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SUMMARY:Celtic Strength World Championships
DESCRIPTION:The Celtic Strength World Championships (CSWC) will be held this June 13th outside Boston at Fino Field in Milford\, Massachusetts. We will have a most impressive gathering – uniting Scottish and Celtic heritage\, tradition\, language\, strength science\, folklore\, and community in a unique way. The vision is to make the inherent interdisciplinary nature of Celtic strength traditions an educational\, tangible\, and experiential reality. Our event is a unique chance for the Scottish and Celtic communities and aficionados to come together to support culture\, traditions\, language\, folklore\, interests\, sport\, and identity. Never before in Celtic history have all of these branches of our Celtic tree been so unified\, cohesive\, and proudly on display for the public to come experience and take part.  \nMoreover\, Scotland returns to the World Cup the same day later at 9pm at Gillette Stadium\, only 25 minutes away from our venue. Thus\, we are positioned to be a cultural anchor point for Scotland over that weekend\, and we are asking the Scottish and Celtic communities to rally and unite. \nHere are most details for an overview of this historic Event:\nHighland Games Heavy Events:\n– The CSWC will serve as a launch platform for the Celtic Championship Series\, the new Heavy Events Pro League. Representation from across Europe\, Canada\, USA\, South Africa\, and Australia. Open Format. Removing nepotism and favoritism. If an athlete wants to test their mettle\, they can register and put their hat in the ring. All Classes contested\, women and men. \nTwo (2) Celtic Wrestling Championships:\n– The first ever North American Scottish Backhold Wrestling Championships\, sanctioned & officiated by the Scottish Wrestling Bond\, flying in from Scotland.\n– The return of Irish Collar and Elbow Wrestling after 100 years in the Northeast Championship. Sanctioned & officiated by the Irish Collar and Elbow Federation flying in from Ireland. \nTeam Highlander Championship:\n– Barbell clubs from around New England and beyond form to battle each other in 5 events. Started in 2023 and a huge success throughout all of New England.  \nCeltic Stonelifting:\n– Crowd Try-it Station\n– Inauguration of Clach Fear Alba lifting stone freighted from Scotland\, paired with the Cloch Bán stone from Ireland.\n– The Stone Man Challenge with historic Stones of Strength. \nStrength Challenges:\n– CrossFit Highlander Challenge: 2min WOD\n– Zercher Squat Challenge\n– Irish Stickfighting & Celtic Combat: Bareknuckle Boxing\, Catch Wrestling.\n– Kids Tug-of-War vs Pros \nCeltic Village:\n– Games Chieftain: Clan MacGillivray Chief Iain MacGillivray of Scotland\n– Opening Ceremony\n– Scottish FanZone\n– VIP Guests\n– Pipes & Drums\n– Celtic Vendors\n– Live Music\n– Youth athletics\n– Celtic Organizations\n– “What is Celtic Strength?” Cultural panel and discussion\n– The Black Harp traveling pub & Guinness “perfect pour tutorial” with Guinness Ambassador Michael Reardon \n“What is Celtic Strength?” Cultural Panel & Discussion:\nHarvard Celtic Department\, Boston College Irish Studies Program\, David “Indiana Stones” Keohan (Irish Stonelifting Revivalist and seanchaí)\, Martin Jancsics (Scottish Stonelifting and Mythology expert) Nathan Featherstone (Irish Martial Arts Expert\, Scholar: Collar and Elbow Wrestling & Bataireacht)\, Vivienne Sayers O Callaghan (NYC based Irish Language\, Culture\, and Arts advocate and educator)\, and others. *We are looking for more Scottish and Gàidhlig representation if you know anybody! \nContact us at clan@nofamegames.com if you have any questions\, comments\, or feedback! Slàinte Mhath!
URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/celtic-strength-world-championships/
LOCATION:Fino Field\, Milford\, MA
CATEGORIES:Business,Event,Games,Games & Festivals,History & Traditions,Lecture,Scots in New England,Societies & Organizations,Travel & Tourism,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
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SUMMARY:Rhode Island FC - Scottish Heritage Night May 23rd
DESCRIPTION:We are less than 2 weeks away from RIFC’s first ever Scottish Heritage Night! Join us as we honor Scotland Pride on May 23rd at Centreville Bank Stadium as Rhode Island hosts Brooklyn FC at 730pm kickoff. The night will be featured with a live performance from the Rhode Island Firefighter Professional Bag Pipe Band & Ceilidh Dance Group during pre-game and halftime break. A special ticket & Scotland Scarf package is available for just $29! Come join us and celebrate!
URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/rhode-island-fc-scottish-heritage-night-may-23rd/
LOCATION:Centreville Bank Stadium\, Centreville Bank Stadium\, 11 Tidewater Street\, Pawtucket\, RI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Football,Games,History & Traditions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T193000
DTSTAMP:20260627T161827
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SUMMARY:Open Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Our Bi-Monthly Open Roundtable\nConnect with a global community to explore our shared heritage! Our last two Roundtables were incredibly well-attended\, bringing together participants from across various states\, the UK\, and Ireland. \n\nDate: May 11th\nTime: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM\nLocation: Online via ZOOM\n\n\nWhat We’ll Explore\nWe will be diving into a variety of fascinating subjects. Discussion topics will include: \n\nFamily Stories & Genealogy: Tracing roots and uncovering personal histories.\nThe Immigrant Experience: Exploring the origins of our ancestors and their experiences upon arrival.\nRegional History: Deep dives into Scottish\, Ulster\, and Maine history.\nOpen Forum: Topics of specific interest to YOU!\n\n\n🎟️ How to Register\nReady to join the conversation? \n\nRSVP: Send an email to Dave@MaineUlsterScots.com to register.\nAccess: Upon emailing\, you will receive the ZOOM meeting link to join the roundtable.
URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/open-roundtable/
LOCATION:online via Zoom\, Zoom\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Genealogy,History & Traditions,Societies & Organizations,Webinars
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SUMMARY:September 13\, 2025: Summer Pipes & Cider
DESCRIPTION: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 your friends and test your knowledge with a round of pub trivia. One of the three trivia categories will feature questions based on the historical fantasy television series\, Outlander\, which takes place in Scotland. Attendees are encouraged to dress in Outlander attire. Prizes will be awarded to the top two teams. Raise a glass\, embrace the music\, and celebrate the magic of Scotland! \nTasting\, Music\, and Trivia: $40/Person\, $35/CTL Member\nMusic & Trivia: $20/Person\, $15/CTL Member \nPurchase tickets at https://ctlandmarks.org/event/pipes/ \nTours of the Palmer-Warner House\, a Connecticut Landmarks museum\, will be available during the event for regular admission between 1 pm and 4 pm\, with the last tour at 3 pm. Experience the home Frederic Palmer and Howard Metzger made in what they called “the wilds of Connecticut.” Frederic Palmer turned the Palmer-Warner House\, which he lovingly called Dunstaffnage as a nod to his Scottish heritage\, into a safe place for his LGBTQ+ friends\, neighbors\, and family to gather and enjoy life unhindered by societal norms. Learn about the collection of letters and diaries\, photographs\, historic furnishings\, and decorative arts used to reconstruct their lives together. House tour tickets for September 13 may be purchased separately at www.ctlandmarks.org/pwhousetour
URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/september-13-2025-summer-pipes-cider/
LOCATION:Palmer-Warner House\, 307 Town Street\, East Haddam\, CT\, 06423\, United States
CATEGORIES:Eat and Drink,Games,History & Traditions,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Landmarks":MAILTO:info@ctlandmarks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250718T160000
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SUMMARY:A Garden Party Celebrating  Alpha Kilo & Joe Waroquier HOME's work/shop Nantucket
DESCRIPTION: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 \nFREE. Space is limited. Please RSVP to claira.w@alphakilo.com
URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/a-garden-party-celebrating-alpha-kilo-joe-waroquier-homes-work-shop-nantucket/
LOCATION:Greater Light\, 8 Howard Street\, Nantucket\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:History & Traditions
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ORGANIZER;CN="claira.w@alphakilo.com":MAILTO:claira.w@alphakilo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250618T133000
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CREATED:20250214T184057Z
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SUMMARY:A Symphony in Stone
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special screening of A Symphony In Stone with the movie’s producer\, Tony Burton.
URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/a-symphony-in-stone/
LOCATION:First Presbyterian Church\, 270 Franklin St\, Quincy\, MA\, 02169
CATEGORIES:History & Traditions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T183000
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SUMMARY:Discover Dunans Castle: A tale about preservation in the Scottish Highlands on Zoom
DESCRIPTION: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 ruins\, they determined to acquire it and have since set upon a course of preservation and restoration. \nCharles will be joining us for an online talk from the castle in Scotland\, where he now lives with his family. He will regale us with tales from his restoration adventure\, which has been filled with surprises\, disappointment\, hurdles\, and celebrations as he\, along with volunteers from the non-profit\, Adventures in Preservation\, bring Dunans Castle back to its glory!
URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/discover-dunans-castle-a-tale-about-preservation-in-the-scottish-highlands-on-zoom-may-30th-2025/
LOCATION:online via Zoom\, Zoom\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:History & Traditions
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ORGANIZER;CN="Forbes House Museum":MAILTO:info@forbeshousemuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T100000
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SUMMARY:A Kirkin' O' the Tartan Service
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/a-kirkin-o-the-tartan-service/
LOCATION:RI
CATEGORIES:History & Traditions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T153000
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CREATED:20250115T214923Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Scottish Connections of the Book of Kells
DESCRIPTION: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 Craftsman Thomas Keyes\, who will share insights from his work recreating medieval manuscript techniques\, offering a deeper understanding of this extraordinary period. \nThe event will be held in person in Edinburgh and will also be live-streamed worldwide for those who wish to attend virtually via Zoom. \nThis event provides a unique opportunity to engage with groundbreaking research that celebrates Scotland’s and cultural significance. \nTickets can be purchased here: https://buytickets.at/tarbatdiscoverycentre/1506358\, and all ticket sales directly support the Tarbat Discovery Centre’s Building Preservation Fund\, which covers essential repairs. \nPLEASE NOTE THE TIME: 1900p-2030 GMT so it will be 2:00pm to 3:30pm in Boston
URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/exploring-scottish-connections-of-the-book-of-kells/
LOCATION:Edinburgh and Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:History & Traditions,Literature & Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T170000
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SUMMARY:St. Andrew’s Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/st-andrews-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Scottish Dave’s Pub\, 24 E. Main St.\, Clinton\, CT\, Scottish Dave’s Pub\, 24 E. Main St.\,\, Clinton\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:History & Traditions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260627T161827
CREATED:20230622T165400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T235536Z
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SUMMARY:100th Anniversary Celebration – St. Andrew’s Society of Rhode Island
DESCRIPTION: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 storyteller extraordinaire Bill Harley\, renowned Scottish singer and songwriter Jim Malcolm and more!.  The evening will include a traditional Address to a Haggis  as well as Ceilidh dancing. \nRaffle items include a handmade kilt by R&I MacDonald of West Calder\, Scotland; door prizes will be pulled throughout the evening! \nTickets Prices:\n$75 for Adults ($25 for children 12 and under) if postmarked on or before September 23\, 2023.\n$85/$30 for tickets postmarked after September 23rd.\nTicket Sales End October 10th. \nSPECIAL EVENT ATTIRE – SCOTTISH DRESS ENCOURAGED BUT NOT REQUIRED. \n\n\nRegistration/Booking Link \n\nWebsite for the St. Andrew’s Society of Rhode Island
URL:https://scotsnewengland.org/event/100th-anniversary-celebration-st-andrews-society-of-rhode-island/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick (Airport)\, 801 Greenwich Ave\,\, RI 02886\, Warwick\, RI\, 02886
CATEGORIES:History & Traditions,Societies & Organizations
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