Join the SSO for our Tartan Day Trivia contest Sunday April 6th 2 - 4pm at the Royal Oak Centrepointe, 117 Centrepointe Dr. Unit 105, Ottawa, ON.

Test your knowledge of Scottish, and Scottish Canadian persons, places, and events. There will be prizes and free pub snacks.

Teams can be 2-6 highlanders, for individuals signing up, request to be put on a team.

Come up with a catchy team name or use that crazy one you used last year. Register your team today as the event fills up quickly.

We’d like to thank our sponsors: The Scottish Government and the The Royal Oak.

Fun will be on the button as the Scottish Society of Ottawa will be holding our 5th annual Kilt-up, Curl & Ceilidh Saturday March 22nd, 7 - 10pm at the Rideau Curling Club. We’ll rock the house as both new and experienced curlers can enjoy a funspiel evening of curling and includes pizza, drinks, and door prizes, including 4 free tickets to see the Red Hot Chilli Pipers, April 1st at the Meridian Theatre. After curling we’ll have a goo old fashioned music Ceilidh session.

Come join us once again for an afternoon of learning about kilt-making from master kilt-maker Shirley Stapley and her assistant Julie Ricard from Marshall Bespoke Kilts. It’s a fun get-together, learning about the history of kilts and the artistry of making kilts. The noun kilt comes from the Scots verb kilt meaning to tuck up the clothes around the body. The Scots word derives from the Old Norse kjalta (meaning; laps and fold of a gathered skirt).

For extra warmth on this November day of kilt-making, Dhruvees café is licenced, and has a great selection of teas and coffees. You’ll also be able to sample the café’s menu – an extensive array of the familiar and the exotic, all moderately priced. Dhruvees owner, Donald Wingell, is half Scottish and half Indian he’s proud to have his menu reflect this, from meat pies to samosas!

This year we’re meeting at the cozy Café by Dhruvees in New Edinburgh. Unit 101, at 18 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, on Sunday November 17th from 2-4 pm.

Parking: Free parking behind the restaurant and street parking on Landry Street.

Tickets & Registration: Advance tickets are only $10 ($15 at the door). Tickets are available this week through the SSO website and we encourage you to get them quickly as space is limited to 35!

Listen to this fun CBC radio interview about pre-last year’s (2023) kilt-making event with “In Town and Out’s” CBC’s Giacomo Panico.

July 6th

TD Place

What are you doing on Saturday July 6th?

If your answer is anything other than watching the Canadian Men take on heavyweight Scotland in the World Cup of Rugby, you should reconsider!

While Scotland is currently ranked #6 in the world, Canada comes in at #21- but we've never let that stop us before! Come out to the game and cheer on the boys at this fun & exciting tour-opening game.

PAID MEMBERS - watch your inbox for an exclusive promo code that will give you access to a VIP experience at the game. Not a Paid member? Sign up now to get access to this and other great benefits throughout the year.

The Gladstone Theatre, 910 Gladstone Ave (at Preston)

Date: Friday June 7th 7:30-9:30 pm

Bruce Fummey brings stories of Scotland to Ontario, wrapping Scottish history and comedy into one hilarious and informative package. Bruce has spent fifteen years performing stand-up and creating Scottish history-themed shows for festivals around the world.

Pinehill Estates Community Centre, 64 Goldfinch Driev, Kanata, ON

Date: Saturday May 25th 7:30-9:30 pm

Join Ouidram whisky Ambassador Brian McQueenie as he hosts a whisky tasting fundraiser featuring 4 high end whisky, haggis and nibbles.

Tickets are $75 contact Roger Laplante treasurer@camerons.ca