The St. Andrew’s Society of Rhode Island invites you to join us in celebrating our 100th Anniversary on October 22nd. This event will be held at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, RI. Doors open at 5:30 pm with cocktails (cash bar) and dinner seating beginning at 6:15 pm. Entertainment will be provided by two-time Grammy Award-winning...
Starting at 8:00 pm (after the monthly Whisky Club), Baird Welch-Collins (pipe major of St. Edmund’s Pipe and Drum group) will be playing bagpipes, bouzouki, and guitar, assisted by Scottish Dave on bodhran, singing songs and presenting stories and history. Kilts are encouraged!
Dr Victoria Thompson Whitworth will present her latest research exploring the origins of the Book of Kells and its potential ties to Pictish eastern Scotland. Her findings challenge the traditional belief that the manuscript was created on Iona, raising intriguing questions about Scotland’s role in early medieval art and history. Joining her will be Master...
Dunans Castle, the ancestral seat of the Fletcher clan set in the stunning Scottish Highlands, was ravaged by a fire in 2001, causing much damage to the 18th- and 19th-century structure. But in 2002, Charles Dixon-Spain and his wife, Sadie, happened to drive down the country lane and discovered the castle. Seeing beauty in the...
Join us for a special screening of A Symphony In Stone with the movie’s producer, Tony Burton.
Celebrate British craftsmanship, heritage, and storytelling, featuring pieces from our friends at Araminta Campbell, over cocktails and canapes in the magical garden of Greater Light, 8 Howard Street, Nantucket FREE. Space is limited. Please RSVP to [email protected]
Join East Haddam's Palmer-Warner House for our second annual Pipes & Cider event, where the rich traditions of Scotland come alive! Enjoy barrel-aged cider and whiskey tastings from Yankee Cider Co. The Portland & District Pipers will perform a lively set, accompanied by a short trail walk around the beautiful Palmer-Warner grounds (weather permitting). Bring...
