Our Scottish links: Did you know?

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We have many links to Scotland in the Ottawa region. One of the most obvious is the city’s  many military regiments with roots in Scotland. Read about our strong Scottish links to Canada’s military.

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David Johnston
Braebach

Breabach is an amazing Scottish group and recently performed at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, providing a lively performance as part of their North American tour.

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David Johnston
A Scottish Journey: The dichotomy of Scotland

SSO member and newsletter editor Nujma Bond recently traveled to Scotland to research family history and tour parts of the country. Throughout her travels, the “old versus new” dichotomy of the country was evident all around. In one direction, ancient castles and in another, leading institutions and technologies. She found the Scotland of today is about much more than tradition alone.

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David Johnston
A Scottish Journey: On the Road to Stirling

SSO member and newsletter editor Nujma Bond recently traveled to Scotland to research  family history and tour parts of the country. On the road to Stirling north of Glasgow, she found herself the only one visiting the historic Dumbarton Castle, and that evening, found the best burger ever!

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Heather Theoret
Loch Ness: Movie Review

Several SSO members recently had the opportunity to take part in a movie viewing about the “Loch Ness” monster, and board member Donald MacDonald created a review, peppered with some history. Enjoy.

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