When Canada’s men’s rugby side plays a much-anticipated match versus Scotland at Lansdowne, it will be a game to remember. While Scotland is currently ranked #6 in the world, Canada is #21.
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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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The SSO hosted its first Tartan Day Trivia event recently, and a great time was had by all. But Tartan Day often turns into a tartan month… here’s a look at some of the history and events.
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SSO member and newsletter editor Nujma Bond recently traveled to Scotland to research family history and tour parts of the country. In this introductory instalment, she describes her arrival and sets the scene as she heads off on her rewarding and unexpected adventures abroad.
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What better way to celebrate a birthday and Tartan day then by attending Scotland’s largest and most prestigious fashion show?
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Whether it was one of the original four GCKS of Calgary, Winnipeg, Ottawa and Montreal or newcomers like Pembroke or the return of Toronto the events were unique and diverse and unmistakenly fun.
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The Scottish Society of Ottawa (SSO) would like to congratulate everybody on another Great Canadian Kilt Skate (GCKS) season
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Carleton Place Findlay Stove Foundry dates back to 1860, when a Scottish molder - David Findlay - is said to have walked 33 km from Perth to Carleton Place.
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