Founded in 1844 by Scottish immigrants who settled in Ottawa, Knox Presbyterian Church has played a significant role in the religious and cultural life of the city. Photo: Knox Presbyterian Church - Earl Andrew, 7 July 2010.
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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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