|
St Andrews Societies |
A list of St
Andrews Societies |
| New
Brunswick Scottish-Cultural Association Inc. |
The New Brunswick Scottish Cultural Association promotes and encourages an interest in the history, traditions, arts, crafts, music, literature, and other cultural activities of Scotland and those of Scottish descent and the Gaelic language. |
| Bombay
Scottish School |
The year was 1847.
A small group of Scottish missionaries decide to start a new school. The
main objective of the school being to give Scottish orphan children an
education so that they could take their rightful place in society as, `honourable
and respected citizens'. Bombay Scottish - it's a name to reckon with. A
landmark in every sense of the word. |
| Society of Southern Scots |
The Society does not endorse any
militant organization, but helps to proliferate and educate people with Southern Scottish
American ancestry. |
The Caledonian Club of Sacramento
|
The Caledonian Club of Sacramento,
which was established in 1876, is a nonprofit organization formed to preserve Scottish
heritage. Club membership is open to any one of Scottish birth or descent, their kin, and
to any person interested in the rich and historic traditions of Scotland. |
| First-Carinthian-Highland-Club |
Austria. |
| Historic Highlanders |
Historic Highlanders is a
Scottish cultural and educational organization. Our objective is to preserve authentic
Scottish heritage by researching and recreating elements of everyday life of Highland
society from 1314 to 1746 (the battles of Bannockburn and Culloden respectively), and to
share that information with the public through lectures and demonstrations. |
Lyon Scottish
Heritage
Arkansas |
Founded in 1872 by the Presbyterian
Church, which has its roots in Scotland, Lyon College has celebrated its Scottish heritage
in many ways over the years, from the choice of its athletic mascots -- the Scots and
Pipers -- to the creation of its own distinctive navy-and-maroon tartan, now registered in
Scotland. |
| The Scottish Heritage
Society of Sarasota, Inc., Florida |
Also running their own Highland
Games |
| Scottish Heritage USA |
Scottish Heritage USA was founded
in 1965 by Ward Melville "to recognize and enhance the original bonds of ancestral
and national character among the peoples of Scotland and North America." We invite
all people of Scottish descent or who are interested in Scotland to join us in furthering
the exchange of ideas and people between our two countries". |
| Cape Fear Scots |
The intent of the Cape Fear Scots'
web site is to have a forum on the Internet where anyone with an interest in their
Scottish heritage, or hoping to learn more about their genealogical roots, can have a
place of contact with others of similar interest. |
| The Charleston Scottish Society |
The Charleston Scottish Society was
originally organized as a social gathering point for newly-arrived Scots to the Charleston
area. Since then, many changes have taken place and the society has concentrated on
promoting and supporting Scottish heritage throughout the lowcountry. |
| Scottish Society of the Pikes Peak Region |
Promotes the culture and history of
those from Scots, Irish, and Welsh backgrounds. |
| History of Scots in New Scotland (Nova
Scotia) |
Describes the founding of Nova
Scotia and how the Scots were involved |
| The New York Caledonian Club |
A non-profit organization that
promotes and celebrates the culture of Scotland in its literature, history, language,
music, dance and Highland games. |
First-Carinthian-Highland-Club
Austria |
As long as you speak the language
you'll be fine :-) |
| The Saint Andrew's
Society of Washington, D.C. |
is a charitable and social
organization of men of Scottish birth or ancestry. It is not affiliated with any religious
institution. Its roots date back to 1760. The present Society was incorporated in the
District of Columbia on May 18, 1908. Among its earlier members was James Buchanan,
fifteenth President of the United States. The Society succeeds in the national capital
area the old Saint Andrew's Society of Alexandria, Virginia, founded about 1760. |
The Clans of
Scotland, USA
Washington Area |
There are quarterly membership
meetings which feature a variety of guest speakers, presentations, and/or demonstrations;
potlucks, picnics; and a newsletter, The Piper, which covers a variety of topics of
Scottish interest as well as news of the Clans of Scotland and its membership. |
| Kern County Scottish Society, Inc. |
A non-profit educational
organization dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of Scottish Americans.
Established July, 1971. Serving Bakersfield, California and the great Southern San Joaquin
Valley of Central California. |
| The Burns Federation |
To encourage Burns Clubs and
kindred Societies who honour the memory of Robert Burns and his works. |
| Tartan
Day |
National Tartan Day in America -
6th April |
| Prince Henry Project |
The Prince Henry Project is a
non-profit organization in the USA, committed to exploration, research, education, and
sharing of information of the 14th century transatlantic journeys of Henry Sinclair. |
| Central New York (CNY) Scots |
Scottish Links and information on
CNY Scottish Games, St. Andrew's Society of CNY and the Daughters of Scotia activities and
programs. |
| Folklorama |
The longest running multi cultural
event in Canada including a popular Scottish tent! |
| Fiona
Ritchie |
Fiona Ritchie is host of The
Thistle & Shamrock®, the only national radio program in the United
States which focuses upon traditional and emerging musical culture in Ireland, Scotland,
Brittany, Wales, and music from Celtic roots in North America. |
| Yuba-Sutter Highland
Games and Celtic Festival |
The Society's
stated purpose is to bring together people of Scottish descent; to practice and preserve
Scottish traditions; to educate the public about Scottish traditions and heritage; to
promote goodwill among people of Scottish heritage and the American public; and to perform
local charitable works. |
| Caledonian Club of San Francisco |
133nd Annual
Scottish Gathering and Games over the Labor Day weekend, September 5th and 6th 1998 |
| Quad-Cities Scottish
American Society |
The Quad-Cities Scottish American
Society, a chapter of the Scottish Heritage Society of Iowa, Inc. was founded over 20
years ago by a group of Scottish expatriates who got together for social activity. |
| Scotch College, Adelaide,
Australia |
Scotch College, as the name
implies, has a strong connection with Scottish culture and traditions. Important sections
of the uniform, names of houses and even the names of the fields on the farm reflect a
concern to keep alive a link to the heritage. Without doubt the most visible (and
audible!) expression of the culture is the Pipe Band and the Highland Dancers. |
| Dunedin, Florida |
Sister city to Stirling in Scotland |
| Scottish Australian Heritage Council
Inc |
is an organisation for all Scottish
descendents in Australia |
| St. Andrews Society of New Hampshire |
The objectives of The St. Andrews Society of New Hampshire are to perpetuate Scottish traditions and
culture, to promote the establishment and the growth of clan societies and Scottish
organizations, to encourage and support the activities of Scottish events, and to dispense
charitable and educational assistance to persons who are lineal descendants of Scots. |
|
Scottish Society
of Greater Bloomington |
was founded to provide a means for individuals
of Scottish ancestry or interest to experience and participate in activities
that celebrate the Scottish culture.
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|
Scottish Society of Indianapolis |
The SSI is a member of the Nationalities Council
of Indiana and has participated, since its founding, in the Indianapolis
International Festival. |