SSO member and newsletter editor Nujma Bond traveled to Scotland recently to research family history and tour parts of the country. While in Edinburgh, she took a side trip to see The Royal Yacht Britannia, and was in for a real treat.
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Breabach is an amazing Scottish group and recently performed at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, providing a lively performance as part of their North American tour.
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SSO Members at Scottish Trivia
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National Archives, Edinburgh
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With seasons about to change, Andy MacCulloch shares a selection of poems and quotes about the dichotomy of fall - including from Scottland’s own Robert Burns – and adds some of his own thoughts along the way.
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James Coughlan, our new Hogman-eh! director has selected the Infinity Centre as this year's venue
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In early July world class rugby players met in Ottawa for a match up – the first of a four-city tour of the Americas. The SSO’s Andy MacCulloch describes the many details that made the lead-up to the game and its aftermath memorable and fun!
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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. Throughout her travels, the “old versus new” dichotomy of the country was evident all around. In one direction, ancient castles and in another, leading institutions and technologies. She found the Scotland of today is about much more than tradition alone.
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Direct from Scotland, this electrifying group is full of stunning music and energy. Read on to find out more about how you can see them in person this summer!
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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. On the road to Stirling north of Glasgow, she found herself the only one visiting the historic Dumbarton Castle, and that evening, found the best burger ever!
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The SSO hosted its first Tartan Day Trivia Contest event recently, and it was an afternoon of robust rivalry! Read on.
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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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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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