The Great Islay Adventure of 2015
Early in the morning of January 20, 2015, Sir Barley Bethune (Laird Otter) began his great adventure to discover…
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Do You Want to Hold a Scottish Cèilidh?
Scots in New England has developed a guide for those who may not have planned this dance party before….
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How to Organize a Kirkin’ of the Tartan
HISTORY OF THE KIRKIN’ O’ THE TARTAN Reprinted with the kind permission of the Dundee Presbyterian Church, Omaha, Nebraska…
CELEBRATE ST. ANDREW’S DAY NOVEMBER 30TH
For lovers of Scottish food, music, and culture, St. Andrew’s Day is a great way to show off our…
Did Halloween Come from All Saints’ Eve?
Halloween, a holiday celebrated on October 31st, has a rich and complex history that spans across various cultures and…
Around New England · Charitable Organizations · History and traditions · Special Occasions and traditions
KIRKIN’ O’ THE TARTANS HOSTED BY THE SCOTS CHARITABLE SOCIETY
With the pipes soaring and the chancery filled with Scots, Scottish-Americans, and the friends and families, The Scots’ Charitable…
SCOTTISH POWS INDENTURED SERVANTS IN NEW ENGLAND
What happened when the Scots lost battles in the 1650s? Article contributed to Scots in New Englandby Leslie Landrigan,…
The real history of tartan, from the Scottish Highlands to the streets of Tokyo
Article courtesy by BYKAREN GARDINER from National Geographic.
A GUIDE TO SCOTTISH TARTANS
EDITOR’S NOTE: Thank you to Payton Miller, a Girl Scout from New Hampshire who, while working on a family…