Nancy chats with Ron Robertson, a 5th generation descendant of John Robertson coming to Canada in 1821.
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Winter is coming and, with it, a new kilt skate season.
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The Scots have two words that indicate two sides of the Scottish character. THRAWN describes people who do something with tenacity and conviction – even when it seems a bit crazy. BRAW describes something that is pleasant and enjoyable: FUN. These two words personify the challenge and fun of the Great Canadian Kilt Skate (GCKS) organized by the Scottish Society of Ottawa (SSO) and communities across Canada. What is it? Why do they do it? How can you join the fun too? Read on.
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We all experience Remembrance Day and an appreciation of what has gone before in our own way. How can we ensure the memories are lasting, the gratitude real? Stories and symbols of all kinds help us remember and learn about those who served and their sacrifices. And increasingly the poppy itself as the overarching symbol of remembrance, communicates engaging and powerful messages.
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As the Scottish Society of Ottawa celebrates 10 years in the making, Nancy Dupuis interviews some of its founding members. Emmett recounts the days of formin’ stormin’, and normin’.
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Nancy writes her next installment on early Scottish settlers in the Upper Canada area, this time focusing on the interesting history of mills.
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As a first timer I learned that the Glengarry Highland Games were a wonderful way to be immersed in Scottish culture and community. I overcame my kilt shyness and watched some great dance, music and sport.
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How did the Scottish Society Start and who initiated it? Here’s how it was formed.
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This is an account of how family and Lorne Colthart’s love of the games and competition shaped his life and even helped him find his Canadian wife.
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The Scottish Society of Ottawa is proud to join CASSOC
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As I was preparing my reminiscences of the Sons of Scotland Pipe Band’s special visit to Balmoral Castle to play for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on August 17, 2022, I received the news of her passing on September 7, 2022.
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There were approximately some 360 plus settlers on the ship "David of London", which set sail from Greenock (near Glasgow, and from the East Quay), on Saturday, May 19th, 1821.
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One of our volunteers who so seldom takes time for herself is our Vice Chair, Heather Theoret. MP Chandra Arya notified the SSO that he was accepting nominations for riding of Nepean, where Heather lives. We nominated Heather, and it is no surprise to us that she was awarded for her volunteerism.
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An enthusiastic gathering was held at the Rideau Curling Club Saturday evening to celebrate our Scottish and Canadian heritage and have fun doing it! True to its name kilts and other attire Scottish attire abound, and there was even curling! And we gave a shout out to Tartan Day earlier that week.
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Mr. Burns would have loved it...and nobody needed a ride home.
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The Scottish Society of Ottawa (SSO) exists to connect, preserve, and promote Scottish culture and heritage regionally, nationally, and internationally through events, communications, and education. We currently have 6 vacant director positions on the board that we are looking to fill. Not Scottish? No problem – we welcome volunteers from any background with a keen interest in Scottish culture. We are inclusive, passionate, creative, and resilient and work with integrity. And we are a lot of fun!
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The fourth installment by Nancy Dupuis.
Wondering always about the past of my hometown and area and the many remnants of actual old woollen mills, I went in search of some prior history one afternoon – why did these settlers quickly establish such mills in our local area, I wondered?