For those looking to adding a wee bit of Scottish traditions or for those who are simply interested in learning some neat Scottish wedding tidbits, we’ve put together a list of 10 interesting facts and traditions.
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This month we feature the multi-talented Randy Waugh as a friend of the Scottish Society of Ottawa.
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The heartbeat of the Scottish Society of Ottawa (SSO) is its membership. Your voice matters. Over the past three months, we sought your views on topics related to the 2020/21 OttScot Festival. Here’s what we found out.
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How do you still participate in the Kiltskate during the pandemic? Read this to find out how!
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Here at the Scottish Society of Ottawa, we are all pretty excited about our virtual presentation of our 3rd annual Gala Burns Supper and Ceilidh. Along with great entertainment, should be great food. To help, here’s a recipe for a full Burns Night meal.
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Donald Macdonald talks about the power of bagpipes and their ability to bring joy by playing through the pandemic at long term care homes in the Ottawa area.
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What a great way to spend a winter's night than curled up with a good movie with a Scottish touch! Quinn Hainey, reviews Ratchatcher set in the summer of 1973 in Glasgow. Find his full review here.
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Brilliant in every way and passion for dance that began at 4 years old, the spotlight this month is on Marielle Lespérance.
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Tasting registration open soon. Get the details.
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This year, the volunteers that bring you Hogman-eh! have gotten extra creative so you can celebrate and connect in a manner that is safe and comfortable for you.
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The Scottish Society of Ottawa is pleased to announce its annual Gala Burns Supper & Ceilidh on January 23, 2021, and we have gone virtual!
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You'll want to keep an eye for this young man in our community. At just 13, Jack Lockhart is getting his own gigs and giving to the community. Read our interview with this impressive lad.
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Eastern Ontario is brimming with Scottish history. You can see it everywhere. Have you passed by any of the locations highlighted in this article?
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Subscribe to the latest season of Bruce Guthro’s Songwriters Circle.
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As we see our COVID-19 restrictions being lifted here in Canada, Scotland, in its wonderful creativity has made taking in all its beauty from home a possibility. There are many similarities between Canada and Scotland’s approach to tackling COVID-19.
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The beautiful colours of countryside isn’t the subject this article. We’re talking about initiatives to reduce Scotland’s impact on climate change. Find out just how much they are investing in their greener future.
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As we prepare for the 2021 kilt skate season, questions arise on COVID-19’s impact on plans. Meanwhile, we celebrate the achievements of a community who, on a sunny March day before the lockdown, showed how to combine a kilt skate with a full winter carnival.
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