Members only Social

Great turnout at our third members-only social! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

It was wonderful to welcome some new faces, reconnect with familiar ones, and enjoy a room full of lively conversation, laughter, and Scottish spirit. Thanks so much to everyone who came out and made the afternoon such a lovely success. Our next Members only social will be in September.

A Fond Farewell to John Devine

Former and current SSO Board members were honoured to attend a reception at Crichton Lodge this week to bid farewell to John Devine as he concludes his time as Head of the Scottish Government in Canada.

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From Scotland’s Quarries to Canada’s Capital: Master Stonemason Bobby Watt’s Parliament Hill Tour

SSO members got a rare, up‑close look at Parliament Hill’s massive restoration project, led by master stonemason Bobby Watt. With sharp wit and decades of insider knowledge, Bobby revealed the hidden stories, clever engineering, and quirky carvings that bring Canada’s iconic buildings to life.

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Join with SSO & other Scottish supporters at the Glen for an opportunity to see Team Scotland play in the FIFA World Cup.

Please make reservations directly with The Glen

Reminder that we’ll be holding our AGM on Saturday June 20, 10 a.m. - noon at the Royal Oak Centrepointe, 117 Centrepointe Dr Unit 105, Ottawa. An optional breakfast will be available for purchase. Please RSVP to vicechair@ottscot.ca before June 17, 2026. Hope to see you there.

The Scottish Banner shares stories, ideas, and upcoming events from around the world. Some of the highlights in the June issue include celebrating the Scotland men’s national teamn, read the story of the The Bird Man of Paisley, and the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer, Waverley, has commenced her 2026 sailing season as the famous ship departed Glasgow to mark 80 years since her launch on the Clyde in 1946.! Subscribe, read and enjoy!

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