.25-mile journey around our historic sites, trails, and farm grounds, stopping along the way to share fascinating history and folklore. (Wear comfortable walking shoes!)
- 12:00 PM: Stone Soup Blessing and Gathering. A communal luncheon steeped in tradition and fellowship.
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