Well, here we go again. It's kilt skate season. Once more hearty souls will be taking to the ice in kilts. Last season was epic with 12 Canadian and one American city…
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There are many historic Scottish connections…people, places, and events in and around Ottawa. The Lord Elgin Hotel has been a downtown Ottawa fixture for decades. Read on to learn about its ties to Scotland.
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The Scottish Studies Foundation invites you to attend the first in its 2024 series of online Zoom Talks when Dr. Laura Harrison will revisit part of her PhD research that looks at modern monuments to the Scottish Wars of Independence…
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There is no shortage of fun events organized by friends and partners in the Ottawa region and beyond. Take a look!
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Robert Burns’ Day is a day to remember the well-known poet and celebrate him with a well-known Scottish tradition. The SSO Burns Supper is a yearly gathering, with the address now given by a woman – the SSO’s own Jen Hill. Here, she shares a fun bit of history and her own trepidation before she first started giving the address herself.
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Wow! What a show! The 2023 edition of the SSO’s New Year’s celebration attracted hundreds of participants and featured many talented guests. Now that the event director has taken a breath and reflected upon how things went, he shares a few thoughts with us. Read on!
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Scottish Society of Ottawa Chair John McLuckie and Hogman-eh! Director Donald MacDonald recently shared their thoughts in media interviews on why this year's Hogman-eh! celebration is going to be the best New Year's Eve party ever!
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What’s happening before seven o’clock at this Year’s Hogman-eh! in the Aberdeen Pavilion? A lot
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As I walk in the doors of The Glen Scottish restaurant and pub in Stittsville on the outskirts of Ottawa, it feels like walking into an authentic Scottish gathering place. Indeed, the original goal was to bring “a taste of Scotland to our new home in Canada.”
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There are many historic Scottish connections…people, places and events in and around Ottawa. This time around, we take a look at local place names.
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The Scottish Society of Ottawa (SSO) is always busy during the Ottscot Festival in the fall and winter. In the summer you can often find us at Scottish events, games and festivals. These are wonderful events to experience Scottish culture, music and sport.
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Scottish culture and entertainment are vibrant and exciting, and we showcase it through festive events throughout the year – it’s especially present during our signature event called Hogman-eh! Find out what the fun is all about!
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This is a time of transition at the SSO, with generous outgoing members who helped lead the organization in Chair and Secretary roles. Consider applying and joining us in one of these important volunteer positions!
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There’s exciting news from the Scottish Society of Ottawa (SSO) this year. . We will continue to pursue our mission of promoting Scottish culture in Canada, but our focus will widen.
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Archaeologists unearthed a trove of 36 coins at a site linked to Alasdair “Maclain” MacDonald, the clan chief who died in the 1692 attack
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British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa 2023 Virtual Annual Conference.
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Barrack Hill Cemetery was located at the heart of the old city, being the final resting place of many early Bytown pioneers and their families…
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9th installment – Conversations – Part 2 of 2 by Nancy Dupuis, Volunteer Writer to the Communications Team, Scottish Society of Ottawa, September 2023
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After 11 roller coaster years in various capacities with the Scottish Society of Ottawa (SSO) - Heather Theoret is now claiming “Past Chair” as her most recent role as of June 3rd.
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The OHDA continues to promote the knowledge and love of Highland dancing through supporting dancers in the greater Ottawa region, in Ontario…
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