Kilt Making Event
Nov
17
2:00 PM14:00

Kilt Making Event

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; lap’s 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 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.

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Hogman-eh! 2024
Dec
31
to Jan 1

Hogman-eh! 2024

The party of the year is going ahead! And we are pleased to announce our new location. Along with the vice-chair of the SSO, we looked at a number of rooms, and finally decided to rent out the Infinity Centre, on Gibford Dr., to host this year’s event. While it is not downtown, it is served by four major bus routes (which all connect to LRT stations). And it does offer something Lansdowne Park did not: lots of free parking in the area.

This move was necessary, as some of you may know already, because the World Junior Hockey Tournament is being held in Ottawa this year. The organizers have all of TD Place booked, and the Aberdeen pavilion (our home for the past few years) was not available.

I’m happy to report the lineup is also close to being finalized. Once contracts are all signed, we’ll be pleased to make further announcements. We’ll be featuring some great local talent, plus the Devil’s Brigade will be playing two 90-minute sets for your enjoyment.

Once again, in order to be successful, we are counting on a great team to work with all the ideas and requirements. Please consider offering your talents and insights by volunteering to make our signature event the best ever Hogman-Eh! You can reach me at hogmaneh@ottscot.ca.

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Canada vs Scotland - World Cup of Rugby
Jul
6
5:00 PM17:00

Canada vs Scotland - World Cup of Rugby

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.

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SSO Whisky Tasting
Jun
9
2:30 PM14:30

SSO Whisky Tasting

Mark your calendars for a June 9th whisky tasting event. Sign up soon as this event usually sells out fast. Paid members enjoy first access so become one today! We are delighted once again to have Davin de Kergommeaux as our guest presenter. Davin recently was inducted into Whisky Magazine’s Whisky Hall of Fame

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Bruce Fummy Presents - Stories of Scotland
Jun
7
7:30 PM19:30

Bruce Fummy Presents - Stories of Scotland

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.

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Glengarry Pipe Band presents Fred Morrison with opening guests MacIsaac and MacKenzie
May
9
6:30 PM18:30

Glengarry Pipe Band presents Fred Morrison with opening guests MacIsaac and MacKenzie

Scottish multi-instrumentalist and composer Fred Morrison is bringing his lively and adventurous musical style to Ottawa on May 9th! Though born and raised near Glasgow it is the celebrated Gaelic piping tradition of his father’s native South Uist in the outer Hebrides that forms the bedrock of Fred’s intensely expressive, and uniquely adventurous style.

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